Posted by Amy Mahjoory // January 12, 2015
Our W Belle Plaine Ave. project is finished! This adorable property sits on a beautiful street lined with equally gorgeous homes, but wait till you see our interior. We may be a bit partial, but we think this house has to have the best insides of any on its block. Just take a look at […]
Posted by Amy Mahjoory // January 5, 2015
The reaction to Pantone’s Color of the Year has been entertaining to say the least. Some think it looks like red(ish ) mud, others think it looks like dark blood and really, what the naysayers are saying is that it’s an odd choice. Most aren’t sold on the new color and many joke that they’ll […]
Posted by Amy Mahjoory // December 29, 2014
Buying, selling or renting out a property already has its challenges. Not understanding basic RE lingo will only add to the challenge of getting everything finalized. Side note: RE stands for real estate. But have no fear, we’ll have you talking like a pro in no time. Below are the most commonly used RE terms […]
Posted by Amy Mahjoory // December 22, 2014
If your home is always too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter, chances are your windows are to blame. The average 2,000 square foot house has about 300 square feet of windows. That’s 15% of your home that can either be an asset or liability. Old, poorly insulated windows cost home […]
Posted by Amy Mahjoory // December 15, 2014
Bright white kitchens remain the color of choice for everything from modern homes to traditional homes. The versatile color (what’s more versatile than white?) is bright and cheery, and anything but boring. Really! What makes each white kitchen different from the next? Let’s take a look at some modern, contemporary, traditional and cottage kitchens and […]
Posted by Amy Mahjoory // December 8, 2014
We finished a charming Lincoln Park condo just a few weeks ago and want to show you how you can make one of its beautiful kitchen features work for your own kitchen (and your budget). For this project you’ll need a handyman- unless you’re a pro at using a drill, router and utility knife. This […]
Posted by Amy Mahjoory // December 1, 2014
Did you know that the housing market changes with the seasons? For instance, winter buyers are fewer and farther between than summer buyers- which makes perfect sense. Who in their right mind what’s to brave -10 degree weather to house hunt? Yes Floridians, we know you can house hunt in shorts year-round and we’re jealous. […]
Posted by Amy Mahjoory // November 24, 2014
When it comes to renovating the kitchen, some of us want something different than the traditional cabinets, appliances and -in Kris O’Meara’s case- layout that we’re all so accustom to. Take a look at her restaurant style kitchen featured on HGTV.com. “How can I get a kitchen like Kris O’Meara’s?” you ask? What a great […]
Posted by Amy Mahjoory // November 17, 2014
Mirrors are not only useful for beard shaving and makeup application; they’re also a beautiful addition to any room, big or small. Mirrors transform a room, helping make it look larger and brighter. Whether you’re going for a vintage look or a modern feel there is a mirror that will accent your style. Not only […]
Posted by Amy Mahjoory // November 10, 2014
Who wants to pay for something that you can do yourself for free? Before you demo your kitchen, it’s possible you could save a big chunk of change with some stylistic improvements. Aside from painting or re-staining your cabinets, what also dates them is their hardware. So instead of investing hundreds, invest under $100. Measuring […]