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Grow Your Home

Niles Community Development Incentive Program
2025-04-23 18:00:00 2025-04-23 19:00:00 America/Chicago Grow Your Home Niles-Maine District Library - Studio B

Wednesday, April 23
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-23 18:00:00 2025-04-23 19:00:00 America/Chicago Grow Your Home Niles-Maine District Library - Studio B

Join the Village of Niles Community Development Department to learn the considerations associated with home remodeling projects.

This program includes samples of Niles homes and their remodeling potential. Learn the essential aspects of home improvement projects such as budgeting, financing, enlisting an architect, current real estate trends, common challenges and the village’s permit process. View more details here: https://www.vniles.com/1221/Home-Improvement-Program

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