Community Spotlight: Boone County
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Boone County is a wonderful place to live and work! Not only does it have easy access to I-90 allowing a quick trip into Chicago and the suburbs... Read More
Prepare For Dramatic Market Updates This Summer
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The last year had a profound influence on the real estate market around the world and here in the Rockford area. As you may know... Read More
Community Spotlight: Lake Summerset
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There are several areas in and around the Stateline that are worth buying a home in, but Lake Summerset takes living to a new level. As a gated community... Read More
Decorating For The Holidays While Your Home Is On The Market
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That time of year is coming around where we hear festive carols broadcast 24/7, see Santa on every corner, and the smell of cinnamon and pine lingers in the air. It’s a time for family, friends, parties, and gift-giving. It’s also the time we pull out all of our favorite holiday décor that’s packed full of memories and the joy of the season. Read More
Explaining 5 Common Creepy House Noises
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Sometimes your home will produce creepy sounds. And when those sounds happen, we understand that your first reaction is likely to assume the worst. (Because, well, we've been there, too.) Read More
What It’s Like Being A Realtor
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What's it like being a real estate agent? The internet will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about being a realtor in general, but what's it like being a realtor in this town and this market? Read More
The Benefits Of Living In Illinois
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For me, the benefits of living in Illinois starts in my city. I'm in real estate. That means I sell my town right along with the houses built there. I never intended to get into real estate, nor did I intend to live in Rockford, Illinois, yet here I am. And I am here gladly. Read More
Exploring The Forest City
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I grew up in the Rockford area, but lived out of state for a few years. Living in an unfamiliar place made me appreciate the idea of being a tourist in your own town. Read More
Safety Items That Make Or Break A Home Inspection Report
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Hey everyone, Inspector Gary here! Today I am going to talk about safety concerns. There are some typical safety items that make home inspection reports that with just a little effort can be avoided on the report. First, let's identify a safety concern. Read More
Top 9 Paint Colors To Get The Best ROI
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I decided the first thing I want to cover is PAINT COLOR since that is the #1 thing that comes up in my consultations. It's also one of the best ROI (return on investment) projects you can do. Paint color is so versatile, so after thinking some more (any other overthinkers here?), I decideed to just focus this first post on the walls! Read More