Apply for a mortgage while preparing your taxes Nobody enjoys filing (or paying) taxes, but it’s something we all have to do. The good news is if you are thinking… Read More »Tax Season & Mortgages: Like Peas and Carrots
The Importance of Great Curb Appeal If your yard is unkempt, the flowers need watering or the paint is chipping off your front door, potential buyers may be turned off.… Read More »Curb Appeal: Not just for days with showings scheduled
Find out what you can truly afford There is so much more to buying a home than just being able to pay your mortgage. There are closing costs, lawyer fees,… Read More »First Time Home Buyer? How to ensure you are ready to Buy
The Importance of Home Inspections When buying a new house, it is very important to have a Home Inspection done on the property. Home Inspectors are trained to look for… Read More »Home Inspections: What the Inspector will not tell you
Downsizing does not have to mean a Tiny House Turn on any House or DIY channel and there is guaranteed to be a show about “tiny house” living. Most tiny… Read More »Downsizing or Rightsizing: Either way it’s not just for Empty Nesters!
Looking to rent a house or apartment? You’ve come to the right place! People associate real estate agents with buying or selling homes, but we also help individuals and families… Read More »Rentals – Another service of Real Estate Agents
#1 Decluttering is really just pre-packing It’s not as bad as it sounds. Sure, some people (especially if you have kids) need to just remove the excess stuff from their… Read More »Ready to Sell? Follow the 3 “D”s to begin the process
Acreage, Homestead, Hobby Farm? What does it all mean? You have made the decision to live in a more rural area, but what comes next? There are so many choices… Read More »House Hunting for Country Homes: From Acreage to Farms
Your children’s Education can be a big factor in Home Buying Here is a list of several websites* to use for school ratings: Great Schools Niche School Digger US News… Read More »Websites for School Ratings – don’t just look at the Score
Before you start looking at houses: Make a list If you are thinking of buying a home, I’m sure you have thought about all the things you want. Now write… Read More »House Hunting: Make a Priority List (even if you ignore it later)
Distressed Properties The idea of house hunting for your dream house seems like so much fun…and then you start actually looking. Now maybe if you are looking for the typical… Read More »Rural House Hunting: The Distressing Truth of Distressed Properties
Your Home(stead) can change your Life(style) Before you can purchase a new home, you have to decide where to live. Are there certain amenities you are looking for or maybe… Read More »Country Mouse or City Mouse? Where to live?
Ready for some ideas on buying or selling? Need help finding where to live? You have come to the right place! Northern Illinois Real Estate My name is Daina Jacobson… Read More »Daina Jacobson’s Real Estate Blog