Susan Durbin, Broker Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

07/18/2026

We had a great time playing mini-golf in the Huntley Public Library last night. Thank you to Friends of the Library for hosting this event. There were some great golfers. At my whole #2 three people scored whole in 1. Thank you to all who came out. A special thanks to friends Pam and Julie. And a special thanks to family Stephanie and Harper. I hope to see you all next year!

07/16/2026

Do you plan to repaint? Don't forget about gray as a color choice.

When it comes to painting your space, there are myriad options: bright and sunny yellow, the classic...

07/09/2026

Confused about your HSA? Here are 5 ways to take advantage of your Health Savings Account.

Putting money in a Health Savings Account, or HSA, can help you and your family pay for health expen...

07/06/2026

During a conversation before the fireworks started, I realized how blessed I’ve been to grow up in Wheaton, IL and after 6+ moves ended up in this amazing town Huntley, IL. Throughout all of those moves in the companies I worked for I learned the importance of good customer service, listening, strong communication, problem solving and negotiation. Forward that to today. A real estate professional that is eager to help sellers, buyers, renters and investors find the home, apartment or property that meets their needs seamlessly. Please reach out to me. Being affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/Starck Real Estate provides me with a team of professionals who gives each other a heads up with helpful information that you will benefit from. Let’s all continue to celebrate our 250th Birthday to the end of 2026!

07/02/2026

The steps you're taking to improve your credit score may be doing more harm than good. Find out exactly what the rating agencies look for.

Improving your credit score can take a few months. So if you’re looking to get an auto or home loan,...

06/27/2026

This Sunday, June 28th between 11:00 A.M. and 1:00 PM tour the 4 bedroom, 2.1 bath, 2 car garage with 2,603 sq ft move-in ready home located at 2789 Randall Ridge Drive, Elgin, IL. This house and neighborhood has it all! We hope to see you.

06/25/2026

There is an art to communication. Hone your listening skills with these tips.

Are you having trouble communicating with your partner, friends or colleagues? Do you forget what yo...

06/18/2026

Avoid becoming a victim of debt collection scams by paying attention to these red flags.

Figures from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) show that about 70 million people—more ...

06/11/2026

Does your bathroom reflect your own personal style?

Looking to add some of your own personal chicness to your bathroom? Below are a few ways you can add...

06/04/2026

Is your home security system a scam magnet? Here's how to foil fraudsters.

If you have a sign in your front yard warning burglars that you have a home alarm system in place, y...