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 […]
The Art of Getting Organized
When it comes to getting organized, we are our own worst enemies. We keep things because we persuade ourselves we’ll need them, even if we haven’t used them in 5 years and don’t quite know where we’ve put them. There is some type of imaginary security blanket in just knowing they’re around…somewhere. Here are some […]
Meet The Professionals – Kim Czaplicki
RE/MAX Showcase is pleased to welcome Kim Czaplicki to its awesome Team of Real Estate Sales Professionals. Kim is a lifelong resident of Lake County. She grew up in a house her father built himself and loves the concept of “home” and what that represents. That is one of the reasons why Kim entered into […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Happy Birthday – Donna Voss
Happy Birthday goes out today to Donna Voss from Piero Orsi and everyone at RE/MAX Showcase. Enjoy Your Day! Contact Information: You can visit Donna’s website here: www.dvoss.illinoisproperty.com Email: dvoss@remaxshowcase.com Primary Phone Number: 847-596-6161 Main Location: 5445 Grand Avenue, Suite 200, Gurnee, Illinois 60031 Feel free to leave a message for the agent in […]
New Listing Spotlight – 754 Meadowview Court, Lake Villa
This Gorgeous Savanna Springs home in Lake Villa was just listed by Felicia Ballenger-Jordan of RE/MAX Showcase (Gurnee). Enjoy the large, open layout which allows the sunshine to pour in! Professionally landscaped with a full English basement; you don’t want to miss out on this one. View the property details and additional photos: www. bit.ly/1Hkd9wk […]
New Listing Spotlight – 642 W. Surrey Lane, Algonquin
This Affordable 2 story home in Algonquin was just listed by Paul Paterakis of RE/MAX Showcase (Long Grove). Situated in a great location, this gem has 4 bedrooms, an open and bright floor plan and loads of fine features. View the property details and additional photos: www. bit.ly/1LtTxpk To request a showing of this property […]
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.
Meet The Professionals – Donna Voss
Donna Voss has more than 38 years of experience as a Real Estate Broker in Lake County, Illinois. She excels at residential home sales and purchases and also has extensive experience with foreclosure properties. She holds the ABR® (Accredited Buyer Representative) certification. To obtain the ABR®, Donna completed additional education to elevate her skills and […]
Meet The Professionals – Gino Albert
For the past 9 years, Gino Albert has been helping families sell and purchase real estate in the Cook, Lake and McHenry County areas. He is a proven leader in the Real Estate Industry due to his exceptional negotiation and customer service skills. His niche areas include Lake Zurich, Long Grove, Mundelein, Palatine, and Wauconda. […]
Remembering Those Who Gave Their Lives This Memorial Day
On this Memorial Day, RE/MAX Showcase remembers all the men and women of the United States Armed Forces, both past and present day, who made the ultimate sacrifice of their lives, so that we may have a better, safer Country. To them and their families, we are forever grateful. Feel free to leave any […]
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.
Meet The Professionals – Robb Satten
For the majority of people the purchase or sale of a home is their largest single investment. For the past 23 years, Robb Satten’s goal has been and continues to be, guiding buyers and sellers successfully and easily through the contractual, investment and emotional decisions involved in the Real Estate process. His main market area […]
Happy Birthday Rick Leavitt
Happy Birthday goes out today to Rick Leavitt from Piero Orsi and the entire RE/MAX Showcase crew. Enjoy the day! Contact Information: You can visit Rick’s website here: www.rleavitt.illinoisproperty.com Email: rick@rickleavitt.net Primary Phone Number: 847-208-7046 Main Location: 25884 East Route 83, Long Grove, IL 60060-4236 Feel free to leave a message for the agent […]
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 – 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 […]
5 Tips to Help Stay Calm While Selling Your Home
It doesn’t matter whether this is your first time or 3rd time, selling a home can be stressful. A homeowner has to think of everything from home repairs to open house showings, and all within a short amount of time. Of course, everyone handles stress differently, but there are a few techniques to try when […]
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 […]
Meet the Professionals – Donna Ottens
ABR, CNE, CRS, CSC, SFR, SRS Donna has been a licensed Real Estate agent since 1994 and joined the RE/MAX team just a few years later. With over 20 years of experience, her expertise lies in single family residential homes, working with buyers and sellers alike. She’s also grown her credentials to include certifications such […]
4 Kitchen Updates That Will Help Sell Your Home
Remodeling or updating parts of the house can be both fun and scary. It makes the home more modern and tailored to your preferences, but can also leave a costly burden on your financials. Luckily, the kitchen is a great investment for many homeowners, largely due to the fact that return rates are sometimes over […]
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 […]
5 Best-Kept Secrets that Make or Break a Home Sale
We’ve gathered some of the best tricks to help you get the most out of your home sale, even when all else has failed. Secret #1: Organize storage The first thing a buyer will be looking for in a home is whether it has enough space for their items. Remove half of the things in […]
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 – Willie Simpson
GRI, ABR Whether you are buying a home for the first time or investing in real estate, Willie is a great option for many clients. He has over 24 years of experience helping first time home buyers obtain loan pre-qualifications and information on grants, assistance and programs. His experience also involves working with investors who […]
Meet the Professionals – Brenda Lawler
ABR, GRI, CRS Brenda has been a realtor for over 28 years and has gained a lot of experience helping people buy and sell homes during this time. She is especially skilled at finding you exactly what you need, which is why she is perfect for both first time and move-up buyers! Her favorite part […]
The Best Time to Quickly Sell Your Home
In order to sell your home quickly, there are two things you should accomplish. The first is to have your home be in its best possible condition. The next is to find the perfect time to list it in the housing market. Should you choose spring, when the weather is warming up? Or maybe summer, […]
How to Clean and Maintain Your Gutters
While we would love to put off housework indefinitely, cleaning your gutters is one of those chores that becomes worse the longer it is ignored. This important task should be done twice a year: once in the spring, and again in the fall. If you allow the gutters to get clogged, water will build up […]
Meet the Professionals – Karen Ginn
Karen has been in the real estate business for 31 years and specializes in single and multi-family homes, as well as vacant lots. She loves to read and travel, and always enjoys spending time with her two grandsons, William and Weston! Karen’s favorite part about being a broker associate is helping her clients find not […]