Exciting, uplifting news as the Schaumburg Childrens Center is dedicated – a great community resource for all.

This last week the Children’s Home and Aid of Illinois dedicated the Marletta Darnall Schaumburg Child and Family Center.

The Center was originally to be constructed from state funds before they were frozen back in 2003 – thanks to Marletta and Bob Darnall who donated $500,000 to complete the center it is now open for business!

Getting the center open, from a dream through to construction has been a struggle and the dedication ceremony reflected that – with many stories of the path that the center has taken.

A childrens center is a great resource for the local Schaumburg community. A place for fun and learning, it is open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 250 days a year for child care services. 

Whether you are a first time buyer trying to determine how much you can afford, or an experienced buyer who is selling your current property and ready to buy your next home I can help you with all your real estate needs in the Chicagoland Northwest Suburbs Area.

Finding your dream home or finding a buyer is only part of the challenge of a successful transaction. Click here to search Bartlett IL, Schaumburg IL and the Hoffman Estates using our complimentary MLS Search service. You can also view our fantastic range of featured properties!

Alternatively please contact me today if you need more specific assistance in your real estate needs. You can call the office on: 847-874-6731 or Cell phone on: 847-913-2606 or of course email me at: Joe@JoeStacy.com

My expertise, experience and dedication to you and your specific needs are anything but average – it’s why this office is number one in the Northwest Suburbs year after year!

Joe Stacy
2570 W. Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194

Graduation season is passing and this makes us think about the next step for many.

Alot of people find higher education – or “going to college” a stressful time – whether going after an AA, AS, BA oor eventually an MBA, phD often the process and choices can be overwhelming.

For parents often it can be hard, with their beloved travelling to the other side of the country to go to school. BUT! That said, why not explore local options?

Here in Chicago and the Chicago suburbs like Schaumburg we have a great environment for undergrads and grads – with plenty to do when not studying and plenty of local college selections.

If you look online you can see that just here in Schaumburg and closeby we have -

International Academy of Design & Technology (IADT) – Schaumburg

Illinois Institute of Art

Argosy University Schaumburg

Roosevelt University

As well as the Chicago Campus of the University of Phoenix

Roosevelt University in particular is a great option – it’s campus in Schaumburg is the largest four-year university in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs, serving roughly 2,500 students. It has one of the most diverse programs for a private university of its size in the country -  There are more than 60 undergraduate majors and pre-professional programs, 40 master’s degree programs, and selected doctoral programs.

So as you can see there are some options to explore here in suburban Chicago!

Whether you are a first time buyer trying to determine how much you can afford, or an experienced buyer who is selling your current property and ready to buy your next home I can help you with all your real estate needs in the Chicagoland Northwest Suburbs Area.

Finding your dream home or finding a buyer is only part of the challenge of a successful transaction. Click here to search Bartlett IL, Schaumburg IL and the Hoffman Estates using our complimentary MLS Search service. You can also view our fantastic range of featured properties!

Alternatively please contact me today if you need more specific assistance in your real estate needs. You can call the office on: 847-874-6731 or Cell phone on: 847-913-2606 or of course email me at: Joe@JoeStacy.com

My expertise, experience and dedication to you and your specific needs are anything but average – it’s why this office is number one in the Northwest Suburbs year after year!

Joe Stacy
2570 W. Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194

Who you gonna call? Call JULIE!

Spring time is here and the planting season is well underway – but for many this means the unfortunate episode of accidentally cut power cables, burst pipes and more. What am I talking about? Well, digging without knowing where your utilities are!

Last year we wrote about JULIE - here in Illinois, anyone planning on an outdoor project that requires any type of digging regardless of the depth or project size needs to call JULIE before they start digging. JULIE stands for Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators which is a not-for-profit corporation that provides homeowners and professional excavators with FREE locating and marking of underground utilities.

