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 – 408 Campus Circle, Waukegan
Felicia Ballenger-Jordan of RE/MAX Showcase (Gurnee), just listed this amazing and spacious brick ranch home! Enjoy nearly 1,500 square feet on the main level and an additional 1,497 square feet on the lower level. This home sits on quiet cul-de-sac and offers 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Modern and contemporary, ideal for entertainment. Smart […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – 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. […]
New Listing Spotlight – 5090 Prairie Oak Road, Gurnee (RENTAL)
Kris Seegren of RE/MAX Showcase (Waukegan), just listed this super 4-bedroom home FOR RENT! Located in Gurnee District 56 Schools. Clean and ready to move into. Situated in scenic Prairie Oaks Subdivision, some of the features include an eat-in kitchen open to the family room, formal dining room open to the living room with sliders […]
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 […]
New Listing Spotlight – 1500 Winthrop Ct, Zion
This awesome, secluded cape code home was just listed by John Steele of our RE/MAX Showcase location in Waukegan. Enjoy 3 large bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, with a huge and private deck and back yard that backs up to Beulah Park Nature Area with a meandering stream and hiking/biking trails. This home boasts beautiful […]
New Listing Spotlight – 920 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Waukegan
Willie Simpson with our RE/MAX Showcase office located in Waukegan, just listed this completely rehabbed home in move-in ready condition! This cute home includes new plumbing, furnace, hot water tank, updated 100 amp electric, carpet, ceramic tile, paint, doors, and all new kitchen and bath! What a great starter home at an unbelievable price! The […]
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 – 2120 Sioux Road, Waukegan
This dynamite Lake County Garden home with terrific location was just listed by Kris Seegren of RE/MAX Showcase (Waukegan). Home is situated just across the street from beautiful Ben Diamond Park, and is tucked back a bit in a small cul-de-sac for privacy. You will enjoy 3 bedrooms all with newer carpet, living room/dining room […]
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 […]
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 – 305 S. Fulton Ave., Waukegan
Willie Simpson of RE/MAX Showcase (Waukegan), just listed this beautiful brick 1 1/2 story in move-in condition. This home is remodeled and ready for its new owner! Some of the improvements include: new roof, windows, entrance doors, kitchen cabinets and floor, with newer furnace, 100 amp electric, and much more. The full basement is partially […]
New Listing Spotlight – 2837 N. Augusta Drive, Wadsworth
This awesome end unit was just listed by Brenda Lawler of RE/MAX Showcase (Gurnee) and offers stunning views of the fairway! This home was recently painted and also has some new windows. The fireplace in living room will be perfect for those chilly nights. You’ll love the eat in kitchen with huge pantry, loft, plus […]
Hop On The Energy Bus
Are you cruising through life, or do you feel as though your wheels are falling off, your gas tank is on empty, and you’re in desperate need of a pit stop? Thanks to Real Estate Executive Magazine (Fall 2015) for authoring a great article to re-gen yourself and your life…excerpts are below. 10 Rules for […]
New Listing Spotlight – 3530 Country Club Ave, Gurnee
This well built, impeccably maintained quad-level in Gurnee School District 56 was just listed by Carmen Garcia of RE/MAX Showcase (Waukegan). For starters, you will enjoy 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, eat-in kitchen/dining, glass sliding door to deck, and living room with large bay window! There is also a spacious lower level family room, 2nd […]
Home Buyers in the Digital Age
REALTORS TAKE NOTICE! View this powerful infographic provided by NAR for a look into the day in the life of a buyer and more… 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 in […]
New Listing Spotlight – 2403 High Point Drive, Lindenhurst
Here is a spacious, 4-bedroom bi-level that was just listed by Brenda Newman-Lawler of RE/MAX Showcase (Gurnee). You will enjoy all that this home has to offer from the sliders to the multi-tiered deck (36×14) and back yard, to the eat-in kitchen and lower level offering a large family room with a romantic fireplace, and […]
New Listing Spotlight – 10140 W. Wyer Street, Beach Park
John Steele of RE/MAX Showcase (Waukegan) just listed this fantastic 3-bedroom ranch in the Beach Park School District and a contract is already pending. The 2/3-acre property includes a 2nd vacant lot. Enjoy an awesome, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, vast amount of storage and shaved Laminate flooring with a view to the 24 […]
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, […]
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 – 9688 W. 16th Street, Zion
This awesome, well-maintained home was just listed by Karen Ginn of RE/MAX Showcase (Gurnee). The gorgeous, all-new kitchen comes with custom cabinets, new counters and stainless steel appliances. Enjoying having a 19×19 mother-in-law addition with a full bath, kitchenette and private entrance. It’s all here! View the property details and additional photos: www. bit.ly/1LWsDGV To […]
New Listing Spotlight – 2118 Marshall Parkway, Waukegan
This cute, well-maintained ranch home in Waukegan was just listed by Beverly Case of RE/MAX Showcase (Waukegan). This property has hardwood floors throughout, newer roof and windows, and a full basement. Hurry…won’t last long! View the property details and additional photos: www. bit.ly/1LzYaiG To request a showing of this property or to receive additional information, […]
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 […]
Benefits of Home Ownership
Making sure you understand the benefits of home ownership is an essential first step in the process. The following infographic by Lender411.com, sourced by VARealtor.com and Realtor.org, is a handy guide.