So this girl right here went to see a condo this week. This girl right here, my daughter Joanna. Joanna’s not sure if she wants to buy a condo, but she’s started to think …
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Make an Offer, A Strong Offer
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Has the Spring Market Sprung in Orland Park?
Has the Spring Market Sprung in Orland Park? Joe and Mary sold their house in December. They’re ready to buy. They’re looking for a ranch. They’d like a ranch with at least two and …
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Word Wednesday: Window Treatments
win-dow treat-ment Noun Interior decoration for a window or window frame When we went under contract on the house we were buying, that’s when the dreaming began… What furniture would go where what colors …
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Word Wednesday: Love
Love – noun 10. Strong predilection, enthusiasm, or liking for anything: her love of books 9. Affectionate concern for the well-being of others: the love of one’s neighbor Photo by Laura Briedis on Unsplash You can’t …
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Word Wednesday: HVAC
HVAC: Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning The house we bought a couple of years ago was built in 1963. I fell in love with the house the moment I walked in the front door, …
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Word Wednesday: Downtown
down-town: the main business section of a city. Ask me where I’m from, and I’ll say, “Chicago”. And being from Chicago, “downtown” should be downtown Chicago. “From Chicago” is the answer I give to someone …
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Can Jake Buy a Place?
Meet Jake. Jake is a 25-year-old college graduate, he has a decent job. Jake has some student loans he’s paying off. Jake lives with his mom and dad but he’d like to move out, …
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The Housing Market Has a Heart as Cold Winter
I am SO done with this winter. I’m done with hats and gloves and my expensive North Face parka that doesn’t keep me any warmer than my less expensive parka did. I need this winter …
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You’re Already Fashionably Late…Hurry Up and Get Here!
Over the last two months or so I’ve listed a bunch of properties…several of them have already gone under contract and will be closing soon. But I also have several clients that are not quite …
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Had an “I love my job” week
I had an “I love my job” week in real estate this week. I got a new listing, sold one of my listings and had a buyer sale. That’s a good week. Selling …