Utilities Prices

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Utilities Prices have been constantly on the rise and fluctuate with the cost of oil. Nightmare stories are not uncommon from people who’ve seen 100-200% increases in their utility bills and there’s no negotiating!

Before you buy a new house, make sure you check your home for energy saving devices, double paned windows and other upgrades that can save you money in the long run.

Here are some resources for you to consider:

http://www.whitefenceindex.com/city/Chicago/state/IL
Compare Utility & Essential Home Services: Prices Among Top U.S. Cities

http://www.citizensutilityboard.org
The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) nonprofit, nonpartisian organization that represents the interests of residential-utility customers of Illinois.

Try these ideas to keep your utility costs low:

http://www.northshoreinsider.com/articles/reducing-utility-costs.html
Reducing Utility Costs at Chicago Northshore Indsider

Having trouble keeping up with utility costs?

http://www.utilitybillassistance.com/html/illinois_help_with_electric__u.html
Utility Bill Assistance

Utilities prices need to be figured into the monthly budget, just like property taxes, so be wise now and keep yourself from having problems later.