Jennifer Joyce - Real Estate

05/20/2026

If you know, you know 😅🏡

05/13/2026

🏠 Selling a home with young children comes with its own unique mix of emotions and logistics.

Parents are often balancing showings, staging, and keeping life “normal,” while children are trying to make sense of toys being packed away and familiar spaces changing.

In my latest blog, I talk about what this process looks like from a child’s perspective, and share simple, thoughtful ways to help kids feel secure, included, and supported during the transition.

This includes everything from preparing them early, to decluttering in a way that involves them, to helping them focus on what comes next instead of what they’re leaving behind. 🩵


https://jenniferjoyce.sites.cbmoxi.com/blog/real-estate-with-jennifer-joyce

05/13/2026

🎉 Big congratulations to Betty Ann for winning a $100 Amazon gift card through my Clients for Life sweepstakes! I always enjoy staying connected with the wonderful people in my sphere, and it’s even more fun when I get to surprise someone with a prize!

I believe real estate is about more than just transactions — it’s about relationships that last a lifetime. 💙🏡

(And if you’re already part of my sphere, stay tuned… you could be the next winner! Not in my sphere yet? Reach out and I’d be happy to add you.)

Jennifer Joyce
Coldwell Banker Realty
💻 [email protected]
☎️ 312-498-0495
*Licensed Real Estate Agent in Illinois & Wisconsin

05/06/2026

Buying a home with young children can be exciting… and exhausting. 🏠

From long days of showings to helping kids feel included and secure, a little preparation goes a long way. I just shared a blog post with tips for making the process easier for parents and kids.

Full breakdown on my blog 👉 Link in bio ✨

05/06/2026

Buying a home with young children can be exciting… and exhausting. 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦🏠

From long days of showings to helping kids feel included and secure, a little preparation goes a long way. I just shared a blog post with tips for making the process easier for parents and kids.

Feel free to share with anyone who’s navigating a move with little ones.
🔗 https://jenniferjoyce.sites.cbmoxi.com/2026/04/16/buying-a-home-with-young-children

How to Include Kids in the Process and Make Touring Homes Easier for Everyone “Thank you also for helping include our kids in the process of finding our new home. You made each of us feel valued in our opinions of every home we toured (and there were many)!” That testimonial came from a family ....

04/20/2026

Fun night watching talented dancers at this past weekend! Thank you for a wonderful evening!

04/06/2026

Selling a home isn’t just about putting it on the market—it’s about how you bring it to market. 🏠

I recently worked with a seller on the North Shore whose home ultimately:
✔ Received multiple offers
✔ Went under contract in less than 3 days
✔ Sold for 24% over asking

But here’s what most people don’t see…

We didn’t just “list” the home. We used a strategic combination of private and public listing phases to build interest, control timing, and create real competition among buyers.

At one point, we even received a strong early offer with pressure to accept immediately—but chose to stay the course. That decision made all the difference.

If you’re thinking about selling, the strategy matters just as much as the home itself.

👉 I break down exactly what we did (and why) in this post: https://jenniferjoyce.sites.cbmoxi.com/2026/04/01/how-the-right-combination-of-listing-strategies-helped-this-north-shore-home-sell-well-over-asking

03/25/2026

🏡 Selling Soon? Did you know you have three ways to list your home in Illinois?

✅ Exclusive
✅ Private
✅ Public

Each option can change how many buyers see your home — and even what it sells for.

I just shared a simple breakdown on my blog. 👉 Link in bio to read!

Thinking about selling in 2026? Send me a DM — happy to help you choose the best strategy.

Jennifer Joyce
Coldwell Banker Realty
💻 [email protected]
☎️ 312-498-0495
*Licensed Real Estate Agent in Illinois & Wisconsin

03/24/2026

🏡 Getting ready to sell? How you list your home can make a big difference in visibility, buyer interest, and final price.

Most sellers don’t realize they have 3 listing options in Illinois:
• Exclusive
• Private
• Public

Each one comes with different advantages depending on your goals and timeline.

👉 To learn more, read:
https://jenniferjoyce.sites.cbmoxi.com/2026/03/24/how-should-you-list-your-home-a-guide-to-public-private-and-exclusive-listings-in-illinois

Thinking of selling this year? Happy to talk strategy anytime.

🏡 Selling a home isn’t just about when you list—it’s also about how you introduce your home to the market. In today’s market, sellers have more options than ever before. Depending on your goals, your timeline, and your need for privacy, your home can be marketed in one of three ways in th...

02/04/2026

Great news for seniors struggling to pay their property taxes in Lake and Cook Counties in Illinois. Effective for the 2026 property taxes payable in 2027, the income eligibility threshold applicable to the Senior Freeze exemption has been increased. Previously to qualify, the senior had to have a total household income of $65,000 or less. Now that threshold has been increased to $75,000 or less.

For more details and eligibility requirements, see the following two links:
https://www.cookcountyassessoril.gov/news/assessor-kaegi-praises-passage-property-tax-relief-senior-homeowners
https://www.lakecountyil.gov/462/Low-Income-Senior-Citizens-Assessment-Fr

The Senior Freeze provides seniors with limited income protection against real estate tax increases due to rising property values. It is not a tax freeze or a tax reduction and does not protect against increased taxes due to tax rate increases.