Colleen McLaughlin of Coldwell Banker Realty

Colleen McLaughlin of Coldwell Banker Realty Right-Sizing Realtor | Simplifying your next move
Chicagoland & NW Indiana
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I’m Colleen McLaughlin of The McLaughlin Team with Coldwell Banker Realty. I work with Home Sellers and Buyers in the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago who are looking for someone to give them the service they deserve. I always strive to live by the golden rule and use every resource and tool at my disposal to help my clients achieve their home selling and buying dreams. I've been a Realtor for over a dozen years and I've served hundreds families to date. The best praise I've ever received from a client was “She was there every step of the way - from listing, to having photos taken, being supportive through the inspection and appraisal process, answering all questions that I had during the process as well as providing excellent referrals. Colleen PARTNERS with her Buyers and Sellers EVERY STEP of the way through the home buying & selling process!” Helping people to sell without stress and purchase without panic makes me so proud and drives everything I do! If you're looking for a Realtor who will work to get you top dollar while educating you on the process or help you negotiate a deal of lifetime while considering how hard you work for your money, I'd love to work with you, too! I’ve been fortunate enough to win multiple award & accolades but I also bring the experience of having managed an office of 40 agents for several years as well as a Staging Consulting Certification and finally the common sense of having worked the industry as a paralegal for a real estate attorney. When I'm not helping people Buying & Selling, I can be found at home with my youngest child working on craft projects, traveling with my husband or curled up reading with my dog Molly. Want to learn more about how we can work together? Thanks for reading my story!

Had the loveliest day with Missy in the kitchen! ❤️🍝We went all in… homemade ragu, homemade pappardelle AND focaccia wit...
09/20/2026

Had the loveliest day with Missy in the kitchen! ❤️🍝

We went all in… homemade ragu, homemade pappardelle AND focaccia with roasted garlic. From scratch, flour everywhere, and plenty of laughs along the way.

There’s just something about spending the day cooking together and then sitting down to eat what you made. My kind of Saturday. ❤️

My mother said it approximately 4,782 times.“Someday you’re going to have a daughter just like you.”Well, Mom. You got m...
09/13/2026

My mother said it approximately 4,782 times.
“Someday you’re going to have a daughter just like you.”

Well, Mom. You got me. 😂❤️

And I wouldn’t change a thing.

✨ THE RIGHT-SIZED WEEKEND ✨September 11-13Looking for something fun to do close to home? This weekend’s options include ...
09/10/2026

✨ THE RIGHT-SIZED WEEKEND ✨
September 11-13

Looking for something fun to do close to home? This weekend’s options include live music, a little outdoor magic, a sunrise hike and an afternoon of wine at the quarry.

🎶 FRIDAY: Patriot Day Concert & Memorial
5:00-8:00 p.m. | Centennial Park West, Orland Park | FREE
The evening begins with jazz, followed by a remembrance ceremony and the Southwest Community Concert Band. Bring chairs or a blanket.

🧚 SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Magical Forest Houses
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs | FREE
Search the Farm Pond Trail for tiny homes made from natural materials and hidden among the trees. A sweet, easy outing with the little ones!

💃 SATURDAY: The Oaks 20th Anniversary Celebration
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | The Oaks, Mokena | FREE
Fitness classes, pickleball, open gym, raffles and activities throughout the day. There is even a hip-hop dance class at 1:00 p.m. No registration required!

🌅 SUNDAY: Sunrise Hike
6:00 a.m. | Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs | FREE
Yes, it is early. But a quiet, guided walk through the Palos preserves before the rest of the world wakes up sounds pretty lovely.

🍷 SUNDAY: Uncorked Wine Festival
2:00-7:00 p.m. | The Forge, Lemont
Enjoy 20 wine tastings, live jazz, food and one of the prettiest outdoor settings in the suburbs. Tickets are approximately $60, and advance purchase is recommended. Guests must be 21 or older.

My top picks? The Magical Forest Houses for a charming family outing and Uncorked for a proper grown-up Sunday afternoon.

Which one sounds like your kind of weekend?

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✨ THE RIGHT-SIZED WEEKEND ✨September 4-6Labor Day weekend is packed with local fun! Here are five ideas worth leaving th...
09/04/2026

✨ THE RIGHT-SIZED WEEKEND ✨
September 4-6

Labor Day weekend is packed with local fun! Here are five ideas worth leaving the house for:

🎸 FRIDAY: Escape - Journey Tribute
6:30-10:00 p.m. | The Forge in Lemont
$20 advance or $25 at the door
An easy, nostalgic Friday night in one of the area’s coolest outdoor settings. Bring a chair or blanket!

🎨 SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Frankfort Fall Festival
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. | Downtown Frankfort
FREE daytime admission
A huge juried craft show, food court and live music both days, plus Sunday’s parade at 1:00 p.m. Allow extra time for parking because Frankfort will be buzzing!

