Raymond Kennedy

Illinois Real Estate Broker with EXP Realty, LLC. Servicing and helping buyers, sellers and investors.

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Illinois Just Shattered a Tornado Record Nobody Wanted https://t.co/2QfbqT00i6

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During the last shutdown (2018-2019), rates fell about .2%, about a $30/mo. difference on a $300k loan, not exactly life-changing.

The real pain? Loan verifications, flood ins, & financing getting stuck.

Would you still buy if your deal got delayed 2–3 weeks?

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The government shutdown could delay up to 1,500 home closings/day. IRS verifications & flood insurance are on pause. Most deals still move forward, but expect hiccups. If the shutdown drags on, buyer confidence could take a hit. 🏡 #realestate #housingmarket

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Zillow in hot water (again).

FTC, class actions, copyright fights, Lawsuits are piling up.

👉 Why it matters: It’s all about transparency. Who controls your home’s exposure, steers buyers, and whether portals play fair can impact your bottom line.

Do you trust these Guys?

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@TicTocTick She is cheap entertainment. People tune into what she says because they want to hear the next dumb thing she says. She is a glorified instagram celebrity.

She might actually be playing the fool on purpose, hard to tell.

So she is either an idiot, or just playing one.

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Integrity is a choice we make, and it's a choice we must keep making, every moment of our lives. 🙌✨

#teamintegrity #integritylife #kindness #change
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Not sure what to do with that extra room? Check out these bonus rooms ideas:

1. Create a game room.
2. Set up a home office.
3. Make a meditation space.

How would you use a bonus room? Tell us in the comments! 💭

#bonusroom #decor #decorating #interiordesign

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When it comes to choosing a floor for your home, it really comes down to what style you are trying to achieve with the space.

It also depends on which room you are choosing flooring for.
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Loves DIY? 🛠️ 🧰

Follow our DIY garage organization guide 📝 for step-by-step instructions to rid your clutter and keep a safe, clean garage. 👌
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Tiny homes hold the secret to clever storage with their well-placed shelves and multi-functional furniture. 🤗

They demonstrate that if you get creative, you can maximize even the most minuscule
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Seeking thematic inspiration? 🧐 Search no more!

I know you always have these designs in mind, but, whether you admit or not, you find it challenging to put them together.

Here are 8
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Need to revamp the outside of your home? 🎨

An exterior makeover can maximize curb appeal and give your home a whole new look. 😎

#paintingideas #paint #revamp
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"Location, location, location."

You may have heard this mantra when talking to an agent about home values. In a nutshell, it means that homes can vary widely in value due to their locations. 🤭

#cat #tree #location #homes #value
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Can you believe that your house has nearly a third of a million items in it? 😱

That's the average amount for an American family! Garage sale, anyone?

#canyoubelieve #housefacts #americanfamily #americanhome #neighborhood
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“You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t possibly live long enough to make them all yourself.”
— Sam Levenson

Do you fail upward? Celebrate your wins and your losses!

#fail #failup #failupward #failandwin #winning
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While homeowners are spending more on home improvement than home maintenance, they report completing an average of 6.7 home maintenance projects over the past 12 months. 🧰⚒️

#maintenanceprojects #diy #homeimprovements #homeowners #homeproject #maintenance

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Hardscape ⚒️ is as essential to a residential outdoor living space as softscape.

Heavy or light, formal or informal, big or small, natural or man-made, hardscaping helps a garden by adding
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What makes you feel inspired? ✍👨‍💻

#workinspirations #working #inspirationalquote
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Every team has employees who work 💻 differently and have different needs when it comes to being creative.

That’s why it’s important that you provide the right kinds of creative spaces that
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Yes, we should pay attention to our floors too! 😉

Floor designs make your home cozy and comfy! And it’s very easy to get completely lost when browsing through tile design.

Check these floor tile types and
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