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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 – 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 […]
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 […]
New Listing Spotlight – 18575 W. Woodland Terrace, Gurnee
Luis Fuentes of RE/MAX Showcase (Long Grove), just listed this amazing Ranch style home in Gurnee. You must see the size of this fenced back yard with a double deck that is so perfect for all your family parties. There are 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 bathrooms. There are newer windows (2005), gutters and fascia […]
New Listing Spotlight – 1726 Belle Plaine Ave, Gurnee
David Ayabarreno of RE/MAX Showcase (Gurnee) just listed this Spectacular Rehabbed Home! This gem has so much to offer such as a new roof, siding, driveway, air conditioner, fireplace, and carpet. The kitchen is gorgeous and features new cabinets, wine rack, granite counter tops, and beautiful ceramic floors. Master bedroom has sliders to deck over […]
New Listing Spotlight – 101 Nippersink Blvd, Fox Lake
This lakefront home on Nippersink Lake was just listed by Jeff Bell of RE/MAX Showcase (Gurnee). This is a terrific home located near the Lakefront Park and a short walk to downtown and the train. There is approximately 100 feet of shoreline and gazebo with electric service at the waterfront. The walk-out lower level features […]
New Listing Spotlight – 43 Dellmont Court, Buffalo Grove
This sparkling 2-story home is situated in an oustanding cul-de-sac location in Old Farm Village and was just listed by Teresa Cavaligos of RE/MAX Showcase (Long Grove)! This gem has been meticulously maintained, cared for and upgraded with a brick Paver walkway, newer driveway, Cherry kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, amazing hardwood […]
New Listing Spotlight – 325 Hill Street, Unit A, Wauconda
Gino Albert of RE/MAX Showcase (Long Grove), just listed this wonderful townhome in a waterfront community. This home has been upgraded throughout and offers cathedral ceilings, gas fireplace, hardwood flooring in the kitchen, and custom window treatments. The huger master bedroom is complete with a walk-in closet, deluxe bath whirlpool tub and a separate shower. […]
New Listing Spotlight – 3165 N. Daniels Court, Arlington Heights
Barb Hibnick of RE/MAX Showcase (Long Grove), just listed this wonderful Arlington Heights townhome. This is a dynamite unit offering Pergo style flooring in several first floor rooms, vaulted ceilings, and located in a great neighborhood! Enjoy an eating area in the kitchen as well as a formal dining room area. The master suite features […]
New Listing Spotlight – 1905 Magnolia Avenue, Gurnee
This wonderful, Gurnee, ranch style home was just listed by Christopher Hoelz of RE/MAX Showcase (Gurnee). Situated in a great location on a large lot is this 3 bedroom home with hardwood flooring on the main level and an awesome addition with 4 skylights and a vaulted ceiling! There is also a large concrete patio, […]
“Oops! I spilled!”
“Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing.” Phyllis Diller. “Oops! I spilled!” Do you know how to clean up a spill from your beautiful carpet? Whether it’s a child’s spilled milk or an adult’s cup of coffee or goblet of wine, the first and […]
How Buyers Size Up Homes
This infographic provided by NAR, based on a recent survey, gives you a more in-depth look into how prospective buyers of real estate evaluate homes before making the decision to purchase them. To review the entire survey, click here: Full Article RE/MAX Showcase has three offices in Lake County with more than 80 professional […]
Take The Pulse of the First-Time Home Buyer
Statistics and this Infographic provided by Inman News and TD Bank show the path many First-Time Home Buyers are currently on with their decision to purchase their first home. For Real Estate Professionals, this information should help you in determining your path as well for your own business plans and models in the upcoming future. […]
New Listing Spotlight – 416 Benton Road, Lake Villa
This beautiful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath 2-story in Painted Lakes was just listed by Debbie Norton of RE/MAX Showcase (Gurnee). This is a stunning home with many awesome features you won’t want to miss! View the property details and additional photos: www. bit.ly/1LfAmRb To request a showing of this property or to receive additional information, […]
New Listing Spotlight – 3911 W. Oak Avenue, McHenry
This spacious, clean and move-in ready Tri-Level was just listed by Kristin DePue of RE/MAX Showcase (Long Grove). Many of the major components are new, such as: roof, gutters, furnace, kitchen appliances, flooring (porcelain tile; Kahrs Scandinavian Hardwood), and so much more! Won’t last long. View the property details and additional photos: www. bit.ly/1JZpofE To […]
New Listing Spotlight – 410 Thompson Ave, Winthrop Harbor
Lori Mattice of RE/MAX Showcase (Gurnee) just listed this gorgeous, well-maintained gem in Winthrop Harbor. Enjoy the inviting Sun Room off the Deck and so much more. View the property details and additional photos: www. bit.ly/bit.ly/1HFM4E1 To request a showing of this property or to receive additional information, use the contact information for Lori below: […]
Separating Wants from Needs in a New Home
What do you “Need,” versus what do you “Want”? These are two very important questions to consider when purchasing a home. Your pocketbook will likely help you to narrow some of the “Wants” to “Needs”, but you must also be content with your decisions. It can be a fine balancing act. This insightful article from […]
Pay Attention to Foot Traffic Indicators
This infographic provided by NAR® for May 2015, is a great indicator of upcoming sales trends. c Call any one of our Real Estate Professionals with questions at 847-596-6100, or leave a note in the comments section below.
Preparing Your Dining Room for an Open House
Open Houses are a Great Opportunity to showcase your home to the public! When preparing your home for the Open House, it’s important that every room is perfect. After all, the new Owner of your home may just walk through! The following checklist is a good guide to help you focus on preparing the Dining […]
Getting Your Air Conditioning Unit Ready for Summer
With Summer nearly upon us, is your Air Conditioning Unit ready? To help make sure you have covered all of the maintenance needed for your cooling system, Fridgehub put together this infographic as a handy guide.
Bring Life and Light to A Windowless Room
Is your home the victim of having a Windowless Room or Rooms? Are you having trouble figuring out what you can do to spruce that room up and give it some life? After reading the following guide from Realty Times®, you’re sure to be inspired by the creative ideas given to address this problem area. […]
What About My Gutters
Do You or Don’t You install Gutter Guards on your life’s biggest investment? You should consider the Pros and Cons before making this important decision and incur this home maintenance expense. One thing is for certain; Gutters can and do play a significant role in the preservation and maintenance of your home. Not keeping your […]
Purchasing a Vacation Home
Is this the year you finally purchase that Vacation Home you’ve been talking about? It is always best to be equipped with facts and information before proceeding with such a huge decision. Remember to choose a Real Estate Professional that is equipped with the expertise and knowledge of the vacation property market. For a list […]
14 Myths about the Home Buying Process
No matter what side of the home-buying process you are on, there are plenty of misconceptions regarding appraisals that you have to deal with. And more often than not, it’s hard to sort through and decide fact from fiction. To help make sense of process, the Appraisal Foundation put together an infographic sharing a few […]
Six Steps to Buying a Home
As a potential homeowner, it can be daunting to start the home-buying process. There are many things to consider and remember, so it’s good to have some assistance on your side. A RE/MAX Showcase Agent can help explain and guide you through the whole process, but there are also a few steps to remember. Here […]
How to Be a Successful First-Time Home Buyer
Buying your first new home can be a scary and exciting adventure. As one of the largest financial decisions in your life, it takes a lot of planning and saving to make the jump into homeownership. Your RE/MAX Showcase Agent will always help along the way, but here are a few things to keep in […]