🏮 SATURDAY: Water Lantern Festival
4:30-8:30 p.m. | The Forge in Lemont
Decorate your own lantern, enjoy food trucks and music, then watch hundreds of glowing lanterns float across the water at sunset. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.

🌾 SUNDAY: Fall in the Prairie
10:30 a.m. | Sagawau Environmental Learning Center in Lemont
FREE, but registration is required
A peaceful adults-only nature walk through the prairie with a naturalist. Call 630-257-2045 to register.

🛍️ SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Swap-O-Rama Flea Market
7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | 4350 W. 129th St., Alsip
$3 admission
Hundreds of indoor and outdoor sellers offering vintage finds, home décor, jewelry, tools and plenty of wonderfully random treasures.

My top picks? Frankfort Fall Festival for the full outing, the Water Lantern Festival for date night and Sagawau when you need a little peace and quiet.

Which one sounds like your kind of weekend?

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✨ THE RIGHT-SIZED WEEKEND ✨August 28-30Looking for something fun to do close to home? This weekend has a little bit of e...
08/27/2026

✨ THE RIGHT-SIZED WEEKEND ✨
August 28-30

Looking for something fun to do close to home? This weekend has a little bit of everything - live music, treasure hunting, local history and an easy Sunday stroll.

🎶 FRIDAY: Centennial Park West Concert
5:00-10:00 p.m. | Orland Park | FREE
Disco Circus, a Bee Gees tribute and Yachtley Crew. Three bands and plenty of 70s nostalgia!

🛍️ FRIDAY-SUNDAY: Huge Rummage Sale
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | The Center in Palos Park | FREE admission
A true treasure hunt spread across tents, a pavilion and the farm’s riding arena. Friday is best for selection, while Sunday is bargain day.

🚜 SATURDAY: Local Heritage & Folk Tunes
1:00-5:00 p.m. | Stellwagen Farm, Orland Park | FREE
Live folk music, agricultural history, hayrides, a petting zoo and plenty of old-fashioned local charm.

🎸 SATURDAY: One of These Nights
6:30-10:00 p.m. | The Forge in Lemont | $20 advance/$25 door
More than two hours of Eagles favorites in that beautiful quarry setting. Advance tickets are recommended, and don’t forget your lawn chairs!

☕ SUNDAY: Frankfort Country Market
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Downtown Frankfort | FREE admission
Nearly 70 vendors, plus coffee, baked goods, flowers, handmade finds and an easy stroll through downtown.

My top pick? The free Centennial Park West concert for a fun Friday night. Although that rummage sale is absolutely calling my name…

Which one would you choose?

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RIGHT-SIZING DOESN’T ALWAYS MEAN SMALLER. ❤️🏡And Kris & Jen are the perfect example.Mike and I have known these two for ...
08/21/2026

RIGHT-SIZING DOESN’T ALWAYS MEAN SMALLER. ❤️🏡

And Kris & Jen are the perfect example.

Mike and I have known these two for more than 25 years, so getting to be part of this next chapter with them was extra special. We love you guys!

For Kris & Jen, Right-Sizing meant going bigger.

They wanted a home with plenty of room for their twenty-something sons to live, work, grow and figure out the path they’ll take, while also creating a home where Kris & Jen could relax, entertain and really enjoy this stage of their own lives.

And boy, did they find it. 😍

Their beautiful new home in New Lenox is spacious, updated and sits across from the prettiest pond. But I have a feeling the real trouble is going to happen downstairs… 😂

The finished basement feels like your own little Chicago pub, complete with an amazing bar AND a theater room with actual theater seating. 🍻🎬

I can already picture the nights we’re going to spend gathered around that bar. And knowing this crew, there will be plenty of them. ❤️

This is exactly why I call it Right-Sizing.

It’s not about square footage.
It’s not about your age.
And it definitely isn’t always about going smaller.

It’s about asking:

What does our life need from our home now?

For Kris & Jen, the answer was more room for the people they love, more room to have fun, and a home that gives everyone a little space to grow.

Congratulations to our beautiful besties. 🥂🏡

We couldn’t be happier for you.

And Kris… save us a couple of barstools. We’re coming over. 😂🍻

08/12/2026

🏡 Would you buy your house today?

Not do you love your house?
Not are you grateful for your house?

If you were shopping for a home today, for the life you’re living right now, would you choose it again?

The same number of bedrooms?
The stairs?
The yard?
The taxes?
The maintenance?

Sometimes we stay because a home holds so much history that it’s hard to separate “I love what happened here” from “this is still the right house for me.”

And maybe it is.

But it’s a question worth asking.

Rightsizing isn’t about getting older or automatically moving into something smaller. It’s about making sure your home still fits the life you want to live now.

It’s about stage, not age. ❤️

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