The following workshops are available for presentation. Please call Marian Boveri at 847-308-2424 for more information.
If there are any topics you would like to see presented in a Workshop, please call me at 847-308-2424 or e-mail me at info@thislookslikehome.com
If you're interested in having any of these Workshops presented to a group, please call me at 847-308-2424 or e-mail me at info@thislookslikehome.com
Workshop 1: "The Economics of Preservation"TM Presented by Marian Boveri, Real Estate Consultant for Historic Homes
What happens to the value of my home when it is in an historic district or landmarked? What are my rights as a homeowner in an historic district or landmarked home? How does historic preservation impact downtown revitalization? What is the process for landmarking a home?
Workshop 2: "The Style and Story of a Home"TM (Researching History and Architectural Styles) Presented by Marian Boveri, Real Estate Consultant for Historic Homes
What are some of the architectural styles found in the Fox Valley? What are the elements of these styles? What is a kit home? How do I research the history of a home? Can the home be found on a Sanborn map? What is a Sanborn map?
Workshop 3: "Keeping a House Well--Caring for Your Home"TM (Including: Can Your Home Pass a Home Inspection?)
Presented by Marian Boveri, Real Estate Consultant for Historic Homes, with Mike Prestidge, Home Inspector, Fox Valley Home Inspections
Would your home pass a Home Inspection? How do you assess your home, identify problems, establish priorities, and determine solutions? Do you have a maintenance plan for the care of your home? How do you evaluate alternative systems and materials from a cost and energy benefit?