What happens during the major stages of new home construction?
When Hartz Homes builds your new home, you’ll hear a lot of terms being used to describe the stage your home is in. The following descriptions will help you understand exactly what’s going on with your home at each of these stages. Foundation stage The foundation is the concrete structure that supports your entire home. Read More
Read More >>Our Preferred lender offers a quick, super-simple digital loan option
Some people like to sit down and talk face-to-face with a home loan expert. But, Hartz Homes also knows that others want the ease and speed of doing things online anytime, anywhere. Good news! With our preferred lender, Cross Country Mortgage, you can do it either way to suit your style. Let’s explore the digital Read More
Read More >>Moving is a perfect time to get rid of your tech clutter.
Most of us have a least one “junk” drawer chuck full of wires, cables, old remotes, installation discs, user manuals, CDs, DVDs, and games. Why move this ugly mess into your new home? Hartz Homes know that it’s tricky to get rid of this stuff because you never know when you might need that wire Read More
Read More >>Buy a new construction home with a reverse mortgage
Hartz Homes has seen recent interest in home financing that gives seniors the ability to buy a new construction house with the advantages of a reverse mortgage. Reverse mortgages are known as a way to supplement a senior’s fixed income by tapping equity that has accrued in their home. But, reverse mortgages also can be used to Read More
Read More >>Great ways to reduce the stress of a move!
While a lot of people agree that moving can be stressful, there are ways to cut down the stress, making the process more bearable. Hartz Homes have sold over 16,000 homes in the Chicago area, and during this time, we’ve witnessed a few successful methods home buyers have used to reduce the stress of the Read More
Read More >>The ABC’s of homeowner’s insurance
Usually, when first-time home buyers purchase a home from Hartz Homes, it’s their first experience in obtaining homeowner’s insurance. So, we have decided to provide a guide to eliminate any mystery about this important undertaking. Following are the top 9 things you probably want to know about homeowner’s insurance. After all, if you just bought Read More
Read More >>Clubhouse opens at Bella Vista
Hartz Homes announces the opening of the neighborhood clubhouse in their Bella Vista subdivision in Bolingbrook. The clubhouse in Bella Vista contains meeting, social, and recreation areas. Comfortable furniture surrounding a fireplace provides a great area for both relaxation and get-togethers. A nicely appointed kitchen comes in handy for community and individual resident events. Read More
Read More >>Tips to personalize your brand-new bedroom
Hartz Homes shows how to create a beautiful space for relaxation. With a few simple tricks, anyone can transform their new bedroom into a room that wows. It’s all in knowing how to pull all the elements of the space together into a harmonious whole. And that involves two basic steps: 1. look at the Read More
Read More >>The benefits of building codes
Many people who buy a newly constructed house from Hartz Homes often ask about building codes. How do they work? What do they mean? Are they good for the buyer? Here’s a general explanation of the codes and how they help you. A building code sets forth requirements to protect public health, safety and general Read More
Read More >>Kitchen organization is a snap with tips from Hartz Homes!
When you move into your new home from Hartz Homes, you’ll benefit from putting some thought into organizing your sparkling new kitchen. Here are 6 tips we’ve learned over the years that can help you. Rule 1: Place items where you use them. If you always stand in front of the stove while cooking, you Read More
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