Elgin Historic House Tour 2009 Recap for those that missed it or give you a little preview of what the Gifford Park Association is accomplishing every year.
All the 8 selected homes were really well maintained and offered so many great features that we've come to love in older homes. The most unusual home of this years tour was the Romanesque Revival built in 1887 at 364 Division St. It duals now as a funeral parlor (a little unusual to say the least) now in Elgin and renovations on both the inside and outside are taking place. The porte-cochere has just been restored and it gives the front of the home some of it's former grandure.
The 'Best Front Porch' Award goes to this home on Prairie which is a Queen Anne built in 1896. A absolutely wonderful example of this classic porch.
Here's more information on the tours.
Historic Homes and old houses for sale
Elgin - Best Old House Neighborhood Winner
Elgin - Homes Sold by Price Range, June 2009
Wiggly Field is a beautiful private, Permit Only Dog Park located in Reed Keppler Park near the Dyer Nature Sanctuary. Each dog must be registered at the West Chicago Park District office. A special collar and tag will be issued and must be worn by each dog while in Wiggly Field. You must present proof of current rabies vaccination at the time of registration. Dogs who are not old enough to receive a rabies vaccination may not enter Wiggly Field. Passes are issued annually beginning May 1 of each year and expire April 30. Click here for a map of West Chicago parks.
Annual Fees 
$36 Per Resident Dog
$48 Per Non-Resident Dog
$12 Per Additional Resident/Non-Resident Dog
VIP Fees (Adults 55 and over)
$24 Per Resident/Non-Resident Dog
$12 Per Additional Resident/Non-Resident Dog
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset - 7 days a week
**The access gate on the West side of the park is closed on Thursday from approximately 6pm to 10:30pm and Sunday from approximately 8:30am to 1:00pm due to the gun club. You may enter the park by using the North entrance off of Arbor Street. You will need to park your car in the North lot and walk to the Dog Park on those days and times.
Dog Park Pass Registration Form (Fees will be pro-rated after October 1st of each year)
Bring your dogs to get off leash exercise, play and socialize with other 
dogs. An annual pooch permit allows you and your canine companion to enjoy these different areas just a short drive away.
2009 U.S. and Canada Off-Leash Dog Park Guide
Hanover Park - Bloomingdale Area
Mallard Lake with Off Leash Dog Area
Glendale Heights - Addison - Medinah Areas
East Branch Off Leash Dog Area
Bartlett - Wayne - West Chicago
Pratt's Wayne Woods Off Leash Dog Area
Roselle - Schaumburg
An annual pooch permit allows you and your canine companion to enjoy the Odlum Park Dog Park. (kinda redundant?) A liability waiver and current vaccinations are required to obtain a pooch permit. Membership is valid from July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009. Registrations fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and are not prorated.
Odlum Park is located close to Central and Rodenberg actually on Travis Parkway- (close to the Schaumburg Flyers Baseball Stadium and the Schaumburg Train Station)
'Woofstock' in Roselle at Odlum Dog Park
Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 at
RE/MAX Suburban
The 'Blog Dog' knows Bartlett!
This darn dog and I proudly sell real estate in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. If you are thinking about purchasing or selling your home in the communities of Bartlett, Elk Grove Village, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Roselle, Palatine, Medinah, Itasca, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Hanover Park, Streamwood, Elgin, South Elgin, St. Charles and more importantly, want to work with a local area expert, contact me immediately.
Disclaimer: All data and information provided on this blog is for informational purposes only. Lyn Sims makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, correctness, suitability or validity of any information on this site and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from it’s display or use.
Bartlett Area Dog Parks ©2009 TheBlogDog.net and Lyn Sims
The Program is available in these Cook County communities and 
all unincorporated Cook County areas only.
WEST
Bedford Park, Bellwood, Bensenville, Berkeley, Berwyn, Bridegview, Broadview, Brookfield, Burbank, Burr Ridge*, Cicero, Elmwood Park, Harwood Heights, Hillside, Hinsdale*, Hodgkins, lndian Head Park, Justice, La Grange, La Grange Park, Lyons, Maywood, McCook, Melrose Park, Norridge, North Riverside, Northlake, River Grove, Riverside, River Forest, Schiller Park, Stickney, Stone Park, Summit, Westchester, Western Springs, Willow Springs.
SOUTHWEST
Alsip, Chicago Ridge, Countryside, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Hometown, Lemont, Merrionette Park, Orland Hills, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Tinley Park*, Worth.
