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Wham! Bam! Weekend Kitchen Reno!

So what IS the best way to prepare for a weekend kitchen renovation? Well, it is possible to get a lot of renovation work done in one weekend, but only if you have all the prep work done before Thursday night, and if you have a friend or partner to help ... Read >

Here's The Good News....

This must surely be the only good news out there, with oil going as high as $120 per barrel, food prices rising every week, and even being rationed out in some cases (one large chain rationed rice!), so it is good to know that someone is getting a break. ... Read >

A Historic Year in Realty

We have all just come through a historic year; 2007 was the first year in over forty years that home prices and sales dropped down instead of going up. Where does that leave us homeowners? Surprisingly, for the majority of us, it is not quite as ch... Read >

Re-Locate or Re-Model?

We all realize that it is not the ideal time to try and list your home, but if you are buying in the same area, then your lowered house price will also be reflected when you buy your replacement house. Nothing is lost therefore - or is it? Sometimes... Read >

The Plunging Price of Castles

There is an old English proverb that says: 'A man's home is his castle.' It means once you are in your own home you can pull up the drawbridge and you need not answer to anyone. It is a refuge; it is not a rental property where you can be thrown out for m... Read >

Aspire to The Spire - The Pinnacle of Chicago Real Estate

Home to the first modern skyscraper, Chicago has always rivaled New York as THE city for skyscrapers. Oh, sure, New York has the Empire State, the Chrysler Building (THAT relic? I hear you saying), and, by 2011, Freedom Tower, but Chicago - which has one ... Read >

Renovating Unused Space in your Home

It is really quite amazing how much unused space there is in some homes. Attics, basements, garages, the list goes on. In today's real estate market where space is at a premium, it makes good sense to look at the unused space in your home as potential roo... Read >

Finding The Right Chicago Real Estate Agent

Finding the right person to represent your interests in a real estate sale or purchase can be a trying exercise. With such a huge number of agents available in a city such as Chicago it can seem like the choices are endless and there is really no assuranc... Read >

Mortgage Types: What's Right For you?

This is an age-old question that people have been asking for about as long as there has been home financing. Although the practice of lending has evolved dramatically over the past years, the basics are still the same. Indeed some of the old standby loans... Read >

Guidelines For Home Viewings

One of the most important aspects of buying a home is the process of viewing possible purchases. When doing so it is important to take a professional attitude towards the experience although it can be quite easy to get caught up in the emotion that surrou... Read >

Real Estate Pointers: Showing Your Home

Over the years the act of showing a home has become an actual art. There are numerous professionals who do nothing but prepare homes for sale. Home stagers have definitely found a niche. One of the most important thing that you can remember about showing ... Read >

Investing In Chicago Properties

Cities around the U.S. are growing at a rapid rate. Along with this growth has come a drastically increased need for quality housing. This need has created a real opportunity for smart investors who know where to put their investing dollars. Home markets ... Read >

Little Aesthetic Improvements Equal Big Money

In the game of selling homes, one has to be prepared to spend a bit of money to make a lot of money. So often people overlook amazingly simple things that could exponentially increase the selling value of a home. It takes a critical eye to be able to look... Read >

Building Environmentally Sound Homes

As our planet continues to take more and more of a beating, there has been a real emergence of building environmentally conscious housing. In years past homes were constructed with materials that were not only damaging to the environment but as we eventua... Read >

Renovating For A Quick Sale

One of the most popular things to do to increase your home's value prior to selling, is to renovate and spiff up the home and property in order to catch the eye of prospective buyers. Its a time consuming process, so its a process that should be planned c... Read >