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vendor resource list Thursday, August 24, 2015

compiled by kim kerbis, abr, crs, gri, cneagent for changelake effect chicago • real estatebroker associate@properties kimkerbis@atproperties.com773-305-0585 www.lakeeffectchicago.com

This list is intended as a guide or resource as you, my client, traverse the many steps towards property home ownership. Many of the people listed are individuals with whom I have personally done business. Others listed are friends of mine who I know would do an excellent job for you. And some individuals are people that have been recommended to me by clients or other real estate agents that I trust. Feel free to call as many as you see fit. If you want a personal referral, please let me know. Depending on the size of the job, for example, some of these referrals may not be appropriate. And if you have a great referral for me, I will be happy to place them on this list. If you experience any difficulties with any of the companies or individuals listed here, please let me know.

We’ve made all the email addresses and websites clickable so that you can click to contact any of these vendors straight from this document. Any questions? Please call.

Lenders & Mortgage Brokers

Start with your own bank first. If you have not done so already, get a pre-qualification letter. This is an excellent tool. It helps us know exactly what you can and cannot afford. It determines the price range we will work within.

While we are looking at property, investigate other financial institutions. Currently, rates are still good, hovering at 4.5% on a 30-year loan, depending on your credit rating. ARM’s (Adjustable Rate Mortgages) are even lower. Shop around for the best rate. While I am not a mortgage broker, I can make recommendations on the type of loan you might want to pursue, based upon how long you think you might want to keep the property. When we write a contract for the property you have selected, I submit the pre-qual letter with the offer to show that you are committed to the property AND can afford it. This gives you an edge, and shows your serious interest, as a seller wants to know that a buyer is committed to the process. The submission of the pre-qual letter does not mean that you have to use that particular lender. But at the point that we have a signed contract you will need to make a decision as to which lender you will use for the transaction.

Kathleen Gentile Chad LubbenThe Federal Savings Bank (formerly Chicago Bancorp) guaranteed Rate300 N Elizabeth, Suite 3E 3940 N. RavenswoodChicago, IL 60607 Chicago, IL 60613P: 312-738-6350 P: 773-654-2031C: 773-771-1122 C: 312-731-4939F: 312-491-5334 F: 773-357-4795kathleeng@thefederalsavingsbank.com chad.lubben@guaranteedrate.comthefederalsavingsbank.com/About/People/Kathleen-Gentile www.guaranteedrate.com/chadlubben

Michael Murrayguaranteed rate3940 N RavenswoodChicago IL 60613P: 312-290-0518F: 773-516-6738Michael.murray@guaranteedrate.comwww.guaranteedrate.com/MichaelMurray

Specialty Lenders / Co-Op Lenders

Melissa Kane1st Advantage MortgageP: 312-399-5285Melissa.Kane@1amllc.comwww.1stadvantagemortgage.com/kane

Mark Braun, VP National Liason, LGBT & Non-Traditional Family PracticeNorthern TrustP: 312-444-4592http://m.northerntrust.com/contact-us

National Cooperative Bank, NCB(They are based in Ohio & lend in every state)P: 1-800-766-2622www.ncb.com

Tom MerrittSummit Funding, Inc.Chicago, IL 60610O: 312-224-3820D: 312-224-3821F: 312-255-1870tmerritt@summitfunding.netwww.summitfunding.net

Cheryl LevineWintrust MortgageP: 847-939-9404C: 847-612-2968F: 855-844-9226www.wintrustmortgage.com

203k rehab loans

Minerva HernandezBank of AmericaP: 312-596-0393C: 773-852-0668F: 866-890-2372minerva.hernandez@bankofamerica.comhttps://mortgage.bankofamerica.com/minervahernandez

Commercial Lender

Igor ZhizhinAmerican Street CapitalP:312-224-1390izhizhin@amstcap.comhttp://americanstreetcapital.com/about-us/igor-zhizhin/

Mixed Use-Uninhabitable

CIC | Community Investment CorporationP: 312-258-0070info@cichicago.com

http://www.cicchicago.comReal Estate Attorneys

It is very important to work with an attorney who specializes in Real Estate Law. I have worked with all the attorneys listed here, and recommend them highly.

