Karen Daugerdas Real Estate

06/06/2026

New Skokie barbecue to open in former Ritch's Britches location.

Robert Fitzpatrick was raised around barbecue.  It was his father’s trade for 53 years. As the pitmaster of a barbecue joint he owned and operated outside of Dallas, Fitzpatrick’s father regularly cooked and smoked cuts of beef brisket, pork rib and chicken breast over logs of hickory until he ...

06/04/2026

It’s important to understand how the second-home process differs—and how to make it more affordable and convenient.

Whether you’re buying a vacation home or an investment property, it’s important to understand how the second-home process differs—and how to make it more affordable and convenient.

06/04/2026

If you've been waiting for a condo that truly lives like a house, this is it.
This sun-filled 4th-floor corner unit offers nearly 1,500 sq ft of thoughtfully renovated living space, designed with both comfort and style in mind.
✨ What makes it special:
• Open chef's kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances, breakfast bar, cozy nook & built-in bench storage
• Wood-floored balcony off the kitchen & living area, perfect for morning coffee or an evening wind-down
• Two oversized bedrooms & two updated baths, both with bidets (tub + walk-in shower)
• Primary suite with TWO walk-in closets, an LED-mirror makeup area & beautiful east-facing morning light
• Same-floor storage, indoor garage parking & ample exterior parking
• Building amenities: exercise room, secure entry, elevator, modern lobby & private courtyard
📍 Commuter-friendly location:
Bus #210 at your door. Morton Grove Metra, Skokie Swift (Yellow Line) & I-94 just minutes away.
This one checks every box. Listed at $342,000. 📩 DM me or drop a comment below to schedule a private showing!

06/03/2026

Although gray is out & white is in, what other guidelines should you watch out for so you don't "date" your home too quickly?

If your home features colors that have overstayed their welcome, invite in fresh, yet timeless hues to quickly modernize it.

06/02/2026

Moving? Make sure you print out these cards to share with family and friends to spread the news!

Stay in touch after your big move with these downloadable cards!

06/02/2026

With Orchard Village – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

For much of the past two decades following the Global Financial Crisis, regional housing markets largely moved in tandem. This spring, however, Coldwell Banker affiliated agents report a different story.
70% of agents in the Midwest and 74% of agents in the Northeast characterize their markets as sellers’ markets, compared to just 13% in the South and 22% in the West.
By contrast, around half of agents in the South (56%) and West (46%) describe their markets as buyers’ markets, compared to about 13% in the Midwest and 12% Northeast.
Nationally, just 25% of agents say their market is balanced.
Coldwell Banker Real Estate surveyed 727 Coldwell Banker affiliated real estate agents to get their insights on local market conditions and buyer and seller sentiment. The survey was conducted online between March 23 and April 6, 2026. The survey included real estate professionals from various markets throughout the United States. Karen Daugerdas, Coldwell Banker Realty.
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05/28/2026

Come join me on Saturday for our Skokie Community Yard Sale!
This year’s event will be this weekend, May 29 through Sunday, May 31. Sale hours vary by location. View the interactive map of locations here: https://www.skokie.org/1369/Garage-Sales
Last year, approximately 300 Skokie households spread throughout the community participated. The event provides Skokie residents with an opportunity to find new homes for their used household items and furnishings, while supporting the Village’s Environmental Sustainability Plan goal of reducing household waste.

05/28/2026

A vacation home can be a great investment. Here's how you can make your vacation home dreams come true on a budget.

Vacation home buying can be fun and affordable in these locations.