Over $155 million sold and over 420 happy homeowners Shaunna Burhop | Baird & Warner Real Estate Broker 210 W. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 shaunna.burhop@bairdwarner.com
November 2022 Newsletter A SEASON OF GRATITUDE
With the holiday season upon us, I want to offer my heartfelt THANKS for your continued support, and show my commitment to GIVING to both our community and my clients with the highest level of service and dedication. Call The Burhop Group today at 847.275.0277 to start planning for 2023!
Market Update NORTHWEST SUBURBS* Detached, Single Family • Median Sales Price: $405,000 +3.8% • Average Days on Market: 37 -9.8% • New Listings: 518 -24.9% • Homes Under Contract: 345 -33.4% • Absorption Rate: 50.1% Attached, Condos + Townhomes • Median Sales Price: $218,000 +12.4% • Average Days on Market: 32 -23.8% • New Listings: 373 -39.2% • Homes Under Contract: 336 -32.7% • Absorption Rate: 98.8% *Statistics October 2022 v. 2021; (+) or (-) indicates change between the month of October 2022 compared to October 2021. Figures from MRED LLC. Info Sparks.
Calendar HOLIDAYS ON THE TOWN: Get in the holiday spirit with downtown Palatine merchants on Friday, November 18 from 5–9 pm. Enjoy raffles, special discounts and more—plus you can get a selfie with Santa! For more info visit www.downtownpalatine.org
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TREND REPORT:
Impress your guests with board and batten!
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OARD AND BATTEN continues to be a popular trend and can even be a quick way to update your home before guests arrive for the holidays. A simple wall dressing that typically uses wide boards nailed side-by-side with strips of narrow wood (called a batten) layered on top to cover the seams, board and batten offers both subtle architectural detail as well as a timeless appeal that will mix well with any style of home—from traditional to modern—and is an easy DIY project that could be finished in a weekend. Best of all, you can usually source all of the materials you need right at your local home improvement store. While anywhere could benefit from a feature wall, personally I love the idea of using it in an entryway or foyer. This space is often one of the first places we greet our guests and offers an opportunity to make a great first impression. A white board and batten wall would keep your entry light and bright, and becomes the perfect backdrop for any kind of seasonal decor. Additionally, when guests arrive, we often have limited room to store extra coats, purses, boots, and other essentials. Adding hooks on a board and batten backdrop (see photo bottom right) and then layering with a dresser and shoe rack creates a cozy-chic storage solution. If you are inspired to give it a go, check out the post at Chatfieldcourt.com where Kristi and her husband Roger share easy instructions for creating a board and batten wall of your own, as well as many other fun DIY projects to spruce up your home for the holidays. n
PART ONE (part two next month)
STAGING + SELLING | SEARCHING + INVESTING | RENOVATIONS + DESIGN | RELOCATION + RETIREMENT | SENIOR LIVING + ESTATES
Tracy Bongiorno (right) and I were thrilled to be part of a recent Habitat for Humanity project in the West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago. HFH volunteers build homes for those in need to help them achieve stability, independence, and a better life for themselves and for their families.
SERVICE + INITIATIVES:
Building strong communities, one new home at a time
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E HAD HEARD OTHERS talk about Habitat for Humanity but never had an opportunity to participate until recently. The experience was gratifying beyond our expectations! With a team of co-workers, Tracy Bongiorno and I worked on one of the last of 35 homes to be completed by Habitat Chicago in the West Pullman neighborhood. We were on the “framing” team, working on the second level to construct walls and window frames. Even with our very basic skill of hammering nails, we were able to contribute and collaborate with others to make great progress! But the work goes beyond the building. We were so impressed by the skills and dedication of the Habitat staff, not only taking care to guide us and make sure the construction was rock solid, but also following through with a program that teaches homeowners how to maintain their new home and manage the related finances as well. While we’re definitely most comfortable helping clients buy or stage and sell homes, (as opposed to swinging hammers!) we would not hesitate to volunteer again. Check out my Instagram video highlights of the day by scanning the QR code at right—and contact The full team photo! Scan me if you want to learn more about HFH the QR code here to see or how to help participate in a future build. more fun moments from the It’s an experience you won’t forget! n day on my Instagram reel.
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November 2022 Newsletter To view an archive of previous issues and to read my publication Open House magazine, please visit ISSUU.COM and search for Shaunna Burhop. — PHOTO CREDITS / OPPOSITE PAGE: (headshot) Meg Berger; (foyer) @theverestplace; (guest room) chatfieldcourt.com. THIS PAGE: (Ottilia) Meg Berger.
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SHAUNNA BURHOP is one of the top agents in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs, and she has consistently been recognized as one of the Top 10 Real Estate Agents in Illinois and also the Top Producing Agent at Baird & Warner NW Suburban. For more information on current listings, or to list your own home, call Shaunna today at 847.275.0277. If your property is currently listed, please disregard this solicitation. Information provided is not guaranteed and subject to change and withdrawal without notice. This newsletter is edited by Shaunna Burhop and designed by Adam Moroschan (adammoroschan.com), all rights reserved.
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