Overall, primarily influenced by the outcome of our search / purchase (the most important measure),…read morewe were very dissatisfied with the overall service from Pam and Wendy. Pam and Wendy did give us a significant amount of their time and energy over the months it took us to complete the purchase of our new home, which was greatly appreciated. That being said, due to circumstances that could and should have been avoided, we now find ourselves in a discouraging and extremely costly situation as we work through several issues that should have been identified through the home search, due diligence and inspection. We trusted the inspector Pam and Wendy recommended to us would be thorough with a critical focus on protecting us from major issues - this was clearly not the case, and the shortcomings of the inspection and related negotiations have left us having to pay tens of thousands of dollars out-of-pocket to remedy. On a related note, the 'experts' Pam and Wendy recommended during the inspection/attorney review period were equally poor, particularly a roofer that gave us an estimate for repairs that we now know was 95%+ underestimated (as proven by four subsequent estimates for the same work), and gave us a false sense of security in terms of what we had ahead of us. Maybe the most unsettling part of the experience in hindsight (which should have raised our flags in the moment) was when Pam and Wendy clearly put the best interest of the sellers ahead of ours (their client) in the context of pressuring us to sign the deal on a condensed timeline so the sellers would not have to relist the property. Finally, neither Pam nor Wendy made themselves or a legal representative available to represent us in person during our closing, and did not give us a heads up that we would be there alone, leaving us with a fairly sour taste on what should have been a celebratory day. Overall, as we continue to work through issues daily and try to recoup our losses, we do not feel our best interests were prioritized and feel the advice from Pam, Wendy and their recommended subject experts was critically underwhelming and insufficient.

From the moment we met with Pam and Wendy we knew we were in great hands. My husband and I were in…read morethe process of trying to decipher whether or not we wanted to take on a big project, or something more turnkey. Pam and Wendy differentiated themselves from the beginning because they knew the estimated costs of various projects, and where we would get a significant return on investment should we decide to sell our home in the future. We truly felt that they had our best interests in mind, and were always available to consult on various ideas. When we heard about a home coming on the market in Evanston, Pam did not hesitate to reach out to her contacts and ensure that we were the first people to get into see. Once we knew this was the home for us, Pam and Wendy knew how to navigate the negotiations with multiple offers, and her competitive yet sensible drive kept us calm and focused throughout the stressful process of buying a home in a pandemic. After the house was ours, Pam and Wendy's work did not end. They connected us with their favorite vendors for roofing, carpeting, lighting and more. They ensured we were connected with the best lawyer and loan-officer and were on-call to help us navigate several unforeseen circumstances throughout the process. We truly feel that our "forever home" today, would not have been ours without this incredible team of professionals assisting us throughout the process. We can't recommend them enough!

I lived at the 4323 N Sheridan Road apartments in edgewater from April 2024 -June 2024 and had to…read moreleave in less than 2 months from moving in because of severe mold and water damage to my unit. The damages were not present when doing the walkthrough but upon move in day I walked into a unit with bubbling, disgusting paint, and a wet smell. I notified the property manager immediately but nothing was done until a month later when contractors came in and painted over the visible mold... less than 24 hours after the paint job, mold started pouring through the walls. I got professional testing done to gather information for my health, and got the heck out of there. Stay away from this building and especially any units on the top floor. Unit 1001 likely has not been remediated and still has an ongoing issue.

i am a Caucasian male and i feel that I am treated differently than the other tenants leasing from…read moreCH Ventures for 7.5 years. The quality, current new leasing management, service quality, tenant concerns, complaints/return calls and quality value of their units are absolutely horrible. No updates to the rental units, no repainting, creative landscaping of their properties, very cheap owner, repeatedly raising the rent every two years, slow to provide maintenance. They could care less about the quality abd appliances update inside and outside their leasing units. The monthly leased rental amount are not worth the quality of the units. The tenants I have met at Elgin, IL PW Townhomes do not rent there for long periods, they are in and out within a year. Most previous tenants told me the leasing office suck. Very Poor onsite tenant service and extremely slow to react to tenant concerns. Avoid PW Townhomes and CH Ventures leasing by all means! You have been warned! Beware, don't be fooled like i was.

