The North Shore Home Guide Blog

Aug. 11, 2018

107 Bertling Lane, Winnetka, IL 60091 - Video Tour

Welcome to our Digital Open House for 107 Bertling Lane in Winnetka!

3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths - Fantastic updates, charming details, and the perfect location!

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July 24, 2018

142 Millbrook Lane, Wilmette, IL 60091 - Video Tour

Welcome to our Digital Open House for 142 Millbrook Lane in Wilmette!

Prepare to fall in love with this gorgeous 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath Wilmette home in highly sought-after Romona Elementary.

Check out all of the listing details here.

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June 25, 2018

608 Exmoor Road, Kenilworth, IL 60043 - Video Tour

Welcome to our Digital Open House for 608 Exmoor Road in Kenilworth!

Relaxed elegance can be found in this spectacular 5 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath Kenilworth home.

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June 8, 2018

936 Sheridan Road - A Love Letter to a House

Sometimes when we sell a house, we form a bond with the home itself. 936 Sheridan Road was no exception. We had the privilege to showcase this home to dozens of potential buyers, shovel its walks, sweep its floors, and care for it in the cold.

We learned all of its quirks and features, its shortcomings and strengths. We defended it when it was called “too old”, “weird”, or “ugly”. Through hustle, trials, and patience we ultimately found the family that loves it as much as we do.

936 Sheridan Road has stood strong for 115 years. We’ve only known this home for 8 months, but that was more than enough time to fall in love.

We can’t thank our clients enough for their trust and support throughout this journey.

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Feb. 18, 2018

2005 Greenwood Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 - Video Tour

Welcome to our Digital Open House for 2005 Greenwood Avenue in Wilmette!

Prepare to be wowed! This picture-perfect 4-bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home is a Kenilworth Gardens stunner! Updated throughout with a fantastic floor plan, this home has been transformed for today's buyer.

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Feb. 7, 2018

3004 Indianwood Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 - Video Tour

Welcome to our Digital Open House for 3004 Indianwood Road in Wilmette!

Plenty of space, fantastic updates, in the perfect location!

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Jan. 25, 2018

3 To-Dos if You are Buying or Selling in 2018

Planning on a move in 2018? Start preparing now! It doesn’t matter if you’re thinking of entering the real estate market this month or six months from now; preparing today will help make the process a little less stressful. Here are three things that will really help in preparing.

Check Your Credit & Get Pre-approved:

Take a look at your credit score. You'll want to make sure that your credit is in good standing. If there are any issues, take care of them. If you have a high credit score, you'll get a better finance rate, which could save you on your mortgage payments.

After you know your credit is in check, you can work with a mortgage lender to get pre-approved. Getting pre-approved for a mortgage tells you how much you can afford and when it comes time to make an offer, the sellers will see that you can, in fact, afford the house.

A mortgage broker can be a big help in this process. If you need a good recommendation, email me back and I’ll help connect you to one.

Make a Wants & Needs List:

The all-important question is, what are you looking for in your next home? A lot of people waste time looking at properties they would have never looked at if they’d just taken some time to prioritize their wants and needs. So, start searching online to help you gain a sense of what it is you desire. Make a list of your top three needs and top three wants. If you’d like some properties emailed to you, just click here to set up a search and all new properties will be sent to you as soon as they hit the market.

If You’re Selling:

Start looking at any improvements that you can make to help your home sell. Make repairs, get rid of clutter, and make your home presentable for potential buyers. Knowing your home’s value is helpful in starting the process and knowing where to invest your money. Want a free valuation on your home? Click here to learn more.

These ideas are just a snapshot of things to help you get started in your new home search. I would like to guide you through the entire process and help you every step of the way. If you have a question about this or any other news you might have heard about the industry, I’m here to help.