The Highland Woods community has chosen a winner for the July raffle Dave Pellikan is the winner this month, winning a $75 gift card to the Walnut Speakeasy in historic downtown Elgin, located at 214 Walnut Ave. Serving traditional American fare in a sophisticated, yet casual atmosphere, this bar and grill is a great spot to dine with the family or stop in to watch a sports game while sipping a cold beer.
In this month’s contest, visitors will have the opportunity to win a $75 gift card to Regina’s, an …

For many real estate professionals, social media has been a great way to stay ahead of the game. Whether they are searching for ways to enhance listings, gain visibility, or to communicate with buyers and sellers, realtors are turning to social media.
Why Social Media? Attracting sellers who want to list their house on the market, and buyers searching for a new home is the primary goal of a realtor using social media. Allowing realtors to connect easily and effectively, many real estate companies who utilize social media are seeing an …

Searching for and buying a new home can be an extremely overwhelming experience. So we’ve outlined a step-by-step checklist to pass along to your clients to help get them started on their way to finding the perfect home.
1. Find an agent you can trust. The real estate agent is the pro. The agent finds people homes for a living, and has gone through this process many times before. Although your clients may do your own research, the agent’s job is to know the market, know the process, and know how …

When you are looking to help your clients envision their new homes, or if you are looking to sell a home, one important place to keep in mind is the home’s high spaces. The extra space that is above tall bookcases, kitchen cabinets, and built-in ledges are often overlooked; however, these high spaces, if decorated properly, can add additional warmth and dimension to your home. We’ve summarized this article from tampabay.com to help you do the most with those hard to reach nooks.
Layering. One way to add visual interest to your …

Sherman Hospital, located just 6 minutes from Highland Woods on Randall Road, offers patients many state-of-the-art features. Opening last December, the 645,000 square-foot hospital provides patients with a bright, open and stress-free healing environment. In addition to a soothing atmosphere, there are many state-of-the-art features for Highland Woods residents to consider:
Private Patient Rooms. There are 225 rooms, all providing patients with the privacy they desire. Many rooms feature large, oversized windows that let in natural light, and over look the 15-acre geothermal lake. Patients have access to a private bathroom …