The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting cooler. The kids are trudging off to school again with their backpacks, and leaves are falling from the trees. Now’s the time to finish up any last-minute maintenance projects and get your home and yard ready....
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine The shower in the master bathroom is getting a lot more attention. In fact, it’s one of the main splurges among renovating homeowners, according to the 2017 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study. These “statement showers,” as...
For the past several years industrial has been one of the most competitive and in-demand sectors in Chicago and across the country. Market fundamentals have improved within the last year, and the balance of supply and demand remains healthy. Chicago has been...
By Christy Matte, guest contributor Smart homes with security and automation features are becoming a hot trend, and they can be an exciting way to dazzle prospective home buyers (and up your staging efforts to a high-tech level at the same time). But if buyers have...
Insurance Factors for New Buyers | Yorkville Realtor When buying a home for the first time the number of expenses to think through can be overwhelming. In addition to the finances, you’ll need to find a qualified real estate agent, learn about things like inspections,...
By Jessica Santina, guest contributor from MoneyGeek.com As little ghosts and ghouls appear on every corner, how about settling in for a few scary stories of home staging horrors? The following tales of botched staging jobs, homeowners from hell, and nightmarish décor...
Utility Savings with Yorkville IL Real Estate Agent When owning a home there are many expenses to cover on a monthly basis. New home buyers are sometimes surprised at just how many costs are involved in home ownership. In addition to the mortgage payment, insurance,...
By Glenn Griffin, guest contributor One of the most commonly asked questions people have when restoring their hardwood floors is: “Should I stain my floor?” That question is closely followed by: “What color stain should I choose?” Photo by Delaware Valley Hardwoods...
Photo credit: Blinds.com By Katie Laird, guest contributor When staging a home for an open house, you can transform a space from an unimpressive, run-of-the-mill property to one with a “wow” factor. But without a little extra attention to detail, even the most...
