Setting the stage for the sale of your home is key to making a great first impression on potential buyers and getting top dollar for your home. Home staging does not need to cost a lot, in fact, just investing in a few items can make a huge difference. Buying a
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Helpful and Informative information. Homes for sale, helpful real estate information, and also what is going on in the community. Information about Plainfield, Shorewood, Minooka, Lockport, Joliet, and other local areas.
Weekend Staycation Ideas
Going away for a weekend is fun but can be a lot of work. Why not stay at home this weekend and try out some of these weekend staycation ideas? Go swim at an indoor pool Have a movie marathon Head to the spa with family or friends for a
Continue readingPreparing Your Home To Sell
Getting your home prepped and ready to enter the market can be a stressful time and many homeowners are unsure of where to begin and what the first steps are to accomplishing this task. Here are a few helpful tips to getting the interior of your home ready: 1. Give
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Get rid of your PMI: PMI is the lender’s protection in case you default on your loan and cannot make your payments. Typically borrowers that can’t put down at least 20% are required to have PMI since they are seen as a riskier investment. If you live in an area
Continue readingDo You Need A Realtor To Price Your Home?
1. Home evaluation tools can be inaccurate: Although there are several online tools that can give an estimate of your home’s value, these tools are often incorrect by about 5-20%. These inaccuracies mean that you are losing out on both money and buyers if you strictly go by these tools. Realtors
Continue readingWhy You Should Buy Before Spring
Prices are forecasted to rise: The Home Price Expectation Survey polls a prestigious group of over 100 economists, investment strategists, and housing market analysts. Their most current report predicts that appreciation in home values over the next five years will be between 15.1% and 32.8%. Home values are projected to
Continue readingSoup Recipe For A Cold Weekend
This weekend is supposed to be SUPER cold making it perfect weather to enjoy some delicious soup! Here’s a soup recipe to try out this chilly weekend. Check out my Pinterest page for recipes, design ideas, helpful hints and more! Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup Adapted from a recipe by Gal On
Continue readingKitchen Design Choices You Won’t Regret
Kitchen design choices can be difficult to make but there are some safe, classic design elements that you can’t go wrong with. Hardwood flooring: Wood floors look great, are durable, and make a home cozy and inviting. They are a smart choice since they are so durable, especially maple, oak
Continue readingWinter Real Estate Mistakes
Selling your home in the winter can be great and can mean a quick sale, but there are some key mistakes to avoid when selling right now. Dirty windows, a cold home, and too much snow are just some problems to avoid. Too cold: Not cranking up the heat can save
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In 2017, we are likely to see less industrial style furniture and design and more velvet textured elements and jewel tones. Here are a few highlights of new 2017 design trends as well as trends that are on their way out: Jewel tones: Rich and lively colors such as sapphire,
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