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Insights, information and advice for current or future home sellers and buyers.

Build Your Dream Home in Highland Park!

April 14, 2013

Ready to build your dream home in Highland Park? 1840 Park Avenue West is a fabulous .8 acre vacant lot …

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Ready to Move from Chicago to the Northern Suburbs?

January 21, 2013

So you’re considering a move from the city? The family’s getting bigger and you can no longer walk five steps …

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Resolutions for Home Buyers in 2013

January 16, 2013

Last week I shared my resolutions for home sellers, so I figured I’d balance things out by offering resolutions for home …

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Resolutions for Home Sellers in 2013

January 8, 2013

Resolutions for Home Sellers in 2013 If you want to sell your home this year, it’s time to get started! …

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2012 Homes Sales Report for Highland Park, IL

January 4, 2013

2012 home sales report for Highland Park, IL. In 2012, 338 Highland Park single family homes sold – this is …

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The NEW Rules of Real Estate…For Now

June 11, 2012

The North Shore real estate market has experienced a flurry of activity of the past few months. During late winter/spring …

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Ready to Move from Chicago to the Suburbs?

February 29, 2012

So you’re considering a move from your city digs? The family’s getting bigger and you can no longer walk five …

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Resolutions for Home Buyers in 2012

January 5, 2012

Earlier this week I shared my resolutions for home sellers, so I figured I’d balance things out by offering resolutions for …

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Resolutions for Home Sellers in 2012

January 1, 2012

If you want to sell your home in 2012, it’s time to get serious! Lots of people forecasted a housing …

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Home Sellers: Thinking About Taking a Winter Break?

December 6, 2011

Around this time of year, my sellers start asking me, “Should I take my house off of the market for …

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Has Your Highland Park Home’s Assessed Valued Increased or Decreased?

October 15, 2011

You’ll soon find out, if you live in Moraine Township.  Moraine Township property assessments are due to be published in …

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How To Choose the Perfect Real Estate Agent

October 5, 2011

So, you’re ready to sell your home. Or buy a new one. Or both.   It’s critical in this mixed up, …

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Case-Shiller Home Price Index, July, 2011

September 27, 2011

Here is the latest from the Case-Shiller Index, which is published by Standard & Poors on the last Tuesday of …

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Pick An Agent — But Just One!

September 19, 2011

The home buying process has changed radically over the past 10 years or so with the proliferation of real estate websites. Most …

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Are Your Property Taxes Too High? Ask an Expert!

August 14, 2011

The rapid decline in home prices over the past few years have left homeowners asking why their property taxes are …

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That’s What It’s All About…

May 6, 2011

I have said many times that home owners need to stop looking at their home as purely a financial investment or …

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The Latest on US Home Prices: the Case-Shiller Index for January, 2011

March 31, 2011

It’s not pretty, but then, we already know that about today’s housing market. Here’s the latest from Case-Shiller… Home prices …

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A Creative Way to Avoid Foreclosure

March 3, 2011

Check out this video from yesterday’s Today Show about how some people are avoiding foreclosure despite hard times: Palm Beach …

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A Vision Of Home

February 27, 2011

 So, you’ve decided that this year is the year to find the home of your dreams!  Maybe it’s because your …

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Resolutions for Home Buyers in 2011

January 19, 2011

Last week I shared my resolutions for home sellers, so I figured I’d balance things out by offering resolutions for …

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Resolutions for Home Sellers in 2011

January 12, 2011

If you want to sell your home in 2011, get in the game! My first week of the new year …

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Tips for Winter Homesellers

December 16, 2010

  Winter can be a wonderful time to sell a home! A fresh blanket of snow atop a roof and …

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It’s Winter – Should You Take Your Home Off Of The Market?

December 14, 2010

  The short answer: NO. I do not recommend taking your home off of the market during the winter months.  Though …

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It’s All In the Details: The Best Instant Upgrades to Increase Your Home’s Value

November 8, 2010

Here’s Barbara Corcoran on the Today Show this morning discussing quick, easy and inexpensive ways to increase your home’s value.  …

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Using Scents to Sell Your Home – Does It Make Sense?

October 10, 2010

Don’t underestimate the power of scent in your home if you’re trying to sell. This article, by Mary Umberger and featured …

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