ID Theft Protection Information and More At Your Fingertips

As smartphones and tablets are occupying hands everywhere, many people may be overlooking useful mobile apps that do everything from file insurance claims to help you discover ID theft protection information online. Having control of your finances on-the-go makes saving and building your credit score for big purchases like Chicagoland real estate easier!

The experts at the Equifax Finance Blog did some research and came up with a few apps that may help you out of a few sticky situations. In their recent article, “Access Insurance Resources from Your Smartphone,” the experts list four excellent apps that every smartphone or tablet user should consider.

Don't Miss Out on Ryland Quick Move-in Homes!

For those who want a quick move-in home for the holidays, Ryland Homes is offering more than 50 different models of Chicago new homes! Ryland quick move-in homes are great for growing families because they offer the safety and modern convenience of a brand new home plus the ease of a hassle-free move-in process.

Here's a list of some of Ryland's featured new home communities:

• The two bedroom Beverly model is now selling at the Lakewood Crossing community in Hampshire
• Two and four bedroom models are now selling at the Talamore community in Huntley
• Two and four bedroom models are now selling at the Gilberts Town Center community in Gilberts
• The four bedroom Coventry model are now selling at Blackberry Crossing in Montgomery

Pricing for the Ryland quick move-in homes starts at $124,000, and there are still several more communities to choose from in Kane, McHenry and and DuPage counties!

All Ryland homes offer one year wall-to-wall coverage; two year electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling and ventilation system coverage and 10 year major structural defect coverage.

For more information on any of these quick move-in communities, visit the Ryland Homes website.

K. Hovanian Selling Homes at Ravinia Estates

K. Hovanian Homes is now selling Chicago new homes at their newest community, Ravinia Estates. The community is located in Palatine, and offers larger floorplans starting at 2,517 square feet.

Ravinia Estates is offering four different models, and all homes have four bedrooms and two or three-car garages. Notable additional features include breakfast nooks, large walk-in closets and walk-in kitchen pantries.

All K. Hovanian Homes include the D.R. Nelson Energy Seal, which provides residents a twenty percent savings on their energy costs plus reduced dust and noise.

Ravinia Estates is also in a prime location, and just two blocks from a Metra station and less than one mile from IL-53. Children living in Ravinia Estates will also have access to some of the best schools in the Chicago area including Winston Campus Junior High and Palatine High School. Palatine is also home to plenty of shopping and recreational activities.

Interested in touring a model? K. Hovanian is showing their “Morton” model at the Glenrise Grove community in Glen Ellyn. Please call (630) 793-9478 or visit the K. Hovanian website for more information.