For home buyers and sellers alike, closing day is the light at the end of the (potentially long, winding, detour-laden) tunnel. But, even after the mortgage has been approved, the contingencies have cleared, and the moving trucks are rounding the corner, there’s still the potential for a glitch to send a sale careening off course. […]
Sean Conlon has been called “the embodiment of the American dream” — a determined immigrant who worked tirelessly at two menial jobs before striking it big. Now a multimillionaire, Conlon is the focus of CNBC’s “The Deed: Chicago.” The reality show features failing real estate projects, investors facing financial ruin, and Conlon, a real estate […]
When it comes to getting a second home in Chicagoland, many potential buyers are looking to spend their weekends on the water. From the obvious (Lake Michigan) to the fancy (Lake Geneva) to the quaint (any of dozens of other lakes in far northern Illinois or southeastern Wisconsin), second-home buyers in the Chicago area know […]
This home maintenance program takes care of the tasks homeowners forget or ignore, which can lead to expensive consequences. Hester Home Maintenance is a quarterly service visit that helps homeowners avoid expensive headaches by following a proven checklist of more than 30 tasks that reduce risks and save money for your home. “While some items […]
In the world of desirable real estate, there’s almost nothing that tops a waterfront property. Local brokers Julie Deutsch, Jody Handler-Dickstein and Linda Levin weigh in on why a home on the lake is a great investment. When it comes to homes in the Chicago area, few amenities match the value added by being on […]
The iconic home from the classic coming-of-age film “Sixteen Candles” is on the market. @properties, the largest independent real estate brokerage firm in Illinois, is listing the Evanston home, which is located at 3022 Payne St. in Evanston. The six-bedroom, four-bath beautiful brick home, listed for $1.425 million, offers three floors huge spaces and features newly renovated bathrooms, […]
The iconic home from the classic coming-of-age film “Sixteen Candles” is on the market. @properties, the largest independent real estate brokerage firm in Illinois, is listing the Evanston home, which is located at 3022 Payne St. in Evanston. The six-bedroom, four-bath beautiful brick home, listed for $1.425 million, offers three floors huge spaces and features newly renovated bathrooms, […]
Want to get a great return on investment (ROI) with your next home renovation? If you’re looking to update a space, odds are you’re thinking about how much you have to spend and how much you will get in return. Giving your space a new look with the right updates can make all the difference […]
The cold temps and snow have officially arrived, but there is still time to get a few of those nagging preventative maintenance items taken care of before you regret it. Brutal precipitation and cold can exacerbate small problems and lead to costly repairs or higher utility bills. “The key to maintaining your home inside and […]
Buying and selling a home is stressful any time of year. Throw in the frenzy of the holiday season and things suddenly get even more complicated. Don’t worry! Expert brokers Lisa Schulkin of @properties, Karen Schwartz of Chicago New Properties and Karen Ranquist of Koenig Rubloff share what you need to know about buying and […]
