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If your computer or laptop slows down to a crawl it doesn't mean that you've contracted a dreaded virus or bug.  It may just have too much "stuff" on it that you don't need.  While you've got those four internet sites all open at the same time, you don't realize that they are automatically downloading "TEMPORARY INTERNET FILES" on to your computer without you knowing it!
 

If your computer or laptop slows down to a crawl it doesn't mean that you've contracted a dreaded virus or bug.  It may just have too much "stuff" on it that you don't need.  While you've got those four internet sites all open at the same time, you don't realize that they are automatically downloading "TEMPORARY INTERNET FILES" on to your computer without you knowing it!
 

First-Ever Survey & Analysis of More than 1.2 Million Members Reveals Top-Rated Professionals and Current Design Trends from Across the Country
Chicago, IL--  March 20, 2012 –CL Design-Build of Yorkville, IL has been awarded  “Best Of Remodeling” 2012 by Houzz, the leading online platform for residential remodeling and design.  The 12-year old design-build firm led by Cheryl Lee was chosen by the more than 1.2 million registered members of the Houzz community.
 

Here is an excellent short article dealing with Google+ and SEO, discussing the importance of incorportating it in your site.
 
Two Google+SEO Guides You Should Read
http://searchengineland.com/two-google-seo-guides-you-should-read-111703
 
 
 

 
As an investor, you may sometimes feel frustrated. After all, your portfolio seems to be at the mercy of the financial markets, whose volatility is beyond anyone’s control. Yet you can control the quality of the investments you own and the diversification of those investments to improve your chances of attaining your long-term financial goals.  One way in which to do so is to put as much as you can afford, year after year, into tax-deferred investments.

Call it intuition. Women definitely have it! Instinctively, we can recognize what works well and what does not work well in our homes. We want a home that reflects our tastes and interests. So guess who is the driving factor in home purchases and home remodeling?

8 attributes customers can expect of CL Design-Build. Did you get all of these with your last contractor?
 
 

Here in Illinois weather definitely affects buyers and sellers.  Cold, windy or sunny days can make the phone ring or not.  55 degrees and sunny on January 31st - WOW.  Will we see an early spring selling season?  I think we might.  Get prepared sellers, April might be our summer and February might be our spring. 

Have you ever walked through a home and thought, "this feels right"? You may not be able to put your finger on exactly why it feels that way, but there's definitely a sense of comfort and of being "home".What you're experiencing is likely good architectural design, and it's no accident. Good design is a combination of proper scale, proportion, mass, and authenticity that transcends time and trends. Good design also reflects current lifestyle needs both inside and out.
 

In my last blog, I discussed the value of having a marketing plan that includes positioning statements, key messages and value propositions. I also pointed out that I my specialty isn't marketing strategy; rather, it's crafting what comes next. Now, you may be thinking to yourself, "If I know what I have to offer, why wouldn't I come up with the content for my website, brochures, blogs, e-blasts, etc.? Why hire a writer?"
 
Funny you should ask that. Just today, I gave a presentation at our weekly networking meeting about this very topic.