SOUTH
Blue lsland, Burnham, Calumet City, Calumet Park, Chicago Heights, Country Club Hills, Crestwood, Dixmoor, Dolton, East Hazel Crest, Flossmoor, Ford Heights, Glenwood, Harvey, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Lansing, Lynwood, Markham, Matteson*, Midlothian, Oak Forest, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Phoenix, Posen, Richton Park, Riverdale, Robbins, Sauk Village, South Chicago
Heights, South Holland, Steger*, Thornton.
NORTH
Deerfield*, Glencoe, Glenview, Golf, Kenilworth*, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles*, Northbrook, Northfield, Park Ridge, Rosemont, Wilmette, Winnetka.
NORTHWEST
Barrington*, Barrington Hills*, Bartlett*, Buffalo Grove*, Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park*, Hoffman Estates*, lnverness, Prospect Heights, Roselle*, Rolling Meadows, South Barrington, Streamwood, Wheeling*
Program Brochure
To make the “American Dream” of home ownership a reality for first-time home buyers in Cook County, this program provides down payment assistance to income-qualified families, who are first-time home buyers, to purchase single family housing that will serve as the family's principal residence in suburban Cook County. There are income limits on this program.
Qualified buyers are eligible to help them meet down payment and closing costs, through a five-year forgivable second mortgage (second lien) held by Cook County.
The application period for this program is currently open, and assistance is subject to the availability of funds and other program guidelines.
Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 at RE/MAX Suburban
The 'Blog Dog' knows Bartlett!
This darn dog and I proudly sell real estate in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. If you are thinking about purchasing or selling your home in the communities of Bartlett, Elk Grove Village, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Roselle, Palatine, Medinah, Itasca, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Hanover Park, Streamwood, Elgin, South Elgin, St. Charles and more importantly, want to work with a local area expert, contact me immediately.
Disclaimer: All data and information provided on this blog is for informational purposes only. Lyn Sims makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, correctness, suitability or validity of any information on this site and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from it’s display or use.
Bartlett - Down Payment Assistance for First Time Home Buyers ©2009 TheBlogDog.net and Lyn Sims
I'm proud to announce that Elgin came in as a winner in the Midwest with Old House Magazine.
Maintaining Elgin's Character thru Historical Districts
One of the methods that was determined to be effective in controlling this wearing away of downtown and its surrounding 
neighborhoods was to enable the City to identify and protect architecturally significant properties and neighborhoods through the creation of a local landmark ordinance which enabled individual structures to be designated as landmarks, and groups of structures to be designated as historic districts.
Some of the city's most handsome Queen Anne, Tudor, and Gothic Revival homes are found in the various historic neighborhoods. The City of Elgin has also been offering grants (Architectural Rehabilitaiton Grants) to help buyers/owners restore single family homes that were broken up into multifamily units. The Elgin Historic District contains an excellent collection of late 19th and early 20th century residential architecture.
Spring-Douglas, a National Historic District, where a 2,000-square-foot Queen Anne can be had for $150,000 to $500,000 depending on its condition.
Historic Preservation in Elgin has been making advances for over twenty-five years. Efforts were begun in the early 1980s as a grassroots movement by residents of an eastside neighborhood known as the Gifford Park Neighborhood. It was generally recognized that the effects of urban renewal of the 1960s had caused the erosion of downtown Elgin which was slowly making its way into the neighborhoods that surrounded it.
Historic Preservation Brochure (May 2009 was Preservation Month in Elgin)
Historical District Map (4 total districts in Elgin)
The significance of these areas was recognized in 1983 when it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Many of the dwellings within the District have been well maintained and there is renewed interest in preserving the District's architectural character.
City of Elgin at a glance
Historic Homes and Old Houses for Sale (Illinois and Nationally)
Elgin - Love old homes and architecture? This is the place for you!
Elgin - Historic House Tour
Did we mention shopping? For everything really close by?
Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 at RE/MAX Suburban
The 'Blog Dog' knows Elgin!
This darn dog and I proudly sell real estate in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. If you are thinking about purchasing or selling your home in the communities of Bartlett, Elk Grove Village, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Roselle, Palatine, Medinah, Itasca, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Hanover Park, Streamwood, Elgin, South Elgin, St. Charles and more importantly, want to work with a local area expert, contact me immediately.
