Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think

Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth. Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one. That gap is pretty hard t

What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?

Think Your Credit Score Isn’t Good Enough to Buy a Home? Think Again, Fox Valley! If you’ve been scrolling Zillow from your couch in Algonquin, grabbing coffee in Elgin, or driving past those charming Dundee or Crystal Lake homes thinking, “I wish… but my credit score isn’t high enough”—pause right

Landscape Projects to Boost Your Curb Appeal (Without Crying in the Mulch)

  Grab your gloves, your iced coffee, and maybe a sunhat with attitude—because we're about to dive into the top 5 DIY landscape projects that’ll have your curb appeal so fierce it’ll stop cars mid-cul-de-sac. As your Fox Valley real estate fairy godmother (aka: a seasoned Realtor with more than 2