As the season changes, our summer weather slowly is getting cooler. While it’s still pleasant, check out some of the area’s timeless homes and gardens. Evanston has a rich cultural history immersed in art and architecture. Take some time to appreciate the history and fine beauty you’ll find right around the corner. Here is a short list of local attractions that you won’t want to overlook.

1. Northwestern University Sculpture Garden and Gallery
   1967 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201
   847-491-2300

   The Sculpture Garden of Northwestern University’s Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art constitutes one of the most significant groupings of modern sculpture in the region. In 1987, Leigh Block, bequested a large group of outdoor bronze sculptures to the museum. These pieces formed the core of the collection, which now features monumental sculptures by some of the 20th century’s most renowned European and American sculptors. In 1989, the Block Museum opened its Sculpture Garden with nine of the monumental bronzes donated by Block. The Sculpture Garden was designed by Chicago architect John Vinci and has grown to 22 pieces. Located on the University’s Evanston campus, it is open year-round. Free Block Sculpture Garden Tours are available by appointment only. For more information about the Sculpture Garden call (847) 491-4852. (more…)

There are so many reasons why Ferris Homes’ Grand Bend at Green Bay community is a great place to consider living.  Other than the great amenities and intriguing structure, the location makes Grand Bend a perfect place for a Chicagoan to settle into.

For those who have concerns with the cost of living on the rise and gasoline prices at an all time high, Grand Bend at Green Bay is practical solution. It is perfectly located for easy commuting to and from the city without having to break the bank.

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… If not, you might want to catch up on this fantastic opportunity.

Some home builders may give out small discounts for referrals, but we’re not just any builder. We are proud of our communities as well as the great people that have chosen to call them home — that’s why we offer BIG incentives for your valuable recommendations.

When you refer someone to Ferris Homes, we pay you CASH! All you have to do is inform any guest to list you as the referrer when they come in for their first appointment, and if they purchase a new home or condo we give you $5,000. But that’s not all. In addition to the money we’ll put in your pocket, we’ll also take $5,000 off the price of their new home too! So go ahead, tell a friend, family member, co-worker, …anyone, and help them move into a home that they’ll surely love.

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For those who have been anxiously awaiting news on Grand Bend at Green Bay, we’re offering a sneak-preview before this weekend’s grand opening.  Click here to check out the new pictures we just put up on our Flickr gallery. You’ll see the most recent photos of the exterior and interior, as well as shots of the different entrances and the parking garage.

Peruse the gallery and start visualizing your life there. You may also want to picture the oh-so-necessary housewarming party you’ll have to throw once you move in. Looks good, doesn’t it?