Impact Fees
In recent, years, the use of impact fees has been spreading across the country. An idea that originated in Florida and California as a novel [...]
Know How to Protect Your Property from Damage Caused by Natural Disasters
The following are some preventative steps communities, businesses and homeowners can take to reduce property and casualty loss caused by natural disasters. Identifying potential hazards [...]
Preventative Maintenance
Car owners understand the necessity of having their vehicle maintained so it runs properly and lasts a long time. Like regularly changing the oil in [...]
Glossary of Home Improvement Terms
Before you nail down your next home improvement project, learn the lingo. These common terms and definitions may help you avoid miscommunications with your contractor. [...]
Village of Orland Park
CHICAGO, Nov. 19 --The Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago (HBAGC) has recognized the Village of Orland Park as the first-ever “Village of the Year” [...]
Ask The Right Questions: Find A Quality Remodeler
As a homeowner, how can you find a quality remodeler these days? If you are trying to ensure a successful remodeling project, you need to [...]
How To Find A Builder To Construct Your New Home
When you decide to build a new home, the type of house you want influences what type of building company you select. Home building firms [...]
Looking Back – the 1990’s and Beyond
THE 1990’sWe said ‘Hello’ to the X Files, Cheers, Will and Grace and 6 Friends. We said good-bye to Johnny. And we could only hope [...]
City Builders Join with Suburban Builders to Form the Largest Builders Association in the U.S.
The 1960s The Home Builders Association of Chicagoland (HBAC) ushered in the 1960s with the annual Modern Living Home and Flower Show, which turned out [...]
Chicago Home Builders Grow with Nation: 1939-1960
"Conceived in adversity during a period when the national government threatened to deprive the entire country of the privilege of owning a home, because of [...]
