The Highland Woods community has chosen a winner for the December raffle! The winner, Kristin Martinak, won a $75 gift certificate to Best Buy. Martinak visited early in December and then bought and closed on a home in the lovely Meadow’s Edge neighborhood.
In this month’s contest, visitors will have the opportunity to win a $75 gift certificate to Target.
Every month, Highland Woods holds a contest for visitors who register at the Owners Club. Simply complete an information card at Highland Woods and you will be entered into our drawing held on …

During the colder months, home improvement is top of mind for many homeowners. While finding the time to do extensive home remodeling or repairs can often be a challenge, there are little things homeowners can do to spruce up their home in just one weekend. ShopSmart magazine recently listed some relatively simple and inexpensive projects that can improve your home without dominating your free time.
Put out a welcome mat. This is an extraordinarily simple way to add some personality to the entrance of your home. This is also something that …

The Chicago Tribune  published an article with some advice for homebuyers, including some mistakes to avoid. With the extension of the $8,000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit, the housing market has seen an upswing in activity. While there are great bargains and government programs that make it easier and more desirable for people to purchase a home, there are certain things to remember to make the process even smoother. We’ve summarized some of these items here:

Get pre-approved to eliminate fears

It is exciting and enticing to want …

For Highland Woods residents preparing to receive the H1N1 vaccine before flu season kicks into high gear, the Kane County Health department has released information on its H1N1 Community Vaccination Clinics. The vaccinations are free and can be received without an appointment for persons in the following priority groups:

Pregnant women
People consistently around infants under 6 months of age (parents, siblings, day care providers)
Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
People aged between 6 months and 24 years
People aged 25-64 years who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related …

The Highland Woods community has chosen a winner for the October raffle! The winner, Steve Fallon of Bartlett, won a $75 gift certificate to Macy’s, located in Spring Hill Mall in West Dundee.
In this month’s contest, visitors will have the opportunity to win a $75 gift certificate to the Hemmens Cultural Center, located at 45 Symphony Way in Elgin. Hemmens offers a variety of performances throughout the year and their calendar of events is available here.
Every month, Highland Woods holds a contest for visitors who register at the Owners Club. …