When you’ve finally found the house of your dreams, or finish building one from the ground up, the excitement and anticipation is palpable. There have been countless conversations concerning the floor plan, the location, and the budget. The wall colors have been chosen and the light fixtures installed. And then one day, the papers have…
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Why So Many Families Choose to Stay in Central Illinois
Wide open skies, roads lined with cornfields and small-town charm are some of the first things that come to mind when I think of central Illinois. With abundant natural beauty and easy access to Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis, there’s something that appeals to everyone. Central Illinois is one of the most family-friendly and unapologetically…
The Difference Between Expensive & Exceptional.
Designing your home, whether through remodeling and personalizing your existing space or building from the ground up, is a thrilling process! But it is also a process filled with countless decisions (probably more than you realized at the beginning) and these decisions all add up to create your finished product. Along the way you will…
Features That Never Go Out of Style.
It’s been said that interior design trends come and go, but good bones are forever. As fun as it is to keep up with current styles for home design, at the end of the day I know that many of us want to make design choices that will stand the test of time. We want…
Does Spring Landscaping Really Help a House Sell.
As we are in the thick of real estate’s peak season, local sellers in central Illinois may be wondering what can be done to give their homes just a little more of an edge against the competition. You may have heard it said that manicured landscaping can significantly boost your curb appeal and help your…
Property Taxes in Central Illinois: What Homeowners Should Expect This Spring.
It’s officially spring, friends! As much as there is to love about winter, I think spring is the season I always feel most eager to welcome. Those first warm breezes of the year carry with them the promise of all the simple joys to come in these next few months. There will be porch sitting,…