TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Jay Spooner – iStockphoto Coming up with a hefty down payment can be intimidating, but with a little work and ingenuity you can do it. Here are a few ideas for coming up with the needed cash: 1. Down-Payment Assistance Programs Many… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © gemenacom – iStockphoto Water streams from our faucets so easily that we forget it’s not free. Despite the fact that three-quarters of the Earth is covered in water, there’s not an unlimited supply. Nor is there an endless supply of money in… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Steve Debenport – iStockphoto To measure the stability of the housing market, Freddie Mac’s Multi-Indicator Market Index (MiMi) looks at the number of home-purchase applications, the proportion of on-time mortgage payments, the employment picture, and the payment-to-income ratios for markets across the… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © CapturedNuance – iStockphoto If you are looking for a smart way to upgrade your home and make it more livable, you may want to look outside your four walls to the outdoors. Upgrading your patio can make your home more fun and… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL The 60053 zip code real estate market pulled back this week but was still better than normal as sales dropped 5.1% to 37 homes sold over the last 30 days. In comparison, the nearby 60016 zip code had 94 sales in the same time… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © tab1962 – iStockphoto With the summer heat kicking in across the Midwest, it is an excellent time to maximize your HVAC efficiency. There are two times each year when we should put the most thought and effort into ensuring that our HVAC… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Anikasalsera – Dreamstime There are plenty of reasons to declutter. Getting rid of excess stuff can free up space, make it easier to stay organized, save time, and eliminate stress. Here are five handy tips, reclaiming your life from the burden of too… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Anikasalsera – Dreamstime There are plenty of reasons to declutter. Getting rid of excess stuff can free up space, make it easier to stay organized, save time, and eliminate stress. Here are five handy tips, decluttering your home made easy, reclaiming your life from… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL We are well on the way in our efforts to clean-up after the winter. Here are some tips for spring clean-up worth considering to make sure you aren’t overlooking anything. Trees and Shrubs Prune away dead and damaged branches. Where tree or… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL There is nothing fun about appliance repair. And it usually happens at the most inopportune time. Here are five things to consider when trying to decide whether to repair or replace an appliance. 1. How Old Is It? All major appliances have an… READ MORE