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Downsizing does not necessarily mean giving up space.Sometimes it simply means putting the space you use most where you ...
09/28/2026

Downsizing does not necessarily mean giving up space.

Sometimes it simply means putting the space you use most where you need it.

At 1255 Waterfront Lane, you have 3 bedrooms, an office and 2 full baths all on the main level.

But you don’t have to sacrifice the extra room.

The finished lower level adds 2 more bedrooms, another full bath, plenty of additional living space and storage — giving you room for guests, hobbies, family visits or whatever the next chapter looks like.

And one of my favorite features is outside: no homes directly behind you. 🌿

If you’ve been thinking about ranch-style living but aren’t quite ready to squeeze your life into a much smaller home, this may be the kind of layout worth seeing in person.

📍1255 Waterfront Lane, Pingree Grove

Message me for details or a private showing.

09/24/2026

September gets all the attention for apple picking, pumpkin patches and finally opening the windows again.

But if buying a home is on your list before the end of the year, this is also a really good time to start looking.

Why?

The spring and summer rush has passed, which can mean fewer buyers competing for the same home.

Homes that have been sitting on the market may have sellers who are becoming more open to negotiating on price, closing dates, credits or other terms.

And here's something buyers sometimes forget: not every home and not every price point is experiencing the same market. Some homes are still moving quickly. Others are giving buyers much more room to negotiate.

Fall also gives you something spring buyers don't always have: time.

Start looking now and you still have plenty of runway to find the right home, negotiate, complete inspections and financing, and potentially be settled in before the holidays.

And if new construction is on your radar, fall is an especially important time to pay attention. Builders may be more motivated to move quick-delivery inventory and can sometimes offer incentives that you simply won’t see in a resale transaction.

So if you've been telling yourself,
“Maybe we'll just wait until spring…”

I wouldn't automatically assume spring will be the better time.

There may be opportunities sitting on the market right now that weren't there a few months ago.

🍎 Pick the apples.

🏡 Then let's go find the right house 😊

Thinking about moving before the
end of the year?
Send me “FALL” and I'll show you what your option
s actually look like in today's market

09/23/2026

Location matters just as much as the house itself.
710 Juniper Lane puts you close to Starbucks, Daily Projects, Costco, the Randall Road shopping and dining corridor, and Boulder Ridge Country Club.
Back at home, you’ll find more than 3,200 sq. ft. of finished living space, soaring ceilings, a loft, finished lower level, private deck and low-maintenance living.
Offered at $414,900 in Lake in the Hills.
Message me JUNIPER for details or a private showing.

09/22/2026

Are buyers negotiating, or are sellers getting their asking price?

In this Pingree Grove and Hampshire market snapshot, we saw both.

📍 60140 | September 14–20, 2026 • 8 new listings, including 1 Private Network listing • 11 homes showing contingent or pending activity • 10 closed sales

Three homes closed above asking, three at asking, and four below.

Construction pricing adds another layer: all five attached-home price changes were on homes under construction on Arrowhead Drive. Four decreased, while one increased.

In this Tuesday Tidbit, I explain how competition, condition, pricing, and seller timing may contribute to different outcomes, and why activity across multiple price points matters.

Planning a sale or purchase? Message me with your neighborhood or target area, and let’s discuss the homes most relevant to your move.

Natasa Fryer | Keller Williams Success Realty Source: MRED. Listed-price comparisons do not include concessions.

09/21/2026

Still hoping to buy a home in 2026? 🏡
Finding the right house is only part of the process. Some of the decisions you make before you start seriously shopping can have a big impact on your financing and your options.
A few things to keep in mind: • Keep credit balances low
• Avoid taking on unnecessary new debt
• Be careful with large deposits or transfers
• Talk to your lender before making a job or financial change
• Get connected to an MLS search so you know what's actually hitting the market
And don't wait until you find the perfect house to figure everything out.
If buying a home before the end of 2026 is still the goal, now is a very good time to start getting those pieces in place.

