August 4th, 2020

Interview with Debra Dobbs

Watch the latest episode of the Keeping It Real podcast with Debra Dobbs. DJ Paris talks with Debra about how she started her career and the move from gelato to houses; unique and targeted marketing strategies; advice to new agents; …

August 1st, 2020

Earning a Client for Life

Lead generation, great marketing and customer service — these are the basics for any REALTOR®’s business. Having a successful business involves being proactive, just as much as it is being reactive. It’s not just implementing the basics, either; you can …

June 10th, 2020

Live Clean and Green with The Dobbs Group!

Our dear friends Alex Harris and Sandy Killion have researched some brilliant–and easy to implement– solutions to help us all be a bit more green and environmentally responsible in our everyday lives. Every little green step that we take now …

May 1st, 2020
Lemon curd home made

Crazy Michael’s Lemon Curd

Originated in late 19th century England, this homemade lemon curd is traditionally served with bread or scones at afternoon tea as an alternative to jam, and as a filling for cakes, small pastries and tarts. Crazy Michael’s Lemon Curd RECIPE …

April 24th, 2020

Let’s help someone in need during these trying times

We hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy and sheltering in place at home.  During these trying times, it is important to remember there are so many people in our various communities not as fortunate. If you …

April 8th, 2020
March 31st, 2020

What to Know When Purchasing a Home in the Current Market

The year 2019 was a buyer’s dream for the Chicago real estate market due to falling interest rates, especially for the first seven months or so. In August, for example, the number of homes sold was down seven percent year-on-year. …

March 20th, 2020

We are here for you, and we are stronger together!

  Dear Clients, Friends, and Family, On behalf of Compass and The Dobbs Group, I would like to share our thoughts, precautions, and procedures as we navigate in these uncertain times. Our personal and professional lives have been and will …

December 10th, 2019

Salt of the Shire

In addition to business planning for next year and lively discussions about SEO and beta testing a microphone for our Podcast program,Crazy Uncle Mike has been canning up a storm and started our new batch of Limoncello. Following his life …

October 8th, 2019
October 8th, 2019