Michelle Galindo, Real Estate Broker at Baird & Warner

11/10/2025

How Holiday Closures Can Affect Your Home Purchase Timeline
Buying a home during the holiday season can be a smart move — there's often less competition, sellers may be more motivated, and you could close before the new year. But November and December come with one major consideration: holiday closures. From banks to title companies, many of the key players...

Buying a home during the holiday season can be a smart move — there's often less competition, sellers may be more motivated, and you could close before the new year. But November and December come with one major consideration: holiday closures. From banks to title companies, many of the key...

11/03/2025

The Top Questions You Should Ask During a Home Tour
Buying a home is one of life's biggest decisions, and a home tour is your chance to look beyond the surface. While it's easy to get caught up in curb appeal or stylish staging, asking the right questions during your visit can reveal important details about the property's true condition, costs, and suitability...

Buying a home is one of life's biggest decisions, and a home tour is your chance to look beyond the surface. While it's easy to get caught up in curb appeal or stylish staging, asking the right questions during your visit can reveal important details about the property's true condition, costs,...

10/31/2025

🎃Trick-or-Treat Open House in North Riverside! Join me today for candy and a peek inside my North Riverside listing during trick-or-treat hours: 3:30–5:30 PM. Families welcome—bring the kids for treats, and if you know someone thinking of moving to North Riverside, I’m happy to give a quick sneak peek.. Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻🧡 we are serving a hotdog if you’re hungry.

10/27/2025

Hephzibah holds a special place for me and I love volunteering with Board in Oak Park and today we had a fantastic event—raising money to support the Oak Park afterschool program! Huge thanks to all our sponsors, attendees, volunteers, and everyone who participated. A perfect new location with perfect weather made for a wonderful day. See you next year! .oakpark .dentist

10/21/2025

A heartfelt shoutout to my clients and friends for trusting me with their beautiful home and getting out there on the market in a timely manner. We acted fast—decluttered, staged, and listed their home in just one week to capitalize on optimal market timing. We had multiple families through the open house. Brought in 17 buyers and secured multiple strong offers, allowing us to negotiate the best terms for them as they navigated an out of state move. Grateful to be part of their journey and to support family and friends during big moments like this. If you’re thinking of listing in North Riverside, I’d be glad to help—reach out and we can chat about your next steps.

10/20/2025

Why You Shouldn't Wait Until Spring to Start House Hunting
Since spring is known as the "busy season" in real estate, many buyers feel they need to delay their search until late March. However, starting your house hunt in the fall could actually give you a real advantage. From less competition to more motivated sellers, this season offers benefits that can make...