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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...

May 17, 2021

Residential Solar Energy | Comprehensive Guide

Written By: Olivia Forgette Solar power is defined as energy harnessed from the sun that is then converted into thermal or electrical energy. Solar energy is considered the cleanest and most abundant renewable energy source...

April 28, 2021

Buying in a Competitive Market | Get Your Offer Accepted

Written By: Olivia Forgette Virtually all real estate markets across the United States are facing a shortage of inventory, as of spring 2021. Homes are selling in bidding wars for above asking price, and essentially...

April 13, 2021

Free Rides for Seniors & Easy to Volunteer | Senior Care Volunteer Network

Written by: Olivia Forgette As you and your family age, it is comforting to know that services like those offered by Senior Care Volunteer Network (SCVN) in McHenry County exist. Elderly individuals face many daily...

Senior Adults & Moving | A Guide to Downsizing Real Estate

Written by: Olivia Forgette Moving can be an overwhelming process for anyone, but this is exaggerated in older adults who have been living in the same home for decades. Items and memories accumulate as time...