March 2023 Real Estate Newsletter By Shaunna Burhop

CHEERS TO 20 YEARS!

Here at The Burhop Group, we value our relationships first and foremost and are always grateful for your support. Watch for more to come (and be sure to follow us on social media) as we celebrate and host Cheers to 20 Years events throughout 2023.

HOME ORGANIZING: Keep, donate, discard!

IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR when spring cleaning is on our minds, and we start to get the urge to purge. But where do you start, and what do you do with all that stuff? Professional organizers recommend starting with your closets—this way, they’re ready to accommodate items from other areas.

To begin, take everything out, spread it on a bed or floor, and go through all the items. Divide into three piles: Keep, Donate, and Discard. Next, thoroughly clean the empty closet. Vacuum the floor, wipe down baseboards, shelves, rods, and drawers; clean light fixtures and swap to a brighter bulb (if it’s safe to do so).

After you have your three piles, look for ways to repurpose and recycle. Check our new website (theburhopgroup.com) for donation and consignment options, as we’re always adding more tips. Residents in Palatine and Mt. Prospect can schedule a pick up of textiles via simplerecycling.com rather than add to landfills; other communities will offer clothing drop-off sites. And Earth911.com is a great source of information on how and where to recycle more challenging items such as electronics, batteries, paint, and more.

n — Shaunna Burhop

Northwest Suburbs Market Update Upcoming Events

Statistics February 2023 v. 2022; (+) or (-) indicates change between the month of February 2023 compared to February 2022. Figures from MRED LLC. Info Sparks. *Absorption rate is a good overall metric, it shows the percentage of home inventory sold in the past month.

HOUNDS HUNT FOR EGGS: Grab your furry friend and head out to hunt for treatfilled eggs and take a picture with the Easter bunny, at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater in Palatine from 10am–12pm. Registration is required, for details visit www. palatineparks.org.

It’s inspiring to put items you no longer need to better use through selling or donating! Check out our list of local donation and recycle sites at theburhopgroup.com or scan the code above.

Photo by HighwayStarz/Depositphotos.com

From left to right: Shaunna Burhop, principal; Nicole Tsilipetros, marketing; Tracy Bongiorno, broker

DESIGN TIPS:

Maximize that closet space!

MY ADVICE TO CLIENTS looking to for a quick way to add value to their home is to show an abundance of closet space. Having the ability to easily access everything inside makes life so much easier! The right organizers make all the difference, especially if you’re tight on space or simply don’t want to commit to a new closet system. Here are some of our favorites:

VELVET

help to clear up space on your precious hanging racks. They take up less room than other hangers, and prevent garments from slipping. You can find them for about $17 for a pack of 20 on amazon.com; or splurge a little and get them in designer colors at containerstore.com.

UNDERSHELF BASKETS are great if you have limited shelf space. Slideon wire baskets hang on your existing shelves and are perfect for utilizing the wasted space below. Plus no tools or hardware are required for installation. You can also find them at the containerstore.com for about $12 each.

SHOE SHELVES are great because you can stack them on top of one another, allowing you to store as many pairs as possible. I really like the wood-slat kind the best; you can find similar ones at Homegoods or a nice stackable white version at target.com for $17.

n — Shaunna Burhop

AROUND TOWN // GOTTA LOVE THE POWER OF LIVE MUSIC! FROM CLASSIC ROCK TO BROADWAY SONGS, I’VE HAD A LOT OF FUN LATELY AT THESE TWO LOCAL VENUES:

Hey Nonny / Self-described as a music-listening room where great musicians engage with the audience, you’ll also find delicious food and drinks. I saw Ben Jones perform here and it was incredible. Located in Arlington Heights; full lineup at heynonny.com.

Broken Earth Winery / Features live entertainment Saturday nights and wine harvested and bottled at their winery in Paso Robles. I discovered the band Blue Eyed

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Ben Jones