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Real Estate Logic – Responding to a Low Offer
In my 42-plus years of selling Naperville area real estate I have successfully negotiated over 2,000 real estate transactions. Some are easier than others,...
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Real Estate Logic – Looks Can Be Deceiving
What can you learn about a house by looking at the outside only? If it appears nice from the outside, will you like the...
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Real Estate Logic – How Trees Can Affect Home Values
Did you know that the trees in your yard could actually have an effect on your property value? It’s not just the fancy interiors...
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Real Estate Logic – Creating a home maintenance schedule
As a homeowner, maintaining your home is essential to ensure that it stays in good condition and retains its value over time. However, with...
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Real Estate Logic – Pet owners on the move
A 2023 survey by Realtor.com found that 95% of pet owners weighed the needs of their pets as important factors when shopping for a home. This...
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Real Estate Logic – How schools affect property values
Our annual property tax bills recently came out and I’ve been asked how area schools impact property values. In the realm of real estate,...
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Real Estate Logic – My offer has been accepted – Now What?
Having your offer on a house accepted feels great—but for most home buyers, it’s just the beginning. Much must be done before you will...
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Real Estate Logic – Buy a ‘fixer-upper’
This month’s column was inspired by a Naperville home that I just listed which was built in 1974 and still lived in by the...
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Real Estate Logic – Multi-generational living and making it work
With the aging of the “baby boomers” and the rising cost of senior living, multi-generational living is becoming a hot topic in America’s real...
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Real Estate Logic – Why people fall in love with homeownership
Chances are at some point in your life you’ve heard the phrase, “Home is where the heart is.” There’s a reason that’s said so...