So, if you are planning a project for this spring that requires digging, you need to call JULIE at 800-892-0123 or if in the city limits of Chicago call 312-744-7000. You now may also dial 811. You must call at least 48 hours or 2 working days (excluding holidays) in advance of the start of your excavation. When you call, be prepared to provide the operator your name, address, a phone number at which you can be reached and a fax number if available. You must also provide the county, city and address of where the excavation is to take place (if different than your contact information) and the start date and time for the planned excavation. It is recommended that you property identify your project area by marking the area with white paint and/or flags.

Within 2 working days, a representative from each utility company will mark the location of their underground utility with paint and/or flags at the excavation site. Each utility locator uses a different color paint or flag to mark their buried utility. Gas is yellow, electric is red, water is blue, TV or phone is orange and sewer is green. Work must be completed in 14 days.

When you are ready to start digging – keep this in mind:

Trees are great plants, and can help add value to your property however they require:

1. Great location.
2. Great Drainage
3. Appropriatly sized planting hole.

So, happy and safe digging.

Whether you are a first time buyer trying to determine how much you can afford, or an experienced buyer who is selling your current property and ready to buy your next home I can help you with all your real estate needs in the Chicagoland Northwest Suburbs Area.

Finding your dream home or finding a buyer is only part of the challenge of a successful transaction. Click here to search Bartlett IL, Schaumburg IL and the Hoffman Estates using our complimentary MLS Search service. You can also view our fantastic range of featured properties!

Alternatively please contact me today if you need more specific assistance in your real estate needs. You can call the office on: 847-874-6731 or Cell phone on: 847-913-2606 or of course email me at: Joe@JoeStacy.com

My expertise, experience and dedication to you and your specific needs are anything but average – it’s why this office is number one in the Northwest Suburbs year after year!

Joe Stacy
2570 W. Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194

Exciting news for Schaumburg – I know I just wrote about the Woodfield Mall and the surrounding shopping district - well we are soon to get an exciting addition to the restaurant offerings just across the street!

A Seasons 52 is to open next month on May 10th here in Schaumburg!

Orlando, Florida based restaurant group, Darden, owners of Oliver Garden, Red Lobster et al, is to open a Seasons 52, another part of its group, the popular fresh grill and wine bar restaurant will be the first the group have opened in the midwest. The restaurants itself include a warm, welcoming atmosphere with fresh, seasonally inspired cuisine. There is live music nightly at the piano bar and a selection of 100 wines. Seasons 52 debuted in 2003 and currently operates locations in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and its new location in Illinois will certainly please many!

For those who have never dined at a Season’s 52 here is a selection of items from the menu:

Menu highlights include:

Year Round Favorites – Cedar Plank Atlantic Salmon, Grilled Rack of New Zealand Lamb, Caramelized Sea Scallops and Char Crust Filet Mignon and more!

Seasonal Specialties – Chicken Tortilla Soup, Steak & Cremini Mushroom Flatbread, New Zealand Venison Chop, Blackened Mahi-Mahi and Wood-Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Lunch Selections – Spicy Chicken Chile Relleno, Mediterranean Shrimp Salad, Blackened Fish Sandwich, BBQ Grilled Chicken Salad and Oak-fired Western Buffalo Burger

Award-Winning Mini Indulgences – Perfectly portioned servings of Key Lime Pie, Pecan Pie with Vanilla Mousse, Mocha Macchiato, Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake, Rocky Road with Belgian Chocolate, Mango Cheesecake, Market Fresh Fruit and Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse

It all sounds delicious and shows that Schaumburg and the region as a whole are an area on the grow!

Whether you are a first time buyer trying to determine how much you can afford, or an experienced buyer who is selling your current property and ready to buy your next home I can help you with all your real estate needs in the Chicagoland Northwest Suburbs Area.

Finding your dream home or finding a buyer is only part of the challenge of a successful transaction. Click here to search Bartlett IL, Schaumburg IL and the Hoffman Estates using our complimentary MLS Search service. You can also view our fantastic range of featured properties!

Alternatively please contact me today if you need more specific assistance in your real estate needs. You can call the office on: 847-874-6731 or Cell phone on: 847-913-2606 or of course email me at: Joe@JoeStacy.com

My expertise, experience and dedication to you and your specific needs are anything but average – it’s why this office is number one in the Northwest Suburbs year after year!

