There was a Holiday Train complete with Santa and reindeer in the winter, so why not a Garden Train in the summer?
The CTA has given the Mobile Garden Project a ticket to ride! The project’s basic concept is to build a garden on a flatcar train and to let it travel with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) as part of their regular transit service.
The Mobile Garden has even received the endorsement of Robert Kelly, President of The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308 (a public transit union representing over 3500 transit workers of the Chicago Transit Authority) — woot!
The Edelweiss Cardenas show at LivingRoom was reviewed in The Chicago Tribune. Be sure and see it before it closes on Friday the 26th!
LivingRoom Gallery : 1530 West Superior Street
Please call before you stop by: 312.226.3020
Dress warm and take a ride with the Bike Winter tour of West Town including the neighborhoods of Wicker Park, Bucktown, Ukrainian Village, East Village, River West, Noble Square and Humboldt Park!
LivingRoom Realty clients David & Heather have created an insightful blog detailing their experiences with buying and renovating a single family home in Logan Square. They’ve done a tremendous job and the place is looking better all the time. Congratulations are in order!
Our recent client Pete sent us these pictures of the on-going updates to his charming worker’s cottage in the Old Irving neighborhood. With a little (or a lot) sweat Pete has transformed the wood paneling and drop ceiling to bright new walls and a surprise bonus — the original tin ceiling!
Keep up the good work Pete…we can’t wait to see the end results!
Our clients Tim and Ellie have created a wonderful blog about their house hunting adventures. Follow them as they look for, buy, and settle into their first home!
Since its opening on December 5th the Dill Pickle Food Co-op has been going strong. Check out their newsletter or visit them in person at 3039 W Fullerton.
Here’s a little info from their FAQ’s page:
What is the Dill Pickle Food Co-op?
The Dill Pickle is a cooperatively owned and governed neighborhood grocery store that aims to provide sustainable, local, and organic goods at an affordable price in Chicago’ Logan Square neighborhood. A co-op is an independent, democratic organization that is owned, operated, and financed by its members. Grocery stores are a high-value asset to the communities in which they reside. The best way for a community to value and preserve their local grocery market is to own a share in it with their neighbors. Ownership in a grocery co-op offers the chance for the consumer to have a hand on the plow, so to speak. The Dill Pickle Food Co-op carries high-quality, affordable foods because its members are committed to offering them to our community. In addition, being a locally owned and managed store means the co-op attempts to support other locally owned producers in Chicagoland and the Midwestern region.
And don’t forget the Dill Pickle is open to non-members too!
RX 2010 Fundraiser
The ReBuilding Exchange is celebrating its first full year of successful programs as Chicago’s first non-profit building material reuse center.
When: Friday, February 12, 2010 from 6-10pm
Where: 3335 W. 47th Street, Chicago, IL
What: The event will be hosted by WGN Radio’s Lou Manfredini, “Mr Fix-It”; Live music by gypsy jazz band Eyes Manouche; 1st Annual ReBuilding Exchange Design Competition featuring reclaimed lighting fixtures; a Silent Auction featuring local businesses, designers and artisans; Refreshments provided by Great Lakes Brewing, Chicago’s own Half Acre Beer Co, Whole Foods and Hors d’oeuvres by Tsadakeeyah’s Catering.
How Much: $30 suggested donation if you register by February 10th or $35 at the door.
Come support an awesome addition to Chicago’s building resources. Hope to see you there!
Here is some information on the tax credit from the National Association of Realtors website.
Bringing the Dream of Home Ownership Within Reach:
As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed new legislation that:
* Extends the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers until April 30, 2010.
* Expands the credit to grant up to $6,500 credit to current home owners purchasing a new or existing home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010.
The Internal Revenue Service has more information on the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit as well.
In order to qualify you must have the property under contract by April 30th, and close by July 1st. These deadlines are coming up fast if you haven’t started looking yet!
Let us know if you have any questions we can help you with!
Check out our recent clients’ fabulous house renovation blog! It’s full of inspiration and first hand experience for the aspiring do-it-yourself-er.
The journey of Michael & Natalie as they hunt for, buy, redecorate/rehab/rebuild their first home. A plethora of design ideas with some good documentation on DIY in an urban environment.
