Dan and I purchased our first home, a For Sale by Owner townhouse in Chicago, without any realtors involved. We then sold two homes by owner because we wanted to…
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Last week Robin Cook and Meagan Carmichael of Cook and Carmichael Redesign guided us through the initial steps of staging a house. Begin by knowing your audience, decluttering, cleaning, painting, and patching. Neutralize your home…
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According to the Real Estate Staging Association, staging a house before putting it on the market will help you sell your home 90% faster. Unfortunately, not all of us can…
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On April 28, 2017, Marie Kondo took the stage at the Harris Theater in Chicago to share her decluttering tips. Hundreds of people waited outside the orchestra level doors to get…
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Sandra and Chris worked hard to create their dream life. After countless years of school, they could finally reap the benefits. Working at two prestigious companies, Sandra and Chris bought…
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It’s a well-kept secret in the real estate world. Forget staging your home or pricing it to sell. What you need to get your house sold is a St. Joseph…
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Rent. I could make this the shortest blog post ever because that’s all you need to know. You look like you need some convincing, though, so here goes. If you’re…
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When you’re looking for a new place to live, you might consider factors like safety, schools, and resale value. You’ll want to add proximity to nature to your list. Research…
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Rebecca doesn’t want to move. She loves living in Chicago, but her husband accepted a position in Cleveland. So, off they go, like the millions of other Americans who relocate…
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Some might describe our behavior as masochistic. My husband and I sold our house by owner. Twice. With three kids ages three and under. At the bottom of the market.…