Ian Halpin - Realtor

It might be the smallest room in your home but that doesn't mean you can't go big on design. Make a statement in your Powder Room with dramatic design details. What's your favorite tip?

6 Dramatic New Powder Rooms Designers share creative ways to layer color, texture and statement details in compact spaces

Happy Friday! What are your plans this weekend?

28 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Do Division Fest, Hot Dog Fest And More The Little Village 5K, an underground rave, an Aretha Franklin tribute, sunrise yoga and a brand-new kite festival are also on deck.

With the weather turning warmer, it's the perfect time to think about adding some color and upgrades to your front porch. Paint your front door, hang some wall art, coordinate flowers, plants and pots, add seating, freshen up lighting fixtures. What's your best recommendation for adding great curb appeal to your home?

It's worth taking your time to research carefully when choosing new appliances. Energy efficiency, clean, consistently matched up-to-date appliances can help to give your home the right feel to a potential buyer. What's your best new appliance upgrade?

6 Appliance Upgrades Experts Say Can Increase Your Home’s Value You don't need to undertake a full renovation to increase your home's value. Consider these 6 appliance upgrades to boost day-to-day functionality and see a return on investment.

This new rule could help boost first time homebuyer's credit history. How is it different? This credit score model includes rental payment history potentially making many more Americans eligible for traditional mortgages.

This Change to Credit Scores Could Help 7.7 Million Americans Qualify for a Mortgage Changes to credit score metrics could be a boon for millions of Americans. Some may newly qualify for a mortgage.

The only U.S. location outside of London and Manchester, this experience-based immersive attraction comes to the Mag Mile in June. Test your mental and physical abilities in this group game to beat The Cube and stay for food and drinks afterwards.

The Cube, An Interactive Experience Based On The Game Show, Is Coming To Chicago The immersive attraction will bring games, food and drinks to the Mag Mile in June. This will be the first U.S. location of The Cube.

Timing the market isn't always possible and different metro areas can have different peak timings. If you're thinking of selling and need to chat about timings, reach out today. 📞

Listing a Home at the Right Time Can Add Thousands to the Sale Price Sellers who list during their area's peak weeks can earn an extra $50,000 or more in some markets, Zillow reports.

Getting ready to spend more time outside this summer? Give your patio or balcony a fresh look and save money by thrifting for items like vases, planters, tablecloths, cushions or even outdoor furniture. Have you found any unique treasures for your outdoor space?

Are you ready for the summer festival season? Chicagoland will be filled with fun, family-friendly festivals. With carnival rides, food, and live music, there's something for everyone this summer.

Don't miss these Chicago family festivals this summer Celebrate summer in Chicagoland with food festivals, family fun and more.

Are you considering a renovation project this season? It is worth being fully prepared before any contractors get started so you know what to expect. Asking about scheduling, communication and documentation can help ease the many steps involved in a project. Reach out if you need advice.

10 Things to Ask Your Contractor Before You Start Your Project Ask these questions before signing with a contractor for better communication and fewer surprises