So you’ve missed the big summer real estate market, and you’re left thinking, “Now what?” Have no fear — according to expert brokers Kathryn Bader Mangel of Team Mangel at @properties, Kathy Hartsig of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and Katie Traines of @properties, there are plenty of great reasons to shop right now. Here are […]
Make It Better’s Best of 2016 drew more than 168,000 votes across 11 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #Bestof2016. Best Builder A. Perry Homes It’s a four-peat for this family-run business known for award-winning architecture and expertly crafted custom homes. 564 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka Best Architect (Suburbs) Reynolds Architecture […]
We know the summer real estate market is usually hot (no pun intended), and this year’s market is no exception as interest rates remain low, but what else do we need to know about moving properties in July and August? We spoke with Janet Owen of KoenigRubloff and Lori Neuschel from @properties in order to find out. […]
If you showed up to a job interview with an ill-fitting suit, an outdated resume and bad breath, you probably wouldn’t get the job — no matter how qualified you are. The same principle applies to selling your house. Even if a house has great bones and is in a prime location, staging can make […]
Life seems like it’s always speeding up. Every minute of every day is filled with commitments to work, home, family and community. Add the blessing and curse of technology to the equation and the expectation is that everyone is available 24/7 with little time to take care of routine items or home maintenance issues. You […]
You remember to get the oil changed on your car, and you go for regular checkups with your doctor and your dentist, but do you also remember to check your sump pump or water heater on a quarterly basis, or clean out your dryer exhaust vents regularly? They may not sound as important, but these tasks […]
Chicago winter has gone easy on us this year and it’s already starting to feel like spring. Now’s the time to start thinking about that landscape job you may have been putting off. Whether you’re going for a refresh of an existing landscape, a total tear-out of an eyesore left by a previous owner, or […]
Are you planning on selling your home in the near future? Or in a few years? Make sure you’re setting yourself up for a successful sale with tips on what could be a deal breaker for potential new homeowners, what renovations get you the most bang for your buck and how to choose a realtor with […]
If you had to guess the home renovation projects that add the most value to a house, you’d probably say “kitchen remodel” or “new bathroom,” right? In all likelihood, “fiberglass attic insulation” wouldn’t be at the top of your list. But, as it turns out, that is the project with the greatest return on investment, […]
Mary Baubonis’ friend was in need of a realtor to help sell her home. Baubonis, a Wilmette resident, was the perfect person to ask for help — as a North Shore broker, she had been selling residential real estate for more than 20 years. There was, however, just one teensy problem: Her friend lived in […]
