Brigitte Blair, Realtor / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

11/15/2022

MRED's marketplace saw a strong rebound in residential median sales price this week. That metric during the second week of November was $280,000, a 3.7% increase on a week-over-week and year-over-year basis as well as the largest single-week total in six weeks.

11/12/2022

Do you have a dark room that you'd love to lighten up? These tips can help.

Do you have a room in your house that always seems dark no matter what? Perhaps it’s due to lo...

11/05/2022

Having cash in your pocket may seem counterintuitive, but a study by the Urban Institute has found the opposite to be true.

If you’ve got a problem with credit card debt, there might be a simple solution that’s already sitti...

10/29/2022

Federal laws are meant to protect student loan borrowers. Here are some ways to make sure problems with your lender don't become burdensome.

When it comes to student loans, dealing with the lender can be more difficult than repaying the loan...

10/22/2022

No. 1 Know your billing cycle start date.

If you pay your credit card bill in full each month and don’t pay interest, you’re using your credit...

10/15/2022

Adding a dog to your family? Here are common expenses to know.

One of the biggest responsibilities a child—or a family—can take on is adopting a dog as a pet. Feed...

10/08/2022

If your child is a picky eater, forcing them to sit at the table and finish their meal won't help the situation.

Good nutrition is essential for children’s health, but countless parents struggle to get their kids ...

10/01/2022

When setting up any speaker, it's important to follow the display model!

When you move into a new house, there are numerous things you’ll want to do early on to get your hou...

09/24/2022

Helpful tips for managing your budget.

Your purse or wallet can be more than just a place to pull your money out of so you can spend it. It...

09/17/2022

Have you noticed suspicious activity on your credit report? A fraud alert is easy to file, but be aware of how long it lasts.

Victims of identity theft or fraud may feel they don’t have many options to protect themselves. An e...

09/13/2022

The first full week of September saw fewer closed residential listings in MRED's marketplace than any week since January. The 1,840 closings were a 42% week-over-week decrease and a 32% annual dip as fall approaches.

09/10/2022

Are you a new parent? It's an adjustment, so here's what you'll need to think about.

Having a child can require many adjustments. Losing sleep and changing dirty diapers are just some o...