Marilyn Durante Lakes Realty Group Realtor

Marilyn Durante Lakes Realty Group Realtor Real estate services in the Chain O' Lakes area. Realty Services in Northern Illinois. Chain O Lakes Region. Waterfront Homes and Land.

Most sellers find out what is wrong with their home at the worst possible moment. 🏠😱It usually happens three days after ...
05/06/2026

Most sellers find out what is wrong with their home at the worst possible moment. 🏠😱

It usually happens three days after going under contract—with a moving timeline already in motion, a buyer who is emotionally attached, and an inspection report that just became a negotiation gr***de. 💣📉

A pre-listing inspection changes that entirely. 🛠️✅

You find out what is there before anyone else does. You decide what to fix, what to credit, and what to disclose on your terms, instead of reacting to a buyer’s inspector on theirs. 📋⚖️

It is one of the least expensive things a seller can do before listing and one of the most effective ways to protect the price you worked to get! 💰💎

If you are thinking about listing this summer, this is the first conversation worth having. 🗣️🗝️

Ready to get ahead of the game? Let’s chat! 📲🤝

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Behind every patient recovery is a team of nurses working around the clock. 🩺✨🩹This week, we honor the healthcare profes...
05/06/2026

Behind every patient recovery is a team of nurses working around the clock. 🩺✨🩹

This week, we honor the healthcare professionals who bring expertise and compassion to our clinics and hospitals every single day. 🏥❤️ Thank you for the long hours, the tireless care, and the vital role you play in our community’s well-being. 🙌💊

To the nurses who give their all: your dedication does not go unnoticed! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️🌟

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The impact of a great teacher extends far beyond the classroom. 🍎✨This week, we celebrate the dedicated educators who ch...
05/05/2026

The impact of a great teacher extends far beyond the classroom. 🍎✨

This week, we celebrate the dedicated educators who challenge, inspire, and support their students through every milestone. 📚🎓 Your patience and passion shape the future of our communities, and we are honored to recognize the vital service you provide every single day. 🌟🙌

To all the teachers making a difference: thank you for everything you do! 📝🍎🧡

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The "standard" offer does not exist anymore. 📄🚫Two years ago, there was a short list of things that showed up in every c...
05/05/2026

The "standard" offer does not exist anymore. 📄🚫

Two years ago, there was a short list of things that showed up in every contract. Today, buyers and sellers are negotiating details that were not even part of the conversation in 2022 or 2023! 📈🤝

The buyers who are closing this summer are the ones whose agents know what is actually on the table right now. Not what worked two years ago—but what is working today. 🛠️✅

If you are thinking about buying or selling this summer, don't rely on an outdated playbook. The strategy conversation is worth having before you are already in the middle of a transaction! 🗣️💡

Drop a comment or send me a message to get the current market strategy. 📲🤝

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Every month I pull the numbers so you do not have to! 📊🧐Here is what is actually happening in the Lake County real estat...
05/04/2026

Every month I pull the numbers so you do not have to! 📊🧐

Here is what is actually happening in the Lake County real estate market right now and what it means for you—whether you are buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on things. 🏠📉

The current snapshot:
📉 List Price: The percentage of original list price dipped a touch.
🏘️ Inventory: The months supply of homes stayed the same.
⏳ Time on Market: Days on market went up.

The market tells a story every single month, and this is what it is saying right now. 🗣️📖 While we see a slight shift in pace, the opportunities are still there if you know where to look! 💎🗝️

Have questions about what these numbers mean for your specific situation? Drop them in the comments or send me a message directly! 📲🤝

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The work of correctional officers and employees is often performed out of the public eye, yet it is essential to the saf...
05/04/2026

The work of correctional officers and employees is often performed out of the public eye, yet it is essential to the safety of our communities. 🛡️🤝

This week, we recognize the professionals who maintain order and safety with integrity and resilience. We truly appreciate the difficult and vital role you play in keeping our communities safe every day. 🧤⚖️✨

Thank you for your dedication and your commitment to public safety behind the scenes! 🙌🛡️

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The question every seller asks before listing is: what should I fix, update, or upgrade before we go on the market? 🏡🤔Mo...
05/03/2026

The question every seller asks before listing is: what should I fix, update, or upgrade before we go on the market? 🏡🤔

Most do too much or too little. They spend money on the wrong things and skip the ones that actually move the needle with buyers right now. 💸❌

The highest return improvement in today’s market is not a kitchen renovation. It is not new flooring. It is not a bathroom remodel. 🛠️🚫

It is fresh interior paint in a warm neutral throughout the entire home. 🎨✨

One color. Every room. Clean lines on the trim. It makes a home photograph better, show better, and feel more move-in ready than almost any other single improvement a seller can make. Buyers respond to it emotionally before they can even articulate why! 😍📸

The average cost is a fraction of what sellers spend on updates that buyers either do not notice or plan to change anyway. The return is immediate and visible in every photo and every showing. 📈💎

If you are getting ready to list this summer, this is the conversation worth having before you spend a dollar on anything else! 🗣️💵

Ready to maximize your home’s value? Let's chat! 📲🤝

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The best summer listings do not happen by accident. ☀️🏡✨The sellers who close fast and close well in June and July start...
05/02/2026

The best summer listings do not happen by accident. ☀️🏡✨

The sellers who close fast and close well in June and July started their preparation in May. Not the week before photos. Not after the sign goes in the yard. Now. ⏳✅

The timeline is tighter than most sellers realize. Contractors book up, landscaping takes time to look intentional, and decluttering an entire home cannot happen in a single weekend. 🛠️🌿📦

For families, the clock is even tighter. ⏰ If the goal is to be settled into a new home before the first day of school, the listing needs to happen in May or early June at the latest. That window is closer than it feels! 🎒🏫

If you are thinking about listing this summer, this is the month to start moving. 🏃‍♂️💨 The prep you do in May is what makes the difference between a listing that commands attention and one that sits while buyers move on. 🗝️💎

Ready to get a head start? Let's connect today! 📲🤝

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True heroism is defined by a selfless commitment to others, often at the highest personal cost. 👨‍🚒🔥❤️This weekend, we p...
05/02/2026

True heroism is defined by a selfless commitment to others, often at the highest personal cost. 👨‍🚒🔥❤️

This weekend, we pause to honor the firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. We remember their incredible bravery and remain forever grateful for the legacy of service they left behind. 🎖️🙏

To the heroes who ran toward the danger to keep us safe: we will never forget your courage. 🚒💨🙌

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It’s graduation season in the area and there is a lot to celebrate! 🎓✨Whether you have a grad in the family or just want...
05/01/2026

It’s graduation season in the area and there is a lot to celebrate! 🎓✨

Whether you have a grad in the family or just want to show up for your community, here are the local dates and times so you can plan your May accordingly. 📅🙌

Congratulations to every student crossing that stage this month. You’ve worked hard, and you earned it! 🏆🥂🥳

Tag a grad you know in the comments below! 👇🎓

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16 E Grand Avenue
Fox Lake, IL
60020

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