Mary Blomquist - Your Castle Realty

08/05/2023

🏡Open House: Sunday 8/6 from 12-3🏡

Come enjoy a fresh baked cookie🍪 at the open house I am hosting tomorrow and check out this elegant and impeccably maintained home in the coveted Southshore neighborhood of Aurora!

Very long list of updates, including:
- Quartz counters & backsplash,
- New kitchen stainless steel appliances including a French door refrigerator and sleek microwave
- Large composite kitchen sink,
- Luxury vinyl plank flooring
- Custom built plantation shutter
- New remote control window treatments in great room

Back covered porch overlooking a gorgeous professionally designed and landscape

Large primary bedroom suite with 5-piece bath

Miles of nearby trails, pool, clubhouse, boathouse and falls

So much more...You have to see this place!

10/17/2022

Working to raise your credit score could help you save big over the life of your loan.

As today's prospective home buyers confront high home prices and rising interest rates, there's one thing they can do to save – raise their credit scores

10/14/2022

Whether there are storms or a plumbing leak, water can wreak havoc on your home. Read this guide to make sure you're staying on top of the right tasks.

Keep your home in good shape with these tips.

10/11/2022

Not sure what to do with leftover renovation materials? Here are some ideas:

Have some extra tiles or lumber? Don't throw them out.

10/09/2022

Could your space use a refresh? These stylish items could offer a chic new look.

Whether you're on a budget or want to splurge, the right decor items can give an immediate facelift to a room. These are home decor items trending right now, according to designers.

10/06/2022

If you want to buy a second home, a cash-out refinance may be an option. Read this, and speak with your lender to learn more.

There are ways to put the equity you have in your home to use. One way is to use it to buy a second home. Specifically, one option is to use a cash-out refinance to buy a second home, but there are some things to know first if you're doing so. {loadmoduleid 306} What is a Cash-Out Refinance? A c...

10/03/2022

If you want to understand the relationship between our economy and home values, this article can help.

How much equity you have in your home is affected by demographics, GDP growth, and personal income. The economy affects housing prices, and vice versa.

09/30/2022

Moving to a new place can be expensive, but there are ways you can cut costs without a lot of effort.

Have you used these four strategies before?

09/27/2022

Whether you want to learn more about the current housing market, tips for buying a home or other real estate-related topics, you've come to the right place.

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09/25/2022

If you've considered adding an outdoor kitchen and entertaining area to your home, consider these ideas your latest inspiration.

Add a covered outdoor kitchen to your backyard to comfortably enjoy home-cooked meals with family and friends in the sun or under the stars.

09/22/2022

It may not come as a surprise that painting yourself (rather than hiring a professional) can save you money, but there's at least one other task you can potentially do yourself.

Even the biggest budgets can still suffer from unexpected hiccups in large-scale home renovations. These expenses can add up and leave homeowners looking for ways to save some extra cash. For Cristy Lee, the star of HGTV’s “Steal This House,” the key to saving your budget is simple.“I person...

09/19/2022

Results from a recent survey show that 71% of respondents don't want wallpaper in the kitchen, but plenty of other preferences were revealed too. Do you agree with the homeowners polled?

Not having a kitchen island is a deal-breaker for 39 percent of potential buyers according to this Home Advisor survey.