MAMMA MIA IT’S MAY!
Tracy and I had a blast at our recent Super Mario Bros movie client appreciation event. Mario and Luigi were there to greet guests and provide an unforgettable photo op for our clients, friends, and their families. See more photos on back page >>
Luigi, Tracy Bongiorno, Shaunna Burhop, and Mario at the Super Mario Bros client event.
DESIGN TRENDS: A toast to Spring!
WHILE IT SEEMED LIKE WINTER would never end, spring is upon us and we’re finally able to turn our attention to enjoying some time outdoors. Whether you have an expansive backyard or a tiny city balcony, there’s always room to enhance your outdoor living space and create your own secluded oasis. Often a simple privacy screen is the best way to block a bad view or nosey neighbors and create a cozy outdoor nook. Many options are available online, or you can get creative and upcycle some old shutters and a few hinges into a folding partition (see inset photo at right). Paint it a bold color and voila!
And don’t forget the most important part: a place to entertain. A bar cart can be a very useful and compact means of storage, as well as a great tool for serving—roll it from indoors to outside while keeping your drinks and apps within arm’s reach. We love the vibe of this bamboo version (find a similar one at birchlane.com); it’s perfect for mixing up our new fav cocktail, The Kentucky Buck! n — Shaunna Burhop
Source: HGTV.com | Photos (bar cart and screen) courtesy PopFizz/Bryan Allen
Northwest Suburbs Market Update Upcoming Events
Detached, Single Family
• Median Sales Price: $432,500 -6.0%
• Average Days on Market: 43 +38.7%
• New Listings: 535 -41.4%
• Homes Under Contract: 450 -22.8%
• Absorption Rate: 110.8%*
Attached, Condos + Townhomes
• Median Sales Price: $238,250 +5.9%
• Average Days on Market: 23 -20.7%
• New Listings: 336 -45.5%
• Homes Under Contract: 332 -32.7%
• Absorption Rate: 184.4%*
Statistics April 2023 v. 2022; (+) or (-) indicates change between the month of April 2023 compared to April 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.
GET RID OF ALL THOSE OLD PAPERS YOU’VE BEEN SAVING! Watch your papers securely shredded on the spot in the mobile shredding truck at our FREE paper shredding event. No-touch service, just drive up and we’ll remove the boxes or bags from your car (limit 5). Please consider bringing non-perishables for a donation to local food pantries. 8:30-11:30am / Baird & Warner offices, 210 W.
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AS YOU PREPARE to spruce up your home this spring and summer, two pieces of research can help you pick the upgrades that will bring you the greatest return on investment and hopefully some joy along the way.
The 2023 Remodeling Impact Report: Outdoor Features from the National Association of REALTORS® looks at the typical cost of 11 outdoor projects, the money homeowners can recover on upgrades when they sell, and the “joy score”— a rating of how much happiness each completed remodeling project can bring.
Which ones look good to you? Geography may play a role in both the joy and cost recovery rankings; feel free to reach out with questions if you’d like our opinion about the impact in your area. We are here and happy to advise, especially if you are thinking of selling in the future and want to recoup some of your investment costs.
