Author: Paulette Stark

Hi, I’m Paulette Stark, the Designated Managing Broker and owner of PCS Realty, LLC. I proudly serve clients throughout Illinois and Indiana, especially in Chicago’s South Suburban communities like Matteson, Homewood, Richton Park, Flossmoor, Park Forest, and beyond. I love helping people buy, sell, and invest in real estate — and I’m passionate about making the process as smooth, informed, and rewarding as possible. Whether you’re buying your first home, upgrading, or ready to sell, I’m here to guide you every step of the way with expert advice, local market knowledge, and personalized service you can trust.

Newsletter 10/17/2025

Chicago South Suburban Events | October 17 – 19, 2025 This week was exciting, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the 36th Annual Juried Show of the Chicago Calligraphy Collective at Tall Grass Arts Association in Park Forest, Illinois. As someone who values creativity, community, and craftsmanship, this event was an inspiring and enriching […]

Cook County Market Reports

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Best Pumpkin Patches

Introduction Autumn in the Chicago South Suburbs offers crisp air, colorful leaves—and some of the most fun pumpkin patches around. Whether you’re hunting for a perfect jack-o’-lantern or looking for a full fall day out with hayrides, petting zoos, cornstalks, and more, here are some of the best pumpkin patches in the Chicago South Suburban […]

Best Tips For Selling Your Home

Here are 4 of my best tricks for getting a home ready to sell. All things you can do on your own while hanging out with the fam! ■ #1 Declutter your entire house (top to bottom) ● Chances are, if you’ve lived in a space for an extended period of time, you’ve probably accumulated […]

How To Avoid Buying a Property Lemon

There are a few big things to look for when it comes to a home. Things like… Cracks in the foundation or crack in the corners of rooms Erosion in the yard Bad smells Rotting or rusting anywhere Standing water where it shouldn’t be Mold or water damage on ceilings These big items are definite […]

Olympia Fields

Olympia Field is a suburan village in Cook County. It was developed around the prestigious Olympia Fields Country Club which was established in 1915 by a group of investors. The Group created a magnificent 72-hole golf course and country club which catered to Chicago’s wealthy elite. The clubhouse which was built in 1924 is on […]