Mar 12, 20202 min Benefits of Upgrading Your Co-op's WindowsWe all know how much fun it is to get something new, especially something as substantial as new windows! We also know that an improvement...
Feb 11, 20202 minTips to Improve Your Chances Of SellingMost Cedarwood Cooperative residents stay with us for decades because of the incredible value of co-op membership and the ideal location...
Jan 20, 20202 minCommon Real Estate Terms - Part 2Welcome back to part 2 of common real estate terms used in the home buying process. Review Part 1 here. At Cedarwood Cooperative, we...
Dec 14, 20192 minCommon Real Estate Terms - Part 1Deciding to buy a home can be exciting, confusing and frustrating but most of all, a learning experience. Determining which type of home...
Nov 13, 20192 min3 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...
Oct 10, 20192 minFun Things to Do This Fall near Park ForestPark Forest is located in the south suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, an ideal location for getting around to all the Chicagoland...
Aug 1, 20192 minHow to Maximize Your Bathroom SpaceLet'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...
Jul 1, 20192 minWhy You Should Leave the Fireworks to the ProfessionalsPicture it...today is the Fourth of July, it's 80° outside, the barbecue is smoking and you are surrounded by friends and family. You...
May 30, 20192 minWhat 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...
May 7, 20193 min5 Most Common Birds in Northern Illinois and How To Feed ThemRelaxing in your co-op living room while watching birds feed out of your feeder can be a very rewarding experience. Many people question...
Apr 5, 20193 minSafely Grilling in Cedarwood CooperativeAn American classic, grilling brings joy and the scent of charcoal to spring days and summer nights. Many who live in the Cedarwood...
Mar 5, 20193 minThe 10 Best Festivals in Chicago According to Park Forest ResidentsNestled in the heart of the South suburbs yet close enough to the city of Chicago, Cedarwood Housing Cooperative, in Park Forest,...
Feb 5, 20193 minHow to Get Started as a New HomeownerPurchasing a home in our housing cooperative is an exciting time for many. However, for some, it can also be intimidating and stressful....
Jan 7, 20193 minFinancial Benefits of Cooperative Home OwnershipFinancially speaking, owning a home within a housing cooperative makes a lot of sense. There are exclusive benefits afforded to co-op...
Dec 4, 20183 minHoliday Decorating Ideas That Don't Damage Your WallsWe all know that warm fuzzy feeling we get around December when the sights and smells of the holidays start rolling out. We put up...
Nov 5, 20183 minTop 10 Places to Visit in Park Forest, ILPark Forest has been awarded the title "All American City" for a reason. It is a place where family, community, the arts and science all...
Oct 11, 20182 minOrganize Your Kitchen to Maximize its SpaceMaximizing the use of your kitchen is important, especially when working with limited space. Using simple storage techniques can help...
Sep 3, 20183 min3 Landscaping Ideas After Tree RemovalTrees have to be removed for a variety of reasons. Some trees get old and die, some become diseased; some simply end up as overgrown...
Aug 8, 20183 minConsiderations Before Choosing A Paint ColorAfter 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
Jul 4, 20183 min6 Steps to the Perfect Co-op LawnA great lawn starts with great care. To prevent damaged lawn and encourage healthy growth, its best to take steps up front rather than...