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Whether you are a seller or buyer, visit Terri’s blog to stay in the loop on the latest Chicago real estate news and updates. Here you will also get sound insights related to design, home decorating, home marketing, market direction, and more. Feel free to share blog posts with friends and family as you see fit.
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Prepare Your Home for Sale This Spring Season
Any time you and your family are ready is a great time to sell your home. If you are ready to sell your home, you will need to get it in the best shape possible. A home that is relatively free of damage and has a pleasing aesthetic is more likely to get offers and bring in a sizeable return on investment. Let’s review what you need to prepare your home for sale this Spring […].
Escape from the Hustle and Bustle by Visiting Chicago’s Green Spaces and Roofs
Chicago is known for being a metropolitan area characterized by industrial fixtures, skyscraping buildings, metal, and steel. But it has its share of green spaces, green roofs, and green buildings that are beneficial to the environment and provide a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Let’s look at a few […]
Creative Ways to Make the Most of Your Home’s Storage
When buyers look for a home, there are many factors to consider. A good location, hardwood flooring, energy efficient/smart appliances and a laundry room are all desirable features. And then there’s storage space. People want to have ample storage. This article will focus on how to make the most of your home’s storage.[…].
What Makes Printers Row One of the Most Exciting Chicago Neighborhoods
There are so many great neighborhoods in Chicago to enjoy. Printers Row is one that has withstood the test of time as a community that continues to develop and thrive. Printers Row is in downtown Chicago in an area known as the Loop, although it’s technically more part of the South Loop. Read on for a Printers Row Guide[…].
Understanding Home Renovation Costs: A Practical Guide
Before you even think about selling your home, you have probably wondered what sort of changes to your home to make it show ready should the time come to put your home on the market. If it is show ready currently, good for you, let the showings begin! Most people, however, are faced with the reality that […].
Give Your Home Some Dazzle for the Holidays with These Decorating Tips
The holidays are coming up quick. You’ll want your home to look its best with design trends that are all the rage for this year’s seasonal décor. The 2021-2022 holiday season is all about introducing texture, getting nostalgic and utilizing natural and sustainable elements. In this article, I share a few holiday tips […]
How to Keep Your Pest Issues Under Control
You want your home to be your haven. You do everything to maintain a lovely aesthetic and keep it clean. But no matter how hard you try; it can be difficult to maintain pest control. Homeowners will want to always keep their homes free from pests, but especially when it is time to sell […]
Ideas for Remodeling Your Bathroom and Design Trends in 2021
Imagine ideas for remodeling your bathroom that will convert it into a relaxing, energizing, spa-like haven, a place to escape from the demands of everyday life. Not only would this do wonders for your sanity, but it would also boost the value of your home when it’s time to sell. […]
3 Key Considerations When Buying a Home in Chicago
With so many choices, buying a home in Chicago can seem like a daunting undertaking, which is why you will want to be equipped with good information up front. Let’s review three critical considerations when buying a home in Chicago: how much home you can afford, your wants and needs, and location […]
How to Get the Most Out of Your Chicago Home Sale
When putting your home on the market, you’ll want to do everything possible to make it attractive to buyers so you can get a good price and sell quickly. Getting a home in ‘ready to sell’ condition is one of the most important steps to selling your home. No matter what market, there are key elements that should be addressed […].
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