Joe Stacy
2570 W. Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194

There is something about professional sports that everyone loves – whether watching the game on the plasma at home with a few buddy’s or watching it live in front of you. There is a brotherhood with sports that we all love!

Here in Northwest Chicagoland we benefit from a fantastic infoor Football team – the Chicago Slaughter who play their home games right here in Hoffman Estates out of the Sears Center.

Chicago Slaughter are members of the Central Division of the Indoor Football League. They are one of three indoor/arena football teams in Chicago. Slaugher won their first championship back last year in 2009 – the fastest of any Indoor Football League team!

From early beginnings in 2006 when the team was formed (with its original planned named being the “Foxes”) , the team has gone from strength to strength and is proud to call the area home.

The team has a mascot – the official Slaughter mascot is a spin off the G.I. Joe Character Sargent Slaughter and he is popular with the fans!

Whether you are a first time buyer trying to determine how much you can afford, or an experienced buyer who is selling your current property and ready to buy your next home I can help you with all your real estate needs in the Chicagoland Northwest Suburbs Area.

Finding your dream home or finding a buyer is only part of the challenge of a successful transaction. Click here to search Bartlett IL, Schaumburg IL and the Hoffman Estates using our complimentary MLS Search service. You can also view our fantastic range of featured properties!

Alternatively please contact me today if you need more specific assistance in your real estate needs. You can call the office on: 847-874-6731 or Cell phone on: 847-913-2606 or of course email me at: Joe@JoeStacy.com

My expertise, experience and dedication to you and your specific needs are anything but average – it’s why this office is number one in the Northwest Suburbs year after year!

Joe Stacy
2570 W. Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194

Who doesn’t like to shop?

Well here in Schaumburg, IL we have the perfect place for you to endulge in your and the rest of the nations favorite pastime – shopping!

The Streets of Woodfield shopping mall is a slice of retail heaven!

Located on I-290 and Higgins Road in Schaumburg IL across from the Woodfield Mall this great shopping venue is a rebuilt previously enclosed shopping mall.

From humble beginnings opening in 1991 through to reworking between 1997 and 2000 this mall has it all!

Anchor stores now include  Carson Pirie Scott, GameWorks, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and a movie theater owned by Loews Theaters. There is also Ann Taylor LOFT, Wolf Camera, Christopher & Banks, Gentlemen’s Quarters, Asha, Andrianna Furs, Brides by Demetrius, Olive Oil Place, Omaha Steaks, Franklin Covey, Tall Girl, Pop ‘N Popcorn, Citibank and more! Including a 30,000-square-foot indoor Legoland Discovery Center, the first in the United States, opened in July 2008. Click here for a complete store directory.

Hungry while shopping at all these great stores? Well there is a Maggiano’s, Big Bowl, Shaw’s Crab House, Chipotle, Corner Bakery Cafe, Jamba Juice, Starbucks, Asiago and more!

This mall has become a regional shopping destination for all in the greater Chicagoland area.

This is definitely a local amenity that those who are relocating to the area should spend some time enjoying! Shopping Center Hours are Mon-Sat: 10am-9pm and Sun: 11am-6pm – with individual stores and restaurants varying.

 Whether you are a first time buyer trying to determine how much you can afford, or an experienced buyer who is selling your current property and ready to buy your next home I can help you with all your real estate needs in the Chicagoland Northwest Suburbs Area.

Finding your dream home or finding a buyer is only part of the challenge of a successful transaction. Click here to search Bartlett IL, Schaumburg IL and the Hoffman Estates using our complimentary MLS Search service. You can also view our fantastic range of featured properties!

Alternatively please contact me today if you need more specific assistance in your real estate needs. You can call the office on: 847-874-6731 or Cell phone on: 847-913-2606 or of course email me at: Joe@JoeStacy.com

My expertise, experience and dedication to you and your specific needs are anything but average – it’s why this office is number one in the Northwest Suburbs year after year!

Joe Stacy
2570 W. Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194

Many people will often overlook the importance of a local general aviation airport.

