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How to Save on Utilities During the Winter
With one of the snowiest winters on record along with what seemed like the LONGEST cold streak, many households are seeing higher energy bills. Fortunately, there are ways to cut heating and other energy costs! Here are some cost-effective ways...
4 Home Maintenance Tips to do in February!
Since we have 6 more weeks of winter, this is the perfect time to knock out some more of those indoor tasks to get your home ready for warmer months! 1. Refresh the paint. Brighten it up with new indoor paint on walls, cabinets, d...
Brightening Up Illinois Winter!
Living in Illinois, the winters can feel never ending, especially after the shutdowns throughout 2020. Below are a few of our top tips to boost your mood all winter long! Get Some Sun! Even in the winter, we still need to get fresh air...
Color of the Year 2021
We always like to stay on top of design trends for our clients! Sellers often ask for our opinion on paint colors before listing their home. While we recommend staying neutral for resale purposes, it is still fun to see what the design trends w...
SOLD in Under 24 Hours!
Congrats to our sellers at 1261 Westchester Dr. for getting 19 offers within 24 hours. This Real Estate market is on fire but we are here to help! Please give us a call if you have any question...
3 Great Tips for Home Buyers in The Current Real Estate Market
Here are some of my top tips for home buyers! 1. Tell the seller a little bit about yourself. Oftentimes, there are a lot of memories and emotions that are involved in selling a home, especially one where the sellers have been in the home fo...Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One
If spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you’re not alone. You may be wondering, however, if the dollars and cents add up in your favor as home prices continu...
Why Right Now May Be the Time to Sell Your House
The housing market made an incredible recovery in 2020 and is now positioned for an even stronger year in 2021. Record-low mortgage interest rates are a driving factor in this continued momentum, with average rates hovering at historic all-time...
What Does 2021 Have in Store for Home Values?
According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights Report, nationwide home values increased by 8.2% over the last twelve months. The dramatic rise was brought about as the inventory of homes for sale reached historic lows at the same time bu...
Your House May Be High on the Buyer Wish List This Holiday Season
Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to sell their houses. Similarly, others who already have their homes on the market remove their listings until the spring. Let’s unpack the top reasons why se...
With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy Right Now?
Housing inventory is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that there are 39% fewer homes for sale today than there were last year. At the same time, buyer demand remains strong. In a recent newsletter, research analyst Ivy Zelman expla...
Why the 2021 Forecast Doesn’t Call for a Foreclosure Crisis
As the current forbearance mortgage relief options come to an end, many are wondering if we’ll face a foreclosure crisis next year. This is understandable, especially for those who remember the housing crisis that began in 2008. The reality i...
4 Reasons Why the Election Won’t Dampen the Housing Market
Tomorrow, Americans will decide our President for the next four years. That decision will have a major impact on many aspects of life in this country, but the residential real estate market will not be one of them. Analysts will try to measu...
Real Estate Continues to Show Unprecedented Strength This Year
The 2020 housing market has surpassed all expectations and continues to drive the nation’s economic recovery. The question is, will this positive trend continue throughout the rest of the year, especially given the uncertainty around the curr...
The #1 Reason Not to Wait to List Your House for Sale
Many industries have been devastated by the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 virus. Real estate is not one of them. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist for First American, just reported: “Since hitting a low point during the initial s...
Do You Have Enough Money Saved for a Down Payment?
One of the biggest misconceptions for first-time homebuyers is how much you’ll need to save for a down payment. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t always have to put 20% down to buy a house. Here’s how it breaks down. A recent surve...
Why Selling this Fall May Be Your Best Move
If you’re thinking about moving, selling your house this fall might be the way to go. Here are four highlights in the housing market that may make your decision to sell this fall an easy one. 1. Buyers Are Actively in the Market ShowingTi...
Why Is It so Important to Be Pre-Approved in the Homebuying Process?
You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. But why is it so important? When looking for a home, the temptation to fall in love with a house that’s outside your budget is very real. So, before you ...