High-Performance Residential Rehab with Dave Hampton of Echo Studio, Wednesday, August 6th at 6:30PM, at LivingRoom Realty

   

Rehabilitating and renovating existing buildings for very different clients - a family and a speculative residential developer - required rethinking preconceived notions of sustainability. Through a collaborative design and construction administration process and close attention to detailing the thermal envelope, cost-effective choices brought energy high-performance into the realm of possibility for the average homeowner or developer.

A brief discussion of the merits of various green building standards such as Energy Star and LEED for Homes will also be included.

A question and answer session and discussion will follow the lecture.

Seating limited to 30. Please register here for this event.

1530 W. Superior St., Chicago, IL (map)
Get there on CTA

 

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Megan McCready's solo show, "Easy Does It" opens Friday August 8th from 6-9PM

 

Processed foods and building materials are routinely juxtaposed within Megan's artworks and ephemeral installations.  A sensuous perception of the food industry is created through process, accessibility and interaction.  Currently her research is focused on the political, historical, sociological and scientific aspects of food.  Advertising and design aesthetics and nostalgia also influence her decisions.

"Easy Does It" will feature a new project using various sized pieces of birch plywood with embedded drawings made of Kraft Easy Cheese.

Fabulous food and beverages for everyone!  Don't worry no Easy Cheese for eatin'...
 

...And Last Chance to See Amy Honchell's Work at LivingRoom Gallery!

 

That's right people, if you haven't seen it yet, now's the time.  You've got until Saturday August 2nd...so get on over here!

 

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New Housing Bill Approved by Senate

 

It's not going to radically change the landscape of real estate here in Chicago but every little bit helps...

 

Here's what it might provide for you:

 

-15 billion in tax breaks to first time homebuyers.  The $7,500 first-time homebuyers tax credit applies for homeowners who purchase between April 9, 2008 and July 1, 2009. The full amount of the credit also is available for individuals with incomes under $75,000 or couples earning less than $150,000.

 

-New conforming/conventional loan limits.  A new cap of $625,500 on the loans Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can buy in certain high-priced areas, and a cap in other areas of up to 15 percent above the median home price.

 

If you have questions about the bill please give us a call or an email.  We'd be happy to talk with you about it!

 

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Check out Neighbor's Project and see how you can get involved

"We train and support a new generation of neighbors.  Neighbors Project is a growing movement of a generation of people living in cities who want to connect with their diverse neighbors to improve the neighborhood for everyone.  We looked around at our friends in our 20's and 30's and realized that many of us are actually ready, willing and able to help bridge those divides, but they needed a push."

 

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Oh, and we have a new listing too if you'd like to check it out...

 

Thanks for reading! 

 

Annie & Abraham