09/19/2026

A pretty fitting way to mark 10 years in real estate.

Within two days, I closed two homes in Pingree Grove:

1196 Port Royal closed at the full asking price of $400,000.

1131 Spinnaker Court closed the following day, on my 10-year real estate anniversary, for $10,000 over asking.

The numbers are worth celebrating, but what I appreciate even more after a decade in this business is the trust behind them.

Every property requires a different pricing, preparation, marketing and negotiation strategy. There is no one-size-fits-all formula, even when the homes are in the same community.

Ten years later, I’m still grateful that so much of my business comes from the communities I know best and the people who continue to trust me with such an important part of their lives.

09/16/2026

Ten years ago today, I officially became a Realtor.

I had no idea where this second career would take me.

And honestly, if 2016 Natasa could sit down for coffee with 2026 Natasa, I’m not sure she would believe half of it. 😂

Nearly 200 families helped with buying, selling, investing, renting and making some pretty major life changes.

There have been homes I celebrated selling, deals that tested every ounce of patience I had, contracts that taught me more than any class ever could, and probably several thousand texts that started with, “Quick question…” 😂

But when I think about the last ten years, the thing I am proudest of isn’t the sales.

It’s the relationships.

It’s the client who calls years later and says, “My daughter needs a Realtor.”

The friend who sends me another friend.

The family who trusts me to help another member of their family.

And maybe the best full circle moment of all: my very first clients were a buy and sell ten years ago. Last year, we got to do it all over again. ❤️

That means more to me than any sales statistic ever could.

And then there is my family.

They believed in this career change from the beginning. My kids grew up around real estate. They came along on showings, waited while Mom finished “one quick thing,” and learned very early that a Realtor’s phone apparently does not understand business hours. 😂

I genuinely don’t think I would be here without their support.

And since we’re giving out thank yous today, I suppose I should also thank a few bosses along the way who showed me exactly what I didn’t want my working life to look like.

You probably had no idea you were helping launch my real estate career.

So... thanks for that. 😉😂

Most of all, thank you to every single person who has trusted me with your home, your move, your investment, your family or your referral.

Real estate may have started as my second career.

Somewhere along the way, it became my career, my business, my community and a very big part of my life.

Ten years. Nearly 200 families. Countless relationships.

And I’m definitely not done yet. ❤️

09/16/2026

Downsizing does not always have to mean giving up your space.

That is one of the things I really like about this Pingree Grove ranch.

You can have the convenience of 3 bedrooms, an office and 2 full baths on the main level, while still having a finished basement with additional bedrooms, another full bath and plenty of room for guests, hobbies or family.

Main level living without giving up the extra space you may still want.

📍1255 Waterfront Lane, Pingree Grove

Want to see the floor plan or schedule a private tour? Message me.

09/15/2026

New inventory jumped in the 60140 market last week, but builders were responsible for most of the increase.

From September 7 through September 13:

• 24 total new listings, including 2 Private Network homes
• 6 properties under contract
• 10 closed sales
• 12 price reductions

Of the 16 publicly listed detached homes, 14 were new construction.

Closed-sale performance remained strong. Detached homes averaged $461,745 and collectively sold slightly above list price. Attached homes averaged $327,082 and achieved 99.5% of list price.

The headline is increased inventory. The more valuable insight is that it was primarily builder-driven, not a broad surge in resale supply.

09/13/2026

What I learned from selling a condo in the Independent Living Community was something I think every future downsizer needs to hear.

We had five different contracts on this property, and with almost every buyer who stepped away, the biggest obstacle wasn’t this condo.

It was letting go of the home and the things they had accumulated over decades.

Downsizing sounds very practical on paper. Less maintenance. Easier living. Fewer responsibilities.

But emotionally? It can be a completely different story.

So if you’re thinking about downsizing someday, my advice is don’t start with the house. Start with the life you want next. Then we figure out what actually needs to come with you.

Natasa Fryer, Realtor, SRES
224-567-1381
Keller Williams Success Realty

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