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Owning a Home is Hard

by Kristin Marsden | Feb 3, 2023

It’s time to dispel the myth….Dunsing Inspections is NOT just for real estate transactions. Owning a home is HARD; the ultimate test of “adulting” So many things to know and so many “opportunities” to spend money. You do not have to figure it out on your own! Dunsing...

Three Reasons Why We Won’t See Another Market Crash Like 2008

by Ressie Krabacher | Jan 9, 2023

Are you worried about the state of the market? This market is feeling a little crazy, no? Is 2008 happening all over again!? It’s a valid concern, but you shouldn’t be worried. Here are three reasons why I don’t think another crash will happen now: 1. We still have a...

What Does it Take to be a Home Inspector?

by Kristin Marsden | Aug 29, 2022

Becoming a licensed home inspector in Illinois is a quick process for the mechanically inclined. Becoming a sought after licensed inspector takes a bit more effort. Here’s some insight in what it takes to get licensed as an inspector in...

Is that really true? Facts & myths about home inspections.

by Kristin Marsden | Nov 18, 2021

Most people think that the state of Illinois closely regulates Home Inspectors & has strong standard operating procedures. You might be surprised… Roofs are a big deal right? Home Inspectors are required to get ON roofs to inspect. This is FALSE. State...

Seeing The Equity in Your Home as a Game Changer

by Erica Minchella | Jan 4, 2021

SEEING EQUITY IN YOUR HOME AS A GAME CHANGER Erica Crohn Minchella www.ecminchellalaw.com I spent the greater part of 2008 to 2015 defending foreclosures and working through short sales. It has forever skewed my view of what a mortgage should be. I am sure that...