wilmette homes for sale: Why Do I Need a Stager to Help Sell My Wilmette Home? - 09/20/12 01:06 PM
 
 
When people think about selling their Wilmette home, one of the things they hope to accomplish is getting a good price for it. A house is usually the biggest investment most people will make in their lives, and selling that investment at a profit is ideal.
Getting a great Realtor® to help with the sale is the first step you need to take. Your real estate agent should have a professional photographer who will take fantastic pictures of your home that will make homebuyers want to see your house in person. Along with great pictures, your Realtor® should help … (0 comments)

wilmette homes for sale: Updating Your Homeowner's Insurance for Your Wilmette Home - 08/14/12 01:00 PM
 
 
Something we probably don't like spending money on is homeowner's insurance for your Wilmette home. We all realize, however, that it's something we have to have if we own a home. Finding yourself without homeowner's insurance at the time of a loss is just not acceptable!
Thinking about homeowner's insurance is another thing that's usually not high on our lists of things to do, but it is something that needs to be done every so often. When the time comes around to renew your policy or purchase a new one, that's a good time to see if your needs … (0 comments)

wilmette homes for sale: After Your Move to Wilmette, What's Next? - 08/09/12 11:37 AM
 
 
It's a good idea to develop a game plan as to what to do once the selling, buying and moving have ended, and you find yourselves in your Wilmette dream home, surrounded by boxes of your stuff waiting to be unpacked!
Hopefully, when you moved in, boxes were put in the appropriate rooms where they will be unpacked and put away. If not, that might be the first thing you'll want to do.
Next, many home buyers want to establish a room where everything is in its place, and they can get away from the mess moving creates. This … (0 comments)

wilmette homes for sale: Wilmette International Children's Film Festival--Fun for the Family - 07/24/12 02:05 PM
 
 
Want to have a day of fun with your kids? Why not take them to the First Wilmette International Children's Film Festival presented by the Wilmette Theatre and produced in association with the Northbrook-based International Children's Media Center by Executive Director Nicole Dreiske. Recommended for kids from 2 to 10, the endeavor is supported by the Richard Driehaus Foundation at the MacArthur Foundation.
The Festival is slated for Saturday, July 28th, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Avenue in Wilmette. There will be 44 international films featured from 19 countries around the world.
Four age-appropriate … (0 comments)

wilmette homes for sale: Make Your Wilmette Home Painting Efforts Pay Off with a Good Quality Paint - 06/12/12 11:23 AM
 
 
 
If you're thinking of selling your Wilmette home this summer, you may also be thinking of doing some painting to spruce it up before you put it on the market. Or maybe you just bought your dream home and want to convert those hot pink walls to something a bit more in line with your own personal tastes.
Well, we're here to help! How about some tips on what to look for in a quality paint. Here goes:
1. Practicality: Your paint should be long-lasting when it comes to staying on your walls and continuing to look great. … (0 comments)

wilmette homes for sale: Painting Maintenance-Free Surfaces Around Your Glenview Home - 03/06/12 10:54 AM
It's nice to have a Glenview home that has its share of maintenance-free materials, including such things as vinyl siding, fiberglass trim, factory-finished aluminum or composite decking. Sometimes, however, we just get plain tired of the same old color year after year. That's when it's time for painting maintenance-free surfaces around your Glenview home, even if it isn't necessary for any purpose other than changing their look.Generally speaking, it's usually OK to paint maintenance-free materials, but there are a few steps that will make for a better quality finished product.As with any paint job around the house, you'll want to make … (3 comments)

wilmette homes for sale: A Comparative Market Analysis can Help Determine the Best Listing Price for Your Wilmette Home - 01/24/12 12:36 PM
Getting expert advice on what your listing price should be before putting your Wilmette home on the market can make your home sell a lot faster than setting a price based on what you personally feel your home is worth. In order for an experienced Realtor® to set a listing price, they often do a Comparative Market Analysis.
A Comparative Market Analysis uses comparable sales, or “comps” of properties that have recently sold in the Wilmette area. This will show what the market favors for a listing price. When looking at comparables, it’s important to consider certain similarities to provide an … (2 comments)

wilmette homes for sale: Share in the Holiday Traditions at the Wilmette Theatre - 12/12/11 11:23 PM
 
 
The North Shore is rich with history and family events for all ages. If you have never visited the Wilmette Theatre in the Village of Wilmette, you can bring the entire family to share in the nostalgia and holiday traditions this weekend
Friday December 16th at 7pm - The Wilmette Theatre is showing the original 1946 version of It’s A Wonderful Life. Bring the entire family to see this holiday classic, have some hot cocoa and even have your picture taken with Santa Claus. You can Buy Tickets for $10 to partake in this Wilmette tradition.
 Saturday December 17th … (0 comments)

wilmette homes for sale: Simple Ways to Give your Wilmette Kitchen a Green Remodel - 04/05/11 08:56 AM
One way to update your Wilmette home is by doing a green remodel in your kitchen. When it's time to sell your home, potential buyers will appreciate the added value of a green kitchen. Before you panic thinking that making your kitchen "green" will break the bank, an earth-friendly remodel can work wonders without breaking your household budget.
An eco-friendly kitchen can mean a healthier kitchen for your family. By eliminating or reducing the invisible and odorless toxins in your cabinets and countertops, you will take giant steps toward going green in your kitchen.
Most cabinets are made of particleboard which … (0 comments)

wilmette homes for sale: Attending to a Few Basics to Make Your Wilmette Home Stand Out - 07/17/10 01:42 AM
So, it is time to sell your home.  Maybe you've been transferred, maybe you need more space (or less), maybe you want a change.  You want the home to sell quickly so you can move on, but you also want the best price in the current market.  For most people, this means attending to a few basics to make your Wilmette home stand out. You also need to think about how your house functions and how can it function beautifully over a long-time.
Most of this you have heard before.  The basic tips Number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 on … (2 comments)

wilmette homes for sale: Demand for New Home Loans Not Increasing - 06/08/10 10:06 AM
Even though current mortgage rates are still hovering at a 50-year low in the Glenview area and elsewhere, the demand for new home loans is not increasing as  was hoped. In fact, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, new home loan requests are continuing their four-week free-fall and are down to a 13-year low.
While interest rates lost some ground during the month of May, slight increases were noted last week on 30-year fixed rate mortgages, up from 4.8% to 4.83% in the past two weeks.
Mortgage analysts predicting for 2010 thought that the demand for new mortgages would surpass the … (0 comments)