Love these guys. They did a great job with our house. Very creative and very easy to work with…read more Good price too. If I do another house, these are the guys I'll use. Craig Hartman

I do not review businesses often but I feel strongly that I have to alert the community about…read moreFoster Design Build. Bob Berg is not an honest person and not qualified to renovate homes or build new. I have spoken with multiple other "clients" of Bob and Foster Design Build and many have contemplated lawsuits. We hired FDB since they assured us they were experienced in renovating old homes. However, that was not the case. Bob never met a deadline or a budget. In fact, our project went 4-5 months beyond the target completion date and cost more than double the original project estimate. I strongly, strongly encourage any families evaluating a home renovation to NOT use Bob and/or Foster Design Build unless you want to be lied to and ripped off. It makes me sad to admit that we were taken advantage of but that is the case. Also, read all the other reviews on Google. They are all fake people.

We could not recommend Lance more highly. As first-time homeowners, we were nervous about…read morenavigating the home-buying process, but he made the entire experience feel seamless and manageable from start to finish. He and the whole LAKE Group Team was incredibly knowledgeable about every aspect of homeownership and took the time to explain the ins and outs of the process so we always felt informed and confident in our decisions. From our first tour through closing, he walked us through every step of the way, answered all of our questions, and made sure we understood what was happening at each stage. We truly felt like we had someone in our corner throughout the entire process.

Lance and his team were phenomenal! I can't say enough good things. He helped me find my first…read morecondo in a short turnaround time, and I felt supported the whole way through. Definitely recommend him and his team!

These are real people who are responsive to our needs and they keep everything orderly with the…read morepremises. They also have helping hands to maintain the property when there are any issues although they hardly arise.

We rented from this company in Evanston (Sherman and Seward) and terminated our lease as soon as we…read morecould. It looked like a nice building from the outside and the property manager was okay, but the company itself was completely checked out. You could *never* get a person on the phone--only leave messages. After the big snow storm last winter, our ceilings became *very* mildewy and the apartment smelled very moldy. We called our manager and after a week (a week!!) she asked us to call WR about the problem ourselves because she felt her hands were tied and the company was not sending anyone out to fix the issue. It took another week to get someone in there! Our building also had roaches--so be sure to look for signs before renting. (We had never had roaches before, so we didn't know what to look for. Now we know! Ugh!) We will never, ever consider renting from them again. RUN away from any building they manage.

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.

i was actually glad finding this place it made my life so much easier fast and easy and staff are…read morefriendly

My wife and I met Lisa 15 years ago when relocating to Evanston, IL after 6 years away. We loved…read moreher writing (describing a home she represented) and reached out to her. Not only did she go above and beyond in helping an out of town family find and buy the perfect home but she became a friend, watching our kids grow up, attending events we organized, coming to parties, etc. I can't tell you how many times over the years we connected new clients with her and, without fail, were told of the stellar job she did for them, too. 15 years later when we were ready to move there was no question who would help us. Once again, Lisa has provided us exceptional service, unsurpassed attention to detail, and has gone the extra mile to make the job of selling & moving easier than imaginable.

I cannot say enough good things about Lisa Gendel. She is true professional and a credit to her…read moreindustry. Lisa helped my wife and I from beginning to end in the process of selling our home. We were becoming a bit frustrated trying to sell our home "by owner" and when we met Lisa it became clear that she was very knowledgeable regarding the industry in which she thrives. We turned over the duties of selling our home to her and the results were immediate. Not only is she knowledgeable, as most agents are, she has that extra component about her that is extremely likable and kind. Because we were originally selling our home by owner we had a chance to meet many of the very nice/capable agents on the North Shore, but after a few meetings with Lisa it became very clear very quickly that we had gotten extremely lucky in choosing Lisa. Her openness and communicative skills are flawless and helped all of us involved, sellers and buyers move through the process efficiently but more importantly cordially. Her business acumen and friendly manner are an incredible recipe for success. Thank you Lisa.

My wife and I are first time home buyers, and of course we didn't know anything about property…read morepurchasing. We were so lucky that we met Noah at the beginning when we started to look for new home. Noah not only has great professional knowledge and experience, he is also very friendly and warm. He never been tired to answer our simple and basic questions. He helped us step by step until we found the perfect place. Thank you Noah! You are the best!

I used Noah Seidenberg to help purchase a condo in downtown Evanston for my daughter. He listened…read moreto what my requests were and followed through. This young man is an excellent Realtor and I would recommend him to anyone who asks. We called him day and night and he always listened. Noah explained many terms about the business that I had no idea were important.

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.