Dean Kalamatianos2045 W. Grand Avenue, Suite 200Chicago, IL 60612Phone: 312-738-2668Fax: 312-738-2752dkalamatianos@aol.com

Jay CollinsCollins & Burton1300 W Belmont, #405Chicago, IL 60657P: 773-880-2311F: 773-880-2312jay@collinsburton.com

Kent NovitNovit & Novit, Ltd. 100 N LaSalle, Suite 1700Chicago, IL 60602Phone: 312-332-2407 ext 203Fax: 312-332-6452novitlaw@covad.net

Henry B. Samuels491 Laurel AvenueHighland Park, IL 60035P: 847-433-1980F: 847-433-4740hsamuels@sambernlaw.com

Cherie ThompsonThompson & Thompson19 S La Salle Street, Ste 302Chicago, IL 60603P: 312-372-6563F: 312-372-1230cherie@thethompsonfirm.com

Divorce Attorneys

David Clyde AinleyKatz & Stefani LLCO: 312-364-9000D: 312-506-4224F: 312-364-9035dainley@katzstefani.com

Real Estate Taxes

Raila & Associates, P.C.www.taxestoohigh.com

William J. Davy200 S Wacker Dr. 31st FlChicago, IL 60606P: 312-674-4855F: 312-674-4893wjd@davy-law.comwww.davy-law.com

Joel R. Monarch203 N Wabash #1014Chicago, IL 60601P: 312-419-1030

Peter VerrosVerros, Lafakis & Berkshire, P.C.33 N LaSalle St., Ste. 2500Chicago, IL 60602P: 312-701-121

Landlord/Tenant Dispute Attorney

John EliasJohn L. Elias & Associates8 S. Michigan Avenue, Ste. 2800Chicago, IL 60603

P: 312-782-3000www.eliaslaw.com

Richard MagnoneReda Ciprian Magnone, LLC8501 W. Higgins Suite 440Chicago, IL 60631Call: (773) 399-1122Fax: (773) 399-1144www.illinois-attorney.com

Libby PopovicCaputo & Popovic Law Firm, P.C.739 S. Western Ave. Suite 1Chicago, IL 60612P: 312-300-3800F: 888.463.5405lpopovic@caputolawfirm.com

Zoning Attorney

Sara BarnesLaw Offices of Samuel V.P. Banks221 N. LaSalle St., Ste. 3800P: 312-782-1983F: 312-782-2433info@smuelbankslaw.com

Home Inspectors

Leon MannHome Advantage Inspections, LLCP: 312-401-0299www.haipro.comleon@haipro.com

Inspectrum125 S. Jefferson Street, Ste. 1105Chicago, IL 60661P: 773-929-9889F: 773-929-9832www.inspectrum.com

Stuart KeeshinKeeshin Inspection Services4307 N PaulinaChicago, IL 60613P: 773-871-2356www.keeshininspection.com

Jack SchubertWindy City Home InspectorsHighland Park, ILP: 847-926-4663F: 847-926-4463www.windycityhomes.com

Ronald NiegoCorner Stone Home Inspection Services, LLCP: 773-718-2500www.cornerstonehomeinspection.com

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Appliance Sales and Service

Moji GhoraishiGrand Appliance and TV773-252-1908moji@grandapplianceandtv.com

ABT ElectronicsP: 847-967-8830www.abt.com

Appraisals

John BleserBleser Appraisal CompanyP: 773-230-6209E-Fax: 847-556-0931bleser1212@yahoo.com

Gary VallanceVallance Appraisal CompanyP: 708-430-3210F: 708-430-1901

Lazer Fast AppraisalsP: 847-374-0300lzbeam@aol.comwww.lazerfastappraisals.com

George WymaWyma Appraisal ServiceP: 815-464-4473

Terry PopeCitywide Real Estate Services, Inc.P: 773-791-2123F: 312-850-3176terry@citywide-appraisals.com

Dave SilhaSilha Residential Appraisals, Inc.P: 708-687-7727appraiserdave@ymail.com

Architects

Scott DelanoP: 312-488-5266C: 312-860-5072scott@scottdelanodesign.comscottdelanodesign.com

