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THE GLACIER HUB
New Illinois Laws Taking Effect 2025
Here are a few of the new laws and amended laws that could pertain to you this year, and a few that take effect in 2026. The links below...
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Jan 172 min read
Fourth of July Festivities in McHenry County
Want something to do for the Fourth of July? Here are some ideas in McHenry County. Fox Lake Celebrate Fox Lake Parade Date & Time:...
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Jun 27, 20243 min read
Multifamily Property = Rental Income
Lower required down payments can lead to more opportunities for homeowners and investors. At the end of 2023 Fannie Mae started to accept...
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May 15, 20241 min read
Spring Home Spruce Up
Ways to improve your home's curb appeal and interior presentation in preparation for selling. OUTSIDE: 1. Hire an exterior cleaning...
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Apr 17, 20242 min read
Spring is King: The High Peak Time to List Your Home
Spring is a popular time to buy and sell a house, BUT WHY? 1. Supply and Demand: Spring is when most people want to start looking to buy...
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Mar 19, 20242 min read
Leverage the Equity in Your Home
Are you considering selling your primary property? Understanding your property’s equity can be a key factor in helping you decide about...
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Feb 21, 20242 min read
Winter Fun in McHenry County 2024
There is so much to do in McHenry County, indoors and outdoors. McHenry County has many trails that allow you to see its beauty, along...
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Jan 11, 20241 min read
Fun Holiday Events in McHenry County
There are so many wonderful, cheer filled adventures in McHenry County. With all the amazing people and all the holiday spirit, we can’t...
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Dec 5, 20232 min read
What does a Real Estate Listing Broker do?
There are so many things a full service Professional Experienced Real Estate Broker provides their clients that want to list their...
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Nov 6, 20232 min read
Fall Is Here, Are You Ready?
It might seem a bit early to think about preparing your home for the winter, but time flies as quickly as those vibrant colored leaves...
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Oct 9, 20232 min read
Fun This Fall in McHenry County
Looking for fun things to do this fall? Look no further, we have got you covered. These are just a few things that the members of Glacier...
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Sep 12, 20232 min read
McHenry County Housing Market Trends
How about those Cubbies is a common phrase heard around Northern Illinois. Another is, how about this Real Estate Market? There seems to...
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Aug 31, 20231 min read
4th of July Celebrations/Fireworks
Want to see fireworks? Hear some great music? Eat delicious food? We have a list of locations that are doing 4th of July events. Have fun...
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Jun 27, 20231 min read
Few Fun Things to Do in McHenry County in June
There are many fun things to do in McHenry County this summer. Here are just a few for the month of June: June 10th-B4 Summer Festival...
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Jun 9, 20231 min read
McHenry County Spring 2023 Seller's Guide
Spring is here and it’s STILL a Sellers’ Market (for now) With persistent, record-low inventory (meaning: there simply are not enough...
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Apr 24, 20231 min read
8 Tax Tips for McHenry County Homeowners
Tax is in the air—everyone is officially in “tax mode” so here is a quick checklist of some tax breaks and benefits of owning a home....
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Mar 7, 20233 min read
Things to Do in McHenry County in February
February can start to get us a bit down here in Northern Illinois with the cold, ice and “dirty” snow. But, there are plenty of things...
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Feb 1, 20231 min read
Here Are Six Things You Can Start Doing Now to Prepare to Buy a Home in 2023
1. TALK TO A LOAN OFFICER –- even if you're not ready to buy IT’S FREE!! Not all loan officers are created equal! A mortgage broker can...
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Jan 11, 20233 min read
Illinois Smoke Detector Law Has Changed
Beginning January 1st, 2023, any new smoke alarm that is installed in a single or multi-family home will be required to have a 10-year...
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Jan 3, 20231 min read
Our Favorite Holiday Time Things To Do in McHenry County
The Holidays are upon us and the Glacier Realty team is looking forward to many of our favorite things! As residents of McHenry County,...
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Dec 7, 20222 min read
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