In a recent article from NerdWallet.com, Michael Shenfeld, of the Koenig & Strey Lincoln Park office, helps to shed some light on the home mortgage debt, and how it has effected the Chicago Real Estate market. The article is based around the idea that consumer debt is up, but not all debt should be considered ‘bad’ debt. “Real estate is one of the actual investments that you can take on that is tangible,” said Michael...
Lincoln Park office’s 2nd annual Food Drive underway
Koenig & Strey’s Lincoln Park office has begun its 2nd annual office food drive – collecting for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Begun in 2011 as an opportunity for agents/staff to bring in non-perishable items, the office collected two large bins for the Lakeview Pantry. Koenig & Strey Lincoln Park office's 2011 donations to Lakeview Pantry The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank, is a nonprofit...
Eight good reasons to buy a home warranty
Whether you’re buying your first home or a seasoned homeowner, you can relate to the financial strain of an unanticipated failure of one of your homes systems or appliances. A home warranty provides assurance and a degree of financial predictability around repairs. It frees you from worry over replacement of covered home system components and appliances. You can save money on select services like lawn care, pest and termite control,...
Former Koenig & Strey President Named 2012 NSBAR REALTOR of the Year
Award Recognizes Doug Ayers’ Lifetime of Service to Real Estate Industry August 2012 – Chicagoland real estate brokerage Koenig & Strey Real Living proudly remembers Doug Ayers’ commitment to Realtors® and the real estate industry, as his legacy is honored with the North Shore Barrington Association of Realtors (NSBAR) Realtor of the Year Award for 2012. The Realtor of the Year award is the highest honor bestowed by the Board,...
Koenig & Strey Renews Schaumburg Branch Lease
SKOKIE, IL. – August 2012 – Chicagoland real estate brokerage Koenig & Strey Real Living has announced that the company is renewing their lease for the 4,000 square foot branch office located at the corner of Schaumburg and Barrington Roads in Schaumburg, signaling the company’s commitment to the northwest suburban market. Nancy Nagy, Koenig & Strey’s President and CEO, made the announcement noting the strong performance of...
Impeccable 2-story brick Colonial in Park Ridge, IL
Park Ridge real estate broker Shirlee Ehlers of Koenig & Strey takes us on a video tour of a 2-story, 3000 square foot brick Colonial located at 738 N Greenwood Ave in Park Ridge, IL. This Impeccable 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home features an elegant 2-story foyer, hardwood floors throughout the first floor, and a family room with enhanced high ceilings including a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. The kitchen has an extra-large breakfast bar...