NEW - First Time Home Buyer $8000 Tax Credit Explained!

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New- Did you know that you don't have to move or be a 1st-time buyer to get some tax credits?

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School-Related Information

In the City of Chicago, find out what school district and schools your new home is located in: Click Here

Get the "Report Card" on the public school in your city or area that you are looking to move to: Click Here

Basic data about area private schools and their neighborhoods: Click Here

Latest news and rumors about Chicago Public Schools from an independent site: Click Here

 

Neighborhood Information

City Profile Reports: Click Here

Chicago Neighborhood Boundaries: Click Here

Key Contact Info for any Suburb: Click Here

 

Government Resources

Cook County Assessor: Click Here   (Property research and tax assessment information, searchable and mappable with satellite photos.

Cook County Treasurer: Click Here (Pay your property tax, check on refunds, download forms, etc.)

 

Other Links

Real Estate Transfer Stamps information by city: Click Here

Real Estate Terms & Definitions: Click Here

Information about home warranties: Click Here

Encyclopedia of Chicago: Click Here

Chicago Architecture Landmarks: Click Here

Some good news about the current climate: Click here

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