Composting in Hoffman Estates, IL – Chicagoland NW Suburban IL Real Estate & Community

I know I have definitely written articles about going green here in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicagoland and a popular topic these days is Composting. Now, it might not sound like an exciting subject but for those local residents in the Northwest Suburbs who love to garden, composting is an exciting topic.

Last year I wrote a pretty comprehensive article about composting in the Northwest suburbs. However I didn’t mention that it is important to check with your local city, village, town etc to make sure that composting is allowed in your area.

For those who don’t know, here is another reminder of what compost is: “Compost is decomposed organic material. Plant matter is placed in a bin where it breaks down by way of micro-organisms. As your materials decompose, they become rich in nutrients and can be later used as a natural fertilizer.”

Here in Hoffman Estates composting is allowed, however

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Memorial Day Walk in Bartlett, IL – Chicagoland NW Suburban IL Real Estate & Community

Walking is a great fun activity that costs nothing to do and can be a fun way to keep fit! It can also be a great way to take part in your local community if part of  a large event.

Walking also has another significance, a large organized walk can be a demonstration of feeling, capture a mood or honor someone living or deceased.

The Memorial Day Walk here in Bartlett, IL has been an annual event for over 25 years. This humbling event by local residents honors the Village’s deceased veterans as part of a Memorial Day Walk and Remembrance Service. It is a way to get out, meet others in the community and pay respect to those who were lost in service and honor those veterans and service men and women who fight for our freedom.

The walk begins at 10am in Bartlett Park, Oak and North Avenues on May 28th (Memorial Day) with a flag retirement ceremony by the American Legion. At 10:30am veterans, scouts and many others will begin lining up to walk all the way to Bartlett Cemetery by 11am. Everyone is invited to take part. While at the Cemetery there will be a Remembrance program honoring Bartlett’s local heroes.

So if you are in Bartlett, get out and take part in this annual event this Memorial Day! This event just shows you what a great community there is in Bartlett, IL!

Don’t forget if you are thinking of moving to SchaumburgHoffman EstatesBartlett or any other part of the NW Suburbs. Remember, finding your dream home or finding a buyer is only part of the challenge of a successful transaction. Click here to search Bartlett ILSchaumburg 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. FILL IN MY CONTACT FORM HERE! Or 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. You can also follow Joe on Twitter @NoAvgJoeRealtor.

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Schaumburg Farmers Market is back for 2012! – Chicagoland NW Suburban IL Real Estate & Community

Just a quick article from me about the fantastic Schaumburg Farmers Market which is back again this year and is hoping that 2012 will be it’s best year yet!

Since last year when I wrote about the Schaumburg Farmers Market, interest in the venture has continued to grow.

As I said before: “Farmers markets are an important part of any community and are a chance for local people to see where local produce comes from! Asides from making up part of a healthy diet, locally grown food is good for the environment and a great education opportunity for kids.” is as true today as last year.

This year the Farmers Market Opening Day is June 8th and you will be delighted to find plenty of locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as some meats, flowers, pastries, plants and so much more! There is even freshly squeezed lemonade available!

This family fun event is held every Friday from 7am until 1pm between June 8th and October 26th at Trickster Gallery, 190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

As I mentioned before, using farmers markets to purchase fresh produce can be a great way of staying healthy, thanks to the produce often having less preservatives and because they are often fresher. So I definitely think shopping at them is great for your health AND it is good for the local economy too as the farmers are local to the area too!

So get out out this year and enjoy this great community asset, the Schaumburg Farmers Market!

Don’t forget if you are thinking of moving to SchaumburgHoffman EstatesBartlett or any other part of the NW Suburbs. Remember, finding your dream home or finding a buyer is only part of the challenge of a successful transaction. Click here to search Bartlett ILSchaumburg 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. FILL IN MY CONTACT FORM HERE! Or 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. You can also follow Joe on Twitter @NoAvgJoeRealtor.

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More Biking Events in Schaumburg, IL! – Chicagoland NW Suburban IL Real Estate & Community

I know that I have written many times about Schaumburg being a cycle friendly community, but it just keeps getting better and better for bicyclists in the area!

coming this May 20th there is the Fahrrad Tour Von Schaumburg Bike Ride and Picnic. This fantastic ride through Schaumburg celebrates Schaumburg’s German Heritage. This year the event is being held from noon until 2:15pm with riders beginningg their ride at Blackwell Elementary School (345 N. Walnut Lane). Everyone is welcome to take page and enjoy the one hour police guided bike tour along 5 miles of beautiful Schaumburg bikeways, ending at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center with a picnic featuring a free hot dog, chips, a drink as well as some entertainment.

After the ride there will be buses that will take you and your bikes back to the starting point at 1:45pm. Riders wishing to participate must sign a liability waiver before departure. So bring along your bicycle and helmet and enjoy a fun afternoon out!

