Most of us would agree the words “home office” have taken on a whole new meaning this year. Everyone typically has that place where you pile your incoming m...

According to recent articles by professionals in the interior design industry the new color trends have moved in 2020 to bold, saturated colors after many ye...

One of the questions that real estate agents often get from homeowners is “should I sell my home during the holidays”? They will follow up that question with...

Say “meet George Jetson” to anyone of a certain age and they will likely finish the theme song of the popular animated sitcom that aired in the 1960s featuri...

It has finally happened — after months of searching, you’ve found your DREAM home. It is the perfect size for you or your growing family, the kitchen was jus...

We all live a busy life and have those home repair to-do lists in the back of our mind or on a slip of paper. If you are techy maybe an electronic list exist...

Depending on the type of person you are, one of the above titles may speak to you. Are you a homeowner that runs a tight ship and is constantly cleaning, cau...

In early spring, when the weather was still cold outside, I looked out the window and saw a small patch of dead grass…and ended up with a brick paver patio. ...

As real estate agents, we get asked “When should I put my home on the market?”, “What is the market like?”, or “When is the best time to sell my home?”. The ...

If you dread the thought of spring cleaning, you may wonder why you should bother. While the aesthetic benefits of a clean home are a matter of personal pref...

Property tax is a local tax imposed by local government taxing districts (e.g., school districts, municipalities, counties) and administered by local officia...

What is in a name? Property tax. Real estate tax. Ad valorem (according to value) tax. All equate to the same name for the largest single tax in Illinois. Pr...

The first step in simplifying your home purchase process is finding out how much house you can, and want to, afford. This involves knowing your financial sit...

Having your documentation in hand and asking the right questions are key to successfully negotiating the process of finding the best lender for your circumst...

EXTERIOR FALL HOME MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST Summer has officially come to an end. The hours of sunshine are getting noticeably shorter and the leaves will begin...

Selling your home is a big decision but once you have made it you need to do your homework. When the weather is keeping your indoors there isn’t a more perfe...

Perhaps you have made the decision to sell your home. Congratulations! Now what? Beyond consulting with your local real estate expert about the market, prici...

The local market is experiencing rising home prices and even inventory shortages in some price ranges. Such a market makes it tempting for home owners to con...

If you are considering selling your home you will naturally want to get the highest possible price and, you will want to sell it in a relatively short period...