Stephani Nydam Brooks, The Nydam Group at Realty Executives

06/13/2026

In case anyone is looking for a home in New Buffalo! This one is even better in person ♥️

Open house TODAY 2-4pm Eastern 🏡

Listed for sale at $650000. OPEN HOUSE SAT. -- Located just outside the city limits, where short-term vacation rentals are permitted, this property ...

06/10/2026

Today is the day! It’s a great day to check out the market and visit my friend ✨

My flavor line up for tomorrow CEDAR LAKE farmers market, right on the lakefront (hoping for a nice breeze 🤞🏼) with lots of food vendors, makers and a movie showing of Zootopia at 8:30 🎉
Market starts at 3! Come early for best flavor choices!

06/08/2026

🏡 June Home Maintenance

Summer is here, and the last thing you want is to spend a beautiful weekend dealing with preventable home repairs. A little maintenance now can help you avoid bigger headaches later and keep your home looking its best all season long.

✔️ Service Your Air Conditioning System

Before the summer heat arrives in full force, replace air filters, clear debris from around your condenser unit, and schedule a professional tune-up if needed. A well-maintained system runs more efficiently and can help reduce energy costs.

✔️ Inspect & Clean Exterior Windows

Take advantage of the warmer weather to wash exterior windows and inspect caulking and seals for any cracks or gaps. Proper sealing helps keep cool air inside and prevents moisture intrusion.

✔️ Check Irrigation & Outdoor Water Systems

Inspect sprinkler heads, hoses, and outdoor faucets for leaks or damage. Adjust sprinkler coverage as landscaping begins to grow and ensure water is reaching the areas that need it most.

✔️ Power Wash Outdoor Surfaces

June is a great time to freshen up patios, sidewalks, driveways, decks, and outdoor furniture. Removing dirt, pollen, and mildew not only improves curb appeal but can also extend the life of these surfaces.

🏠 We have a trusted network of professionals who can help with any of these projects if you don’t have the time, tools, or desire to tackle them yourself. Reach out anytime for recommendations!

05/29/2026

This stopped me in my tracks. Real estate is really hard sometimes, but when I see things like this it makes it all worth it.

As real estate agents, we spend so much time focused on contracts, deadlines, negotiations, and getting to the closing table that we don’t always realize the impact we’re making along the way. Then a client sends something like this, and suddenly it’s not about the transaction anymore.

When I read this, I cried. Not because of the compliments or because my client left me a five star review, but because it reminded me why I do this. My goal has never been to just sell houses. It’s to help people navigate some of life’s biggest transitions with confidence, support, and someone truly in their corner. Knowing that my clients feel the care I genuinely have for them during their biggest purchase or sale means I’m doing it right.

To Nicole, Jesse, and Auden: thank you for trusting me through every step of your journey. Thank you for allowing me to be part of such an important chapter in your lives. Your words mean more than I can adequately express.

Reviews are wonderful for business, but this one was a gift to my heart. ♥️

05/22/2026

If you’ve searched for homes in Chicagoland lately and noticed far fewer listings on Zillow, you’re not imagining it.

Due to changes between Zillow and MRED, many Chicagoland listings are no longer appearing publicly on Zillow, which means buyers may not be seeing the full market, and sellers may not be getting maximum exposure.

In this market, strategy matters more than ever.

For buyers: direct MLS access matters.
For sellers: marketing and syndication matter.

I broke down exactly what’s happening, and how I help my clients navigate it.

If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or simply want to understand how this affects the market, I’m happy to help.

📍 Northwest Indiana & Chicagoland
📱 (708) 601-2874

05/20/2026

Market season is officially upon us! ☀️

From fresh flowers and local produce to handmade goods and small business treats, these are the markets worth adding to your weekend plans this season.

05/15/2026

Go to St. John Dunkin! It’s for a good cause ♥️

He folks, some of our officers are at Dunkin this morning for the Cop on a Rooftop event to raise money for Special Olympics, Indiana. Stop by and show your support. Last year, St. John was #1 in the State of Indiana for the amount of money raised at a single location community, all for Special Olympics. With your support, we can do it again! K9 Raider says pretty please......

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who make every house feel like home. 🤍

Wishing you a day filled with love, peace, and the moments that matter most.