December is a busy month. Here’s to great food and company, and wonderful memories this holiday season! |
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| I'm licensed in Indiana! I can now assist you with sales, purchases, or rentals in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana. |
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Evanston Holiday Light Celebration at Fountain Square 4:30pm - 7pm December 6, 2025
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| Festival of Trees: The Glenview Park District 4pm - 6pm December 6, 2025 |
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| Is Next Year the Year You Sell? December Downtime Questions for Homeowners |
As the holidays approach and the year winds down, many of us find ourselves with a bit more downtime. Instead of just winding down, consider using this period of reflection to ask a big question: Is next year the year we sell our home?
This isn't about making a snap decision, but rather laying the groundwork for an informed one. Thinking about selling your home is a significant life event, impacting your finances, lifestyle, and future plans. Utilizing this quiet December period for preliminary discussions can make the process smoother and less stressful if you do decide to move forward. Here are some key questions to ask yourself and your family during this reflective time: Why are we considering selling? Is it for more space, less space, a new job, a different school district, or to be closer to family? Understanding your core motivation is crucial. What are our financial goals? Are we looking to downsize and free up capital, or upgrade and take on a new mortgage? What does our ideal financial picture look like after a sale?
What is our ideal timeline? Do we need to sell quickly, or do we have the flexibility to wait for the right offer? |
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Want to read more about Booker Group's house flips? |
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News! We've Stared Flip No. 11! |
Close readers of Booker Builds will know we're still working on Flip No. 10. But as the saying goes, "In for a penny, in for a pound." Last month, we purchased an enormous 3 bedroom, 2 bath vintage condo in Evanston, and have already lined up all our vendors, who will start work this week! Meanwhile, Flip No. 10, the Evanston townhouse, our biggest project to date, continues. Stay tuned!
Follow us on YouTube for project videos. |
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F E A T U R E D L I S T I N G S |
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Offered at $465,000 600 Kingsbury, Unit 906
Chicago, IL 60654
An exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of River North, this spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath home can deliver immediate rental income and the kind of consistent demand investors love. |
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Offered at $299,900 616 Michigan, Unit G
Evanston, IL 60202
Snow-season charmer just steps from the lake and the park. This beautifully updated vintage boutique building is the perfect cozy landing spot for the holidays and beyond-set one block from the Lake, close to transportation, cafes, and neighborhood shopping. |
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Completely remodeled Evanston townhouse -- 3 BR, 1.5 BA -- modern, open-plan first floor, side yard, basement ready for your design dreams. Pictures coming soon. |
920 Dodge
Evanston, IL. 60202 |
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Engel & Völkers - Chicago North Shore 566 Chestnut Street 2nd Floor I Winnetka I IL 60093 224-420-0040 - Ellis 847.418.7318 - Erin
erin.booker@evrealestate.com I erinbooker.evrealestate.com |
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