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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
🎉 WHAT A WAY TO CLOSE OUT THE WORK WEEK! 🎉Hey Melanie & Laura — nothing beats celebrating NEW HOMEOWNERS! 🏡✨👏 Congratulations to Charles & Tasha on your new home!Wishing you happiness, success, and unforgettable memories in this next chapter. Thank you for trusting us to guide you through your journey—we’re honored to be your mortgage advisor and can’t wait to work with you again.If you ever have questions about your mortgage or financial options, we’re always here—and if we can’t help directly, our network of financial experts has you covered.🙏 Special thanks to Riley for your support and teamwork!🏠 Huge appreciation to Riley & Jenna for your trust—couldn’t do this without you! You could be next.📲 #JustCallWilliam | 630-881-8655
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
Hey Melanie and Laura, what a perfect way to kick off TACO Tuesday !!!Ron — congratulations on your investment property! Wishing you continued success and an abundance of happiness as you take this exciting next step.Thank you for the opportunity to assist you with this transaction. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to working with you again. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about your mortgage or financial services of any kind. And if something falls outside our scope, we have an outstanding team of trusted financial professionals ready to help.If you know of any friends, family, or co-workers who are thinking about buying, investing, or refinancing—or even just have questions—we would be grateful if you passed our name along.A big thank you on...
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
Hey Melanie Rybarski & Laura Sandoval what a perfect way to end the day! 🎉 Clayton & Kristy – Congratulations on your new home loan!We wish you both an abundance of happiness in your new home.Thank you for trusting us to guide you through this transaction. We look forward to working with you again and hope you’ll continue to think of us as your trusted mortgage advisors.If you ever have questions about your mortgage or any financial services, don’t hesitate to reach out. And if we can’t answer your needs directly, we have an outstanding team of financial experts ready to assist.Also, if you know friends, family, or co-workers who are thinking about buying or refinancing, we’d truly appreciate you passing our name along.❓ What’s stopping you from buying a home in 2026? Let’s get you in t...
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
Hey Melanie & Laura, what a perfect way to kick off hump day! 🎉 Richard & Angela – Congratulations on your new home loan! We wish you both an abundance of happiness in your new home. Thank you for trusting us to guide you through this transaction. We look forward to working with you again and hope you’ll continue to think of us as your trusted mortgage advisors. If you ever have questions about your mortgage or any financial services, don’t hesitate to reach out. And if we can’t answer your needs directly, we have an outstanding team of financial experts ready to assist. Also, if you know friends, family, or co-workers who are thinking about buying or refinancing, we’d truly appreciate you passing our name along. ❓ What’s stopping you from buying a home in 2026? . Let’s get you in the d...
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By Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker, Heath Coker Berkshire Hathaway HS Robert Paul Prop
(https://teamcoker.robertpaul.com)
What Stays and Goes When I Sell?Are there any items in my home I will not include in the FSBO sale?Few things upset buyers more than surprise removals. As a FSBO seller, decide early which items stay with the home and which you plan to keep. Built‑in items, like light fixtures and attached shelving, usually stay. Personal items, like furniture and decor, usually go. Gray areas include things like window treatments, mounted TVs, or special mirrors.Make a written list of exclusions, such as “Dining room chandelier does not stay” or “Washer and dryer are not included,” according to THE FSBO Manual. If something has strong sentimental value, consider removing it before photos and showings. That way buyers never expect it. Clear expectations reduce friction when you reach the offer and inspe...
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
Hey Melanie & Laura — what a perfect way to close out the week with a brand-new homeowner! 🏡🎉Congratulations, Deborah, on your new loan! We wish you nothing but the best and an abundance of happiness as you begin this exciting next chapter.Thank you for trusting us with your mortgage needs. It was truly a pleasure assisting you, and we look forward to working with you again in the future. We hope to remain your go-to, trusted mortgage advisor for years to come.As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions regarding your mortgage or other financial services. And if your needs extend beyond our scope, we have an outstanding team of trusted financial professionals ready to help.If you know any friends, family, or coworkers who are thinking about buying or refinancing—or ...