However, for those who do use places like Schaumburg Regional Airport , the rewards can be breathtaking scenery and the trip of a lifetime!

Local, general aviation airports help boost the local economy – business jets and smaller commerical aircrafts can utilize their runways and benefit from their proximity to large urban centers – like in our case, Chicago – without having all the hassle of dealing with the international airports.

Smaller airports can offer a benefit to the local community and real estate prices – plane owners generally are wealthy businessmen and women who like to live close to where they keep their plane, creating a demand for higher end real estate in the area. If you are a pilot who is looking for a home near Schaumburg Regional Airport then please give me a call and contact me today.

Schaumburg benefits from its regional airport. In fact, there are several fun things local residents can do at the airport as a “day out” – including from Schaumburg Regional Airport aerial tours of the Chicago skyline! Whether by plane or helicopter – it’s a great way to spend the afternoon on a clear day. “General Aviation Serves America” – more than one million jobs nationwide rely on the industry and local facilities like Schaumburg Airport are part of it!

The airport also contains a “runway-side” restaurant – Pilot Pete’s where those who fly or who are interested in the hobby can grab a bite and enjoy soaking up the atmosphere!

Getting involved in general aviation can be fun for all ages – as can learning to fly yourself! Often these greeat facilities are overlooked. We, as a community here in Schaumburg, are lucky to have a local general aviation airport to serve our community and the general airport.

Whether you are a first time buyer trying to determine how much you can afford, or an experienced buyer who is selling your current property and ready to buy your next home I can help you with all your real estate needs in the Chicagoland Northwest Suburbs Area.

Finding your dream home or finding a buyer is only part of the challenge of a successful transaction. Click here to search Bartlett IL, Schaumburg IL and the Hoffman Estates using our complimentary MLS Search service. You can also view our fantastic range of featured properties!

Alternatively please contact me today if you need more specific assistance in your real estate needs. You can call the office on: 847-874-6731 or Cell phone on: 847-913-2606 or of course email me at: Joe@JoeStacy.com

My expertise, experience and dedication to you and your specific needs are anything but average – it’s why this office is number one in the Northwest Suburbs year after year!

Joe Stacy
2570 W. Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194

Safety is the name of the game in Schaumburg Illinois!

Today the Schaumburg Police Department celebrates its 50th anniversary with an open house at its station.

Local residents are always encouraged to find out more about its local Police department and what it does for them.

The local police station was named the Martin J. Conroy Police Center after the village’s first police chief and has gone from strength to strength throughout the years. Their safety record is unparalleled and the safety of the village 75,000 residents is always on their mind. The town has grown and grown over the years with the decision to police itself being made in 1960 when the population was only 1,000!

Open days are a great chance for all – Bartlett Police Department recently held a successful open day for its residents. Modern Policing is not just about crime prevention it is also about community involvement and participation.

With more and more real estate development throughout the Schaumburg area it is no surprise that the police department is always busy and active in the community.

Like all Americans, I am proud of our police officers who do a fine job of keeping us safe.

Schaumburg’s low crime rate is a reason many want to relocate to here and the surrounding areas such as Bartlett and Hoffman Estates.

Whether you are a first time buyer trying to determine how much you can afford, or an experienced buyer who is selling your current property and ready to buy your next home I can help you with all your real estate needs in the Chicagoland Northwest Suburbs Area.

Finding your dream home or finding a buyer is only part of the challenge of a successful transaction. Click here to search Bartlett IL, Schaumburg IL and the Hoffman Estates using our complimentary MLS Search service. You can also view our fantastic range of featured properties!

Alternatively please contact me today if you need more specific assistance in your real estate needs. You can call the office on: 847-874-6731 or Cell phone on: 847-913-2606 or of course email me at: Joe@JoeStacy.com

My expertise, experience and dedication to you and your specific needs are anything but average – it’s why this office is number one in the Northwest Suburbs year after year!

Joe Stacy
2570 W. Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194

Most people think of Chicago and the Metro area as urbane and overdeveloped, but just outside the metro area we have some great communities and locations which help personify small town America.

