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Chicagoland NW Suburban IL Real Estate & Community News: Bartlett Gets A Permenant Fire Chief!

joestacy — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:14:11 +0000

Exciting news from the Bartlett Fire Protection District Board of Trustees who have decided to appoint interim Chief Michael W. Falese to the position of permenant fire chief.

This is very exciting news! Michael has been the district interim chief since the retirement of former Chief Kevin Heine, assumes the post immediately.

He has served for 24 years with the Elgin Fire Department and started as a firefighters before working his way up to Cheif. He retired from Elgin in July 2007 and was hired by the Bartlett district as the assistant chief of operations in the following September.

A formal swearing in ceremony for the new cheif is scheduled soon!

With such a strong community focus, Bartlett is a community where everyone knows each other, so local hero’s are always championed in the press!

Fire safety in your home is of course important – make sure to never leave a stove or grill unattended and make sure to keep new batteries in your smoke alarms and test them regularly!

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.

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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

Chicagoland NW Suburban IL Real Estate & News: Western Suburbs of Chicago Post High Responses to the 2010 Census

joestacy — Tue, 25 May 2010 04:19:26 +0000

When we recently wrote about the census – this was before/as the forms were being mailed out. Well, some time has passed since then. More than a couple of months in fact!

Well, we have some exciting local news for you! – The results of the response levels for the census are in for our area and the news is exciting indeed!Bartlett did a great job. After mailing in 80 percent or more of the forms — better than the state and national average — many towns are less likely to see door-to-door census-takers in the next few weeks. In fact Bartlett itself returned 84% of forms!

Remember that the Census is a count of everyone living in the United States. The first census was taken in 1790, and has been taken every 10 years since as mandated by the U.S. Constitution. The Census is important as it is required to order voting districts, Electoral College votes, allocation of Federal Aid and more and a response is required by law.

This time round, our delightful western suburbs like

Why did Bartlett return so many? Well, it is partly attributed to residents completing a special censuses that was taken in 2005 and 2007, in which the response was greater than 80 percent. Because the village of Bartlett used short forms to conduct the special censuses, people were better prepared for the similar form used this year. Of course, this is the political system in action – for instance, a tenth of Illinois’ income tax is returned to cities and towns, and it is dispersed based on census population — money for every man, woman and child. So you are helping your community by responding accurately, and quickly!

Bartlett is a great place to call home and has been on the grow in the last few years so it is likely that this census will show an increase in population figures. With such great amenities and an attractive quality of life for its residents, it is hard not to see why many would choose to relocate to the area.

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

Chicagoland NW Suburban IL Real Estate & Community: Bartlett IL History Museum

joestacy — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:07:34 +0000

History and the study of the founding of a location can be fascinating.

Here in Bartlett, we are priviledged to have our great Bartlett IL History Museum.

Back in the depths of time, in its earliest form, the Village of Bartlett, Illinois was an old-time camping and hunting ground for the Potawatomi, Ottawa, Miami, and Cherokee Indians. Throughout its early beginnings it was under the rule of Spain, France, Virginia, England and more! Therefore, if not for the fortuitous intersection of the Chicago and Pacific Railway and 40 acres of land belonging to farmer Luther Bartlett our fantastic village may not be what it is today! From humble beginnings, we grew to a population of 2,291 people as shown in the 1960 Census through to the thriving community of 40,000 today! Bartlett really is steeped in history!

Bartlett benefits from a fantastic history museum - Recently relocated in 2005 to its current location at the Bartlett Village Hall on 228 S. Main Street, the museum now features a third larger exhibit area, more archive space and a multi-purpose room.

Bartlett’s roots aside, the museum’s history itself, go all the way back to 1973, before the nations bicenttennial celebration. Residents formed a local Historical Society with the goal of collecting artifacts on Bartlett and US History.

However despite temporary storage and display space for these items, the dream of a proper, dedicated exhibit space was realized back in 1983 and then later a new home in 1986. From then on in the late 80’s and 1990’s the museum and its program of events and exhibits grew and grew!

Today, home for the Bartlett History Museum is a 1,200-foot area on the first floor of the new Village Hall. The exhibit space is located right off the hall’s main entrance and is inviting to everyone who visits. Cases, boards and two showcase rooms hold and highlight the current artifacts and photos on display. Click here for the latest on current exhibits.

The Museum is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. It is closed on Sunday. There is no admission fee. Tours by individuals or groups can be arranged. This is definitely a great couple of hours out with family and friends on a rainy afternoon.

Bartlett really is priviledged to offer a high quality of life for its residents. No wonder people want to relocate here!

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

Chicagoland NW Suburban IL Real Estate: Illinois Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program

joestacy — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:11:01 +0000

Time to ditch those old inefficient appliances!

Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity from January 31st 2010 this year consumers can get point of purchase rebates on qualifying heating and cooling equipment through participating contracters and water heaters at participating retailers as long as funding remains/until April 5th.

Click here to see a list of participating HVAC contractors

Also there are point of sale rebates on Energy Star qualified washers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers and room air conditioning units which will be available for consumers on items purchase between April 16th through to the 25th 2010. Again at participating retailers – click here for more!

Consumers looking for more information on the Illinois Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program please call the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity on 877-782-7005.

This is of course in the general move towards greener real estate here in Northwest Chicagoland and in the nation as a whole.

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

Chicagoland NW Suburban IL Real Estate: Bartlett, IL’s Oldest Building Being Moved Temporarily!

joestacy — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:45:25 +0000

Bartlett is such a great place to live and work. It is steeped in history – more than most people realize!

