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This is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! Now more than ever we need to take a moment to think about what it means and why we have a day dedicated for it. Holidays and observances are saved for the truly significant and this is no exception. Take part in Earth Day and think about […]

It’s good to hear that the government wheels are turning & finally churning out legislation to help those that they were elected to serve. On Sunday, April 5th, the Illinois State Senate passed and Governor Pat Quinn signed into law Senate Bill 2513.

NEWS FLASH!  President Obama signed a stimulus bill!!!  What?!  OK, talk about old news…but it has grander tax implications for Americans.  The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) has some significant changes to the energy efficiency tax credits. Here are the highlights: The tax credits that were previously effective for 2009 only, buy […]

Tax season is looming and homeowners everywhere should know the opportunities available to them for tax breaks and incentives. This info is also valuable for potential home buyers so they are aware of what expenses are deductible and the ins and outs of new tax laws, since there are so many nowadays!  Thanks President Obama! […]

The S&P/Case-Shiller Index of prices in 20 U.S. cities dropped 18.5% in 2008, according to Standard & Poor?s, the New York-based ratings agency that compiles the index. Nationally, single-family home prices are at levels not seen since the third quarter of 2003 , says Crain’s Real Estate Daily.?There are very few, if any, pockets of turnaround […]

Uncle Sam is offering to let you keep some of your money through tax credits for green upgrades to your home. This is somewhat old news?green tax credits have been around since 2006?but the tax credits have recently been expanded.