Safe Ways to Celebrate Christmas in 2020
This Christmas, it may be hard not to feel a little Grinchy. But before you say, “Bah, humbug,” and try to fast forward into the new year, Hartz Homes encourages you to look for ways to bring more fun …and meaning… to this holiday season. The coronavirus pandemic may mean your Christmas won’t look exactly Read More
Read More >>Is a DIY move right for you?
While a do-it-yourself move may save on moving costs, Hartz Homes knows that this may not be for everybody. It largely depends on the distance of your move, the supplies and rentals needed, the amount of stuff you’re moving, and the amount of help you’ll need. Here are five things to consider when thinking about Read More
Read More >>Why now is a great time to buy a home
It’s an excellent time to buy a new home. Prices will rise, it’s a good time to sell and existing home, great mortgage rates, and more reasons from Hartz Homes why the timing is right. Read on to get the details. Prices are Continuing to Rise Any thoughts of bargain-hunting in the aftermath of the Read More
Read More >>How and when to change the smoke detector battery
Having a fresh battery in your smoke detector is important to the safety of your home and family. With this in mind, Hartz Homes is providing the following information on how and when to change these batteries. Your smoke detector is always working Smoke detectors supply power both for occasional services such as alarms, chirps, Read More
Read More >>Basic Guide to Your Breaker Box
Many home DIY projects require turning off the power to the area where you’ll be working. Hartz Homes knows that this can be a little scary for the first-time homeowner. So, if this sounds like you, read on for a basic introduction to your home’s main electrical service panel. You may know the service panel Read More
Read More >>Lago Vista adds new decorated models!
Hartz Homes is proud to announce the grand opening of their new decorated model homes at Lago Vista, the resort-style community for those 55 and better. These well-designed single-story homes start in the mid $200’s. At Lago Vista, you can say goodbye to yard work and snow shoveling! Instead, say hello to spending time in Read More
Read More >>6 Easy Care Tips for Garden Tools
Look inside most garages and you’ll see a collection of garden tools hanging from the wall or leaning in a corner. Hartz Homes knows that these tools are a tremendous help in creating a beautiful yard. So, here are a few tips to keep your garden tool collection in tip-top shape and ready to tame Read More
Read More >>Ranch or two-story, what’s right for you?
One-story versus two-story home: Which is better? Hartz Homes know that the answer isn’t as simple as you might think. The number of floors in a home affects not just the way it looks, but also how easy it is to navigate and maintain, heat and cool, and much more. Here’s a brief look at the pros and cons of one-story Read More
Read More >>5 Tips for setting up a home office
More and more people are working from home offices due to the pandemic. Hartz Homes recognizes that a lot of people are setting up these offices for the first time. If you are one of these novice home-workers, here are five tips that can help you get you get set up. Decide what you need Read More
Read More >>Exemptions to be auto renewed for homeowners
Hartz Homes would like to pass along information that impacts homeowners in the Chicagoland area. On June 5, Illinois Governor Pritzker signed into law a bill that allows all qualified exemptions for levy year 2019 payable in 2020 to be automatically renewed and processed without re-application for 2020 payable in 2021. This includes Homestead Exemption Read More
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