Now, May is also host to another bicycle event in Schaumburg. That’s right, the Bike Rodeo at Safety Park on May 16th. This event is geared up for young cyclists between 4 and 9 years old to exhibit their bicycling abilities from 5:30 to 7pm. Children will be able to learn proper bike safety and maintenance courtesy of the Schaumburg Police Department and Bike Connection. The cost for this event is $5. This is definitely something to take part in if you are a Schaumburg resident and have a young rider in the house!

So there you have it, Schaumburg yet again is a cyclist’s paradise!

Don’t forget if you are thinking of moving to SchaumburgHoffman EstatesBartlett or any other part of the NW Suburbs. Remember, finding your dream home or finding a buyer is only part of the challenge of a successful transaction. Click here to search Bartlett ILSchaumburg 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. FILL IN MY CONTACT FORM HERE! Or 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. You can also follow Joe on Twitter @NoAvgJoeRealtor.

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What type of house are you looking for? – Chicagoland NW Suburban IL Real Estate & Community

As I wrote just the other day, now is the “Time to buy a home in Schaumburg, Bartlett & Hoffman Estates, IL ” but, if you are about to take the plunge and purchase one of the many great properties for sale in the local Northwest Suburbs market, have you thought about what housing type might be best for you?

Just the other day, I was reading a great article on RealtyTimes which inspired me to write this piece, often people think that they need to buy a certain type of house and not really thinking if it suits their needs. For instance, if you travel a lot for work, then perhaps a maintenance heavy single family home won’t suit you and a condominium that is easily locked up and left would be more preferable?

So here are your choices of home style:

1. Single Family Homes - This is pretty much the most popular choice as it is flexible in its use, meaning that it is perfect for almost anyone! Young, old, single, partner-ed, with kids or without, the single family home is king when it comes to home choice. This type of property is the most independent, offering, typically a detached dwelling with a yard with its own heating, plumbing and electrical system. Single Family homes offer independence but also a lot of responsibility as they are often larger than other home types and as you are “on your own” generally you are responsible for maintenance of the property. This is particularly important as many single family homes are constructed in planned urban developments with many having covenants, conditions, and restrictions in place to preserve the look and feel of the neighborhood.

2. Duplex – This type of property shares a roof and one wall with another separate property. This type of home is perfect for those looking to live in one part and rent out the other or use as a self contained unit for an elderly relative for example.

3. Townhouse – Often a row of houses that share a wall and common areas. Townhouses can be a great choice for many buyers, offering many of the features of a single family home but with less maintenance.

4. Condominiums – Condos are probably the second most popular home type after single family homes, condos are units that on the face of it, look very much like apartments, but they are individually owned by a homeowner. Condos often offer very low maintenance living with the residents association looking after much of the maintenance for the building. Maintenance fees are charged each month to the homeowner to pay for this along with the up keep of common areas such as hallways, stairways, elevators, parking lots etc. Condos can be perfect for those who want a manageable living space, generally condos are smaller but this isn’t always the case.

Whatever your preferred style of home, we have it all here in the Northwest Chicago Suburbs! Call me today to discuss what type of home may be right for you!

Don’t forget if you are thinking of moving to SchaumburgHoffman EstatesBartlett or any other part of the NW Suburbs. Remember, finding your dream home or finding a buyer is only part of the challenge of a successful transaction. Click here to search Bartlett ILSchaumburg 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. FILL IN MY CONTACT FORM HERE! Or 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. You can also follow Joe on Twitter @NoAvgJoeRealtor.

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!

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Triphahn Center, Hoffman Estates, IL – Chicagoland NW Suburban IL Real Estate & Community


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Hoffman Estates, IL has some great local facilities for residents to use in it’s Parks District. Particularly when it comes to Ice Hockey, the Triphahn Center is the best!

That’s right, the fantastic Scott R. Triphahn Community Center & Ice Arena is a great place to play hockey! The Community Center is home to two NHL size ice surfaces as well as begin home to the Chicago Wolves Hockey Team. Hockey aside, the ice surface is used for figure skating too!

This year there is a special treat for Hockey fans as this summer, hockey players can train alongside professional players from the Chicago Wolves at the Center.

But, if Hockey isn’t your thing then rest assured the Triphahn Center is also home to a great number of other useful amenities like a fitness center, indoor track, dance studio, senior center, gymnasium, art studio and much, much more! There is always something going on in the center such as painting classes, fitness classes and others. Classes, activities and events are offered for different age groups and ability levels and include numerous athletic and recreational programs.

Hoffman Estates clearly has some great local facilities available for residents to take advantage of!

Don’t forget if you are thinking of moving to SchaumburgHoffman EstatesBartlett or any other part of the NW Suburbs? Remember, finding your dream home or finding a buyer is only part of the challenge of a successful transaction. Click here to search Bartlett ILSchaumburg 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. FILL IN MY CONTACT FORM HERE! Or 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. You can also follow Joe on Twitter @NoAvgJoeRealtor.

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!

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