ILLINOIS RESOURCES

"The Prairie State"

ILLINOIS CAPITAL CITY: Springfield

ILLINOIS STATE FLOWER: Purple Violet

ILLINOIS STATE TREE: White Oak

ILLINOIS STATE BIRD: Cardinal

Illinois Designers

Jeff Whyte. Our mission is to provide architectural services to clients that have a keen interest in the look, the feel, and the function of their environment. We are one of several Illinois resources in Chicagoland.

Leslie M Stern Design. At Leslie M Stern Design (in Chicago), we specialize in inventive design, reflecting our knowledge and our respect for livability. We collaborate with you, accommodating the unique needs of everyone using your space.

Jessica Margot. Jessica brings to each project a sense of place and an experience that captures the location. Se hefines that differently everywhere she goes based upon her clients' personality and style. She works from Chicago.

Designing Edge Interiors. Mary Lou Kalmus has over 18 years experience as a professional, licensed ASID interior designer. Her innovative design and willingness to listen has resulted in repeat business among her loyal clients. Mary Lou is based in the Hinsdale and greater Chicago area.

Creation Station Ltd. Creation Station Ltd. began designing interiors for commercial and residential clientele in 1989. As an interior design firm located in Chicago, Illinois, our long-standing reputation for excellence owes itself to our catered service.

Interiors By Francesca. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service and sharp attention to detail. Our many years of experience have helped us gather a dedicated and knowledgeable list of contractors, painters, artists, and carpenters for your projects. Our office is in Lake Forest.

Maviano Designs. The interior design of a home, office or commercial space is a very private expression of its owner, a place where dreams and realities converge to form a treasured space. Our office is in Riverside, Ill.

Home Inspections

Home Inspections of Illinois. If the other Illinois resources are not close to home, browse our website to find a home inspector that's close.

Accuspect. ACCUspect Home Inspection Services is dedicated to providing you with valuable information about your new home. We thoroughly inspect all major components of the subject property to expose defects and advise you about future maintenance on your home. We are a Chicago resource.

CBC Home Inspections Professional home inspector serving St.Clair, Madison, Jersey, Macoupin counties in Illinois, North St.Louis and St.Charles County. Experienced, educated, thorough. Client references available.

Lane Custom Homes. Thank you for considering Lane Custom Homes to build your new home. We are a true custom home building company, with full-service goals. As such, we can provide concept to plan design, construction cost budgeting, home site/lot selection assistance and help find the perfect home site. We work primarily in St. Charles and Geneva, and will go anywhere in Fox Valley.

Castletown Homes. Throughout Chicagoland, our name has emerged as one synonymous with quality, integrity, and value. In our four decades of new home construction, we have consistently delivered on our clients' desires and expectations. Not many Illinois resources can make that claim.

Robert Lord Builders. At Robert Lord Builders we believe that a fine custom home can and should be the ultimate expression of your personality and should be unique to your distinctive style and personal taste.

Blume. At Blume Construction we take pride in the fact that we are a third generation family owned business and that we use some of the best talent around to build each and every one of our new homes. We insist on 2 x 6 wall construction and raised rafter detailing, as well as numerous other design details that ensure you are getting the quality and energy efficiency that you expect and deserve.

You can't have a page of Illinois resources without a few of these. They were selected because their websites are very informative.

Real Estate Agents

Marge Harris. Developed from more than twenty years of experience as a professional Realtor in Lake County, Illinois, this Online Guide provides you with the information and resources you will need to make your home buying and home selling experience an enjoyable one.

Hank Roeters. Whether you're 30-something with kids in need of a larger home or empty nesters looking forward to simplifying, you'll find everything from condos to luxury homes in DuPage County. Virtual tours as well as private showings are available, so you can house hunt the way you prefer. Whatever your life's stage, whatever your needs, it would be my pleasure to be your guide through the DuPage County market.

Lisa Lockenvitz. People don't talk about it a lot. But finding the right real estate agent can be the difference between a happy, stress-free home buying or selling experience, and an unhappy, stressful experience. We will help you with our network of Central Illinois resources around the Bloomington area.

Greg Jarvis. Let's get together and talk about your home buying and/or selling plans. Call me at the office ((312) 375-3552) or on my cell phone ((312) 375-3552) or send me an e-mail (gregjarvis@aol.com), we'll set-up a time that is easy and convenient for you to meet. I am a City of Chicago resource.

1 Stop 4 Homes. If you're not ready to meet in person, please tour through my website. I'm sure you'll find the resources here useful and helpful. Enjoy! Just call, or send me an e mail when you're ready.

Bethany 123. Bethany is making clients for life. If you are looking for a real estate advisor with intimate knowledge of Metro East area and a superior knowledge of local market, look no further! Here You Can Find Great Information on homes for sale in Collinsville, Maryville, Troy, Glen Carbon, Edwardsville, Fairview Heights, O’Fallon, SAFB, Belleville, Highland and St. Jacob Illinois.

Grant and Power. Grant & Power Landscaping is an award-winning landscape and maintenance company serving both residential and commercial clients in the west suburban Chicago area of Illinois.

Craig Bergmann. Craig Bergmann Landscape Design is known for incorporating modern day twists on the romantic designs of the past. Our vast experience as plantsmen coupled with our unique design sense work together to create extraordinary gardens of incredible depth and artful detail.

Chalet Landscape. Since 1917 we've specialized in these transformations - coaxing open spaces to become vibrant gardens, and barren patches of earth to grow into dreamlike retreats.

Illinois Home Loans

E P M Loans. Equity Plus Mortgage was established in 1989 with the vision to streamline the mortgage application process for all homeowners and homebuyers. EPM works with a network of banks locally and nationally to ensure its clients receive the best program they qualify for. With locations thoughout Chicagoland, EPM makes it easy to apply, so call today!

Fox Valley Mortgage. Fox Valley Mortgage Corporation offers a variety of loan programs to meet your needs. We work with leading lenders in the industry to provide you with the best possible loans and service. We have 2 locations and can help you anywhere in the state with our affiliated Illinois resources.

Drury Designs. Natural materials warm Gail’s rooms in styles that complement the home’s interior architecture. Contrasting materials and textures enriches each room’s visual presentation. Gail Drury works from Glen Ellyn.

The Kitchen Master. Since 1977, The Kitchen Master of Naperville has provided outstanding design and craftsmanship to DuPage County homeowners. Our nationally published, award-winning design team includes designers who bring integrity and beauty to the design and remodeling process. Not many Illinois resources have as good a record of success.

There are some Illinois resources that aren't actually in Illinois. But they have information and products that could be helpful.

Miscellaneous Useful Illinois Resources

Wine Cellar Innovations. Wine Cellar Innovations is the world's foremost designer and manufacturer of custom wine cellars and wine racks. Wine Cellar Innovations designs, manufactures & installs wooden wine racks for homes and private dwellings.

Crime Doctor offers advice about home security. Chris McGoey does business as McGoey Security Consulting for the past twenty-four years. He has hosted the Crime Doctor Website online since 1996 as a community service by providing practical advice about security, crime, loss prevention, and avoiding liability.

House Painting Advice. Karl Crowder has been involved in the painting industry for over 20 years. Many things have changed in that time except for the need of quality materials and true craftsmanship. Now Karl is one of our Illinois resources, providing this house painting information to you. It is his goal to provide a comprehensive guide that will take you through the entire process of painting and answer all questions.

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