Brace yourself, Chicagoland; the prelude to winter is coming! And with it come all the home maintenance tasks that will, upon completion, make the said winter comfy and warm. Don’t think of the upcoming weeks as the season of domestic drudgery. Find an extra pair of hands, go through our fall home maintenance checklist, and choose uplifting […]
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Do you feel stuck wondering why your home is not selling? It feels like an eternity has passed since your home first hit the market, but somehow you just cannot seem to turn that “For Sale” sign into “Sold!”. We know that it can be a real source of anxiety, which is why you shouldn’t
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The pandemic shook the real estate market and left some severe consequences. However, the property market is finally recovering, and home values are rising. For the first time in almost a decade, bidding wars have become frequent. While this is the best-case scenario for you if you’re a seller, there are still some things you
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It may not feel like spring in Chicagoland but it’s never too early to prepare for the future! Especially if you’re a homeowner who is looking to sell real estate this spring. Make your life easier by decluttering your home early so you can focus on the rest of the selling process. Keep reading to
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Chicagoland residents are all too familiar with how harsh and unforgiving a Midwest winter can be. And the harshness of a Chicagoland winter doesn’t just affect residents, it affects our homes as well. It can lead to a dramatic increase in heating and electricity bills if our homes are not properly winterized and prepared for
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If you’re a homeowner, it’s never too early to start looking into what property exemptions you may qualify for. If you’ve never looked into homeowner exemptions before, you might be wondering which homeowners qualify for property tax exemptions and if they’re one of those homeowners. Well, homeowner tax exemptions are designed to help and protect
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As a homeowner, preparing for the harsh winter months ahead is one of the most important things you can do and can save you big in the long run, if done right. Preparing our homes for the winter season comes in many different forms. We’ve previously released a Fall Maintenance Guide, with a checklist, but
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After you’ve dealt with all the paperwork, finances, and anticipation of becoming a homeowner, it’s time to relax and make a plan for improvements and ways to personalize your new home. Many times, due to a tight budget, first-time homebuyers opt for an as-is property. These fixer-uppers can be an excellent investment if you can
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As someone who has lived their entire life in the Chicagoland area, I know just how important it is to prepare our homes for the harsh winter months that lay ahead. Winter can wreak absolute havoc to a home, if unprepared. It can reveal issues that you were not even aware of before they became
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If you are planning on selling your home, you might be tempted to make significant investments and go overboard with different features in order to get a higher asking price. You want potential buyers to be wowed and feel like they’ve found the right house. However, staging is one thing, and investing in expensive upgrades
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Changing our air filters, despite the simplicity, is a home maintenance task that often falls to the wayside in the vast sea of home upkeep. However, it can be one of the most important things you can do to make sure you’re keeping your bills down, preventing further unnecessary expenses, and prioritizing your family’s health.
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Whether you’re a buyer or seller, knowing the FHA’s requirements could make the difference between an easy sale, or a difficult one. Any home that could be covered by an FHA loan must meet the General Acceptability Criteria set forth by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. We want to give our readers
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Each month, starting right now, I am going to be bringing my readers new Homeowner Tips! This month our subject is the wonders you can do with the material, caulk. Caulk, in all of its forms, can be used for a wide variety of inexpensive home repair and maintenance tasks that can prevent future, possibly
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