We recently listed 2 Beacon Hill Drive South Barrington for sale. This luxury home deserved the best possible visual presentation but back in March the grass was brown, the trees were bare. The time was right for the sellers to sell, waiting was not an option, so we proceeded with the professional photos exterior and interior. In May we decided it was time to update the exterior photos now the grass and trees were green. Here's the before and after pictures. 2 Beacon Hill March 2018 The house … [Read more...]
Read MoreYour Home Inspection Checklist – What You Get and The Cost
What to know about your home inspection when you decide to buy a house. Most inspections take between 2 and 5 hours depending on the size and type of property. The bigger the house the longer it's going to take. Not all buyers can spend all that time attending an inspection, many have no idea why they are attending, whether they need to attend at all. What types of home inspections are there in our area? What does a home inspection consist of and what should you do with your report? We are … [Read more...]
Read MoreNew Construction Trends in Larger Homes
Just recently I have been working with several buyers looking to build a home rather than buy an existing one and be faced with renovations of some kind in the next few years. As we tour newly built brand new homes for sale to get a feel for likes and dislikes, new construction trends in 2018 are revealing a number of changes from the traditional expectations in a larger home. I wonder if they will stand strong against tradition or be a fad that fizzles. Trends can be started and fail or they … [Read more...]
Read MoreSold in Biltmore to Relocation Buyers – An English Style Cottage
Biltmore subdivision in North Barrington is full of homes small and large, on lot sizes just as diverse. If you like cookie cutter homes, don't bother looking here, the choice might be sparse! If you like or dare to be different, there's so many unusual home styles here from new to old, big to small, budget friendly to average Barrington pricing. It's not the place to look for new luxury style homes. We are proud to announce the sale of 249 Biltmore Drive, North Barrington. An English … [Read more...]
Read MoreIs It Cheaper to Build or Buy a Home?
Everyone loves new construction! But is it cheaper to build or buy a home? The thought of having a brand new home, all clean and sparkling with nothing to worry about except move in, appeals to most peoples emotions. Buying existing homes brings up one set of things to consider. Building one has a different list of considerations. Here we'll explore buying an existing home, and building one. What are the pros and cons of building a house? Buy an Existing Home Buyers in this section of the … [Read more...]
Read MoreBarrington IL Real Estate Market Report – April 2018
Barrington IL Real Estate Market Report for the villages of Barrington, Deer Park and Inverness. You can also do a home search and save your favorite properties. Set up a search and be alerted as soon as a matching property hits our database or just browse at any time. What was the Average Price in 2017? Including only Single Family Homes, 2017 ended with an Average Price Range of $580,608. Year Average Sale … [Read more...]
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