TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL For many home buyers, green features have gone from a wish list item to a must-have. The demand for green homes is expected to increase. Environmentally Friendly Builders and Remodelers According to the latest New SmartMarket Report by Dodge Data & Analytics, builders… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Monkey Business – Shutterstock There are many reasons why some people prefer to rent an apartment rather than purchase a home. Some jobs require considerable travel and occasional job-location transfers. Career-oriented professionals in their twenties find it easier and more convenient to… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL For many home buyers, green features have gone from a wish list item to a must-have. The demand for green homes is expected to increase. Environmentally Friendly Builders and Remodelers According to the latest New SmartMarket Report by Dodge Data & Analytics, builders… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Monkey Business – Shutterstock There are many reasons why some people prefer to rent an apartment rather than purchase a home. Some jobs require considerable travel and occasional job-location transfers. Career-oriented professionals in their twenties find it easier and more convenient to… READ MORE
Are you considering buying a property as a second home or investment? Perhaps you are looking for a small cottage or apartment where you can escape for vacation, or maybe you want to have another home closer to family. Maybe you want to rent out your second property and make a steady income from your… READ MORE
A home inspection is an all-encompassing examination of the condition of a home. The home inspection process is often but not always performed at the time of the sale of the home. A home is one of the most important purchases one will ever make. A home inspection is an inexpensive way to discover the… READ MORE
It is important to prioritize your property upgrades to avoid taking a financial hit. An energetic real estate agent can have your home on the market in a day. However, to provide the kind of marketing exposure you need to sell in today’s market takes a little longer, unless your home is photo-ready when you… READ MORE
Often, I am asked about the difference between a home being ‘under contract’ and one that is ‘sale pending’. Aren’t they both unavailable? Well… not exactly. The local multiple listing service, MRED (Midwest Real Estate Data, affectionately known as Mr. Ed.) has two designations for properties that are no longer actively for sale. UNDER CONTRACT –… READ MORE
Buying a new construction home is different than a resale home. Here is what buyers should know about new construction. Builder prices are often influenced by: Location Cost of the land Size of the home Cost of the building materials Labor costs Real estate market conditions Builder impact fees The Real Estate Agent’s… READ MORE
FINANCE QUESTIONS ANSWERED Finance Tools Welcome to our Financial Tools Center. For answers to some of the most frequently asked financial questions, click to visit our helpful tools and calculators. Or contact me to discuss your needs in more detail. Great Financial Tools for Real Estate Thank You and Have a Great Day… READ MORE