Convention Loan Limits Have Increased In November 2020, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that the 2021 maximum conforming loan limit (CLL) for one-unit properties would increase to $548,250.… Read More »New Conforming Loan Limits Announced
Wadsworth: The Village of Country Living Just steps from the Wisconsin border and less than 50 miles to Chicago lies Wadsworth. Also known as “The Village of Country Living”, it… Read More »Where in the World is Wadsworth, IL?
A version of this blog article appeared on Cityhousecountryhouse.com on 01/07/2019 Done with the city? Tired of the suburbs? Why not try the Exurbs! According to the Urban Dictionary:Exurb – A sparsely populated… Read More »Ready For The Exurbs? It’s time to Move Beyond Suburbia
Find a July 4th Celebration near you Many communities have canceled their annual celebrations, but here are a few that are still happening in Lake County. Also, Six Flags Great… Read More »Independence Day in Lake County 2021
Make everyday a Stay-cation on your 6 Acre Estate 39575 N Dilleys, Rd, Wadsworth, IL 60083 This one of kind equestrian estate on six acres features an Engelman Spruce log… Read More »Just Listed in Wadsworth! 39575 N Dilleys Rd, Wadsworth
Could this be the home you have been dreaming about? UPDATE: 4/14/2021 This great home is under contract. Looking for something similar, reach out to me today! 37160 N Piper… Read More »Just Listed in Lake Villa! 37160 N Piper Lane
2020 – Top 16% of the Network BHHS Honor’s Society I was recently awarded the 2020 Honor Society Sales Award. This recognizes agents whose sales for the year were in… Read More »Thank you to all my amazing clients!
So happy my buyers finally found their dream home! The Real Estate market is HOT right now. We wrote up 7+ offers on various houses before this one was accepted.… Read More »Just Sold! 2225 20th Street, Zion, IL 60099
Just Sold! 7005 Sheridan Rd, Kenosha, WI Such a gorgeous historic home! I wish my buyer a future filled with lots of happy memories in her new home. Lesson of… Read More »Another Happy Wisconsin Buyer
The 45-day Mortgage Window Eric Nowik, a Prosperity Home Mortgage consultant made this great infogram below explaining how you can shop for Mortgages without hurting your credit score. Want more… Read More »When do credit inquires NOT effect your credit score?
Please explore my new website New year, new websites from BHHS Chicago Another great tool from our company….new websites! Now you can search for homes, have access to great community… Read More »My New and Improved Website for 2021
The first step to finding your home’s value One of the things I love about BHHS is all the wonderful tools they provide us. An example is a new site… Read More »What is your home worth? Try Buyside for a free Estimate
For over 30 years, the Libertyville agents of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago have provided holiday meals for those in our community with the help of local food retailers. This year,… Read More »BHHS Chicago: Help Lake County Families in Need This Thanksgiving
Fall in the Midwest means cleaning up inside and out I love the smell of Autumn and all the beautiful colors! However as a homeowner, I also know it means… Read More »14 Must-do things before Winter in the Midwest: An Awesome Autumn Home Maintenance Checklist
Lake County Vote by Mail for the 2020 Election Did you apply for a 2020 ballot by mail in Lake County? I just received mine! The ballot can be returned… Read More »2020 Lake County Election Ballot Drop box locations
Sold in just days and over asking price I am so pleased to sell another home in this great Beach Park neighborhood! We had over a dozen showings in less… Read More »Just Sold! 37146 N Frolic, Beach Park, 60087
Starting the Mortgage Process Thinking of buying a house in the near future? It’s never too early to start the mortgage process. But where do you begin? First, let’s look… Read More »Mortgage Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualified: Why it makes a difference
One of my goals at the beginning of 2020 was to expand my work horizon by obtaining my Wisconsin Salesperson license. Although Covid-19 delayed my ability to take the test…… Read More »Welcome to Wisconsin
Does your Village or Town require an Inspection before a sale? Most people have heard about hiring a Home Inspector when purchasing a house. Did you know that some towns… Read More »Village Inspections – Beyond the Home Inspection
We are living in uncertain times. In Illinois, we have been under a “Stay at Home” order since March 20th making some of us couch potatoes. All schools have been… Read More »The State of Real Estate – Spring 2020