David Coovert - Home Zone Realty

04/20/2025

03/20/2025

I thought it was odd that my car had a light brown dusting mixed with the rain today. Here’s why!

I've received quite a few questions regarding why the rain has been so dirty today. Here's what is going on:

The image below is an earlier view of our visible satellite. We can clearly see where the clouds, and clearing, are occurring. The area outlined in yellow is dust and dirt. See the brown coloring within the clouds? This dust and dirt traveled all the way from the southern Plains and Southwest, getting caught within the extremely strong winds in the jet stream moving into the Midwest.

These dust and dirt particles become suspended aloft and within the clouds, acting as a 'collection point' for water droplets to cling to and form rain drops. When the rain falls to the ground it takes those particles with it, resulting in what many of you noticed this morning and afternoon.

02/25/2025

Is it time to unlock a new chapter in your life by buying or selling a home? I’m here to help 🗝️

02/17/2025

College scholarship opportunity!! 🎓

The Illinois Sheriffs' Association announces that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2025-2026 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the State of Illinois, full-time, before the funds will be authorized. Online learning at an Illinois-based school is also acceptable.

DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Sullivan, on behalf of the Sheriffs’ Association will be awarding one(1) scholarship in the amount of $500.00 to a DeKalb County Student, the winner will be selected by a Scholarship Committee made up of citizens and education professionals. There will be no restriction on any applicant by reason of race, age, creed, color, s*x or national origin. The only limitations are as follows:

• Applicants must be permanent Illinois residents, and a permanent resident of DeKalb County

• Scholarships must be utilized at institutions of higher learning within the State of Illinois, including those offering online learning

• Students must be enrolled as a full-time student during the 2025-2026 school year (excluding summer session).

Applications are now available at your local Sheriffs Office, or on the ISA Website
https://www.ilsheriff.org/youth-2/. Students must complete the application; answer the essay question and return all documentation to the DeKalb County Sheriffs Office, 150 N. Main Street Sycamore, IL 60178 by March 14, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date).

For more information, please contact the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office at 815-895-7260, your local high school advising center, or college financial aid office.

02/03/2025

There are many pieces to owning a home, and homeowners insurance is one of them!

01/16/2025

Do you hire someone when home repairs are needed, or do you attempt to fix things yourself?

12/23/2024

Merry Christmas from our family to yours! What is your favorite Christmas cookie?

12/11/2024

When you stop at Target for batteries and come out with a cart full…and forget the batteries 🎯

11/26/2024

Vacation rental homes are quite popular, BUT they as aren’t regulated as hotels. Be mindful of potential safety issues when you stay at one!

11/10/2024

What does this mean? In Illinois, there were fewer home sales in September 2024, than there were in September 2023. The number of houses for sale was higher than a year ago, as well as sale price.

This trend may change as mortgage rates continue to be more appealing. Time will tell! If you are thinking of buying or selling a home, please reach out to [email protected] 🏡

11/01/2024

Silver Search Illinois shares information on missing senior citizens 🧓👵

This page is an ALERT ONLY page for Missing and Endangered People in Illinois. If someone you know is missing or in trouble please call 911.

10/20/2024

Memories! Have you noticed retailers are starting the mail toy catalogs again? 🎁