Within a short drive is James “Pate” Philip State Park, originally called “Tri-County State Park” but names after a Republican politician and encompassing 3432 acres of DuPage and Kane Counties. Despite being a nice rural spot, many people often wonder, why? Often state parks boast incredibly obvious sights of outstanding natural beauty worth protecting. However when you first visit this state park, many are surprised. After all, the area is predominantly old farmland and encompasses the north branch of Brewester Creek and a gravel pit close by. But – Do not be fooled! The park is more important than you might think!

On closer inspection, however you understand why! After all 3432 acres is not a small amount of land, so firstly the fact that it has been left untouched is a feat in itself. Also this area enables breeding populations of animals such as sandhill cranes, herons and Blanding’s turtles to find undisturbed habitat to raise their offspring. The area forms part of the Pratt’s Wayne Woods Forest Preserve and actually contains the remnants of one of the most diverse natural systems that ever graced the Illinois landscape, the tall grass prairie. In addition a small area of wetland remains in the middle of the park – this wetland is home to an Illinois endangered species, the dwarf bur reed. This fact alone warranted this wetland to be listed as an Illinois Wetland Reserve in 1990.

Like most of the state parks the aim is to preserve the environment as be possible to ensure that natural ecosystems can remain and recover from years of destruction by development. The James “Pate” Philip Park benefits from a great visitors center which highlights the reasons and the need for restoration to occur in natural areas, where ever they may be located.

So if you wish to see natural Illinois then take a drive and see the state park!

Click here to read more on a subdivision here in Bartlett, IL near to the park!

Whether you are a first time buyer trying to determine how much you can afford, or an experienced buyer who is selling your current property and ready to buy your next home I can help you with all your real estate needs in the Chicagoland Northwest Suburbs Area.

Finding your dream home or finding a buyer is only part of the challenge of a successful transaction. Click here to search Bartlett IL, Schaumburg IL and the Hoffman Estates using our complimentary MLS Search service. You can also view our fantastic range of featured properties!

Alternatively please contact me today if you need more specific assistance in your real estate needs. You can call the office on: 847-874-6731 or Cell phone on: 847-913-2606 or of course email me at: Joe@JoeStacy.com

My expertise, experience and dedication to you and your specific needs are anything but average – it’s why this office is number one in the Northwest Suburbs year after year!

Joe Stacy
2570 W. Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194

Going to the park is something which we all enjoy, whatever our age – if we are young it is to have fun, meet up with friends and play. When we are older it is to relax or to keep fit – lets face it, I know we could all still lose a few pounds after the holidays!

Well here in Schaumburg we have an excellent parks system which helps add to the aesthetic quality of the city.  In fact, the parks system is quite literally, award winning! From the park directory you can see that there are dozens and dozens of parks which are managed by them – from a skate park to a ball field, through to an ice rink!

In addition to parks and other outdoor recreation areas it also looks after several community centers - which are used for many different events. Speaking of events, don’t forget that you can locally tune in to their cable tv station!

You may wonder why a park is important? Well, any community facility is sought after and in the case of parks they really add to the small town community spirit and help attract those relocating from areas which lack green space. Here in Schaumburg, we are lucky to have such beautiful green space to enjoy and use on a regular basis. So if you are looking for a property in Schaumburg near to a park then call me and I will help you in your search.

Whether you are a first time buyer trying to determine how much you can afford, or an experienced buyer who is selling your current property and ready to buy your next home I can help you with all your real estate needs in the Chicagoland Northwest Suburbs Area.

Finding your dream home or finding a buyer is only part of the challenge of a successful transaction. Click here to search Bartlett IL, Schaumburg IL and the Hoffman Estates using our complimentary MLS Search service. You can also view our fantastic range of featured properties!

Alternatively please contact me today if you need more specific assistance in your real estate needs. You can call the office on: 847-874-6731 or Cell phone on: 847-913-2606 or of course email me at: Joe@JoeStacy.com

My expertise, experience and dedication to you and your specific needs are anything but average – it’s why this office is number one in the Northwest Suburbs year after year!

Joe Stacy
2570 W. Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194