Charles San Fratello3844 N Alta VistaChicago, IL 60613P: 773-271-4206

Lynn Meyers & Dana TerpTerp Meyers Architect2314 N Lincoln Ave.Chicago, IL 60614P: 312-266-2852

Pamela FischerArchitecture Furniture Textiles (and small space solutions)P: 773-314-3345Pfisch4@hotmail.com

Asbestos Remediation

Mike CaseyDEM Services, Inc.2000 W CarrollChicago, IL 60612P: 312-850-9010nedchicago@nedchicago.com

Laurie Bain Bain EnvironmentalP: 773-728-0900www.bainenvironmental.com

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Bathtub RefinishingDonald L. WilliamsBath Crest of ChicagoP: 630-941-1116www.bathcrest.com/chicago

Basement Leaks

Michael J. Vecchione Perma-Seal Basement Systems, Inc.P: 630-869-1131www.permaseal.net

US Waterproofing P: 1-888-SEEPAGEwww.seepage.com

Blind Cleaning Services

Eurosonic Blind CleaningP: 773-278-6900www.eurosonicblinds.com

Carpenter

Bob CahillTotal Home, LLCP: 773-638-2711info@total-home.comwww.totalhome.com

Josh Hendel First Genesis Developers, Inc.P: 312-848-3202

Carpet Cleaners

Castino Painting & Home ServicesP: 847-729-3200info@castinopainting.comwww.castinopainting.com

Danny LeopoldGentle Touch Carpet CleaningP: 708-715-5844

Chimney Sweeps

King Chimney & Fireplace CompanyP: 773-252-0976

Lindemann Chimney Co.P: 847-786-8775 www.lindemannchimneyservice.com

Contractors

Bill KolodziejEdgebrook ConstructionP: 773-763-6784C: 773-593-8884edgebrookconstruction@yahoo.comwww.edgebrookconstruction.com

Michael GruenerMJS Design + BuildP: 708-307-5613F: 708-974-1926

mgruener@mjsbuild.comwww.mjsbuild.com

DannyDestiny DevelopmentP: 847-275-0692destinyteam@gmail.com www.destinydevelopmentteam.com(rec. by Julie Dorger, Coldwell Banker)

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Concrete Work

CRC Concrete Raising & RepairP: 847-336-3400teamcrc@saveconcrete.comwww.saveconcrete.com

Counter Tops

Alex Polazkowyj / Jerry WereszczakB & B Formica, Corian & Granite, Inc.P: 773-804-1015bbformica@sbcglobal.netwww.bbformica.com

Deck Refinishers

Jacob ShapiroSharchitectureP: 773-909-1150sharchitecturecontact@gmail.comwww.sharchitechturedesignbuild.com(rec. by adam goff)

Sam AltP: 773-972-9459http://www.alternativehomeimprovement.com/

(rec. by tunia m)

Kevin McVickerMcMaster Painting and DecoratingC: 708-935-3729P: 773-268-2050info@mcmasterpainting.comwww.McMasterPainting.com

Dog Walking

Urban Out SittersP: 312-651-7387info@urbanoutsitters.comwww.urbanoutsitters.com

Duct Cleaner / Dryer Vent Cleaners

GiuseppeDebon-Aire Duct Cleaning, Inc.P: 847-458-1936C: 847-878-7485

Mr. Duct CleaningP: 773-477-2210www.mrductcleaning.com

E-Bay

Tim Frystakfrystak422@yahoo.com

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Estate Sales

Richard J. MeliskaEssex Antiques & Collectibles, Ltd.724 Forest AveEvanston, IL 60202P: 847-869-3310info@essexestateservices.comwww.essexestateservices.com

Jack E. SpearsAntiques on Old Plank Road1750 N. Springfield AvenueChicago, IL 60647P: 312-714-3000Jack@OldPlank.comwww.oldplank.com

Francie StavishFrancie Stavish & Associates3083 Lexington Lane Glenview, Illinois 60026P: 847-899-5212 francie@franciestavish.comchicagoseniorservices.org

Electricians

Kevin BehrensRestoration Electric5315 N Clark St., 137P: 773-334-9473info@restorationelectric.com www.restorationelectric.com

ThomWizard ElectricP: 773-866-0000www.wizardelectric.com

Jesus SolarioSol Electric773-851-7395(rec. by Charlie San Fratello: 773-271-4206)

