Multigenerational living in Chicago, Oak Park and the near-west suburbs
Maybe everybody keeps joking about living together. Maybe it is not really a joke anymore.
Mom wants less house. You need more house. Childcare is expensive. Aging parents want to …
There is a very specific kind of homeowner right now.
They do not necessarily love their house.
They may have outgrown it. They may want less house. Fewer stairs. Lower maintenance. A different neighborhood. A condo. More space. Less space. A move closer to family. A move out of Illinois. …
Pre-Listing Curb Appeal Strategy
Why strategic landscaping can improve curb appeal, attract buyers, and help your entire property make a stronger first impression.
If you’re thinking about selling your home in Oak Park, River Forest, Chicago, or the near-west suburbs, …
Oak Park is charming, walkable, architecture-filled, and deeply …
For longtime Oak Park homeowners, the hardest question is not always “Should we sell?” Sometimes it is, “Where would we actually go?”
There’s a moment I see happen with homeowners all the time.
Not at the closing table. Not when the sign goes …
How to decide whether the “almost perfect” …
The right Chicago listing still gets attention. The trick is knowing how to become the right listing.
If …
Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine.
In the shelter of each other, the people live.
I recently came across this Irish saying, and it stopped me in my tracks.
There’s something about it that feels both ancient and urgently relevant. In the shelter of each other, the people …
View MoreLess driving. More living. But only if you choose the right location.
Buyers ask this all the time, especially when they are moving from Chicago or trying to simplify their day-to-day life.
The short answer is yes, you can live in Oak Park with one car.
But it depends heavily …
The earlier you get clear, the more options you usually have.
Falling behind on mortgage payments can make people freeze.
Some avoid opening mail. Some stop answering calls. Some tell themselves they will deal with it next …