For instance, the Daily Herald has reported on this heartwarming story!;

How the oldest building in the village, the 137 year old train depot (the fifth oldest depot in the Chicago area) is being moved temporarily. The need for the move occurred when crews prepared to start renovations at the downtown building, they discovered the structure, built in 1873, lacked a foundation and rested on wooden timbers. Years of water damage threatened the building, which officials want to transform into a transportation museum.

The small, three room, 600 square foot building at 161 S. Oak Ave, Bartlett has been temporarily relocated so a new foundation can be constructed – do not worry, the building has only been moved 100 feet so a new foundation can be poured! It is expected that the building will be back on its plot by the summer, with the museum plans coming to fruition in 2011 – it will be Bartlett’s second museum.

This is definitely an unusual and heartwarming story about Bartlett, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

If you are thinking of relocating to Bartlett then please contact me today for immediate real estate assistance in the area.

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

Bartlett IL Home Improvement Projects

joestacy — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:58:00 +0000

Bartlett IL Home Improvement Projects (photo courtesy of meddygarnet on flickr.com)

New-home sales rose 24% and pending home sales jumped 32% overall in October from a year earlier, which is good news for the Bartlett IL real estate market.

However Bartlett home sellers are still looking for that price edge on their homes for sale. One of the ways to increase the value of your home, is through remodeling projects and upgrades.

While some of the tried and true remodeling projects are no longer providing the save cost-to-value returns that they used to, the following remodel projects are still worth the investment:

Siding Replacement (Fiber-Cement or Foam-Backed Vinyl)
Window Replacement (Vinyl or Wood)
Kitchen Remodel (Major or Minor)
Finish the Attic or Basement
Bathroom Upgrade
Deck Addition (Wood or Composite Product)

While some of these projects will cost more up front, if you have the savings or access to reasonably priced credit it is worth it to consider one or more of the above improvement projects if you wish to put your home on the market now or in the future.

Give me, Joe Stacy Bartlett IL real estate agent, a call and we’ll do everything we can to help you buy or sell a home. That’s 847-874-6731 or by email @ joe@joestacy.com to consult about buying, selling and the Bartlett IL real estate market.

Bartlett IL Park District Recently Awarded

joestacy — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:05:27 +0000

Bartlett IL Park District Recently Awarded (photo courtesy of boliyou on flickr.com)

The Bartlett IL Park District was recently awarded as a 2009 Gold Medal finalist in the Class IV Division by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA).

This award honors communities throughout the US that, per the Bartlett IL Parks and Recreation web-page, “demonstrate excellence in long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development, and agency recognition.”

The Bartlett IL Park District was one of four finalists that addressed the needs of the Bartlett IL community stated above.

I am the Bartlett IL home for sale expert and can show you Bartlett IL properties or Bartlett IL foreclosures. Please contact me today at 847-874-6731 or by email.

Traditional Events in Bartlett IL

joestacy — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:41:56 +0000

Festival of Lights (photo courtesy of uriel1998 on flickr.com)

After your Thanksgiving feast today and Black Friday tomorrow, settle into the holiday spirit with some traditional events in Bartlett IL. The annual Holiday Tree Lighting will take place in Bartlett Park at 6:00pm.

The Bartlett High School Choir will provide carols as the Holiday Tree is lit. Santa will also be taking a break from his busy schedule this season and will be available for Christmas wishes from children in the Log Cabin from 5-6pm.

The Immanuel United Church of Christ will be hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 4:30-8:00pm. Remember to spread holiday cheer by bringing new or gently used hats, scarfs, mittens or gloves for the local homeless shelter.

Joe Stacy, a long time Bartlett IL realtor, is always happy to show off Bartlett IL properties to interested Bartlett IL home buyers. To view a Bartlett IL property, please contact Joe Stacy at (847) 874-6731 or by email to set up an appointment.

Bartlett High School, Bartlett IL

joestacy — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:33:40 +0000

Bartlett High School, Bartlett IL (photo courtesy of orangeacid on flickr.com)

Bartlett High School is located about 35 miles west of Chicago and is one of five high schools in the School District U-46. This school district is the second largest unit district in Illinois, and Bartlet High School houses approximately 230 staff members and 2800 students.

The average graduating class is around 600 seniors and the first graduating class was in June 2000. Over 70 extra curricular activities are offered to students including athletics and over 200 courses are offered including Advanced Placement classes to challenge every student.

In 2009, 77 students were recognized as Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission and 90 students were Prairie State Scholars in one or more subjects. Two students from the 2009 class were National Merit Semi Finalists.

Overall the Bartlett High School is an excellent high school option if you are considering moving to Bartlett IL.

Joe Stacy, a Bartlett IL realtor, can help you make a smooth moving transition by finding your perfect Bartlett IL property. Joe Stacy would be happy to show you numerous Bartlett IL homes and can be reached at 847-874-6731 or by email.

Bartlett Hills Golf Club Special Event

joestacy — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:33:53 +0000

Bartlett IL Golf (photo courtesy of chispita_666 on flickr.com)

One of the finest golf courses in Bartlett IL is the Bartlett Hills Golf Club. This long-standing destination golf course in the Chicago-land area has been reshaped and renovated throughout the years to keep golfers challenged.

The Bartlett Hills Golf Club also hosts a variety of special events year round, with a special Girls Night Out event on November 19th. This fun evening will include shopping, make-overs, dancing, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and much more. Tickets can be purchased at the clubhouse between 9am & 6pm, and will be available the evening of the event for $20.

Joe Stacy, a Bartlett IL realtor, can help you find your perfect piece of Bartlett IL real estate so you can stay close to the Bartlett Hills Golf Club. Joe Stacy can be reached at 847-874-6731 or by email.