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January 10, 2022

Stop Renting and Become a First-Time Homebuyer

Written by: Olivia Forgette With the fresh start of 2022 upon us, it’s common for renters to be thinking about when their lease is going to end this year, and where exactly they are going...

December 15, 2021

Get A Luxury Feel In Your Home On A Budget

Written By: Olivia Forgette With the new year right around the corner, it’s often a common time for people to be looking for a fresh start. A time of change and growth. One great way...

November 15, 2021

How To Prepare Your Home For Winter

Written By: Olivia Forgette Crisp autumn air swirls outside as color drawn leaves fall from trees. Not only does this seasonal change deliver beautiful surroundings, but it also calls for some extra maintenance from homeowners....

October 11, 2021

How to Stage Your Home Like A Pro & Sell Fast

Written by: Olivia Forgette According to HomeAdvisor, homes that have been staged spend between 33 percent and 50 percent less time sitting on the market. A 2021 National Association of Realtors (NAR) survey found...

September 9, 2021

Prepare Your Home To Sell & Maximize Appraisal Value

Written by: Olivia Forgette Deciding to sell your home can feel like a daunting task. Preparing your home to sell can take some elbow grease and effort. Some fixes are more important than others,...

August 23, 2021

Dog Friendly Locations In & Around McHenry County

Written by: Olivia Forgette If you’re anything like me, your four-legged friend is part of the family. Finding the best spots to take your pooch can seem difficult when lots of places offer a “No...

July 15, 2021

Best Weekend Getaways Near Chicago

Written By: Olivia Forgette Traveling is one of life’s most treasured escapes (for me anyway!). It’s something that many of us missed during 2020, and now that life is trending toward normal, weekend getaways are...

June 24, 2021

2021 Foolproof Paint Colors to Sell Your House

Written by: Olivia Forgette You’ve outgrown the space you once loved and are ready to move on to a fresh new chapter in a new home. The catch, before you sell your house, there is...

June 10, 2021

Illinois Native Plants | Property Value & Landscaping

Written by: Olivia Forgette Bumble bees buzzing, beautiful blooms and wildlife welcome. These are the things that gardening with Illinois native plants can bring to your landscaping and your ecosystem. Everyone knows curb appeal plays...

May 26, 2021

2021 Interior Design Trends | Add Value to Your Home

Written by: Olivia Forgette It used to be that our home living space was a part of our day. We spent hours commuting, at the office, at the gym, and out with friends. But the...