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Blog Posts Archive
Boujie on a Budget
February 2024 Market Update
Mainstreet Organization of Realtors Production Awards
House hasn't sold yet?
How To Know What Your Home Is Worth Today
Are you prepared for unexpected home costs?
January 2024 Market Update
What does a buyer consult look like?
How I write a winning offer for my clients
Give Your Home a Wellness Makeover
It's nice to meet you
As 2023 comes to a close, I just want to say THANK YOU!
Three things I'm super proud about having accomplished in 2023
Biggest Mistakes Homeowners Make When Moving
Deck the Halls (on a budget)
Thinking about downsizing?
November 2023 Market Update
Keep This in Mind at Your Next Showing
What I'd invest in if I was thinking about selling
“I’m waiting for interest rates to drop before I buy”
October 2023 Market Update
Preparing Your Home for Winter
Should you wait until the holidays are over to sell?
The Spookiest Part of a Real Estate Transaction
3 Myths About Today’s Housing Market
September 2023 Market Update
Fall in Northern Illinois
Create an Autumn Ambience
How to Find Your Perfect Home in a Low Inventory Market
Tips to Minimize Home Buying Stress
August 2023 Market Update
What should you do after closing on a home?
Investment Property Insights
Choosing the Right Neighborhood
July 2023 Market Update
Home Improvement Ideas Under $1,000
The Biggest Mistakes I See Sellers Make (& It Isn’t About Price!)
June 2023 Market Update
May 2023 Market Update
April 2023 Market Update
March 2023 Market Update
This is what makes being in real estate so rewarding
The Top 5 Home Features Buyers Want
POV: You list your home with me
Halfway through the year recap
How to Determine the Price of a Home
How to Create a Wants vs Needs List (and why you should)
Staging can increase your home’s value by 1-5%
For Buyers: What Most Real Estate Agents Won’t Tell You
Real estate can be tough but here's what I've learned
Moving Day Mistakes
My secret to staying on top of the ever-changing real estate market
Happy Earth Day, Northern Illinois!
Navigating Low Inventory as a Home Buyer in Today’s Market
Maximize Your Home Sale Profit
Don't Get Stuck with the Wrong Agent
Your Zodiac Sign When House Hunting
February 2023 Market Update
Before You Sell Your Home Ask Yourself This
Mainstreet Organization of Realtors Production Awards
This is Why Your Offer Isn't Getting Accepted
Support Your Real Estate Friends
Want to be a step ahead in the Northern Illinois real estate game?
January 2023 Market Update
Tips for an Organized Home Search
5 Tips for Paying Off Your Mortgage Faster
3 Myths About Buying a Home
I can help with your real estate needs beyond Illinois
5 Tips for Buying and Selling Simultaneously
5 Secrets No One Tells You About Buying a Home
Have we met yet?
December 2022 Market Update // 2023 Predictions
November 2022 Market Update
October 2022 Market Update
August 2022 Market Update
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December 2021 Market Update
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February 2021 Market Update
January 2021 Market Update
8 Ways to Make Buyers Fall in Love with Your Home
2020 Year End Market Recap
Fresh Year, Fresh Start: Cleaning Out Your Home for the New Year
About Me: Who is Jamie Decker?
December 2020 Market Update
November 2020 Market Update
October 2020 Market Update
September 2020 Market Update
August 2020 Market Update
July 2020 Market Update
June 2020 Market Update
May 2020 Market Update
Farmer's Market Favorites Are Back!
Will Increasing Mortgage Rates Impact Home Prices?
Common Things to Look Out for Before Buying Your Dream Home
Why You Should Consider Selling in the Winter
Is Getting a Home Mortgage Still Too Difficult?