The Situation: Brent was working with a young couple that was looking to relocate from a 2BR condo in Chicago to a suburb that would offer features, such as, good schools for their young children, diverse architectural landscape, mature trees, and a manageable drive to Evanston.
With Brent’s well-versed knowledge of the western suburbs, he was able to identify several areas that matched their criteria for which they searched. Brent was able to cut to the chase and focus on the micro locations within each town and also within what their budget could deliver within the premium locations.
Brent connected his client’s lifestyle and housing criteria with La Grange. He knew there wasn’t a perfect fit out there that would be financially feasible, but there was a house that had fallen out of favor with the market due to its lack of updating and more than gently used condition. “I had a vision of it restored and modernized that would deliver much of what my client’s were looking for,” Brent said.
Before – Kitchen
They then set out to sketch Brent’s vision and price out the custom remodel that would be necessary to carry it out. He referred his longtime mortgage partners at Guaranteed Rate to manage the purchase in such a way that my clients would have the maximum amount of cash in hand to spend on the subsequent renovation.
The Renovation: We completely gut and re-arranged the kitchen. This opened up the dining room with a family-friendly, custom banquette; pantry cabinet; large island smack-dab in the middle — and also created a very open space for their family.
After – Kitchen
Favorite Features include:
- Dark beams that frame the main kitchen ceiling
- Custom kitchen cabinetry
- Natural light layout throughout the kitchen
The How: Because of the knowledge Brent Hyland possesses in the real estate market, he knew of the best areas in the western Chicago suburbs that would suit the needs of his clients. He was then able to suggest a home-remodeling solution that would give them the features they were looking for in a home.
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Interested in a free competitive market analysis on your home, a home-remodeling consultation, or looking for a buyers’ agent? Contact Brent Hyland at 312.315.3565 to schedule an appointment.