Batwoman Agent

Agents usually try everything to get attention for their listings.  The agent in this article dressed up as Batwoman in all of the photos of the house. Unfortunately, the house still hasn't sold, but it is surely getting a lot of attention.

While I definitely give her credit for creative marketing, you probably won't catch me in a costume to sell a listing, but I suppose I can't say never.

Australian real estate agent Tamara English appears as Batwoman in listing photos for a home in a suburb of Brisbane. (Tamara English / August 8, 2013)


I've attached a link to the story that originally showed up on the Chicago Tribune website. 

Local Real Estate Trends: Things Are Improving

In today's Northwest Herald, an article highlights an improvement in the local real estate market. Here are some of the highlights from the article:

• McHenry County home sales are up 28.4 % over last year
• Median sales price on single family homes is up 2.1%

Bottom line...homes are selling.  

In the Cary/Crystal Lake/Fox River Grove areas, low inventory is helping move homes more quickly from listed to sold.  If you or someone you know is considering selling their home, now is the time.

Click here to read the full article.

Another Reason Cary is Special

As a Cary resident, I am proud to know that we are taking steps to provide sports opportunities for children with physical or cognitive challenges.  So often, these children are pushed aside or left behind, but the Cary Soccer Association has chosen to give them the opportunity to embrace the game of soccer.  

The benefits that this opportunity has for these children, and their families, is probably beyond measure.  For a child with a physical or cognitive challenge, the value of feeling included, socializing with others, exercise and learning new skills are invaluable to them and their families.


Click here to read an article about this important program through the Cary Soccer Association. 

Additionally, Cary residents also have access recreational services through the Cary Park District and Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA).

Image Source:  Kyle Grillot, Northwest Herald - kgrillot@shawmedia.com

Notably neutral

Everyone has walked into a house and wondered what on earth the owners were thinking when they chose "those" colors.  When you're decorating your home, it's fine that you choose colors that fit your style.  

But, when it comes time to sell, you need to choose colors that potential buyers can picture themselves in.  They like rooms that look fresh, relaxing, clean and move in ready.

Here are  few examples of nice, neutral colors from Benjamin Moore.  Click here to read a bit more about staging your home to sell, or check out this video. 

Favorite "Home" Songs

Some of our favorite songs about "home" (in no particular order). Enjoy!
Home by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes  (2009)

Houses in Motion by the Talking Heads (1980)
My Hometown by Bruce Springsteen (1985)
Welcome Home by Carole King (1994)
Farmhouse by Phish (2000)
Sullivan Street by Counting Crows (1993)
All Roads Lead to Home by moe. (2008)
Homeward Bound by Simon & Garfunkel
Welcome Home by Radical Face (2009)
On My Way Home by String Cheese Incident (2009)
Home at Last by Steely Dan (1977)
Solsbury Hill by Peter Gabriel (1977)
Home by Jack Johnson (2006)