According to HomeAdvisor, homeowners in Chicago spend anywhere from $13,405 to $31,334 on a kitchen remodel. Highland Park’s Little Green Kitchens is helping homeowners update their kitchens for less by taking used cabinets and appliances and finding new spaces for them. The team at Little Green Kitchens is not only passionate about design, but also the […]
Along with more hours of sunlight and — did we just hear a bird chirping? — you know it’s spring in the Midwest when the real estate market starts to pick up after the long freeze of winter. According to Kristine Menas, a broker with Dream Town in Chicago, she expects this spring and summer in […]
Looking to sell your home, or determining which upgrades are best for your property’s resale value? Here are five design details that could jeopardize your sale. Real estate brokers Anne West, who specializes in the lakefront communities of Chicago’s North Shore with Coldwell Banker, and Terri McAuley, city luxury expert with KoenigRubloff, share advice on how […]
Open houses are stressful: rooms need to look like a magazine and smell like fresh laundry, but appear approachable enough not to scare off prospective buyers. Forget old tales about cinnamon sticks in the oven and try out these fresh tricks from some of Chicago’s most successful real estate professionals. Alan Berlow, Coldwell Banker Get […]
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They do it all! A. Perry Homes has opened their new architectural design studio in Winnetka. A one-stop shop for updating your home, A. Perry Homes offers the latest trends in architecture and custom home building, home automation technology and interior design. The studio also aims to be fun venue for community events, speakers and […]
People make a neighborhood, but the numbers also tell an interesting story about our communities. $12 million: The price of the most expensive home sold in Lake Forest in 2011. $8.07 million was the price of the most expensive home sold in Lincolnshire in 2011. $181,000 was the median price of a single-family home in the U.S. […]
After several sluggish years, agents say North Shore real estate activity is heating up. In fact, desirable houses that are priced competitively might even attract offers from multiple buyers, leading to a so-called “bidding war.” Winnetka realtor Joanne Hudson says that 43 percent of her company’s 2012 listings have received multiple offers. The majority of […]
It’s the worst economy in 30 years. Home builders have fallen by the dozens. Foreclosures fail to recede. And yet, in downtown Libertyville, people are building their dream homes again. This time around, it’s a new kind of dream. Sarah Susanka, architect and author of nine best-selling books, is leading a movement to redefine the […]
Any job, big or small. That’s what the ad says. But how do you know if you’re getting quality work at the right price, not to mention protecting yourself if something goes wrong? 1. Know the Rules Be wary of any handyman who professes to do it all. Electricians and plumbers, as well as roofers, […]
