You're Already Paying Rent...Why Not Make it COUNT?!

Future Homeowner Plan | Article 1 of 9 Your Rent Could Actually Help Your Credit By Jenny Jones, The Jones Team at Baird & Warner  |  Reading time: about 6 minutes  |  Last reviewed: September 2026 The Short Version Paying rent doesn’t automatically build your credit. But if your on-time rent paymen

Elgin Council Says Yes to 7 Brew Over the Neighbors' (and Planning Commission's) Objections

    Jenny Jones • Baird & Warner • NW Chicago Suburbs Elgin Council Says Yes to 7 Brew Over the Neighbors' (and Planning Commission's) Objections October 31, 2026By Jenny Jones, REALTOR® The Elgin City Council approved a new 7 Brew drive-thru coffee spot on the east side, overriding a negative recom

The Home Insurance Move That Could Save You $440 a Year

The Home Insurance Move That Could Save You $440 a Year When you’re planning a move, every monthly cost counts. That’s why it can be frustrating to see home insurance keep creeping up. According to Intercontinental Exchange, it now makes up 9.6% of the average monthly mortgage payment.  But the late

Why Builders May Be More Motivated To Sell Than Homeowners

Why Builders May Be More Motivated To Sell Than Homeowners Here's something most homebuyers don't think about. When the housing market slows down, homeowners and builders don't always respond the same way. Think about it. If you're selling your house and aren't getting the offers you want, you could