Elgin 'Old House Neighborhood' Winner 2009 - April 2009 ©2009 TheBlogDog.net and Lyn Sims
Broker and Dog with a Blog! Associated with the area's top listing and selling company for over 25 years! Social Media Agent gets top in internet presence in the Northwest Suburban Chicago Area.
You can feel confident that whether it's pricing your home, qualifying the purchaser, negotiating a contract, lining up financing, coordinating the closing, displaying the latest advertising techniques or just explaining the entire process ... you can always rely on her ability to guide you thru the whole process!
Above all, you'll know she has the confidence and the experience to get the job done!
The bottom line for you as a seller is more money in your pocket, the bottom line for you as a buyer is saving money with a better purchase price!
Working with one of the largest and most successful firms in the area, I can give you the greatest competitive advantage whether buying or selling!
Lyn's website is one of the top 75 RE/MAX agent websites in the Northern Illinois Region for 2006, 2007 and 2008 (Hey there's 3200 total agents). This brings in more buyer traffic for your home.
You will have confidence that with over 25 years experience, she knows how to negotiate the best price for you in today's market.
Earning a Brokers designation has provided her with the advanced marketing knowledge required to sell homes faster, and for more money in today's competitive marketplace.
You have the assurance that she has been working hard right in your neighborhood year after year - full time.
You need a competitive advantage! Being with one of the largest and most successful firms in the area, she can deliver that in this tough market. Gone are the days when homes 'sell themselves'.
You deserve effectiveness! While other companies are barely holding their market share, we are outproducing our competitors year after year! Within the Northwest Suburban Market Area (MRED) for 2008, RE/MAX had 28.3% of market share! That's 1 out of every 4 homes in the area were sold by us - no one comes close to our results! DuPage County Results
Just in the Bartlett Area alone, RE/MAX has 42% of market share! That's over 1 out of every 3 homes sold there! Click here for the results!
Click here for the results in Streamwood Click here for results in Hanover Park
IF YOU WANT TO BUY .... LYN WILL ....
IF YOU WANT TO SELL . . . . LYN WILL . . . .
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU!
I Promise ..... To provide the highest degree of honesty and integrity, coupled with professional and effective service for all the clients I represent. I will never tell a client anything but the truth, I will never promise anything I can not or will not deliver.
I Promise ..... To monitor and coordinate every transaction from contract to closing with the support of my staff and every one involved in the sale of your property. To conduct a professional and trouble free closing.
I Promise ..... To help my client receive the best possible price for their home based upon the market and economic conditions.
I Promise ..... To continually strive for excellence in my profession, to look for more effective ways to better service my clients.
THIS IS MY PERSONAL DEDICATION TO ALL MY CLIENTS!
Past Client Testimonials:
She is a 'Can Do' person that makes you feel good about the whole process of selling your home. From the very beginning we felt so comfortable with her and had great confidence in her experience and knowledge of the Real Estate market. After our first meeting with her, we knew she was the agent for us. She guided us through the whole process with helping us with presentation and never letting us lose hope, even in these difficult times with the market. She was always coming up with fresh, new, and innovative marketing techniques to stimulate interest and market our place. She also always kept you well informed on what was happening in the Real Estate market in our area with updates on listings, and sales.
You could not ask for a more knowledgeable, and dedicated agent than Lyn Sims. You always knew she was there for you with good advice and the knowledge that she was always looking out for your best interest. When we had a problem, she was the one we knew if we called her, she would come up with a very workable solution. We will always value her professionalism and friendship and would recommend her to all our friends.- J.B. and S.B., Freeport, formerly of Schaumburg
"Purchasing my first home was very exciting for me and I appreciate you being there to guide me through. Thanks so much for all your help!"
- C.D., Bloomingdale
"She proved to be knowledgeable and professional every step of the way. She gave expert advice and kept me continually informed!"- G.R., Schaumburg
"You've helped me in so many ways since I started my search for this home. I'll always recommend you to my friends!"- J.D., Schaumburg
"She is a hard working and aggressive agent! We would not hesitate to recommend her to others who are in the market to buy and sell a home!"- P.G., Buffalo Grove
"Lyn's cooperation, resourcefulness & willingness to do whatever was necessary to overcome a variety of difficulties we encountered with our home sale was most appreciated!"- M.K., Inverness
"I appreciated her cheerful, courteous disposition and perseverance in finding new ways to market my home!"
- P.H., Wilmette
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