Downsizing does not have to mean a Tiny House Turn on any House or DIY channel and there is guaranteed to be a show about “tiny house” living. Most tiny houses are 500 square feet or less. My first apartment was 500 square feet and it was spacious to me…because I lived alone. Now with…
Continue ReadingYou Don’t need to Wait until Spring Many people think the best time to sell a house is in the Spring. In places like the Chicagoland area, Spring is a very busy time indeed. After a long winter, everyone is ready for some warmer weather and signs of green. Selling or Buying in the…
Continue ReadingWhat’s better than Free Jelly Belly jelly beans? Just about 10 minutes over the Wisconsin Border lies the Jelly Belly factory. The factory is a distribution center for their online store. The actual Jelly Belly jelly beans are made in North Chicago, Illinois. Jelly Belly Wisconsin Tour The free tours are offered…
Continue ReadingDecluttering is really just pre-packing It’s not as bad as it sounds. Sure, some people (especially if you have kids) need to just remove the excess stuff from their house. For me, to declutter was to actually start packing before we even listed our house. I looked at it as “pre-packing”. I started with a…
Continue ReadingSummer is Fair Season! I love the book Charlotte’s Web! The cartoon version of the movie was and still is beloved to me. To quote Templeton (my favorite rat), “A fair is a veritable smorgasbord”. Summer means it is time to head to the Fairs, eat some junk food and see the farm animals. …
Continue ReadingAcreage, Homestead, Hobby Farm? What does it all mean? You have made the decision to live in a more rural area, but what comes next? There are so many choices and finding the right fit can be difficult because there are no set definitions for what you are looking for. One person’s garden may…
Continue ReadingHouse Hunting on the Internet I know I’m not alone. Sitting at the computer searching online for houses. I tried Realtor.com, Trulia, Zillow, and Redfin. I had so many saved searches and receives tons of alerts every time a house was listed. Every keyword combination I could think of I would try: estate, farmhouse, farmette,…
Continue ReadingDeerfield Family Days are here! Nothing says Independence Day like fireworks, family fun in the park, and FREE SNOW CONES during the parade. This year is no different! Check out the Fireworks Tuesday night at The Brickyards Park. Wednesday, there is a full schedule of events around downtown Deerfield. The schedule is here: https://www.deerfield.il.us/279/Family-Days. I…
Continue ReadingYour children’s Education can be a big factor in Home Buying Here is a list of several websites* to use for school ratings: Great Schools Niche School Digger US News and World Reports Illinois Report Card A word of caution on websites for school ratings There are a lot of factors that…
Continue ReadingBefore you start looking at houses: Make a list If you are thinking of buying a home, I’m sure you have thought about all the things you want. Now write it down!! Really think about what you need vs what you want and make a list. The most important thing about your priority list is…
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