Don NehrkeDon Carmen Electric Inc.1757 W Roscoe St.Chicago, IL 60657P: 773-975-1800

Michal PetraturP: 708-439-4909mpjcorporation@gmail.comwww.mpjcorporation.om(rec. by Janelle Dennis)

Manuel Luna P: 847-997-2254 manueluna72@yahoo.com(rec. by Janelle Dennis)

Exterior Wall Sealing

AlejandroP: 773-491-9535(rec. by mary height, 773-818-5083)

Fireplace Maintenance

American Heritage FireplaceP: 773-862-8200www.americanheritagefireplace.com

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Floor / Carpet / Tile

AtlasP: 847-698-7847Atlasflrco@sbcglobal.net

RosieHome Carpet One 3071 N Lincoln Ave.P: 773-935-9314www. homecarpetone.com

Floor PlansBen ClaussJust Floor Plans2124 North Damen AvenueChicago, IL 60647 P: 773-342-3691 F: 773-342-3692info@justfloorplans.comwww.justfloorplans.com

Floor Refinishing

St. Clare Flooring Co.5747 N. Las Casas Ave.Chicago, IL 60646P: 773-794-9889C: 773-576-8696

Michael Placek EZ FlooringP: 773-396-6492EZFlooring@mail.com

Framing

LeifWall to Wall Framing5554 N WinthropChicago, IL 60640P: 773-334-5333leif@walltowallframing.comwww.walltowallframing.com

Furniture Refinishing & Upholstery Cleaning

JoannWeber Furniture Service5915 N. Ravenswood Ave.Chicago, Illinois 60660P: 773-275-9061F: 773-275-1943info@weberfurniture.comwww.weberfurniture.com

Chicago Furniture Revival2041 W CarrollChicago IL 60612P: 312-733-5477chicagofurniturerevival@gmail.comwww.chicagofurniturerevival.com

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Garage Doors/Openers

Kevin Kozak Overhead Garage Door, Inc.P: 1-888-459-3720chicagolandgaragedoor.com(rec. by jason sims, @properties)

Crystal Overhead Door, Inc.P: 773-283-6677www.garagedoorchicago.com

Gutter & Windows Cleaning

L.A. McMahon Window Washing, Inc.P: 1-800-820-6155www.mcmahonwindowwashing.com

Gutter Monkeys P: 773-282-0988O: 1-800-901-1366www.guttermonkeys.com

Handyman

Jacob ShapiroSharchitectureP: 773-909-1150sharchitecturecontact@gmail.comwww.sharchitechturedesignbuild.com(rec. by adam goff)

RobertUp Keep, Inc.P: 773-559-0385robert@upkeepinc.netupkeepinc.net

(rec. by Phyllis stellato)

Darryl Rose GET DWELLP: 847-922-3418 (north shore)P: 312-388-0568 (Chicago)info@getdwell.comwww.getdwell.com

MarekGeneral Hanyman & ConstructionP: 773-895-5001(rec. by king m- @properties)

Heating & Air Conditioning (HVAC)

AirRite Heating & CoolingO: 1-888-589-8584P: 630-966-8100www.air-rite.com(personal recommendation – they’re awesome! )Sanitary HVACP: 773-463-2500www.sanitaryhvac.co

All-Temp4363 West Montrose AvenueChicago, IL 60641P: 773-481-2000www.alltemp.com

North Town Home ServicesP: 847-999-4800

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www.nthomeservice.com

Peoples Choice Heating and Air ConditioningP: 773-434-8888www.peopleschoiceheating.com

RichFettes, Love & SiebenP: 773-935-7260(specializes in boilers & furnaces, not forced air)

info@flsplumbing.com www.flsplumbing.com

Polar Heating and Air ConditioningP: 773-295-0890www.polarheatingandair.com(rec. by john minor)

Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning P: 847-678-1000 www.shavitz.com

Gene Floss Reeder Heating and CoolingP: 1-866-523-1642reederhtg@att.net

Home Theater Installation

Tom BurnsHookup SolutionsP: 773-278-8866 C: 773-263-8662www.hookupsolutions.com(rec. by Bob Darrow & Steve West, 312-965-1552)

