Lake in the Hills · Downsizing
Downsizing in Lake in the Hills, IL
As an SRES, I help you work out how much space you really need, at your pace.
Downsizing in Lake in the Hills: what you get
If you're thinking about downsizing in Lake in the Hills, I'm your contact person from your first question to the closing. I'm a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), and I help you work out how much space you really need and what to do with everything in your home now. I answer my phone well into the evening, and we go at your pace.
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How I help you downsize in Lake in the Hills
Lake in the Hills grew from a small city into a large suburb from the 1990s to 2000. Most homes are 3 to 4 bedrooms, and there's still an older section of cottages and ranches. Boulder Ridge is one of the more recognizable areas in town, known for larger homes and the Boulder Ridge Country Club golf-course community.
We can start by looking for your next home, and list when you're ready. Before any photos, I walk through your home with you and help you decide what stays, what goes and what moves. Then I stage it, starting with your own furniture and décor, filling in from my own collection of staging pieces, and calling in a professional stager for anything bigger, if necessary. The full picture is on my Downsizing page.
Why downsize with me in Lake in the Hills
I'm Laurie Arslani, a REALTOR® with eXp Realty, with 12+ years in the business and over 100 homes sold. I'm a Certified Real Estate Negotiator (CREN), so I know what to lean on when offers come in. I don't like rushed decisions. You choose the price, and I make sure you choose it with real information.
Local context for Lake in the Hills
Lake in the Hills has about 28,000 residents. It has no historic downtown, but it has a lot of community charm. Randall Road and Route 31 are the main ways through town, and many residents use neighboring Algonquin's shopping areas. Drive times to O'Hare and downtown Chicago are about the same as Algonquin, so add roughly 5 to 10 minutes depending on where you live. For more on the town, see my Lake in the Hills page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to sell my home before I buy the next one?
Not necessarily. We talk through your timeline and your options, and I help you line up the timing. The right order depends on your situation.
What do I do with everything in my house?
That's one of the first things we talk about. I walk through your home with you and help you decide what stays, what goes and what moves.
Can I look for my next home in a different town?
Yes. I work in Barrington, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Huntley, Crystal Lake, McHenry, Woodstock and surrounding northwest suburbs, so we can look wherever makes sense for you.
Lake in the Hills
What downsizing looks like in Lake in the Hills
A larger suburb that grew fast from the 1990s to 2000, with mostly 3 to 4 bedroom homes and an older section of cottages and ranches.
Lake in the Hills had a housing boom from the 1990s to 2000 and grew from a small city into a large suburb. Most of the homes are 3 to 4 bedrooms. There is still an older section of cottages and ranches. The town has about 28,000 residents. It doesn't have a historic downtown the way Algonquin does, but it has a lot of community charm.
Boulder Ridge is one of the more recognizable areas in town, known for larger homes and the Boulder Ridge Country Club golf-course community.
- The homes
- A housing boom from the 1990s to 2000 turned a small city into a large suburb. Most homes are 3 to 4 bedrooms, with an older section of cottages and ranches.
- Schools people ask about
- Depending on the part of town, a home can be in one of three different high school districts, and the elementary schools can differ too. Check the exact address.
- Getting around
- Randall Road and Route 31 are two of the main ways through town. The drive to O'Hare and downtown Chicago is about the same as from Algonquin, and can run 5 to 10 minutes longer depending on where in town you live.
- Nearby
- A neighbor of Algonquin. Many people use Algonquin's shopping corridors. Boulder Ridge is a recognizable area known for larger homes and the Boulder Ridge Country Club golf-course community.
The method
How I do it in Lake in the Hills
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Ready to make your move with Laurie Arslani, REALTOR®?