Benefits of Upgrading Your Co-op's Windows
We all know how much fun it is to get something new, especially something as substantial as new windows! We also know that an improvement...
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Feb 11, 20202 min
Tips to Improve Your Chances Of Selling
Most Cedarwood Cooperative residents stay with us for decades because of the incredible value of co-op membership and the ideal location...
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Jan 20, 20202 min
Common Real Estate Terms - Part 2
Welcome back to part 2 of common real estate terms used in the home buying process. Review Part 1 here. At Cedarwood Cooperative, we...
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Dec 14, 20192 min
Common Real Estate Terms - Part 1
Deciding to buy a home can be exciting, confusing and frustrating but most of all, a learning experience. Determining which type of home...
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Nov 13, 20192 min
3 Tips to Make Moving Day a Breeze!
You've completed the application, secured financing, signed all the required documents and are now ready to move into a co-op at...
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Oct 10, 20192 min
Fun Things to Do This Fall near Park Forest
Park Forest is located in the south suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, an ideal location for getting around to all the Chicagoland...
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Aug 1, 20192 min
How to Maximize Your Bathroom Space
Let's face it, in the 1940's when these housing cooperatives were built, big bathrooms were not all the rage. A modest sized washroom was...
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Jul 1, 20192 min
Why You Should Leave the Fireworks to the Professionals
Picture it...today is the Fourth of July, it's 80° outside, the barbecue is smoking and you are surrounded by friends and family. You...
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May 30, 20192 min
What to Do With All This Rain?!
Park Forest has been getting lots of heavy rain. While this water is great for brightening up the grass, trees and flowers, it can be...
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May 7, 20193 min
5 Most Common Birds in Northern Illinois and How To Feed Them
Relaxing in your co-op living room while watching birds feed out of your feeder can be a very rewarding experience. Many people question...
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Apr 5, 20193 min
Safely Grilling in Cedarwood Cooperative
An American classic, grilling brings joy and the scent of charcoal to spring days and summer nights. Many who live in the Cedarwood...
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Mar 5, 20193 min
The 10 Best Festivals in Chicago According to Park Forest Residents
Nestled in the heart of the South suburbs yet close enough to the city of Chicago, Cedarwood Housing Cooperative, in Park Forest,...
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Feb 5, 20193 min
How to Get Started as a New Homeowner
Purchasing a home in our housing cooperative is an exciting time for many. However, for some, it can also be intimidating and stressful....
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Jan 7, 20193 min
Financial Benefits of Cooperative Home Ownership
Financially speaking, owning a home within a housing cooperative makes a lot of sense. There are exclusive benefits afforded to co-op...
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Dec 4, 20183 min
Holiday Decorating Ideas That Don't Damage Your Walls
We all know that warm fuzzy feeling we get around December when the sights and smells of the holidays start rolling out. We put up...
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Nov 5, 20183 min
Top 10 Places to Visit in Park Forest, IL
Park Forest has been awarded the title "All American City" for a reason. It is a place where family, community, the arts and science all...
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Oct 11, 20182 min
Organize Your Kitchen to Maximize its Space
Maximizing the use of your kitchen is important, especially when working with limited space. Using simple storage techniques can help...
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Sep 3, 20183 min
3 Landscaping Ideas After Tree Removal
Trees have to be removed for a variety of reasons. Some trees get old and die, some become diseased; some simply end up as overgrown...
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Aug 8, 20183 min
Considerations Before Choosing A Paint Color
After leaving the store, paint swatches in hand, you are excited and ready to choose the next color for your living room. All the colors you
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Jul 4, 20183 min
6 Steps to the Perfect Co-op Lawn
A great lawn starts with great care. To prevent damaged lawn and encourage healthy growth, its best to take steps up front rather than...
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