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Not every fix pays you back, and over-improving a home you're about to sell is one of the most common ways Crystal Lake sellers waste money. Gassensmith Group walks every listing room by room before you spend a dollar, and includes professional staging at no extra...

Move-up buyers in McHenry County have one real fear: selling their current home and ending up with nowhere to go, or buying the next one and getting stuck carrying two mortgages. Gassensmith Group builds a single coordinated timeline for both sides of your move -...

Crystal Lake is served by two school systems - Crystal Lake Consolidated School District 47 for elementary and middle school (K–8) and Community High School District 155 for high school - and its neighborhoods range from lakefront and historic downtown areas to newer...

What does the Gassensmith Group do differently for first-time buyers? We treat education as the job, not an afterthought. First-time buyers get a dedicated walk-through of the whole process before you ever tour a home, a checklist tailored to your situation, and a...

Gassensmith Group is a true team, not a group of solo agents sharing a logo. Each of our agents can guide your move from first call to closing, and behind them is a Director of Operations who manages client care and coordinates your marketing so no detail slips. Just...

How does the Gassensmith Group decide what my Crystal Lake home is worth? We start with a comparative market analysis: a side-by-side look at homes like yours that have recently sold, homes currently for sale, and homes that failed to sell in your specific Crystal...

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Meet Michelle Gassensmith of Gassensmith Group at Compass Chicago, an exceptional Real Estate Agent with an illustrious career spanning over 18 years. Her extensive industry knowledge and unwavering passion for helping people find their dream homes have earned her a trusted and reputable name in the real estate market.

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With all the headlines and talk in the media about the shift in the housing market, you might be thinking this is a housing bubble. It’s only natural for those thoughts to creep in that make you think it could be a repeat of what took place in 2008.

Rising interest rates have begun to slow an overheating housing market leaving some people wanting to purchase a home priced out of the market and others wondering if now is the right time to buy.

As you set out to buy a home, saving for a down payment is likely top of mind. But you may still have questions about the process, including how much to save and where to start.

Here’s some information that can help you make an informed decision when you set your homebuying plans.

The leaves are falling, pumpkins are showing up at market, and the cozy comforts of home beckon — it must be October. Make the most of this month’s bountiful harvest, get some exercise raking leaves in the brisk air, and button down your house in preparation for winter.

Michelle Gassensmith and her team, the Gassensmith Group at Compass in Crystal Lake, bring a combined 55 years of experience to the table. “Clients and real estate partners can trust our team to be an ethical, honest and hardworking team of agents,” says Michelle.

Erin Matthews got her start in real estate seven years ago through her experience with managing the investment properties she owns with her husband. With her interest sparked, Erin completed her real estate license and built her business for five years as a solo agent before joining her current team at Compass.