Patty Martin, Broker, SFR Speckman Realty RealLiving

02/16/2022

What you can do now to put yourself in the best position to find your new home this year.

You'll have to act quickly if you want to buy a house this year, so it pays to be prepared.

02/14/2022

When you're ready to fall in love with a new home, I can help you find the perfect match.

02/12/2022

You don’t have to gut-renovate your bathroom to give it a whole new look. Here's how to style your bathroom tiles in creative and beautiful ways.

Get creative with your tile for a major impact

02/10/2022

Get a better night's sleep with these oxygen-boosting houseplants.

You spend a lot of time in your bedroom (at least eight hours every night, right?), so it's important that your space is as peaceful as possible. Adding real plants to your space can help up your relaxation game.

02/08/2022

Some inspiration that can help start your organization journey.

Looking to start your new year with a clean slate? Organizing your workspace is key. Here are 17 ideas to keep your desk nice and tidy, so you'll be productive.

02/06/2022

Brush up on our shelf-styling tips to master the and ban boring built-ins with these creative bookshelf decorating ideas.

Whether you want to perfectly style your built-ins or are just wondering what — besides books — belongs there, our designer-tested tips will help you create a pretty vignette featuring a few of your favorite collectibles, secondhand finds and, of course, books for a that makes storage s

02/04/2022

Painted floors are trending—here's how to paint your floors the right way.

Here's how to paint floors the right way, plus mistakes to avoid, according to a pro.

02/02/2022

There's only one day the whole year that I hope the sun won't appear!

02/01/2022

It could be the perfect time to sell your home! Get a professional estimate of your home's worth or call (815) 937-4370 for a quick chat.

Is it the perfect time to sell your home? Get a free estimate now or call (815) 937-4370 for a quick chat.

01/31/2022

The market has been relatively positive for interest rates as mortgage rates in general have been floating in a very tight range. If you’re thinking of refinancing, there are some risks of waiting.

If you’ve been thinking of refinancing lately, as many certainly have, it might be a good move to go ahead and make the move. Especially for those who have been on the fence over the past few months.

01/29/2022

It's important to make sure you understand all of the costs you could incur, as the expenses associated with condo ownership may go beyond your mortgage payment.

A condo can be a good investment, but high association fees or special assessments could come as a surprise.