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Home Prices Are Not Falling

During the fourth quarter of last year, some housing experts projected home prices were going to crash in 2023.

Unpacking the Long-Term Benefits of Homeownership

If you’re thinking about buying a home soon, higher mortgage rates, rising home prices, and ongoing affordability concerns may make you wonder if it still makes sense to buy a home right now.

Explaining Today’s Low Housing Supply [INFOGRAPHIC]

Wondering why the supply of homes for sale is limited today?

Why Your House Didn’t Sell

If your listing expired and your house didn’t sell, you’re likely feeling a little frustrated.

Why Today’s Housing Inventory Shows a Crash Isn’t on the Horizon

You might remember the housing crash in 2008, even if you didn't own a home at the time.

The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation

If you’re thinking of making a move, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices?

Beginning with Pre-Approval

If you’re looking to buy a home this fall, there are a few things you need to know.

How Remote Work Helps with Your House Hunt [INFOGRAPHIC]

While remote work peaked during the pandemic, many people still work from home today.

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" Gina Swanson — I met Gina when my wife and I decided to buy a house. She made the process very easy for us. She was very organized. When I told her what I could afford and the places I preferred, I received an e-mail a few minutes later listing all the houses that fit our budget. When I made some adjustments, it didn't take her long to provide me with the list. I made several adjustments along the way, and she didn't show any disappointment. When we visited the houses, sent our offer, counter offers, house inspection, final inspections and closing, she made everything trouble-free. We basically sat down and relaxed while she did the dirty work. I know everything she did was all part of her job, but I feel obligated to tell you what a great job she did. You very much need her on your team. Her professionalism, promptness, candidness, and her personal side of things will be vital in the success of your team. Thank you very much! "

- Ronald and Nerissa, Elgin, IL

" Mary Kay Coleman — I had a nice house in St Charles but it backed up to a busy street so it was tough to sell. Mary Kay worked her tail off to find a buyer from Chicago which found the location acceptable. She didn't just stick a sign in the yard and post it on-line. She provided great staging advice, communicated with us perpetually and did a great job negotiating the contract. Mary Kay earned the commission on this one. I would definitely have her as my realtor again and highly recommend her to anyone who is serious about selling their home. "

- Jan Barbeau

" Marie Ziegler — Thank you to Marie for taking the extra effort to make our first home purchase successful. She was there guiding us through all the crucial and important steps! You really listened to what we wanted in our home and you found exactly what we were looking for - at an amazing price! If we ever outgrow this home, we'll definitely be calling you. "

- The Yang Family

" Mary Clare — I cannot express how much Mary went above and beyond for the sale of my house....She is a fabulous realtor and makes each situation a pleasant and wonderful experience. Everyone should use Mary for their home selling needs....She's a 10 Star!!!!!!! "

- Satisfied Customer

" Jennifer Bennett — If I can describe one word about Jennifer, it's excellent! Jennifer has always been nothing but professional, honest and knowledgeable. She listens to her client's needs/wants and will do whatever it takes to make them happy. She makes it a priority to find the best home for each individual family. When we were looking for a home, Jennifer always told me "Don't settle for any home. When you walk into the RIGHT home, you will know immediately!" She was right! One of the best things about Jennifer is that she stays in touch with you after the sale of your home. She enjoys helping and making families feel comfortable in their new environment. If you are looking for a great realtor, your looking is over! Jennifer Bennett wins the prize! Thanks Jen for a job well done! "

- Laura Fritter

" Linda Balco — I was not actively looking for a house at the time Linda mailed me some listings. One of those listings turned out to be the great house I'm now moving into. The entire experience has been very positive and painless. "

- Peter L, Maple Park, IL

" Kathy Healy — Kathy is simply the best realtor we've ever worked with. She sold our home in just a few days. She is an exceptionally good communicator and kept us informed every step of the way. She is a true professional and the fact that she is down to earth and practical were welcome assets as well! We would sincerely and enthusiastically recommend her to anyone in need of a Realtor. This level of care is rare in business today. "

- The Walan Family

" Judy Joss — In every way Judy was there for me. She was able to anticipate each step from the first day we sat down to plan, and was able to reach potential serious buyers and complete the sale of my home in a very satisfactory time frame. As a widow and a novice in this business, Judy was all the more valuable to me, and I feel that both parties in this transaction found this a pleasant experience. "

- Marilyn

" Tom Gancer and Leslie Kiesel — Tom and Leslie are the best team out there! We have worked with them on several occasions thru a difficult sales process on our home. They were always helpful, attentive and the most honest realtors you will ever meet! Throughout the long process they remained professional and on top of the situation which became very frustrating at times. They work tirelessly and we now consider them our friends! After all their efforts and hard work we would only work with Tom and Leslie. "

- The Harts

" Jeff Jordan — I fully recommend Jeff and his associates to provide the best possible real estate services and satisfaction. He is honest and honorable. He can be fully trusted in all buying and selling transactions. Everyone I know, who also knows Jeff, would report the same. "

- Surjan J.

" Mary Reuter — Thank you so much to Mary for helping me find my new home! I can't thank you enough for taking the time to explain each step and make sure things went smoothly throughout the whole house hunting, bidding, appraisal, inspection and closing processes. It would have all been much more stressful without you there! "

- Julie

" Martha Dorfler — Martha was a pro from the very start. She gave an honest assessment of our property, suggested a realistic asking price and had our home sold within a month! From helping stage the home to continuously checking on the property while I was traveling for work, Martha went over and beyond! Once we accepted our offer, to the time it was ready to close, we were regularly informed of any progress being made. Martha made us feel as though we were her top priority at all times! I would strongly recommend Martha Dorfler to anyone in the market of buying or selling their home. "

- Charlie F., Geneva, IL

" Melissa Johnson — THANK YOU, Melissa, for your patience! I am so glad you were our agent and a great one at that. Thanks for always being honest and making us feel comfortable in any situation. I don't think we could have purchased this awesome home without you. Thanks for ALWAYS trying to answer our questions at odd times of the day. You were very accommodating and made things a lot easier for us. Jason and I really hope and look forward to working with you in the future." "

- Grace and Jason

" Dale Grischow — Dale is a realtor that deals in reality. What I mean is that he knows as a seller, you might have unrealistic expectations for what your home is worth. He recognizes pride of ownership but brings practical knowledge of the market to help you meet market expectations and help the seller understand why he suggests the listing price. He can also help you realize better bang for your buck. For example, he might not only tell you that you need paint, carpet, or tile, but also has people in those trades that trusts him enough to offer their services with very good terms for the seller so that everyone is satisfied. I would suggest to anyone selling a property to talk to Dale. "

- Satisfied Customer

" Dorothy Kolschowsky — Dorothy is the best Real Estate Agent I have ever had! I had purchased 2 homes in California before moving to the Chicagoland area; both with different agents. Dorothy is the best! I have never lived in this area before. Dorothy went above and beyond to teach me about the Illinois market, the community, the schools, restaurants, etc... Her negotiation skills are super advanced. I truly believe I got the best deal given the current state of the market. Dorothy applies no pressure, and stuck with me even though it took me over 5 months to find the perfect home!! She is truly a pleasure to work with and she has my highest recommendation! "

- Steve M. Geneva, IL

" John Gamble — John was mentioned to us by our mortgage person at the bank. He came to our house and told us the areas we needed to address to sell our house. We did and he answered every question we had. He was available to us any time we had a question. His local knowledge of the fox valley area is why we chose him. All went smooth and we sold our house within 3 days of putting it on the market. Thanks to John and his staff for making this process somewhat painless and fast! "

- Satisfied Customer

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