Are you looking to buy a home? Due to COVID-19, our typical Spring market has shifted to summer, and the market is HOT! With high demand and low inventory, buyers are finding themselves in multiple bidding wars. Recently, we’ve seen some homes get 14 offers after being on the market for just one day. To…

At Compass Mortgage, we realize the importance of choosing community over crisis during this time. Recently, our CEO, Dan Graham, implored our team members to come together and support the MAA. In response, our team members took action to make our voices heard concerning the need for protection and relief for the housing industry. Unified action is…

If your home needs updates and you’re considering a renovation, it can be hard to know where to start! These questions will help provide a good starting point to an often-overwhelming question: What is your budget? This is not only a question of how much you can spend, but how much you should. As a…

To DIY or hire an expert?  It’s an important question for homeowners!  Ask yourself these questions to help determine whether you should tackle those home improvements yourself or whether you should call in the pros.  1.  Do I want to? You might have the DIY spirit, but some jobs can still be drudgery.  It might…

We are excited to announce that Downtown Wheaton Association and Compass Mortgage are partnering together to highlight downtown Wheaton businesses. Downtown Wheaton Association approached Compass Mortgage after seeing our videos on social media that featured small businesses in the western suburbs of Chicago. Compass Mortgage has been highlighting businesses during the COVID-19 quarantine as a…

Without good systems in place, the garage can easily become an unorganized dumping ground for everything from recreational equipment to holiday décor, leaving no place for your cars!  Here are our tips for ensuring this space in your house works for you and leaves plenty of space for you to park! 1. Take inventory: The…

All your time at home this spring might have you itching to tackle some DIY home projects. But which ones will add value to your home? Here are some DIY projects that require minimal skill but have maximum payoff when it comes time to sell. 1.  Landscaping: The exterior of your home makes an important…

With typical summer fun tabled for the foreseeable future, what will you do with the kids to keep them happy all summer?  Things will be different, but they don’t have to be difficult!  Here are four backyard essentials to help you and your family make the most of the season—despite the current circumstances. Comfort Caddy:…

If you have the joy of celebrating a special mom in your life this year, treat her to a special brunch!  We’ve made it easy with two recipes that are easily customizable to fit her taste. Dutch Baby: Serves 4-8 A mix between a pancake and soufflé, a Dutch baby is a great (and impressive!)…

Houseplants offer endless benefits—from adding to your home’s décor to improving the air quality. But bringing the outdoors in is not always easy!  Especially when you’re faced with all the choices you find at the local garden center. Here are our three favorite easy-to-care-for plants that take out the guess work! Snake Plant: Snake plants…