Home buyers love an inviting home even before they see the interior. Home sellers can take some easy steps to turn a drive-by or Internet photo of their home into a showing appointment. Tips on Landscaping for Curb Appeal • Purchase a seasonal wreath for your front door. • Place a pair of planters that match the… READ MORE
Circus in Progress: An Evening of Daring New Work October 10, 2015 The Actors Gymnasium Noyes Cultural Arts Center; 927 Noyes Street Evanston (847) 328-2795 Get a sneak peek at some of Chicago’s most exciting new works of circus art! This latest installation of our performance series focuses on the development of new acts. Professionals… READ MORE
Whether or not you qualify for a mortgage loan depends in large measure on your credit score. A credit score is a summary of your credit report and a numerical measurement that reflects your management of credit. Credit scores fall between 300 and 900. A score of 700 is considered good. If yours is low,… READ MORE
While Autumn is moving in, we still can experience a few more warmer days. Before we turn off the air conditioner for the season, we should re-consider a few important points that will keep next summer’s costs down. Energy consumption is a popular topic of conversation among homeowners, especially in our humid midwest and especially… READ MORE
Our children hold our economic future in their hands. As frightening as that may seem, the fact is how they learn to handle money and how they learn to save (rather than spend) will shape the ultimate financial success of our retirement years. If they learn to save rather than spend, interest rates will stay… READ MORE
Our market reports save you valuable time in searching for your perfect next home. It is only one of many exclusive services I provide for my clients. Individual attention, using all the latest technologies, a great deal of experience and knowledge; all at your disposal. Check out ‘Market Watch‘ for additional information. Below are… READ MORE
Some homes just stand out, drawing the attention of passers-by and making people stop to take a second look. These homes are said to have “curb appeal.” A distinctive doorway, an attractively landscaped entry, a colorful garden viewed through a set of brightly painted French doors, an inviting walkway with a handmade bench—curb appeal is… READ MORE
Kits, ‘Cats and Kids Block Party September 24, 2015 – September 24, 2015 Celebrate the back to school season at the ‘Kits, ‘Cats and Kids Block Party, followed by an ETHS home football game and a primetime Big 10 football game at Ryan Field! Join everyone on Thursday, September 24 from 5 pm – 7:15… READ MORE
Provided by Inman News Prioritize property upgrades to avoid 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 list. Ideally, you… READ MORE
Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEMs) were expanded to all states by the Federal Housing Administration in 1995 after a three-year pilot program in five states, so consumers could save money on utility bills by allowing them to finance the cost of energy-efficiency features for their new or existing homes as part of their FHA-insured home purchase… READ MORE