Homewood
Homewood was organized as a Village in 1893. It is located 22 miles Southwest of the Chicago loop. Homewood is a village in Cook County which consists of four townships – Thornton, Bloom, Rich, and Bremen. The Illinois Central Railroad had a stop called Thornton Station where passengers were traveling to or from Thornton but […]
Matteson
The village of Matteson started in 1848 with the purchase of 40 acres from the government by Fredrick Illgen. The village was named after Joel A. Matteson, the 10th Governor of Illinois, who was in office at the time of the settlement. Matteson was situated at the intersection of the Illinois Central and New York Central […]
Make It Sparkle: Eight Tips for Adding Instant Curb Appeal
You want to sell your home in the shortest possible time for the highest possible price, right? Of course that is every seller’s goal and it’s your Realtor’s goal as well. So here’s a handy 7 Additional Quick Fixes To Make A Great First Impression When Selling A Home you need to do to make […]
Making the Right Move: A Checklist for Homebuyers
Whether you are a A Case of Cold Feet: How to Handle the First Time Homebuyer or an experienced homeowner, buying a new home is always stressful. Here’s a handy checklist of six things you can do up front to make the process a lot easier. Before you start packing, here’s what you need to […]
Ready, Set, Sell: Checklist for Home Sellers
When home buyers drive your neighborhood, or when Realtors are previewing for their clients, what do they see? You never get a second chance to make a first impression, so make sure your home has the The Wow Factor: Seven Quick Curb Appeal Tips that makes people go “wow.” Take a walk around your property […]