ken and ann marie: A love story with a happy ending in Naperville, Illinois...
- 09/17/20 12:42 PM
Good afternoon!! As many of you know, my first marriage ended about 8 years ago… The following years were very difficult for me. I experienced loneliness. Depression. An overwhelming feeling of lost identity… For many years, I had thought of myself a happily married father of two beautiful girls. But then my life was turned upside down, and I didn’t know who I was or where I was going… These were dark times for me. Dark indeed… But then, about 4 years ago, I met someone who changed my life. Her name was Ann Marie… She was beautiful, smart, funny, and very, very challenging… I knew from the … (5 comments)
ken and ann marie: Getting back to basics in Naperville...
- 06/01/20 07:56 AM
Good morning!! Today is Monday, June 1st. The start of a new week. The start of a new month… The morning is cool but beautiful. I sit outside on my front patio, facing east, watching the sun peek through the trees… Despite the serene setting, I am feeling anxious. My mood the last few days has not been one I am happy with… My sleep last night was fitful. Waking often, I found myself with an overactive mind. The challenges that lay ahead seemed overwhelming, and the opportunities felt few and far between… Sometimes the world can get me down. I worry. I … (3 comments)
ken and ann marie: Living the life of our dreams in Naperville...
- 04/30/20 09:47 AM
Ann Marie and I live an almost idyllic life. We are happy, healthy, and live in a beautiful neighborhood in the city of Naperville… We also live a life full of dreams. Dreams for ourselves. Dreams for our family. And dreams of our future… We dream of buying a new home. A home large enough to accommodate our combined family. A home in the school district we hope to have our children educated in. A home in the neighborhood where our kids are starting their own lives. With safe streets. With children playing together. With kind and friendly neighbors… I am sure you and … (4 comments)
ken and ann marie: Growing our Naperville Real Estate Business during the Coronavirus...
- 03/31/20 07:02 AM
Good morning!! These are certainly crazy times we are living in… With the Coronavirus on everyone’s mind, our health and the health of our loved ones is threatened daily… Our financial health is also at risk. With most of the population quarantined in their homes and practicing social distancing, many who had been planning moves are holding off right now, waiting for more certain times… As realtors, Ann Marie and I are small business owners, and we are always keeping an eye on our sales pipeline as well as the growth of our brand… So as business owners, we have decided this is … (1 comments)
ken and ann marie: Cleaning our Naperville garage on a Sunday afternoon...
- 03/09/20 01:12 PM
Good afternoon!! Yesterday (Sunday) afternoon was one of those gorgeous days in early spring that make the winters in Naperville seem worthwhile… It was March 8th, the temperature was over 60 degrees, and there was endless sunshine Just a gorgeous day to be out and about… After a busy morning filled with a church service with the kids and showing homes to a new buyer, Ann Marie and I returned home and discussed what we should do with the rest of this beautiful day… “Let’s get out of the house!” voted Ann Marie… We considered our options, which consisted of going to a … (5 comments)
ken and ann marie: Choosing a paint color when selling your Naperville home...
- 02/20/20 01:39 PM
Paint is a topic that pops up with nearly all of our sellers... "Do I need to paint my home?" "What color?" "Will it make a difference in the sale price?" Often, we recommend that sellers put a fresh coat of paint on their walls prior to listing their home. It gives the home a fresh look and fresh smell, and can translate into shorter market time and thousands of dollars in our seller's pockets at closing. Throughout the years, we have compiled a list of painters to refer to our clients that range from getting the job done at an affordable price … (0 comments)
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