Neighbor News
MAYOR SCHIELKE GRANTS PROCLAMATION TO THE REALTOR(R) ASSOCIATION OF THE FOX VALLEY
Mayor Jeff Schielke proclaimed June 3, 2015, as "REALTOR® Association of the Fox Valley Day" in his opening remarks last Wednesday.
Batavia, IL – Mayor Jeff Schielke proclaimed June 3, 2015, as “REALTOR® Association of the Fox Valley Day” in his opening remarks last Wednesday. Forty-five REALTORS®, city officials, and municipal staffers attended the June 3rd workshop centered on historical preservation at Batavia City Hall. “Kane County is greatly enriched by the watchful eyes of local REALTORS® and historical preservationists who seek to protect and enhance the inventory of historical structures and sites which dot our portion of northern Illinois,” said Mayor Schielke.
The REALTOR® Association of the Fox Valley (RAFV) was approached by REALTOR® Christine Benuzzi, a longtime member of Landmarks Illinois and USGBC, to host the Financial Incentives Workshop in Kane County.
RAFV President, Bobbie Gerbrecht, welcomed the opportunity. “The county is home to several solid historical districts; I wanted to get this information in the hands of REALTORS® doing business in these neighborhoods,” said Gerbrecht.
Find out what's happening in Oswegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The panel was weighted with industry knowledge and experience. Workshop panelists included: Jeff Schielke (Mayor of Batavia), Chris Aiston (Batavia Economic Development Consultant), Brian Imus (USGBC Illinois Chapter Executive Director), Josh Beck (Kane County Community Development Assistant Director), Abby Torres (Guaranteed Rate Mortgage Consultant Renovation Specialist), Lisa DiChiera (Landmarks Illinois Director of Advocacy), Anna Margaret Barris (Illinois Historic Preservation Agency Project Designer), Julia Thavong (Kane County Office of Community Development Preservation Planner) and Joe Kunkel (REALTOR® and Co-Founder of Chicago Bauhaus & Beyond).
Historical districts offer unique breaks, but these neighborhoods are not the only way to qualify for an incentive. The workshop also touched on trending properties with financial motivators, such as Mid- Century Modern, green/energy efficient and commercial spaces. Lastly, participants were coached on the ever changing availability of loan products and unique financing routes for first time home buyers.
Find out what's happening in Oswegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Opportunities for future workshops in both Geneva and Kendall County are being investigated by REALTORS® Kristine Heiman and Christine Benuzzi. If you would like further information about this program, please call RAFV at 630-232-2360.
###
About our Association
The REALTOR® Association of the Fox Valley serves brokerages along an estimated 40 mile stretch in the Fox River Valley, placing us in the top 5 largest local associations in Illinois. Homeownership remains priority one at RAFV and the Association is in place to help REALTORS® achieve business growth through community, advocacy, and education.
Your Choice, Your Voice
The Real Estate Resource for the Fox Valley
