Taylor Brauneis Residential Broker

08/07/2024

Mortgage Rates are down! If you're ready to buy you've got a great opportunity to get ahead of the buyer demand before the rush of buyers!

06/18/2024

Curious about how the election might impact the real estate market? The good news is that historical data shows the housing market remains strong.

✨ Typically Home Sales are unchanged compared to a non-election year with the exception being November. In an election year, November is slower than normal.
✨ Home Sales went up after 9 of the LAST 11 presidential elections
✨ Mortgage rates DECREASED leading up to the 8 of the last 11 presidential elections

People may be asking you if the upcoming Presidential election is going to have an impact on the housing market. ​The good news is, historical data shows the...

06/06/2022

In today’s competitive real estate market, prices are up, multiple offers are no longer the exception, and listings are being snatched up at breakneck speed. While sellers have the advantage in most cases, some are sitting on the sidelines knowing they will have fewer options when they become buyers. That’s why it’s imperative to plan ahead.

If you’re thinking about selling your home in today's competitive real estate market, here are a few ways to navigate the current market.

05/05/2022

We've rebranded!! Introducing Refine Residential!

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04/18/2022

Single-family home sales across the Chicago area set records in 2021, and Christie’s International Real Estate led the way, listing all of the top five highest-priced single-family home closings in the region.

Single-family home sales across the Chicago area set records in 2021, and Christie’s International Real Estate led the way, listing all of the top five highest-priced single-family home closings in the region.

04/06/2022

Today's buyers expect "Pinterest-perfect" homes. If you're planning to sell, it's time to get your home ready for its close up by decluttering, staging, and making recommended repairs. Reach out to set the stage for a faster, more lucrative home sale.

03/17/2022

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When you’re selling any item, you usually want to sell it for the greatest profit possible.

03/15/2022

Thank you to my clients for this thoughtful review :) It was such pleasure working with you!!

02/16/2022

A Hyde Park native, Nikko Washington is a multi-media artist who originally started with drawing and painting, later transitioning to graphic design and screen-printing. His unique aesthetic is deeply tied to the Chicago music scene, and he is the art director for Chicago hip-hop collective SAVEMONEY (prominent members include Chance the Rapper). He has designed album cover art for acts like Noname, Joey Purp, and Vic Mensa, and you can shop his works online, or check out Instagram for his latest creations.

02/15/2022

A multi-disciplinary creative, Dwight White II conveys his love for people and insights through his canvas paintings and large scale murals. The former Northwestern University football player’s work can be described as “spontaneous realism,” with characters and colors acting as a direct expression of his emotions and thoughts.