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COVID-19 The BN Homes Group Response
Dear Family, Friends and Current, Past and Future Clients, We are living in unprecedented times with a level of uncertainty many of us have never faced. The BN Homes Group has been closely monitoring this situation, including at the state and local levels. This past Friday Governor Pritzker issued a Stay At Home order. Within that order he... Read More
Giving Back This Season
Every year around the holidays we like to spotlight local non-profits and highlight the different ways to give back to our community. Before we do that, we thought it would be fun to share with you some other ways to give back that you may not have thought of before! Some of them may seem... Read More
DIY Quick Halloween Costume Ideas
Are you one of the “less creative” type of people when it comes to Halloween costumes? Torn between wanting something fun and easy to put together without spending a ton of money? Me too! Here’s a list of some of the top DIY Costumes of 2018 just in case you’re still looking for ideas for... Read More
Top 10 Real Estate Myths
We want to do something a little different this week and mention the top 10 real estate MYTHS we often hear around the office! We hear these from clients and sometimes even other teams, so we are going to tell you everything you need to know about the most common misconceptions. 1. Real estate professionals... Read More
The History of Haunted Happenings in Bloomington/Normal
It’s hard to get through the month of October without hearing a spooky story, seeing a thrilling movie or visiting a scary place rumored to be haunted. We thought it might be fun to talk about some of the McLean County’s most haunted spots! Let us know if you’ve got something else to add to... Read More
It’s Pumpkin Time in Central Illinois!!
If there is one thing that comes to mind for most people when fall comes around – it’s PUMPKIN! Pumpkin spice lattes, candles, donuts… even pumpkin pies. The pumpkin craze seems to come and go so quickly these days and leaves us all impatiently waiting until the next year when it starts all over again.... Read More
Must Taste Bloomington-Normal Local Restaurants!
Go ahead and say that we’re biased – but the BN Realty Group truly believes that we have some of the best local restaurants here in Bloomington-Normal. You can find some of our favorites packed every single weekend! We want to highlight some of these local gems for our readers and we’re willing to bet... Read More
5 Ways to Make Sure You Get Your Security Deposit Back
Moving is stressful, but you’re not alone. Ease the pain of moving with a fully refunded security deposit. Make sure you get your cash back with these tips. Getting your security deposit back after you move may feel like an impossible feat, but it isn’t. Remember that your security deposit is essentially your money, so not... Read More
Listing Your Home in the Autumn
We hear from clients a lot of times that they want to list their homes for sale in the springtime because it’s a hot market. While this is true – we want to quickly discourage any belief that you can’t sell your home in the fall months! It is usually the second hottest time of... Read More
Let the Late Summer / Early Fall Festivities Begin!
Just because summer is winding down does not mean that the fun is gone for the year! Some of our clients have mentioned that they are looking forward to our late summer/early fall local events and we wanted to share some information about them with our readers! So mark the calendar, grab your family and... Read More