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
Hey Melanie Rybarski and Laura Sandoval, what a way to close out 2025—congratulations to Jesus and Suzette on their second investment property! 🎉🏡We’re thrilled to have helped you achieve this milestone and wish you nothing but continued success and happiness. Thank you for trusting us with your transaction—it’s truly an honor to be your mortgage advisor.If you have any questions about your mortgage or other financial services, don’t hesitate to reach out. And if you know friends, family, or colleagues looking to buy or refinance, we’d be grateful for your referral.A special thank you to Traci Woods Kearns for your continued trust and support—you could be next!#justcallwilliam 630-881-8655 
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
🌟 HEY Melanie Rybarski AND Laura Sandoval – WHAT A PERFECT WAY TO KICK OFF THE WORK WEEK! 🌟Eugenio & Brenda,🎉 Congratulations on your new investment loan! 🎉We wish you continued success and an abundance of happiness. Thank you for trusting us to guide you through this transaction.We look forward to working with you again and hope you’ll continue to think of us as your trusted mortgage advisors.💡 Questions about your mortgage or other financial services? Call us anytime! If we can’t help directly, our team of financial experts is ready to assist.And if you know friends, family, or co-workers thinking about buying or refinancing a home, we’d truly appreciate it if you passed our name along.📲 You could be next! #JustCallWilliam | 630-881-8655
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
🌟 HEY Melanie Rybarski AND Laura Sandoval – WHAT A PERFECT WAY TO KICK OFF THE WORK WEEK! 🌟Eugenio & Brenda,🎉 Congratulations on your new investment loan! 🎉We wish you continued success and an abundance of happiness. Thank you for trusting us to guide you through this transaction.We look forward to working with you again and hope you’ll continue to think of us as your trusted mortgage advisors.💡 Questions about your mortgage or other financial services? Call us anytime! If we can’t help directly, our team of financial experts is ready to assist.And if you know friends, family, or co-workers thinking about buying or refinancing a home, we’d truly appreciate it if you passed our name along.📲 You could be next! #JustCallWilliam | 630-881-8655
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
HEY Melanie Rybarski & Laura Sandoval — what a PERFECT way to jump-start the work week… with BRAND-NEW HOMEOWNERS!   Congrats to JAMES & ALLANA on your beautiful new CONDO!   We wish you nothing but the best and an abundance of happiness as you begin this next chapter. It was truly an honor to guide you through this transaction, and we look forward to being your trusted mortgage advisors for many years to come. Our door is always open: Have questions about your mortgage? Thinking about refinancing or planning ahead? We’re here for you — and if there’s something outside our lane, we’ve got a world-class team of financial pros ready to help. To all our friends, family, and partners: If you know anyone looking to buy, refinance, or simply get clarity in today’s market, we would truly appr...
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
Hey Melanie and Laura — what a way to close out the work week with back-to-back closings! 🔥🏡Congrats to Frank on your beautiful new home!We wish you nothing but the best and an abundance of happiness as you begin this next chapter. It was an honor to assist you with this transaction, and we look forward to being your trusted mortgage advisors for years to come.As always, our door is open:📞 Have questions about your mortgage?📞 Need guidance on refinancing or planning ahead?If we don’t have the answer, we’ve got a world-class team of financial leaders who can help.And to all our friends out there — if you know anyone thinking about buying, refinancing, or simply wanting clarity in today’s market, we would truly appreciate you passing our name along. Your trust fuels everything we do.A hug...
