Kathy Ghent - Broker at Baird & Warner

04/24/2026

Staged homes don’t just wow buyers, they sell 88% faster and often for more! 🏡✨ First impressions aren’t just important, they pay off. Thinking about staging? I’ve got tips to make your home irresistible.

Kathy Ghent
630-536-6902

Source: National Association of Realtors

01/12/2026

With mortgage rates remaining in the low 6% range for several months now, transaction activity is clearly picking up. And while the market is skeptical that the Fed will cut rates again on January 28, the latest data from ADP and the JOLTS report evidences an economy that is struggling to create much job growth.

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12/12/2025

My clients sold and bought their forever home the same day!
Are you Planning a move in 2026?
Call me at 630-536-6902 for a complimentary consultation.

07/28/2025

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06/26/2025

🏡 Just Listed in Naperville! | 727 Mesa Dr.
📍 Breckenridge Estates | 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 3-Car Garage | 1/3 Acre Lot

Welcome to this exceptional custom home by Autumn Homes, perfectly situated on a quiet, tree-lined street in the highly desirable Breckenridge Estates community. ✨

From the soaring vaulted ceilings to the sun-filled chef’s kitchen, every detail of this home has been thoughtfully designed and meticulously maintained. Enjoy stunning architectural windows, a spacious two-story foyer, updated white kitchen with granite counters, and a cozy family room with brick fireplace and built-ins.

The home features:
🌿 Professionally landscaped backyard with multi-level deck
🧺 Main-level office, laundry, and formal dining
🛏️ Expansive primary suite with walk-in closet & tray ceiling
🚗 Oversized 3-car garage with built-in storage
📚 Walk to top-rated Springbrook Elementary and community pool

🎾 HOA includes: pool, tennis courts, and clubhouse access!

🗓️ Open Houses This Weekend!
📅 Saturday 12–2 PM
📅 Sunday 1–3 PM

Don’t miss your chance to make this Breckenridge Beauty your next home!

06/06/2025

25+ families and friends came to see me at a Charming, Updated Home in DownTown Elmhurst!

This Week, See me at this West Highland Gem in Naperville!

06/03/2025

Your credit score plays a big role in your homebuying journey, so it’s important to be prepared! 📝 Having a few key documents ready can make the mortgage process smoother and faster. I’m here to help you feel confident and informed every step of the way. Thinking about buying soon? Let’s chat and make a plan! 🏡

05/06/2025

Teachers are such a vital part of our children’s lives, and work tirelessly to educate and inspire a future generation of leaders and thinkers. Today, let’s all take an opportunity to show our appreciation for teachers. Here are a few ideas of what you can do:

1. Offer to restock classroom supplies.
2. Write a letter or email with kind words for your favorite teacher.
4. Sign up to volunteer at an upcoming school event.
3. Get them a gift card for school supplies, coffee, or a meal for those late nights grading papers.

05/05/2025

Gardening season is almost here, and your backyard doesn’t have to be a buffet for bugs!

Here are a few beautiful, natural bug-repelling plants to add to your garden:

🌱 Lavender – Smells amazing, keeps mosquitoes away
🌿 Basil – Great in the kitchen, even better for repelling flies
🌼 Marigolds – Bright + beautiful + bug-resistant
🍋 Lemongrass – A citronella-rich mosquito fighter
🌿 Mint – Keeps ants and flies at bay (but plant in a pot — it spreads fast!)

A pest-free patio = more peaceful evenings outside 🌅

Got a favorite garden tip or plant pick? Share it below! 👇

04/23/2025

Happy World Book Day! 📚✨ Today, let's celebrate the magic of books and the incredible worlds they open up. What’s your favorite book? Share it with me in the comments!
Just kidding....... if you love books as much as I do, this would be an impossible task to pick just one. (Atlas Shrugged, The Davinci Code, Jurassic Park, Pippi Longstocking, Collected Tales of Edgar Allan Poe, 1984, Pride and Prejudice, Neverwhere, Nancy Drew series, Hunger Games, International Dictionary of Thought, World Atlas,, A Century of Jazz, The Essential Calvin and Hobbes, anything Stephen King or Dean Koontz............ need I say more?)