Make your new Hartz home even more beautiful!
As you move into your new home from Hartz Homes, here are a few decorating tips to help you create the perfect space for your family. A little color, a little texture, and a bit of personality can make a world of difference in your home. Here are some great ideas to create some wonderful spaces Read More
Read More >>Fall projects for homeowners
Fall is fast approaching, and winter is just around the corner. Here are a few fall projects from Hartz Homes that can help prevent future headaches next spring. Winterize your lawn mower or tractor Before your tractor hibernates for the winter, take a few minutes to prevent springtime troubles. Moisture inside an unused engine leads Read More
Read More >>Myths about your credit score
Forty percent of us think our credit score will climb if we carry a small balance (nope), and 52% don’t realize bad credit can increase the amount needed for deposits on utilities (it can!), according to a NerdWallet survey. Hartz Homes recognizes that there are myths and misinformation about credit scores. And, these myths can Read More
Read More >>Simple landscape ideas yield big results
We’ve seen some great ways homeowners have added additional beauty to the outside of their new Hartz Home. Here are just a few of these easy-to-do landscaping projects that could help inspire your creation. Plant a colorful flower bed There is no better way to celebrate warmer weather in the Chicago area than with splashes Read More
Read More >>Purchase a brand-new home or buy a resale?
If you are in the market for a new home, one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is whether to buy new construction home or an existing resale house. To help in your decision making, Hartz Homes has put together six considerations that can help you make the right choice for your situation. Read More
Read More >>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
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