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Rising home prices coupled with the current inventory in today’s market may cause some homeowners to consider selling their homes on their own (known in the industry as a For Sale By Owner). However, a FSBO might be hard to execute well for the vast majority of sellers.Here are the top 5 reasons ...

By Larissa Runkle – Click here to read original articleSinenkiy/iStockWhile other parts of the house may still be strewed with holiday chaos, your bedroom can (and should) be a sanctuary for reflection. A place where you can think about everything that’s happened in the past decade, and everythin...

There are friends, there is family, and then there are friends that become family.  Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday week and much abundance in 2020! 

by Mercury EverOut Staff – Click here to view original articleHedwig and the Angry Inch, Sat-Sun Dec 28-29, 2 pm & 7:30 pm, Ellyn By Studio at the Armory, $25 & UpWhile you might be inclined to take this upcoming weekend as a chance to rest up before the worldwide party that is New Year’s begins ...

Some Highlights: Choosing the right real estate professional is one of the most impactful decisions you can make in your home buying or selling process. A real estate professional can explain current market conditions and break down what they will mean to you and your family. If you’re considerin...

ShutterstockLooking ahead, 2020 is projected to be a strong year for homeownership. According to the Freddie Mac Forecast,“We expect rates to remain low, falling to a yearly average of 3.8% in 2020.”If you’re currently renting, 2020 may be a great time to think about making a jump into homeowners...

ShutterstockWe talk a lot about why it makes financial sense to buy a home, but more often than not we’re drawn to the emotional reasons for homeownership.No matter the size or shape of a living space, the feeling of a home means different things to different people. Whether it’s a certain scent ...

by Mercury EverOut StaffPeacock Lane, 6 pm, through Dec 31This is it: The last weekend before the last Christmas of the first decade in the 21st Century. And the enormity of this unique moment in time is perfectly represented through the smorgasbord of awesome events available to indulge, includi...

We've been named one of Glassdoor's Top Places to Work in 2020! Check it out: http://bit.ly/2LM1k8x  🎊🎉 Oh, by the way … if you know of someone who would appreciate the level of service we provide, please call us with their name and business number.  We’ll be happy to take great care of them.Kell...

ShutterstockStudies have shown that, in many cases, the largest asset a family owns is the house they live in. Over the last twelve months, that asset has gained substantial value.CoreLogic just released their 2019 3rd Quarter Homeowner Equity Insights Report. The report revealed that:“U.S. homeo...