Greg LandisLogic One Solutions, LLCP: 312-480-1710gplandis@gmail.com

House Cleaners

Evelyn DudaP: 773-671-5547(rec. by genna hill - brompton)

Agata ZgietYour Bright Home (move in/move out)P: 312-248-6114www.ybhcleaningservices.com(rec. by joe and maril)

Elizabeth (Gold Coast)P: 773-294-6294(rec. by kim Barnett, 312-961-9615)

Janelle McCookSimple Spaces, LLCP: 773-209-1131simplespaceschicago@gmail.comsimplespaceschicago.wordpress.com

House Organizer

Joan Clark P: 773-729-0093

Interior Designers

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Ann PeterhansAnn Peterhans Interior Design1360 N Lake Shore DriveP: 312-335-3949annwpeterhans@gmail.com

Nina Wong Leslie Jones & Associates, Inc.P: 312-455-1147www.ljai.com

Jewelers

Sarah Mcguire Studios3729 N. Ravenswood, Suite 118Chicago, IL 60613P: 773-327-8870www.sarahmcguire.com

Sally SalcenaCD Peacock (multiple locations) P : 847-564-8030C : 720-891-9246www.cdpeacock.com

Junk Haulers

MattRebel HaulingP: 773-858-0077

ClarenceSwept CleanP: 773-488-1877

Marion Matas Metro Junk  P: 708-280-9987www.metrojunkremoval.net

Chuck DraudtEase ServicesP: 224-220-6455info@easeservices.netwww.chicagolandjunkremoval.com

Lamp Repair

A Lamp & Fixture Shoppe3181 N. Elston Ave.Chicago, IL 60618 P: 773-866-0220 alampandfixture@gmail.com

The Lamp Outlet, Ltd.621 Central RoadDes Plaines, IL 60016P: 847-296-7800

Landscape Architect

dSpaceP: 773-423-2920info@spacestudio.comdspacestudio.com(rec. by Stephen hnatow, @properties)

Stephen PrassasPrassas Landscape StudioP: 773-879-9048www.prassaslandscapestudio.com(rec. by ryan gossett, @properties)

Lawn Care/Landscaping

MannyFamily Lawn ServiceP: 773-368-3691

LightingDave RineyCrest LightingP: 773-525-8000

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www.crestlighting.com

LocksmithGal DrukerQuick Key 24/7 LocksmithP: 312-972-7030info@key-quick.com

Windy City Lock & KeyP: 312-715-1176www.windycitylock.com

Security Shop, Inc.P: 773-525-6705www.securityshopinc.com

Masonry & Tuck pointing & Sealing

Mike LandryJ.S. Goray, IncP: 1-800-516-3074www.jsgoray.com

Executive Construction & RemodelingP: 312-281-2902

Kristi KowalczukR.O.M.A., Right On Material ApplicationsP: 773-348-0065Kristi@romawaterproofing.comwww.Romawaterproofing.com

Mold Inspection & Remediation

Bain EnvironmentalP: 773-728-0900lbain@bainenvironmental.comwww.bainenvironmental.com (rec. by Karen Holt, 312-804-3331)

Anthony PopeP: 630-973-6099www.goaboveboard.com

Brian Bussey Bussey Environmental, Inc.P: 847-492-1465brianbussey@busseyenv.comwww.busseyenv.com

Ronald NiegoCorner Stone Home Inspection Services, LLCP: 773-718-2500www.cornerstonehomeinspection.com

Movers

H.O.M.E. (Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly)P: 773-921-3200www.homeseniors.org(to donate old/used furniture, appliances, etc. They also have a pick-up service)

USA Movers & StorageP: 1-800-626-4474www.usamovingandstorage.com

Bill & Phil Moving & Storage, Inc.

