Check out what Green features are most popular to recent homebuyers in this infographic provided by NAR®. When you use this awesome information in your arsenal of Real Estate knowledge, your clients will appreciate your expertise that much more. Staying on top of the current information available is so vitally important, especially in the fast […]
New Listing Spotlight – 630 Needlegrass Parkway, Antioch
Tom Fremgen of RE/MAX Showcase in Gurnee, just listed the Ranch home you’ve been looking for! This amazing home has captivating views of nature, a stream and a large fenced yard. Enjoy the brick Paver patio and 3-car garage. 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The full basement has a subbed-in bath and 9 ft […]
Why Curb Appeal Matters
Have you had a chance to read the amazing article published by the Council of Residential Specialists? It is so dead-on that we just had to share it. As the article says, “What our mothers told us about what’s on the inside mattering more than what’s on the outside doesn’t hold true in real estate.” […]
New Listing Spotlight – 41450 N. Mill Creek Rd., Old Mill Creek
Brenda Newman-Lawler of RE/MAX Showcase (Gurnee), just listed this sprawling ranch on a country ACRE!! Detached HUGE 4-car garage. Two-bedroom home with many built-ins (bunk beds/dressers/desk, etc), plus an office area as you enter. Enjoy the huge living room warmed with fireplace. Some newer windows. Stove, refrigerator and dishwasher stay. Private screened porch on the […]
Prepare Your Home to Sell in the Spring Market
If you are targeting to place your home on the active for-sale market this spring, you will want to make sure everything is in tip-top shape and all details are taken care of. Items left undone could mean the difference between a prospective purchaser buying your home or the home up the street. To assist […]
Your First Night in Your New Home
Every new homeowner should hang onto this awesome infographic by HouseHunt to assure you have everything you will need for a comfortable first night in your new home…. RE/MAX Showcase has three offices in Lake County with more than 80 professional real estate agents who specialize in both Residential and Commercial properties. RE/MAX Showcase […]
Remodeling? Do you DIY or HIRE it done?
Have you been considering a remodel of your home? It’s a tough decision…should you do it yourself, or hire it done? The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® (NAR) presents the following infographic which is a terrific illustration of the demographics on this topic. For more information, click to view the Remodeling Impact Report RE/MAX Showcase […]
Great Work…The Sign of a RE/MAX Agent
RE/MAX® real estate agents are some of the hardest working in the industry. Check out this awesome video which gives you a sneak peak at some of the work RE/MAX® agents do for their home buyers and sellers behind the scenes of every transaction. RE/MAX Showcase has three offices in Lake County with more […]
New Listing Spotlight – 1307 Glengary Ct., Wheeling
This rare end unit model was just listed by Barbara Hibnick of our Long Grove location. What’s not to love about everything this home offers, such as the first floor master bedroom with walk-in closet and bath with double sink, whirlpool tub and separate shower. Hardwood graces much of the first floor, plus a dramatic […]
New Listing Spotlight – 13109 W. Wakefield Dr., Beach Park
The Lori Mattice Team of our Gurnee location, justed listed this super 2 story home in Cambridge subdivision! The list of fine features includes a formal living room, dining room, huge eat-in kitchen with all appliances and pantry, and a warm and inviting family room. Add to this, gleaming hardwood floors on the main level […]
2016 Housing Outlook
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® (NAR) has released the following infographic of Housing Expectations for 2016. According to NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, following the housing market’s best year in nearly a decade, existing-home sales are forecasted to expand in 2016 at a more moderate pace as pent-up buyer demand combats affordability pressures and meager […]
New Listing Spotlight – 4412 Robin Court, Gurnee
Don’t Miss out on this spacious and bright tri-level home that was just listed by Debbie Norton of RE/MAX Showcase in Gurnee. You’ll enjoy features such as a huge country kitchen with Corian counters, loads of cabinets, built-in cook top, oven, and a wood-burning fireplace! Gleaming hardwood floors are installed in all 3 bedrooms. The […]
New Listing Spotlight – 293 Jennifer Court, Gurnee
This immaculate, single-owner townhome was just listed by Stan Sorenson of RE/MAX Showcase (Gurnee). This beauty offers an inviting and open floor plan! The spacious foyer leads to a large living room with volume ceiling and floor-to-ceiling, gas-starter fireplace. The kitchen has 42″ maple cabinets, Corian countertops, stainless steel appliances, plus a table area. The […]
New Listing Spotlight – 37161 N Granada Blvd, Lake Villa
Hurry to see this terrific home LOADED with updates, just listed by Christopher Hoelz or RE/MAX Showcase (Gurnee). You are going to love the new kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring, and recessed lighting with crown molding! New bath with ceramic tile plus new windows, roof, siding, and many more updates! Fenced […]
Homebuyers Increasingly Interested in One-Stop Shopping
The National Association of Realtors Real Estate Services Group recently published a great article on consumer preferences for real estate services based on a survey by Harris Poll. Over 1,100 recent and future homebuyers were surveyed online, and the results revealed that the usage of and interest in “one stop shopping” (OSS) has substantially increased. […]
December 2015 RE/MAX National Housing Report
The December 2015 RE/MAX National Housing Report was just released. Check out this awesome video and give us a call with any questions! To download the full report, click here: www.remax.com/newsroom/ RE/MAX Showcase has three offices in Lake County with more than 80 professional real estate agents who specialize in both Residential and Commercial […]
New Listing Spotlight – 3217 Enoch Avenue, Zion
Check out this super ranch just listed by David Ayabarreno of RE/MAX Showcase in Gurnee. This home is totally remodeled with siding, roof on garage, furnace, water heater, windows, kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, light fixtures, bathroom vanity, plus more. There are 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths and a full-finished basement with City required egress window. […]
New Listing Spotlight – 668 Mallard Ln, Unit 668, Deerfield
This dynamite townhome in desirable Park West backs to open grounds and was just listed by David Archibald of our Gurnee location of RE/MAX Showcase. This cozy 3 bedroom, 3 1/2-bath property has been updated and is in great shape! When you own this home, you’ll enjoy hardwoods in the family room with wood-burning fireplace […]
How Much Did Things Cost in the 1970’s vs Today?
