Organize Key Documents When You Move
Your new home from Hartz Homes has just been completed. Now, comes the task of moving in, putting everything in its place and deciding how you will organize your new surroundings. This includes finding a new spot for your important documents. Don’t overlook this important step, or you could be searching everywhere for important paperwork Read More
Read More >>7 Top Tips for Downsizing
More and more folks are coming to the Hartz Homes sales offices looking to downsize. This certainly includes Lago Vista, the popular 55+ community in Lockport (check out why). But, it also includes other Hartz communities too, from townhomes in Oliviabrook (Oakbrook Terrace), Bella Vista (Bolingbrook), and Manchester Cove (Mokena) to single homes in the Read More
Read More >>6 Big Tax Benefits of Buying a Home!
There are significant tax benefits for people who buy a home from Hartz Homes. Let’s look at six ways these buyers can save on taxes and put money back in their pockets. Deduct mortgage interest The mortgage interest deduction can be one of the largest tax breaks available to homeowners. This deduction can be especially Read More
Read More >>5 Easy Tips for Houseplants
Many homeowners who have built a home with Hartz Homes enjoy indoor gardening and houseplants, especially during the cold months. Here are five helpful tips from our green-thumb homeowners. And, we hope that you will send us your tips that we can share as well. Tip #1: Location, location, location. Location means everything to your Read More
Read More >>Hartz has A+ Rating From Better Business Bureau
Hartz Construction Co, Inc. (the company behind Hartz Homes) was once again awarded the highest rating for reliability, trustworthiness, and ethical business practices. Hartz earned an A+ rating, the most exclusive overall rating given by the Better Business Bureau. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a non-profit consumer protection agency. Their A+ rating is a Read More
Read More >>Make Festive Holiday Decorations Using Wood Pallets!
Many people who move into one of our new homes are excited to decorate it for the holidays. With this in mind, Hartz Homes would like to share some really helpful advice on turning wood pallets into festive creations. After all, wood pallets are great for creating a ton of cool holiday decorations. The pallets Read More
Read More >>Thanksgiving Trivia!
Thanksgiving is traditionally a home-oriented holiday. Families gather around the dining table, give thanks, and enjoy a delicious feast. Hartz Homes values this holiday, and is thankful for the opportunity to have built so many homes that will host these festivities. In the spirit of the holiday, Hartz would like to share a few nuggets Read More
Read More >>Why use a preferred lender?
The most important thing a mortgage lender can do for you is process your loan quickly, efficiently, without errors, and close on time. That’s right – the biggest consideration is service, not the rate. Not the rate?!? Yes, because in today’s internet-based, highly-informed culture, most lenders charge about the same rate. And when you run Read More
Read More >>What to expect when building a home
Building a new home with Hartz Homes is exciting and rewarding. It’s your chance to get just what you want. You can create the home that fits your family’s needs perfectly. This process does not happen overnight. It involves a process that Hartz Homes has been using for over 50 years in the Chicago market. Read More
Read More >>Now that you’re in your new Hartz home…here’s a great way to organize the garage!
A major goal for many people who buy a new construction home from Hartz Homes is to park the cars in the garage. This means getting things unpacked and put away. Here’s how to make a storage system that can help you. The system is based on the French cleat, a tried-and-true method of hanging Read More
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