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P: 312-787-6683bill@bpmovers.comwww.bpmovers.com

Windy City MoverP:877-685-2334www.windycitymoversinc.com

A Blankenship Movers P: 773-385-6683info@blankenshipmovers.comwww.blankenshipmovers.com

Affordable Movers (don’t be fooled by the name)P: 773-637-3131F: 773-637-3422www.affordablechicago.com

Heidrun Balzarek-Lennon, Moving & Storage ConsultantGraebel Moving & StorageP: 847-808-3294C: 224-723-6326 F: 847-808-8439hbalzarek-lennon@graebel.comgraebelmoving.com

Zippy ShellP: 1-855-947-7966www.zippyshell.com $60 off storage – use code TRUCK6010% off local moving – use code TRUCK-MOVE-10

Moving Information

Electrical Service:Commonwealth EdisonP: 1-800-334-7661www.comed.com

Gas Services:Peoples Energy (formerly Peoples Gas)P: 1-866-556-6001www.peoplesgasdelivery.com

Comcast P: 1-866-594-1234www.my.xfinity.com

AT&THome Security: 1-855-288-2727Internet/TV/Phone: 1-800-288-2020www.att.com

SprintCustomer Service: 1-888-211-4727

www.sprint.com

VerizonCustomer Service: 1-800-922-0204www.verizon.com

RCNP: 1-800-746-4726www.rcn.com/chicago

Direct TV P: 1-800-347-3288www.directv.com

Transferring Vehicle License and Registration:Auto Titles and State Licenses PlateP: 312-793-1010Toll-free: 1-800-252-8980www.cyberdriveillinois.com

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City Clerk Office:City StickersP: 312-744-6770www.chicityclerk.com/city-stickers

Painters

Jorge IbarraC: 630-546-1345(fast & cheap!)

Bartek PaszkoTop Line Painting and DecoratingP: 630-254-4280

The Two MariasP: 773-988-5303Mciocan773@yahoo.com

Bill RushP: 847-275-1893

John VasileJohn’s Painting & RemodelingP: 708-268-5666C: 773-259-6687

Chris DecoratingP: 773-622-5143

Rich MelvillePainting & Venetian Plastering P: 773.682.7906rich@richmelville.comwww.richmelville.com

Ryan BumanRenaissance RestorationP: 312-933-8454ryan@renaissancerestoration.comwww.renaissancerestoration.com

Personal Training

Julie Blomquist, Yoga InstructorP: 309-236-0852(rec. by aimee barnas @atproperties)

Pest Control

Armando MartinezPest Control ChicagolandP: 773-257-3443Armando@pestcontrolchicagoland.com(rec. by @ agent john ketner)

Alexander GuzmanCode Pest ControlP: 847-674-4718www.codepestcontrol.net

SmithereenP: 312-257-2840www.smithereen.com

Plumber

A.S.A.P. (All Sewers and Plumbing) P: 773-774-2224

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Netzel PlumbingP: 773-561-0867

North Shore Sewage & DrainageP: 773-784-4500Mike Goode

P: 773-407-1884

Eveready Flood Control P: 773-533-4800www.evereadyfloodcontrol.com

Property MaintenanceKen PaulsenP: 773-576-8482greenkennynow@yahoo.com(landscaping, maintenance, snow removal, green consulting)

Property Management

Brett HuelatP: 773-636-4839bhuelat@domepropertymanagement.com

The Building GroupP: 312-466-8100www.buildinggroup.com

RadonIllinois Emergency Management Agency Radon Programhttp://www.radon.illinois.gov/

Real Estate Agents Outside of Chicago

Anthony Diaz-PerezTeles Properties, Beverly HillsO: 424-202-3261C: 213-948-7964Anthony@anthonydp.comwww.anthonydp.com

Robert DarrowKeller-Williams, Ft. LauderdaleO: 954-446-9001C: 312-965-1552bob@robertdarrow.comwww.robertdarrow.com

Catherine CarpenterKentwood Real Estate, DenverC: 303-898-6333catherinecarpenterdenver@gmail.comcatherinecarpenter.denverrealestate.com

Laura GrayParagon Real Estate Group, San FranciscoP: 415-515-6447 lgray@paragon-re.comwww.paragon-re.com

RoofersLaurieBrian Allendorfer Roofing Company, Inc. P: 773-292-0600 - talk to laurieinquiries@ballendorfer.comwww.ballendorfer.com

Rainbow Roofing Co.P: 773-777-4667

Galewood Roofing, Tuckpointing & SealcoatingP: 708-452-7900www.galewood.com

Crawford Roof MaintenanceP: 708-385-5555www.rabine.com/companies/crawford-roofing-experts/