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
Hey Melanie Rybarski & Laura Sandoval …What a way to close out the work week — with BRAND NEW HOMEOWNERS! 🔥🏡Aidan & Jayda, HUGE congratulations on your beautiful new home! 🎉At just 22 years old, you’re stepping into homeownership with confidence, vision, and a bright future ahead. You should be incredibly proud of yourselves!Thank you for the opportunity to help with this transaction. It’s an honor to be part of your journey, and I’m grateful for the trust you placed in our team. And a special shoutout to Riley Ponio & Jenna Covey, Broker-REALTOR, Lori Bonarek Realty — professional, dedicated, and absolutely locked in from start to finish. Riley, your first closing… you’ll never forget this one! Big things ahead. 🙌To our buyers:We can’t wait to see what you do with this home. If you eve...
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
Hey Melanie and Laura — what a perfect way to close out the work week with a brand-new homeowner! 🎉🏡Congratulations, Riley!On your first home — we wish you nothing but the best, an abundance of happiness, and amazing memories in this next chapter.Thank you for trusting us to guide you through this transaction. We truly appreciate the opportunity and look forward to helping you again in the future. Remember, we’re always here as your trusted mortgage advisors. If you ever have questions about your mortgage or any financial services, just reach out. And if it’s something outside our scope, we have an outstanding network of financial leaders ready to assist.If you know any friends, family, or co-workers who are thinking about buying or refinancing, we’d be honored if you passed our name al...
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
Hey Melanie & Laura,We have so much to be thankful for this holiday season—starting with Bradley & Kristen!🎉 Congratulations on your home refinance! 🎉We wish you the very best and an abundance of happiness in this next chapter.Thank you for trusting us to assist you with this transaction. We look forward to working with you again and hope you’ll continue to rely on us as your trusted mortgage advisor.If you ever have questions about your mortgage or other financial services, don’t hesitate to call. And if we can’t answer your needs, we have an outstanding team of financial leaders ready to help.Also, if you know friends, family, or co-workers who are thinking about buying or refinancing a home, we’d truly appreciate you passing our name along. Your continued trust and support mean the w...
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
HEY MELANIE & LAURA — WHAT A PERFECT WAY TO BE THANKFUL THIS WEEK! 🙌🏡CONGRATULATIONS JOSUE & CORINA! 🎉✨Welcome home! We wish you endless happiness, great memories, and a bright future in your new place.Thank you for trusting us with your mortgage journey — it truly means the world. We look forward to working with you again, and we hope you’ll continue to count on us as your go-to mortgage team.If you ever have questions about your mortgage or financial options, we’re just a call away. And if it’s something outside our lane, we’ve got a powerhouse team of financial pros ready to help.And of course…If you know friends, family, or coworkers who are thinking about buying or refinancing — or simply want straight-up answers — we’d be honored if you passed our name along.A BIG THANK YOU to STE...
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
HEY Melanie Rybarski & Laura Sandoval — what a PERFECT way to kick off the holiday week with another Happy Homeowner! 🎉🏡🔥Grace, congratulations on your new INVESTMENT PROPERTY!We wish you nothing but success and an abundance of happiness as you grow your portfolio.Thank you for trusting us with this transaction. We truly appreciate the opportunity to assist you, and we look forward to working together again. Please know that we are always here as your trusted mortgage team.If you ever have questions about your mortgage — or any financial services — give us a call. And if there’s something outside our scope, we’ve got an outstanding network of financial leaders ready to help.A huge THANK YOU to Traci Woods Kearns for your trust, confidence, and continued support. 🙌Who’s next?📲 #JustCallW...
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
Hey Melanie & Laura — what a perfect way to jump-start the week with BRAND NEW HOMEOWNERS, James and Amy!🎉 Congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL new home!We wish you endless happiness and unforgettable memories in this next chapter.Thank you for the opportunity to assist you with this transaction. We truly look forward to working with you again and hope you’ll continue to look to us as your trusted mortgage advisor.If you ever have questions about your mortgage or financial services of any kind, please don’t hesitate to reach out. And if it's something outside our wheelhouse, we have an outstanding team of financial leaders ready to help.Also — if you know friends, family, or co-workers who are thinking about buying or refinancing a home, or who simply have questions, we would truly appreci...