When you really think back in time, life was much simpler in the 1970’s. We didn’t have the Internet, and if it did exist it was in a research lab somewhere and except for a few whispers, most of us had never heard of it. Back then, kids played outside more and didn’t have the […]
New Listing Spotlight – 622 Elm Street, Deerfield
This 2-story beauty in Deerfield has so much to offer, and was just listed for sale by Jim Smith of RE/MAX Showcase (Gurnee). You will love the great location, convenient to neighborhood amenities. Walk to commuter train station (1 block), Whole Foods (1 block), Walgreens (1 block), dry cleaners (1 block), Starbucks (2 blocks), banking […]
New Listing Spotlight – 2000 Westview Ln, Round Lake Beach
Location! Location! Location! Donna Ottens of RE/MAX Showcase (Long Grove), just listed this beautiful End Unit with 3 bedrooms and a 2-car garage. The patio door leads to the deck and terrific view of the wooded area. You’ll enjoy a spacious living room/dining room combination that is open to the kitchen, and bedrooms that are […]
Existing-Home Sales: October 2015
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® (NAR) recently released the following info graphic, breaking down October 2015 existing home sales (single-family, condos and co-ops) nationally. NAR receives information from local boards/associations and multiple listing services nationwide which is used to prepare their housing representation below. RE/MAX Showcase has three offices in Lake County with more […]
New Listing Spotlight – 3501 N. Racine Ave., Unit 1, Chicago
Gino Albert of our RE/MAX Showcase location in Long Grove, recently listed this beautiful condo with an amazing location! Walk to the EL and renowned Southport Corridor. You’ll be treated to high-end finishes including hardwood floors throughout, 42” cabinets, open floor plan with island, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. The master bath has a […]
New Listing Spotlight – 3512 Portsmouth Drive, Zion
This amazing, sprawling ranch with Beach Park Schools was just listed by Brenda Newman-Lawler of RE/MAX Showcase (Gurnee)! The lucky buyer of this home will enjoy the new roof, fascia, soffit, newer windows, and newer brick front patio. This home boasts a huge living room with vaulted ceilings open to kitchen with breakfast bar, updated […]
Get to Know the Home Buyer & Home Seller of 2015
As REALTORS®, we should be very proud that among the statistical information revealed in the following excellent info graphic by NAR, is the fact that 88% of home buyers would use their Real Estate Agent again, or recommend that Agent to others. Likewise, 89% of home sellers worked with a Real Estate Agent to sell […]
New Listing Spotlight – 38433 N. Wilson Ave., Beach Park
Felicia Ballenger-Jordan of RE/MAX Showcase (Gurnee) just listed this nice brick ranch in Beach Park. This affordable home in a great neighborhood comes with a huge fenced yard, beautiful wood deck, updated kitchen with custom granite counters, deep stainless sinks, stainless hardware, eat-in kitchen with granite island, plenty of cabinets for storage, and stainless steel […]
2015 National Housing Pulse Survey by NAR
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has released its eleventh Housing Pulse Survey, showing that a vast majority of Americans believe that buying a home is a solid financial decision, and most believe they could sell their home for at least its initial purchase price. View the info graphic by NAR below of survey highlights. […]
New Listing Spotlight – 16400 W. Kelly Road, Wadsworth
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in Wadsworth on 4.66 acres was just listed by Jim Smith of RE/MAX Showcase (Gurnee). Approximately 4,922 square feet of living. Some work is needed. This property has so much to offer! View the property details: www.bit.ly/1OMHfLD To request a showing of this home or to receive additional information, use the […]
Existing Home Sales: September 2015
The National Association of Realtors has released its report for September 2015 on Existing Home Sales. View the info graphic below that provides valuable information. RE/MAX Showcase has three offices in Lake County with more than 80 professional real estate agents who specialize in both Residential and Commercial properties. RE/MAX Showcase is also licensed […]
Technology in Real Estate: Then and Now
Remember when? NAR provides this awesome info graphic that reminds us of how different technology in Real Estate is today versus what it once was and how today’s home buyers utilize it. Although times have changed, one constant remains: most buyers continue to use a Realtor when purchasing a home. RE/MAX Showcase has three […]
