SEPARATION ANXIETY: HOW IT CAN HURT THE SALE OF YOUR HOME

One of the necessary but essential jobs brokers dread is telling sellers that some things they love most about their home are the very things buyers will like the least. This uneasy, but unavoidable conversation can be hurtful to some sellers, who confuse a broker’s well-meaning marketing advice with criticism – ultimately hurting a quick […]

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AB Homes Staged Living Room

ANNIE ALEXANDER AVERAGES 95% OF LIST PRICE

Staged properties sell 72% faster and at a higher price accordingly to The National Association of Realtors. With years of experience in decorating and staging, Annie Alexander is able to transform spaces and sell homes efficiently and for an average of 95% of the listing price. See the power of staging a home. Click the […]

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Bathroom Redux - updating to a modern bathroom, before and after project

BATHROOM REDUX: FROM DREADFUL TO DIVINE

By Barbara Laken and Annie Alexander The Problem: How to transform a small vintage bathroom into a sophisticated en-suite spa for guests in need of a bit of serenity and a good shower. When Linda Trilla DiDonato, a well-known Chicago interior designer and her husband, Peter DiDonato, purchased an elegant but well-worn vintage lakefront apartment […]

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