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1344 South Milwaukee Ave.
Libertyville, IL 60048
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Housing is Your Best Long Term Investment
Mortgage interest rates are low and prices in Illinois are holding strong. Now is a great time to buy, sell or invest.
Our Listings
The Mortgage Process
Five steps about the mortgage process to help you get started. Read this to know your financing options.
Change of City Utilities
Legal Issues in Real Estate
What you should know about Radon Disclosure, Lead-Based Paint Disclosure, Sellers Disclosure and placement of carbon monoxide detectors to comply with Illinois law.
12 Reasons to Choose a Realtor
Your Realtor can help you determine your buying power, help you negotiate and guide you through the closing process. When selling, your Realtor can provide crucial market information, market your property to other agents and the public, and help close the sale of your home.
Transportation Information
Moving With Pets
Here are steps you can take to make your move with your beloved pets easier at both ends and on the road.
10 Cheap Fixes To Boost Your Home's Value
Whether you're getting ready to sell your home or want to spiff it up inexpensively for your own enjoyment, we've got 10 good strategies for you to consider.
8 Hot Design Trends with Big Pay Offs
Sellers should consider the trends that are going to be popular with homebuyers this year.
Is It time To Remodel...or Buy a New House?
Keeping up a home for 30 years may cost you up to four times its purchase price. I s it smarter just to buy another home every 10 years? Here's how to decide.
Update Your Older Windows
In older houses, faulty windows can account for 1/3 of the total heat loss in winter, and as much as 75% of interior heat gain in summer. Look for these signs that your windows have lost their effectiveness.
Building A Home... Without Going Broke!
Ask anyone who's done it. Spending can quickly spiral out of control. Here are key expenses you need to calculate carefully and pitfalls to avoid.
1031 Tax Deferred Exchange
A 1031 exchange, often referred to as a Starker exchange, is possible when you sell real estate held for investment purposes, allowing you to delay capital gains taxes.
Synthetic Stucco
Synthetic stucco or “EIFS” Exterior Insulating and Finishing Systems, has been a concern for many homebuyers, sellers and agents alike.
Wet Basements
If your inspector sites a wet basement or crawlspace, keep a cool head and listen carefully if he or she recommends further investigation.
Old Wiring
Knob and tube wiring is not necessarily dangerous. If installed properly, with the insulation in good condition and not abused with over splicing and connections, can provide many more years of reliable service.
Outlet Buttons - GFIs
The little buttons on electrical outlets marked as “test” and “reset” are specially designed to better protect people from electric shock than ordinary outlets.
Foundation Cracks
Here is a trick to help distinguish between a typical home with character and a structural problem.
Uplifting Experience (Trusses)
From a structural standpoint, it is not a major problem. But cosmetically, it may cause cracks and separations in the drywall.
Is It A Pool...Or A Money Pit?
Backyard swimming pools seem like the American dream, but they are pricey to maintain and fix. And they can actually hurt your resale value.
Glossary Of House Terms
An A through Z list of terms you should become familiar with.



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1344 South Milwaukee Ave.
Libertyville, IL | 847-367-8686