What do you really want your listing agent to tell you?

Selling your home?  It's not our awards that will help us sell your home, it's our actions.  See what KCM Blog suggests that your agent focus on, here.

Top 13 tips for homebuyers to follow...

Is buying a home on your list of 2015 resolutions?  Zillow has compiled a true, and amusing, list of 13 hints to follow.  Spoiler - sex, drugs and rock n' roll aren't in the top 13...

Click here to see the list

A good reason to buy a home NOW...

Speculation is that rates will RISE in 2015.  Thinking of buying?  Here is what it can mean to your bank account...  

 

Who loves tennis balls more than a tennis player? A dog!

What a great idea! I'm so impressed these dogs give the balls up so quickly!  My black lab would have a hard time turning the ball over!  Watch Venus Williams' great reaction here 

Source: www.freeimages.com Photo by Ruth Livingstone

980 Eastshore Drive, Fox Lake, IL

Dunn's Lake waterfront retreat boasts private beach & pier. Enjoy sunsets from the spacious paver patio with firepit. Cedar beams, volume ceilings, see-thru fireplace, remodeled master & main floor baths, finished walkout basement & heated 3 car garage. Make this your main residence, or a fabulous second home!  For interior photos, click HERE

 

34271 North Haverton Drive GURNEE, IL 60031

Property Site: http://tour.illinoisproperty.com/home/J8ED2B

CREDIT CHECK W/CREDIT SCORE + CURRENT REFERENCES. LOVELY HARDWOOD FLRS.18" TRAVERTINE FLOORING IN ENTRY ALSO PROVIDES THE PERFECT COMPANION TO THE CHERRY CABINETRY, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, GRANITE COUNTERS & CUSTOM BACKSPLASH IN THE GOURMET ISLAND KITCHEN. MATCHING GRANITE SURROUNDS THE FAMILY RM FIREPLACE. VESSEL SINKS, TILE FLOORS & GRANITE COUNTERS IN THE MASTER & POWDER. WET BAR IN REC RM.NO PETS/NO SMOKING.

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3.00

Square feet: 3,312

Price: $2,400

For more information about this property, please contact The Terri & Kieron Team at 847-557-8528 or team@tkmomteam.com. You can also text 2489375 to 67299.

See more listings at: lakecountyteam.com

MLS ID: 08811721

SWALCO opens new electronic recycling sites

Is clearing out your home's clutter one of your New Year resolutions?  If so, I am sure that you have an old computer, laptop, printer or even a fax machine hidden away somewhere.  Do you know that there are certain electronic items that may not be disposed of in a landfill?  If not, you aren't alone.  Most people are not aware that, since 2012, Illinois law prohibits printers, scanner, televisions and computers from being "tossed out with the trash."  SWALCO of Lake County opened up new collection facilities, as of January 2, 2015.  For a list of accepted items, hours & locations, please click here

New Drop-off Locations:

Antioch: Waste Management North	22333 Route 173, Antioch, IL Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Excluding holidays.
​Grant Township: Road District Facility	26535 Molidor Rd., Ingleside, IL Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Excluding holidays
​Grayslake: Public Works Facility, Recycling Center	585 Berry Ave., Grayslake, IL Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Also accepts: Cardboard, mixed paper, household containers, shoes, clothing and textiles
​Highland Park: Firearms Training Center	1180 Half Day Rd., Highland Park, IL Every Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1st Saturday of the month 7:00 am - 1:00 pm Excluding holidays Also accepts: Fluorescent light bulbs, foam containers, foam packaging materials, clothing and textiles
​Wauconda Township: Road District Facility	​505 W. Bonner Rd., Wauconda, IL 1st Saturday of the month: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Excluding holidays Also accepts: Fluorescent light bulbs
​Waukegan: Public Works Facility	​1700 McAree Rd., Waukegan, IL Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Excluding holidays Also accepts: Clothing and textiles