Fox Management has provided various business services to my company for almost 20 years…read more Throughout this long tenure, I have found everyone in the organization to be extremely competent, full of integrity, timely, and cost effective. Moreover, they have gone above and beyond in emergency situations and services that they weren't even hired to perform. They have added incredible value to my business and properties for a long period of time. Specifically, I can't speak highly enough about Mara and Stuart not only as professionals, but as individuals. Fox Management deserves 5+ stars and I would highly recommend the company (which I have done to many friends).

Quickly answered all my questions I had and were brief but easy to deal with. Unsure why everyone…read morethinks they are rude since they were nice to me on the phone.

Working with Lidia was great! I knew after speaking with her the first time I wanted her to stage…read moremy home but she was unavailable. I was about to work with someone else when Lidia reached out to say she could stage my home sooner. I was elated! She did not disappoint. Not only did she stage my property beautifully, but she shared some other things I could do to help my home sell. I definitely recommend and would use her again.

From the owner: Real Estate Solutions Star has over 25 years of experience in the real estate industry, including:…read moreDesign, home staging, consulting, interior styling, redesign, shopping services, sales and project managing. We understand the relationship between design choices and construction realities. Lidia's ability to grasp the uniqueness of each client along with her problem solving skills has helped her in putting together a team of people to aid in the staging and redesigning process. This extensive network of trades people come together under Lidia's leadership to seamlessly move clients into their dream home or help to them prepare their existing home for sale so we can get the best price possible

The mobile notary service was highly convenient and offered excellent value. We were able to have…read moreour documents notarized in the comfort of our own home.

When you need important documents handled quickly and correctly, Express Apostille & Notary…read moreServices is exactly the kind of place you hope to find. Scheduling was incredibly easy. We needed several estate-planning documents notarized, and it can be surprisingly hard to find a notary who handles everything--signing, stamping, witnesses--efficiently and professionally. Here, it was seamless. Service & Experience *Appointment scheduling was smooth and flexible *Quick responses to initial questions about pricing, witnesses, and requirements *They provided all necessary witnesses on-site *The full notarization process took less than 30 minutes *Pricing was very reasonable given the number of documents we had What Sets Them Apart *Excellent customer service--fast, clear communication from start to finish *Clean, professional setup that makes the process feel easy and stress-free *They also offer apostille services, which is a huge convenience. Instead of navigating government offices downtown or waiting at limited DMV locations, you can simply make an appointment here and get it done without the hassle. Verdict Express Apostille & Notary Services makes a traditionally inconvenient process unbelievably smooth. Great communication, efficient service, reasonable pricing, and the convenience of both notary and apostille offerings in one place. Five stars and highly recommended for anyone needing document services in Chicago.

My wife and I are repeat clients of Janet and recommend her enthusiastically to anyone looking to…read morebuy or sell real estate on Chicago's North Shore and beyond! We've completed a few real estate transactions with Janet and are in awe of her positive energy, candor, honesty and meticulous attention to detail. Janet is extremely responsive to her clients and utilizes the best in marketing and vendor relationships to ensure home selling and buying experiences result in a successful close. If you're searching for a real estate agent in the Chicagoland area, contact Janet at Compass and rest assured you'll be working with a TOP-NOTCH professional who'll represent you with integrity and has an impeccable reputation among her peers!

Janet was extremely helpful in our home search and was more than wiling to answer any questions we…read morehad, or address any issues or concerns with all parties involved in our home buying. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a GREAT realtor!

Still simply amazing! They found my then fiancé and I put beautiful home and helped seller her…read morecondo in less that 2 weeks in the summer of '17. I was holding onto my condo with the intention of renting it, but decided it was time to let it go. Within a week, we had an offer that we accepted close to our listing price and I couldn't be happier! Shari and Kim know so much about the market and how to price point items. I am completely grateful for that! There is no other agents I would recommend if you are buying our selling. Their complete dedication to clients and making you feel comfortable throughout the process is just awesome! They are my permanent recommendation for everyone! Seriously, if you are doubting you're financial situation and whether you can buy or not, they will take care of you! Thanks again Shari and Kim!

RELIEF. If I had to pick one word to describe what Shari and…read moreKim meant for me, that would be it.... relief. I don't make decisions well. Awful at it, really. I don't make big commitments well either. Therefore, buying a home is close to my worst nightmare. Well, a long exhausting process later, I've awoken in what is pretty much my dream house (within financial reason, at least). I didn't think anyone would be patient enough to deal with me, but I never saw so much as an eye roll while I scoffed at the most minute little flaws of the places that just weren't right. Then it happened, like Goldilocks, I found my perfect fit. They helped me with every little detail up until closing. Made all sorts of calls and appointments, and even met contractors at the house for me. As a first timer, needless to say I was very overwhelmed. However, things could not have gone more smoothly, and I couldn't be happier with the results.

After resigning from my board after moving, TruHaven continued to include me on emails that…read morecontained highly sensitive financial information about people who were behind, some substantially, on their dues for the association. I had told them multiple times to remove me from the email correspondence, but they kept sending it. That speaks to their lack of attention to detail. It also puts the current board at risk because they are ultimately responsible for the leak should the homeowner find out and sue. Additionally, I paid out of pocket for work to be done (gate remote issues for numer residents) after months of it being in disrepair, and they advocated for me to not get reimnurses (only $200, but it was the principal, especcially after donating considerable time as a member of the board). I also find their communication style to be abrasive.