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
Hey Melanie Rybarski & Laura Sandoval — what a perfect way to kick off the work week!Emily & Drew, congratulations on your new loan! We wish you both the very best and an abundance of happiness in the next chapter.Thank you for the opportunity to assist with your refinance. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to helping you again in the future. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions about your mortgage or financial services — and if it’s outside our scope, we have an incredible team of financial leaders ready to help.If you know friends, family, or coworkers who are thinking about buying or refinancing, we’d be honored if you passed our name along.You can be next — #justcallwilliam | 630-881-8655
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By Mike Young, FHA 203k Consultant 916-758-1809 cell direct
(203kOnLine.com, covering the USA)
Grandpa’s Gift: How One Young Couple Finally Broke Into Homeownership With Smart Financing, FHA 203(k) Renovation Strategy, and Family SupportGrandpa had a saying he repeated so often that the entire family could recite it by heart:“Buy dirt while you’re young. They’re not making any more of it.”For years Emily and Jason brushed off the advice. They were young, working hard, and living in a modest apartment that shrank a little more every year—especially as rents kept climbing. Their friends were buying homes, and social media didn’t help. They felt stuck, like homeownership was something other people figured out.But Grandpa saw what was coming long before they did.He’d lived through market crashes, interest-rate spikes, and entire decades when homeownership meant financial stability fo...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
Charts are the best way to visually see what's happening in your local real estate market. Below, I've put together two charts for each village of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, and Northfield. I hope to get the charts for Northbrook and Glenview soon.One shows the rise in housing prices, and the second shows how inventory has dropped. WINNETKA  WILMETTE GLENCOE   KENILWORTH NORTHFIELD  See Homes for Sale WinnetkaWilmetteKenilworthGlencoeNorthfieldGlenviewHighland ParkEvanstonNorthbrook  CONDO SEARCH LINKS Winnetka Condos Townhouses Wilmette Condos Townhouses Glencoe Condos Townhouses Northfield Condos Townhouses Glenview Condos Townhouses Northbrook Condos Townhouses Evanston Condos Townhouses    Sign up to get monthly North Shore real estate news delivered to your inbox.It's free, we...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
What Sold in Your North Shore Village  September/October 2025? WINNETKAClick here to see all Winnetka homes or condos sold in Sept/Oct 2025All homes for sale:  25Current month's supply of home inventory:  1.42025 median price: $1,950,000See Winnetka homes for saleSee Winnetka condos for saleSee Winnetka townhouses for sale WILMETTEClick here to see all Wilmette homes or condos sold in Sept/Oct 2025All homes for sale:  44Current months supply of inventory:  1Past 12 months median price: $1,275,000See Wilmette homes for saleSee Wilmette condos for saleSee Wilmette townhouses for sale KENILWORTHKenilworth homes sold in Sept/Oct 2025All homes for sale: 14Current month's supply of inventory:  2.2Past 12 months median price: $2,010,000See Kenilworth homes for saleGLENCOE Click here to see all...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
Hubbard Woods Real Estate Sales  September/October 2025  3 NEW HUBBARD WOODS HOMES FOR SALE IN September/October 1350 Westmoor: $1,595,000 (under contract) 1161 Pine: $2,195,000 (under contract) 205 Scott: $2,850,000  2 NEW PRIVATE HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGSIn September/October 650 Winnetka Mews #310: $489,000 1560 Asbury: $3,299,000 (under contract)  7 CLOSED HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS IN September/October 1340 Westmoor List price: $1,600,000 Sold price: $1,675,000 Days on market: 5 1287 Scott List price: $1,475,000 Sold price: $1,675,000 Days on market: 3 1473 Edgewood List price: $1,625,000 Sold price: $1,785,000 Days on market: 5 1560 Tower List price: $1,650,000 Sold price: $1,825,000 Days on market: 3 1503 Edgewood List price: $1,789,000 Sold price: $2,200,000 Days on market: 4 1250 Westm...
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