Posts from May 2025
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How To Hire a Home Builder: Costs and Questions To Ask
Building a home is a huge investment of time and money. The exciting part: You'll get exactly what you want in your dream home. But building something from nothing can also become a terrifyingly messy process if you aren't prepared.
The upshot is, you need to hire the right builder so your project goes as smoothly as possible.
An experienced homebuilder will help you every step of the way—from planning the design, coordinating with an architect, handling permitting, and helping you set a budget to keeping the project on track. But how do you find this key team player?
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Chicagoland's Best Waterfront Spots to Enjoy This Summer
Overlooking the shoreline of Lake Michigan, Chicago features one of America's great urban waterfronts. And with summer on the way, this is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy it. These are some of our real estate agents' favorite waterfront spots in Chicagoland.
- Lakefront Trail - 900 W Ardmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
One of Chicago's best destinations for jogging, cycling, dog walking, and simply enjoying the view, the Lakefront Trail stretches 18.5 miles along the city's shoreline. The trail connects multiple neighborhoods and links more than a dozen lakeside park...
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5 Steps for Appealing Your Property Taxes and Saving Money
The equity boom of the past five years has turned into an unexpected tax burden for many homeowners. Rising home values have pushed assessed values higher, and in many areas, so have property tax bills.
But a new report
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What Is an Easement? Legal Rights You May Not Know You're Sharing
For many homebuyers, an easement is anything but easy to understand.
This legal term often surfaces during the title search, after your offer has been accepted. That's when you may learn that someone else has the legal right to use part of the property—whether for access, utilities, or something else e...
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5 Fast-Growing Border Plants That Will Increase Curb Appeal
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. It's good advice in general, but is particularly important when you're getting ready to sell your home.
To attract homebuyers right off the bat and ensure your property looks like a million bucks, even from the street, curb appeal should be top of mind.
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