Winter House Hunting We closed on our home in November and moved in during December. The only thing I felt I missed was being able to see what the yard would look like in Spring…but it made for a great surprise. There are many benefits to House Hunting and Buying in the late…
Continue ReadingLake County Families Need help this Thanksgiving One of the things we love about KoenigRubloff Realty Group, is their commitment to giving back to the communities we serve. The KoenigRubloff Cares Foundation, Jewel-Osco and local food pantries are working together to help bring Thanksgiving dinners to families in need in our own community. Click on…
Continue ReadingOur KoenigRubloff Deerfield Office is merging with nearby KoenigRubloff offices! We are sad to announce that the office branch in Deerfield is closing, but happy that it means we will be part of the larger tech-friendly offices. Our phone numbers and emails will remain the same. Although we will keep working together, we chose to move to company offices that…
Continue ReadingDoes your Village or Town require an Inspection before a sale? Most people have heard about hiring a Home Inspector when purchasing a house. Did you know that some towns and villages require a city official to inspect your house also? When we sold our house, we had to have a village official come out…
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Great Curb Appeal The first impression of a home is what you see on the outside. If your yard is unkempt, the flowers need watering or the paint is chipping off your front door, potential buyers may be turned off. This doesn’t mean you have to kill every weed in your grass…
Continue ReadingFind out what you can truly afford There is so much more to buying a home than just being able to pay your mortgage. There are closing costs, lawyer fees, moving costs, possibly Home Owner Association dues and utilities…just to name a few. You also must ensure you have savings for all the little things…
Continue ReadingCongratulations on your new house! Moving into a new home is exciting. Whether it’s your first house or perhaps your last, there is a lot of enthusiasm for all the new things that will come with the house. It all can become a little overwhelming. There is so much to do, but unless you have…
Continue ReadingSaving Seeds is easier than you think! Anyone with flowers in their yard can save seeds. Some type of seeds are easier to save than others, but it’s always worth a try! I am no expert and just experiment with my plants. Since different types of seeds require different techniques, I suggest searching the internet…
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Home Inspections When buying a new house, it is very important to have a Home Inspection done on the property. Home Inspectors are trained to look for things the average home buyer does not know how to look for….the condition of the roof, the mechanicals, potential seepage problems, and so on. According…
Continue ReadingLocal Farmer’s Markets Chicagoland Farmer’s Markets have become so popular, there are more than 200 in the city and suburbs. Vendors and activities change so check whats happening at your local market. For Lake County Markets, check out Little Lake County. Their site has a great printable schedule so you can visit all the local markets….
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