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Episode Synopsis
April is here in Chicago and with it we're diving in with THREE amazing experts discussing home design, rehab challenges and financial planning tips to help you afford that next home.
Jeff Eichorn, Principal and architect at DeBaker Designs shares insights into current home rehab trends, pitfalls to avoid and why consulting with an architect early on is your best first step when considering a home project.
Paul Kepner, owner of Kepner Staging and Interior Design talks about the psychology behind home staging, home design trends for 2024 and how to achieve this in your home on a budget.
Finally, Dan Tresemer, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of OnPath Financial, stops in to discuss the importance of budgeting for your next home purchase, some great tips for downpayment planning and how to build wealth in your portfolio through real estate and financial planning.
Home Rehab Questions Addressed:
* Current trends in Chicago home rehabs?
* What projects are most popular in Chicago?
* Biggest mistakes you see folks making in rehabs today?
* What is the true value of engaging an architect?
* What projects should an architect be engaged in?
Staging and Interior Design Questions Addressed:
* What is the psychology of staging and why does it help?
* Why aren't there more entry level condos on the market?
* What homes should you stage when selling?
* What are the top interior design trends of 2024?
Financial Planning Questions Addressed:
* Tips to budget for your next home purchase.
* Pitfalls to avoid when buying a home.
* Gifting strategies for downpayment assistance.
* The value of long term financial planning.
Tune in to hear answers to these questions and more from these experts in the market.
Whether you are a home buyer, home seller, or just interested in the Chicago market, it is important to stay up-to-date on local market conditions. Tune in and find out what's happening in Chicago right now.
Chicago Home Partner is your resource for all things real estate in Chicago. We're focused on providing data-inspired advice and education for today's Chicago home buyer, seller, or investor. Make sure to subscribe for upcoming episodes.
CONNECT WITH CHICAGO HOME PARTNER:
Amanda McMillan, Chicago Home Partner
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 773.537.1300
ABOUT CHICAGO HOME PARTNER:
Chicago Home Partner, a division of @properties real estate, was founded in 2002 by Amanda McMillan. Amanda and her small team of associates continually rank in the top 1% (top 50) of sales for Chicago, as well as the top agent team in the @properties Bucktown office. Amanda has been featured by Crain’s Chicago, Forbes Magazine, and CNBC for her insight into the Chicago city market.
For the last 20 years, Chicago Home Partner has been recognized as a leader in Chicago real estate, with hundreds of five-star client reviews across Yelp!, Zillow, Google, and LinkedIn. Our goal is to provide personalized advice to home buyers, sellers, and investors, founded on data—not headlines. Whether it's luxury services, first-time buyers/sellers, or investors, our experience and guidance are unmatched. Connect with us for a free consultation to better understand your real estate goals and to see if buying or selling in Chicago is the right decision for you. Visit https://www.chicagohomepartner.com/
Jeff Eichorn, Principal and architect at DeBaker Designs shares insights into current home rehab trends, pitfalls to avoid and why consulting with an architect early on is your best first step when considering a home project.
Paul Kepner, owner of Kepner Staging and Interior Design talks about the psychology behind home staging, home design trends for 2024 and how to achieve this in your home on a budget.
Finally, Dan Tresemer, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of OnPath Financial, stops in to discuss the importance of budgeting for your next home purchase, some great tips for downpayment planning and how to build wealth in your portfolio through real estate and financial planning.
Home Rehab Questions Addressed:
* Current trends in Chicago home rehabs?
* What projects are most popular in Chicago?
* Biggest mistakes you see folks making in rehabs today?
* What is the true value of engaging an architect?
* What projects should an architect be engaged in?
Staging and Interior Design Questions Addressed:
* What is the psychology of staging and why does it help?
* Why aren't there more entry level condos on the market?
* What homes should you stage when selling?
* What are the top interior design trends of 2024?
Financial Planning Questions Addressed:
* Tips to budget for your next home purchase.
* Pitfalls to avoid when buying a home.
* Gifting strategies for downpayment assistance.
* The value of long term financial planning.
Tune in to hear answers to these questions and more from these experts in the market.
Whether you are a home buyer, home seller, or just interested in the Chicago market, it is important to stay up-to-date on local market conditions. Tune in and find out what's happening in Chicago right now.
Chicago Home Partner is your resource for all things real estate in Chicago. We're focused on providing data-inspired advice and education for today's Chicago home buyer, seller, or investor. Make sure to subscribe for upcoming episodes.
CONNECT WITH CHICAGO HOME PARTNER:
Amanda McMillan, Chicago Home Partner
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 773.537.1300
ABOUT CHICAGO HOME PARTNER:
Chicago Home Partner, a division of @properties real estate, was founded in 2002 by Amanda McMillan. Amanda and her small team of associates continually rank in the top 1% (top 50) of sales for Chicago, as well as the top agent team in the @properties Bucktown office. Amanda has been featured by Crain’s Chicago, Forbes Magazine, and CNBC for her insight into the Chicago city market.
For the last 20 years, Chicago Home Partner has been recognized as a leader in Chicago real estate, with hundreds of five-star client reviews across Yelp!, Zillow, Google, and LinkedIn. Our goal is to provide personalized advice to home buyers, sellers, and investors, founded on data—not headlines. Whether it's luxury services, first-time buyers/sellers, or investors, our experience and guidance are unmatched. Connect with us for a free consultation to better understand your real estate goals and to see if buying or selling in Chicago is the right decision for you. Visit https://www.chicagohomepartner.com/
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