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Reid Roofing, Inc.P: 773.588.9606

info@reidroofinginc.comwww.reidroofingchicago.com

Shower Door Enclosures

Chicago Glass & MirrorP: 773-789-5050sales@chicagoglassandmirror.comwww.chicagoglassandmirror.com

Staging

Cheri KasellaHaven Home StagingP: 312-380-1276info@havenhomestager.comwww.havenhomestager.com

Steve BiceP: 312-283-0757 www.biceredesign.com

Sal IacopelliResidential Resolution(specializing in feng shui)P: 773-919-2666

Mary Jo VeverkaInterior DramaP: 630-240-6395maryjo@interiordrama.netwww.interiordrama.net(rec. by Bob Darrow, Keller Williams)

Snow Removal

Horacio Medina Snow Movers P: 773-929-8490

MannyFamily Lawn ServiceP: 773-368-3691

Stone WorkDave SchoonStone Care ServicesP: 847-433-1910dave@stone-care-services.comwww.stone-care-services.com

Tree RemovalCrosstown Tree Service P: 773-784-9887info@crosstowntreeservice.comwww.crosstowntreeservice.com

Utilities (see also Moving Info)

Be sure to call at least 2 weeks ahead of time to connect and disconnect your service.

All in one movingwww.allconnect.com or www.whitefence.com

Peoples Energy (formerly Peoples Gas)P: 1-866-556-6001www.peoplesgasdelivery.com

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Commonwealth Edison P: 1-800-334-7661www.comed.com

Comcast CableP: 1-800-594-1234www.myxfinity.com

City of Chicago, Water Management P: 312-744-4420(for single-family homes & multi-units. not in condos where the property is billed instead of individual owners)www.cityofchicago.org/watermanagement

City of ChicagoWater Division (Billing & Customer Service)Chicago ChicagoSuite LL10 DePaul Center 333 S. State Street Chicago, IL 60602

You can also leave payments in a secure drop box at these additional locations:• City Hall, Room 107 121 North LaSalle Street• 2006 E. 95th. Street • 2550 W. Addison Street • 800 N. Kedzie Avenue • 400 W. Superior Street

Upholstery CleaningWeber Furniture Service, LLC.P: 773.275.9061info@weberfurniture.comwww.weberfurniture.com

Window Seal RepairMichael ByrneAccurate Glass ShopP: 773-267-4177

Window RepairJim SchmittJMS Window RepairP: 847-836-6759C: 847-909-4813www.jmswindowreplacement.com(rec. by bob darrow & steve west: 312-965-1552)

Mike BarryIllinois Sash Erectors P: 847-595-0008 X19www.ilsash.com(rec. by Jennifer Lapins, @properties)

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Window Washing

L.A. McMahon Window Washing & Gutter CleaningP: 1-800-820-6155www.mcmahonwindowwashing.com(rec. by joe siciliano, Coldwell)

Window Treatments

The Shade Store, LLC.P: 1-800-754-1455www.theshadestore.com(I bought my solar shades here after admiring the product in a client’s home)

Joe GiblinIllinois Window Shade Co.P: 773-743-6025joe@illinoisshade.comwww.illinoisshade.com

Eddie Z’sP: 312-951-0400www.eddiezs.com

Miscellaneous

Permit Parking

Residents must secure a permit from the Office of the City Clerk and display it on the passenger side windshield of their automobiles. The current fee for a Residential Parking Permit is $25 per year or $2.08 per month. Chicago Residential Parking Daily Permit Guest passes (which are valid for 24 hours from the time of posting), are $8.00 for 15 permits (one book) or $16.00 for 30 permits (two books). Permits can be obtained by contacting the Office of the Chicago City Clerk's Residential Permit Parking Division or www.chicityclerk.com/city-stickers-parking/

Calculating homeowner’s tax exemption rate

For all properties in the city, the homeowner’s exemption is calculated as follows:

-5000 X tax rate

The tax rate is released every June/July, and is reflected on the second installment tax bill. So, for example, last year’s tax rate was .0681

Chicago Code Violationswww.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/inspect/svcs/building_violationsonline.html

Zoningwww.gisapps.cityofchicago.org/zoning/IRS Tax TranscriptsP: 1-800-829-1040

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www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

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