Buyers frequently ask me if they should test for radon. The answer is “yes.” Radon is an invisible, odorless gas that can cause cancer.
Indoor radon gas is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and breathing it over prolonged periods can present a significant health risk to families all over the country. It’s important to [...]
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1 Comment Laura on Feb 18th 2010
This is the new Palatine Train Station. I took this photo last summer (2009). I know the “new” station isn’t all that new anymore, but I can still remember the old one, so I always think of this one as new. I love how Downtown Palatine is evolving. I expect it will continue to get [...]
Comments Off Laura on Jan 26th 2010
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The Truth About Window Treatments
One of the biggest mistakes sellers can make in staging their home is leaving up old-school, heavy drapery. Fancy, expensive, over-the-top fabric window treatments are slowly going extinct.
What’s hot now is sleek and subtle, light-breathing looks. Plantation blinds, Roman shades, or whispy fabrics provide a more updated look. Moreover, they allow more light in. You [...]
Comments Off Laura on Jan 12th 2010
I took this picture near the Inverness golf course. I was on my way to an open house last year on Dewey, and the whole area was covered with snow (not a great day for an open house, btw!). I couldn’t help but imagine what Inverness was like back when the Macintosh’s settled the area. [...]
Comments Off Laura on Dec 18th 2009
Jeff and I have lived in our neighborhood for two years, and we’re finally starting to feel well-connected and “at home” in our subdivision. I wish we could have gotten to know everyone faster, but it’s hard when you’re coming and going, working and busy.
Last week, we thought of a way to get everyone together. [...]
1 Comment Laura on Oct 19th 2009
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Another Dark, Muddy Day in Chicagoland
Maybe this will brighten your spirits a little. It’s not exactly real estate related, but consider it another file under the “random musings” category. Enjoy.
2 Comments Laura on Oct 15th 2009
Wow! We were so excited to be featured in Illinois Realtor Magazine’s July issue on blogging. LaurasLocal.com was highlighted for great local information and real estate news. Thank you to Stephanie Siever’s for a terrific article.
If you look closely, you can see my picture (Laura) in the middle and to the left. Our friends at [...]
Comments Off Laura on Jul 12th 2009
