by becky | Oct 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Here’s how not to design a bathroom, and what designers suggest favoring instead. Designers and home stagers say the era of overly sterile bathrooms is fading. Instead, warmer tones, natural materials and more personality-driven and wellness design choices are...
by becky | Aug 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
An understanding of the landscape, climate, local support and even tech apps can help out-of-town buyers get the most from their vacation-home purchase. Vacation homes have accounted for roughly 5%–8% of all home sales purchases in recent years, according to...
by becky | Jul 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Life doesn’t always wait for perfect timing. Maybe your family is growing, your job is relocating you or your current home no longer fits your needs. Whatever the reason, many Chicago homeowners find themselves asking the same question: Is it possible to sell my...
by becky | Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Buying a home is like a marriage, beginning with a proposal and leading up to a big, life-changing day. First, you have to find a home you love and make a commitment — that is, a strong real estate purchase offer, which the seller could accept, counter, or reject....
by becky | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Too often, this scenario unfolds: A young consumer buys too much on credit while setting up a new place to live and preparing for a first job. Years later, they find their freewheeling use of credit took a big toll on their credit score. It matters now because they...