Great Sales Presentation, Poor Follow-Through The company…read moremade a strong impression during the sales process, led personally by Rachel (the owner), who presented a polished and convincing pitch. Unfortunately, that level of professionalism was not maintained once the contract was signed. After I began setting clear directives and requesting documentation, communication slowed and projects stalled. I also requested to review and approve anything sent to the association's attorney so correspondence accurately reflected board direction. Soon afterward, the company elected to terminate the contract with 60 days' notice during the holiday season rather than continue under that structure. Context Once accountability and follow-through outlined in the management agreement were enforced, responsiveness declined sharply. It became apparent that our smaller community required more attention than Rachel's firm was willing or able to provide, or that larger clients took precedence. Rather than address performance gaps, the company framed the termination as "board conduct," which did not align with the documented record of our communication. Examples * Budgeting: Management proposed 15-20% increases to utilities and insurance without quotes or supporting data, citing that "other HOAs were doing the same," despite the fact that our association does not pay utilities and insurance had already renewed at the same rate. * Funds Transfer: The firm failed to obtain all reserve funds from the prior manager and initially instructed me to handle the transfer myself, even though I had just joined the board and lacked account access. It took over five months and repeated follow-ups to complete the transfer of approximately $34,000. * Counsel Coordination: Management sent a misframed request to the association's attorney using AI-generated meeting notes taken out of context and containing factual inaccuracies. The message incorrectly portrayed me as a sole board member attempting unilateral changes, despite having support from over 50% of the community and intending for all updates to be voted on once vacancies were filled. This resulted in generic legal caution rather than the targeted draft updates requested, delaying straightforward Rules & Regulations changes (clarifying an existing rental-cap policy by allowing one additional rental unit to improve tracking and transparency, adding a 12-month hardship clause, and advisory gutter-extension language). This miscommunication unnecessarily consumed significant time, shifting avoidable work onto me as a volunteer board president. * Meeting Notice & Budget Handling: Maintenance quotes were requested roughly two months before the budget meeting, which was held to review those quotes and finalize the 2026 budget. At the meeting, Rachel questioned why the meeting was being held, citing quorum concerns. A board vacancy was filled to proceed. Despite this, only one maintenance quote was available, the draft budget included unapproved miscellaneous items, and it exceeded projected income by approximately $5,000. No budget approval occurred. A single quote was delivered after the meeting, which did not change the outcome. The budget is now being rebuilt with the incoming management company using competitive bids. * Property Knowledge: Rachel relied on a one-size-fits-all approach to maintenance and vendor selection, often proposing unnecessary or redundant work due to limited understanding of the property's specific layout and history. Conclusion All of these responsibilities were part of the company's paid contractual duties. Instead of executing them, essential tasks were repeatedly pushed onto a volunteer board president, whose role is to provide direction--not perform management's operational work. My actions were consistent with the Declaration, Bylaws, and Illinois law. This experience showed that a strong sales pitch means little without consistent execution, accuracy, and follow-through. I would not recommend Rachel's company to any HOA seeking reliable, accountable management.

Ryan Gable from Starting Point Realty was our agent when we were shopping for a house. We're first…read moretime home buyers, and even though we did as much self-learning education we could, he taught us there was always more and more to learn during the home buying process. Even though we had a hard time deciding between single family homes (Detached) and town homes/Condos (Attached), Ryan was always patient with us. He was with us every step of the way with great insights on affordability, explaining how home offers work, even when we decided to switch our search locations! No matter the twists and turns we presented (I'm sorry Ryan!!), Ryan stood by our side the entire process. In fact, he was a mentor for us, who went to essentially EVERY single house we wanted to see, who gave valuable opinions and insights on every home and even the area where the home was located. He checked in with us and made sure we actually loved the house instead of pushing us towards a home to make a quick sale. Ryan is the kind of real estate agent you would want; patient, will educate you during the whole process, and will ensure you're taken care of during the whole process!

Ryan was incredibly knowledgeable, experienced and empathetic. He was able to deftly guide us…read morethrough the process of selling our home and the absurdities of the current market to a safe landing. Ryan was down to earth and walked us through each step, always respectful of our situation and perspective while providing honest and insightful counsel. Ryan worked with us even before any formal agreement, advising on remodeling and market value. We had to sell our condo due to unemployment, it was an emotionally difficult process but Ryan and his team were always supportive and compassionate. Ryan went above and beyond in terms of availability and providing hands on help. This process could have been an absolute nightmare with a lesser realtor, but we always felt safe guided by Ryan's expertise.

I have been living with a toilet dripping from unit above me. Their handyman "Blas Handyman" first…read morediagnosed furnace drip pan. A month later I had a stream Of water from unit above me. Blas came back and then diagnosed it was toilet at end of building, not unit where drip is occurring. They wrong toilet fixed and I still have issue from unit above me. I now live in deplorable conditions and they are not handling the toilet drip! Never use them awful to deal with.

Unfortunately, Braeside is really as bad as everyone says!…read moreOur property manager could truly care less, except for getting out early and arriving late. We residents all get tired of putting in "maintenance requests" -- and just give up on important, basic maintenance ever getting done. For more than 20 years, Chicago Management truly took care of us. So we can confirm that Braeside is below any standards.