Posts from July 2025
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Homeowners Are Randomly Finding Dryer Sheets in Their Mailboxes—Here's Why You Should Leave Them There
Imagine you open your mailbox. Inside, there's a couple of bills, a postcard, and then, what's this? A dryer sheet? You wonder how it got in there. Was it an accident? Or is someone playing some laundry-related practical joke?
There's been reports from homeowners across the...
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Celebrate National Ice Cream Day in Chicagoland
Who doesn't like ice cream? While you probably don't need an excuse to grab a cone, Sunday, July 20 is National Ice Cream Day, and what better way to celebrate than by stopping at one of these beloved local ice cream shops? Below, we've compiled a list of some of the best ice cream Chicagoland has to offer. Whether all your favorites made the cut or you're due to try something new, we hope you and the family find some time to cool off at one of these local favorites from our real estate agents.
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1960 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
1813 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading
There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they're not telling the full story. Here's what's actually happening, and what the experts project for home prices over the next 5 years. And spoiler alert – it's not a crash.
Yes, in some local markets, prices are flattening or even dipping slightly this year as more homes hit the market. That's normal with rising inventory. But the bigger picture is what really matters, and it's far less dramatic than what the doom-and-gloom headlines suggest. Here's why.
Over 100 leading housing...
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Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here's What You Need To Know
If you're a homeowner planning to move, you're probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what you should tackle first:
- Is it better to start by finding your next home?
- Or should you sell your current house before you go out looking?
Ultimately, what's right for you depends on a lot of factors. And that's where an agent's experience can really help make your next step clear.
They know your local market, the latest trends, and what's working for other homeowners right now. And they'll be able to make a recommendation based on their expertise and your needs.
But here's a little bit of a sneak peek. In many cases today, getting yo...
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Should You Buy a Vacation Home?
Some Highlights
- Now that summer's here, you may be planning your next getaway. But what if you didn't have to?
- Buying a vacation home means having a built-in escape you can use year after year. It gives you the chance to generate rental income and have a go-to retirement destination in the future.
- If you're dreaming of owning your own slice of paradise, let's connect and see if we can make it happen this summer.
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2025/07/08/should-you-buy-a-vacation-home/?a=4138-27c7695017e7db27552ba2d09c29c1c8
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