Blog - Karen Daugerdas

Buying a Home, Real Estate Market, Selling Your Home

Why you should buy now & not wait until Spring

Buying a home at any time is challenging & even more in today’s mortgage rates. You might think it’s better to wait until Spring when more homes hit the market & rates might be lower. But no one knows where mortgage rates will go from here. Waiting could mean facing more competition, higher prices & […]
Energy Efficiency

Energy usage going up? Try these tips …

Are you avoiding the winter weather and enjoying a cozy night in instead? It’s likely your energy usage is going up while staying warm inside and bingeing the new season of your favorite TV show, according to ComEd. And you’re not alone – the winter months can cause increases in your electric usage, which can impact your […]
Selling Your Home

What is the #1 Reason People Decide to Move?

Why do people move? If you’re looking for the Number One reason, it may surprise you to know that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) surveys say that the desire to be near family and friends is the number one reason people decide to make a change. But what are the benefits of moving closer […]
Real Estate Market

Recap of 2024 Buyers, Sellers & the Real Estate Market

2024 was a very challenging year for real estate. The market was frozen, we had low inventory, high prices & high interest rates. However, the 2nd half of this year began to turn around, although slightly. We saw a little more inventory & interest rates began to loosen. Where people were “locked” into their existing, […]