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I get questions on Cook County real estate taxes all of the time! Here’s the short version on how they break down. For more detailed info, check out the websites below:
County taxes are paid in “arrears”. Meaning that the tax bill you pay this year actually goes towards last years taxes. This is often [...]
Continue Reading →CHICAGO UTILITY PROVIDERS
Electric Services:
ComEd 800-334-7661
Gas Services:
People’s Energy 866-556-6001
Cable, Phone & Internet Services:
AT&T 866-594-1234
Comcast 886-594-1234
RCN 888-790-2121
Earthlink Network (Internet)
800-EARTHLINK
Dish Network (Satellite)
800-333-DISH
Home Security:
ADT 800-238-4459
Broadview 800-725-3537
Continue Reading →WHEN MOVING, DON’T FORGET TO CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS!
HERE’S A STARTING CHECKLIST…
YOUR EMPLOYER FRIENDS AND FAMILY CREDIT CARDS GAS COMPANY ELECTRIC COMPANY PHONE COMPANY CABLE/INTERNET/DSL PROVIDERS CREDIT CARDS PERIODICALS /NEWSPAPER / TRADE JOURNALS YOUR BANK / FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS INVESTMENT PROVIDERS CELL PHONE COMPANY ATTORNEY ACCOUNTANT DOCTOR / DENTISTS BUSINESS ASSOCIATES HOME SECURITY COMPANY INSURANCE [...]
Continue Reading →What Is YOUR Home Worth?
