TALAT ARAIN. Broker at Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate.

09/28/2025

Showing houses in Westmont 😀

08/12/2024

If you’re planning to sell your home anytime soon, you’ve likely heard one phrase repeatedly: curb appeal. In other words, you have to make your well-loved, lived-in home catch the eye of potential buyers in the best possible way.

Buyers are making decisions about your listing in the first seven seconds of arriving.

Don't have a lot to spend on impressing homebuyers? Discover cheap tricks from the pros to prep your house to sell.

08/12/2024

“I have always been a big fan of living a life with more walking and biking and less car dependence,” he says. “I like to set myself up to be close to everything that I like to do on a regular basis: work, friends, groceries.”

Adeney, a personal finance blogger and founder of Mr. Money Mustache, also notes that car-free living comes with many other benefits. For one, for residents who don’t own a car don’t need to pay for gas or insurance. Plus, “it helps you get in better shape by reducing your need to drive,” he points out.

A financial blogger spent four months living in America's first car-free community, Culdesac. He encountered some surprising benefits.

06/06/2024

This is good news for buyers :)

Developer Crescent Heights, which bought the 19-story former Lake Shore Athletic Club building, today launches sales of the 198 units.

03/30/2024

Happy Easter :)

03/20/2024

Pros and Cons of paying off your mortgage.

Owing money on a house can feel risky, but keep in mind where mortgages rank in the debt hierarchy.

12/20/2023

If you don’t have the skills or finances to make major improvements, don’t shop for older homes or fixer-uppers. Not a fan of yard work? Steer clear of properties with a lot of land or complex landscaping.

Goldilocks knew what she liked and didn't like. Take a cue from her, and discover a home that's "just right" for you.

12/20/2023

To make your journey into what promises to be 2024’s rejuvenated housing market seamless, we rounded up the very best homebuying advice we wrote about in 2023. We’ve got all the in-the-know tips and savvy strategies to help you land a fantastic home in the new year.

Here are six of our most popular advice pieces of 2023—and a takeaway, must-know tip we want to pass on as you head into 2024. Here’s to a healthy and happy New Year in your new home!

We've got all the in-the-know tips and savvy strategies to help you land a fantastic home in the new year.

12/20/2023

If your plans for the holidays include a healthy dose of hosting, read on for style hacks to make your life a little bit easier. We’ve rounded up five of our absolute favorite must-haves for hosting holiday parties in maximum style with minimal effort.

Here are five of our favorite must-haves for holiday hosting in style—from festive couch covers to dynamic nesting tables and more.

04/11/2023

“One unexpected benefit of living with my in-laws has been the rich cultural exchange,” says Jenna Shaughnessy, a Massachusetts-based e-design entrepreneur and founder of jennakateathome.com. “My children have learned family recipes, traditions, and stories that otherwise could have been lost. This has fostered a deep sense of belonging and a strong family bond.”

Today, 18% of Americans live in multigenerational households. Here are some of the pros and cons of multigenerational living.

12/30/2022

Happy New Year from our family to yours! Have a blessed 2023