Judy Burgess became a licensed Illinois Real Estate Broker in 2015 and is working as a Buyer’s Agent. Her primary focus is working with buyers to help them find their perfect dream home. Judy specializes in residential properties, mainly in the Lake County area. Some of her favorite past times are golf, reading and she […]
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 […]
Happy Birthday Brenda Newman-Lawler and Hilda Fortin
Happy Birthday goes out today to Brenda Newman-Lawler and Hilda Fortin from Piero Orsi and everyone at RE/MAX Showcase. Have an awesome day! Contact Information: You can visit Brenda’s website here: www.brendalawler.illinoisproperty.com Email: blawler@remaxshowcase.com Primary Phone Number: 847-668-3121 Main Location: 5445 Grand Avenue, Suite 200, Gurnee, Illinois 60031 You can visit Hilda’s website here: www.hildafortin.illinoisproperty.com […]
Avoid Buyer’s Remorse
You’ve taken the plunge and made the decision! You are going to purchase a larger home for you and your spouse. What an exciting time. You quickly rush to pick up the phone and call everyone you know to share your news. Plans are already forming for that first party where you will invite all […]
Happy Birthday Donna Ottens
Happy Birthday goes out today to Donna Ottens from Piero Orsi and everyone at RE/MAX Showcase. Have an Awesome Day! Contact Information: You can visit Donna’s website here: www.dottens.illinoisproperty.com Email: dottens@remaxshowcase.com Primary Phone Number: 847-721-3859 Main Location: 25884 East Route 83, Long Grove, IL 60060-4236 Feel free to leave a message for the agent […]
Meet the Professionals – Stan Sorenson
No two home sales or purchases are the same, just as no two clients are the same. Each comes in with their own real estate wants and needs, and it takes experience and understanding to figure out what will work for each client. Stan Sorenson is known for taking the necessary time to determine exactly […]
Top 10 Home Staging Tips Every Seller Must Know
Before you place the For Sale sign up front and schedule open houses, check to make sure you house is ready to be shown. Give kitchen cabinets a facelift. Replacing all the cabinets is expensive, but a makeover might be necessary. Use wood stain to change the color or simply make them bolder. Curb appeal […]
Meet the Professionals – Michael Lescher
Since 1988, Michael Lescher has been helping his clients achieve their real estate dreams. Whether it’s a waterfront, residential, commercial or vacant land, his expertise in the field helps buyers and sellers get the best deals and find the right properties. Michael is also a certified Broker Associate, as well as a Certified Residential Specialist […]
Meet the Professionals – Barb Hibnick
Barb Hibnick has been in the real estate business for over 32 years, and continues to enjoy and excel at her job each day. Her expertise is mainly in residential real estate, and she’s skilled at working with both buyers and sellers. After helping out a client, Barb’s favorite part about the whole process is […]
Meet the Professionals – Rick Leavitt
The journey to homeownership is an exciting and rewarding experience. It can also be a little confusing, but luckily there are amazing agents, like Rick Leavitt, out there to help along the way. Rick is an experienced Real Estate Broker Associate that is a great match for any buyers or sellers looking to find the […]
Meet the Professionals – Christine Lee
Buying and owning a home can be one of the biggest financial responsibilities a person takes on in their life. And while some moments can be stressful, the journey and experience are usually exiting and eventful. Christine Lee works to make that journey easier on her clients, and has been doing so successfully for over […]
Meet the Professionals – Kevin Walsh
For over 33 years, Kevin Walsh has been dedicated to helping buyers and sellers with all their real estate needs. His primary area of expertise is in residential and investment properties, and is a great asset for any first-time home buyer thanks to his specialized certifications. Kevin is also experienced at making sure your house […]
Meet the Professionals – Lori Haevers
As an expert in residential properties, Lori is a great choice for those looking to buy a home, no matter what stage in life they are in. Her certifications also include a Senior Citizen Real Estate Specialist title, which gives her the tools and training necessary to find the best option for any senior citizen. […]
Meet the Professionals – Lori Mattice
With more than 8 years of Realtor experience, Lori excels at representing buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants with all their Real Estate goals. She especially enjoys representing first time home buyers and helping them understand all the programs and benefits available to them. Lori believes that the best part about being a Realtor is helping […]
Meet the Professionals – David Ayabarreno
