How strong is your credit? Cleaning up your credit is essential before you make any major financial moves. Having a bad score can hurt your chances of being able to open a credit card, apply for a loan, purchase a car, or rent an apartment. It is especially important to have clean credit before Read more
Wealth is within reach for many people; however, according to a recent study, 63 percent of Americans said it’s not likely they’ll become rich.1 While younger people are more likely to say they’ll achieve wealth one day, only 34 percent of people aged 30 to 49 and 21 percent of people aged 50 or Read more
Maybe your dream home has the intricate details that you usually find only in older construction - wainscoting and crown molding in the interior, the front porch with a swing, an older tree shading the back yard, and the white picket fence. Or maybe your dream home has all the conveniences of modern Read more
Hiring a real estate agent is absolutely in the best interests of home owners and buyers. According to the National Association of RealtorsⓇ, there are over 1.4 million RealtorsⓇ. With so many options to choose from, how does a buyer or seller choose the right real estate agent? We’ve narrowed down the top deciding Read more
Buying a house is like playing a sport. You’ll need to know the rules and get in shape before hitting the field or court. It is a significant commitment of both time and money. We’ve come up with five steps to help you assess your priorities and give you the confidence to get you Read more
Buying a home is a huge decision. Our goal is to make sure our clients have the knowledge and support they need - that starts with dispelling common myths about home buying.Here are 10 myths that today’s first-time home buyers are often told. Myth #1: You need a 20% down payment to get a Read more
Sold Off Market | 945 N. Wolcott Ivona Kutermankiewicz & Karen Ranquist Sold Off Market 945 N. Wolcott $1,835,000 Show-Stopping custom designed 5 bedrooms 4.5 bath single-family home in heart of East Village by Award Winning Studio Dwell Architects with 5 impressive outdoor areas. Wolcott is complemented Read more
FEATURED LISTING | 1636 N Wells #601 Ivona Kutermankiewicz JUST LISTED 1636 N Wells #601 for $349,900 Tour this property virtually: 3D Tour Old Town is one of Chicago's historic neighborhoods. It's known for its beautiful architecture, quaint streets, independently-owned shops, and home to Second City where many Read more
Featured Listing | 2835 N Lakewood Ave #5B Ivona Kutermankiewicz FEATURED LISTING 2835 N Lakewood Ave #5B for $899,000 Tour this property virtually: Walkthrough Video 3D Tour The first thing you'll notice about 2835 N Lakewood is its right across the street from the greenery and fresh Read more
SOLD | 2144 W Schiller Unit #I Ivona Kutermankiewicz JUST SOLD 2144 W Schiller #I for $475,000 Urban Escape: Wicker Park Penthouse Condo with 3 private, outdoor spaces. Yes, you read that correctly, three outdoor spaces. Our 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Wicker Park Penthouse Condo with a Read more