Noah Seidenberg

5 Outdoor Improvements that Increase Your Home’s Market Value

5 Outdoor Improvements that Increase Your Home’s Market Value

Staging outdoor spaces is a highly-effective tactic for boosting the curb appeal and value of the property. Namely, various smart improvements allow you to arrest the attention of homebuyers and let them reap the benefits of the outdoor lifestyle. There are many ways to make it happen: with inexpensive touches, high-value items, and…

7038 Le Claire Skokie IL Sold

7038 Le Claire Skokie IL Sold

Friday morning my buyer client closed on a wonderful house located at 7038 Le Claire Skokie Il 60077. This was a 3 bedroom and 2 bath Ranch house. My client was very happy at the closing and it showed.

This was a full gut rehabbed house. Everything was brand new in the house. The builder had gutted it down to the studs. They did a fine job and that is why she…

Making Sustainable Renovations In Your House

Making Sustainable Renovations In Your House

Guest blogger Anita Franco

Renovating and remodelling are far greener choices than rebuilding a home from scratch. Renovation work provides the opportunity for home owners to reuse and repurpose materials already found in the property, creating a positive impact on energy consumption and overall sustainability.

Choosing to remodel your home with the…

Evanston IL Real Estate September 2018

Evanston IL Real Estate September 2018

Today we give you an analysis of the Evanston IL Real Estate September 2018 market report. Evanston has had a seller’s market for a long time and that is changing. At least for the last quarter of 2018. Consider this to be an opportunity for buyers.

This report covers a 30-day time frame ending October 14 of 2018. We compare the stats to the same time frame…

Dow Drops 830 points Wednesday the Worst Correction Since February

Dow Drops 830 points Wednesday the Worst Correction Since February

The Dow closed 830 points lower, Intel and Microsoft slipped more than 3.5% each. The Nasdaq lost more than 4 percent.

The S&P 500 slipped 3.3 %, with the tech sector underperforming. The broad index also posted nearly a week-long losing streak. The worst since November of 2016 when we fell below its 50-day and 100-day moving…

Why You Should Stage an Open House When Selling Your Home

Why You Should Stage an Open House When Selling Your Home

  Guest Blogger Suzie Wilson 

The most underestimated stage of the process is perhaps the preparation that goes into readying a home just for the open house. Often it is hard to know where to start. While real estate agents can help walk you through the process and offer advice, there are many decisions that are ultimately yours to make.

Thinking of Downsizing? | Everything You Need to Know

Thinking of Downsizing? | Everything You Need to Know

Guest post by Michael Longsdon [email protected]

Sometimes, the best place to live is where the heart takes us. That may be nearer to family, to our friends, or to the location spot of our dreams. However, it’s necessary to think about all aspects of a potential retirementarea. What are you looking for specifically? Walkability? Great…

Evanston IL Real Estate August 2018

Evanston IL Real Estate August 2018

We now have the Evanston IL Real Estate August 2018 report available for your viewing. The stats look good but still shows a seller’s market. The average price for houses has dropped very slightly. The chart at the end of this blog will be very helpful to further analysis the state of Evanston IL Real Estate.

Looking at the big picture shows a tiny gain of new…

Exercise Can Help Prevent Falls in the Senior Population

Exercise Can Help Prevent Falls in the Senior Population

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Here is an article from our frequent guest blogger Claire Wentz. [email protected]

Many seniors experience debilitating injuries from falls every year, sometimes even resulting in death.  Exercise can play a vital role in preventing falls.  By incorporating fall prevention exercise options into seniors’…

Support and Advice for Exhausted Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Support and Advice for Exhausted Alzheimer’s Caregivers

This blog is another great piece by Claire Wentz

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About Alzheimer’s Disease 

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Alzheimer’s diseaseis a specific brain degenerative disorder with symptoms very similar to other types of dementia. The majority of people with Alzheimer’s are age 65 and older with mild symptoms appearing early and…

214 Pin Oak Dr Wilmette IL Sold

Friday 214 Pin Oak Dr Wilmette Sold. My clients the buyers were very pleased with their purchase. This is a truly beautiful home with every update a couple could ask for.

This home has 3 bedrooms and 2 and a half baths. it includes a one car attached garage and there is plenty of guest parking in this Wilmette IL location. The closing price was $399,000. We grabbed…

Real Estate Tips: Paperwork Needed When Selling a Home

Real Estate Tips: Paperwork Needed When Selling a Home

Guest Blogger Tony Gilbert

Home sellers getting ready to transfer and sell their property may need to produce and possibly complete quite a bit of paperwork before they can sell their home. From contingency requests to title searches, it can be a little overwhelming for those that do not know what to expect from the beginning. While a…

1629 W Sherwin Chicago Unit 103 Sold

1629 W Sherwin Chicago Unit 103 Sold

1629 W Sherwin Chicago Unit 103 Sold a condo in the Rogers Park area. We represented the seller and got it done in 17 days. My client had used this as an investment and always had it rented out at a great profit.

It is not as easy as some people think to own an investment property and be successful. There are so many issues to consider. My client was skilled…

Chicago Summer Festival Guide 2018

Chicago Summer Festival Guide 2018

We have so much going on in and around town. This is our opportunity to help you find exciting entertainment. Check out the Chicago Summer Festival Guide 2018. There is something for everyone.

It is the start of August and there is so much to do. You can enjoy outdoor concerts, art shows and check out the cultural celebrations Chicago is so well known for.

Augu…

House Hunting for Seniors: Tips for Finding the Right Home

House Hunting for Seniors: Tips for Finding the Right Home

Guest Blogger Claire Wentz [email protected]

While we often think of buying a house as something for younger people, statistics show 25 percentof homebuyers are between the ages of 60 and 89. Whether they are trying to downsize, move closer to family, or simply want a different living situation, seniors are clearly not staying in…

Evanston IL Real Estate June 2018

Evanston IL Real Estate June 2018

We have the Evanston IL Real Estate June 2018 report for your viewing today. Prices have gone up and there is more inventory. People want to live in Evanston IL. This city has been my home since 1979. I was 21 then, ouch.

Just to make it clear the reports are for a 30-day period. It ends on June 14, 2018. We compare data to the same time frame of one year ago.…

Skokie IL Real Estate May 2018

Skokie IL Real Estate May 2018

Our Skokie IL Real Estate 2018 market report is out. Because of the great price gains we have seen in recent months, many people are listing their home. That makes it desirable for Skokie Home buyers. Check out our blog and read the report at the end.

As a whole, all properties included new listings being offered are up 19.4%. However closed sales are down 26.7%.…