After working in the Real Estate market for over 24 years, David Ayabarreno considers his job title to include more than just buying and selling properties. In fact, he believes that houses truly sell themselves. An Agent’s job is to provide a service to the client that will help them navigate through the process […]
Meet the Professionals – David Archibald
In today’s market, it’s helpful to have a great agent by your side that can help you navigate the complex world of Real Estate. They are the experts who will find you the properties and sales you are looking for, and become trustworthy partners in the process. That’s the kind of experience that Dave delivers […]
Meet the Professionals – John Steele
Purchasing a home is a big step, both financially and emotionally. Having help along the way can make the experience less stressful and easier to navigate. John Steele has been helping his clients for over 10 years, making sure they don’t have to face the experience alone. Whether you are a first time home buyer […]
11 Do’s and Don’ts of Simple Loan Approvals
If you’re in the market for a new home (or about to start searching), you may have to apply for a loan sometime in the near future. While the application itself may seem simple enough, there are a few things to consider while waiting for an approval. Here are a few tips from CF Funding […]
Meet the Professionals – Kristin DePue
With over 13 years of Real Estate experience, Kristin DePue is committed to delivering the best possible service to her clients, and does so each day. She specializes in residential detached / attached homes and rentals, and works around the Long Grove area. For Kristin, the best part about working as an Agent is the […]
Meet the Professionals – Jeff Bell
Jeff Bell has been buying and selling homes for 25 years now, and his passion for his work continues to grow each day. He specializes in selling vacant land and investment properties, including income properties and commercial buildings, but also excels at representing home buyers and sellers. Jeff believes that one of the best parts […]
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 One Light Bulb Can Make a Difference
As homeowners, we strive to make positive changes in our homes that will help us save money and live better. But it’s not always easy to figure out which changes to make. Luckily, RE/MAX put together a great infographic of all the small things you can do around home to save money and energy! Which […]
Meet the Professionals – Domenica Koch
e-PRO, GRI Since 1995, Domenica has been selling Real Estate in western Lake County and helping her clients achieve their dreams. She specializes in assisting move-up buyers, those who have outgrown their current homes, and homeowners who just need to relocate to a new area. She makes sure the entire process of selling an old […]
Meet the Professionals – Nadine Kilpatrick
CSSE Being a Realtor can be a great opportunity to meet new people and see their dreams come true. That is one of the reasons Nadine Kilpatrick has been in the business for over 18 years. She enjoys interacting with clients and offering them optimum service to ensure their transaction is smooth and dreams are […]
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 […]
Meet the Professionals – Carmen Garcia
A Broker Associate is required to fully understand the ins and outs of the real estate market, and that kind of knowledge can be hard to come by. Carmen, however, worked in banking and mortgages for over 19 years prior to becoming a Broker Associate. That, combined with 3 years of real estate work, has […]
5 Easy Ways to Turn a House into a Home
You’ve found the perfect place, signed the dotted line and unpacked the moving truck. As you’re breathing in a sigh of relief, it’s time to move onto the next step: turning your new house into your new home. That might take a while to build up to, but we’d like to share some of the […]
Meet the Professionals – Christopher Hoelz
Chris has been helping home sellers, buyers and real estate investors for the last 25 years and continues to deliver great results. He is experienced in corporate relocations, executive rentals and bank owned homes. The best part about being a realtor for Chris is using the experience learned to make a difference in helping clients […]
Meet the Professionals – Beverly Case
Beverly Case is a dedicated and committed broker associate who can be considered a master of the profession. With almost four decades of real estate knowledge in her background, she truly knows how to analyze the market and loves what she does. Beverly is an expert at residential properties, as well as new construction properties. […]
Meet the Professionals – Teresa Cavaligos
GRI, ABR It can be difficult to find a career that allows you to have a flexible work schedule, work with wonderful people and encourages you to build your own brand, but Teresa has found that in real estate. After spending more than 19 years in this profession, she believes all three points are what […]
