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A New Normal
First Comes House, Then Comes Marriage

Greetings from the desks of Timothe Stites, a Mortgage Loan officer with Huntington National Bank and Lola Schalekamp, real estate agent at Compass, the #1 Brokerage Nationwide! 

Huntington was the one and only Home Lending partner at the January 6-7th Bridal Expo this year, so we've decided to partner with the most technologically advanced brokerage to continue the flow of getting the best-of-the-best to your inbox, be it before the big day or after! Perhaps we've already had the privilege of meeting you at our booth? Either way, we're here to reintroduce ourselves to you and your fiancé!

Buying or selling a home is another one of the bigger moves you'll make together. Similarly to wedding planning, it is vital to have the right real estate team covering all of your needs. From free buyer seminars, spotlights on top Chicago vendors, events, and the latest home loan options, we're here to exceed your needs and answer any questions!

Please explore the links below to learn a bit more about us, what we offer, and our process in helping clients to continuously fulfill their dreams!

Home Loan Options

From first-time buyer assistance to new construction, get to know what you can afford with our free mortgage pre-approval program! We offer down payment assistance, low to zero closing cost options, interest rate discounts for bank deposit customers, first-time home buyer education and guidance in achieving your financial goals! Timothe would love to help!

EMAIL TIMO

Buyer & Seller Guides

Whether you're a first-time home buyer or a seasoned homeowner, we can all use a refresher! Lola offers FREE guides that contain the step-by-step for buying or selling a home. We dive in to the makeup of an offer, guiding lender questions, key real estate terms, best practices in preparing to list your home, and more! 

CLICK HERE

Upcoming Happenings

ALL MARCH LONG
Spring Flower Show
All March, visitors can see this year’s Spring Flower Show, What’s in a Name?, which explains the history and science of botanical nomenclature at the Garfield Park Conservatory!

APRIL 10TH / 6:30PM CST
Home Buying Seminar with Timo + Lola 
Free buying seminar will provide valuable insight + practical tips to help you navigate the process with confidence. Click here to get on the list! Casual event.

APRIL 15TH
Tax Day
The IRS taxpayers deadline to file their 2023 tax return and pay any tax owed is Monday the 14th (critical for anyone wanting to buy in next couple years!)

APRIL 17TH / 6:30PM CST
Home Buying Seminar with Lola Schalekamp
Free buying seminar, same as event above on April 10th.
Click here to get on the list!

IRL or DIGITALLY
1x1 Meetings with Lola or Timo
Our national network is vast. We offer complimentary consultations with sellers & buyers in & out of IL to refresh or educate prospects on all things purchasing, selling, or lending! Our goal is to connect all with top agents, lenders, & contractors wherever you're based or headed.

CHICAGO EXCLUSIVE PROPERTIES

All Chicago Private or "Compass Only" Listings

All Chicago Open Houses 3/23 + 3/24

West Town

2721 West Haddon Avenue, Unit 1W

3 BD   3 BA   2500 SF   $735,000

Stunning new build, duplex showered with natural light, quartz island and countertops, designer finishes and details, custom cabinetry, two humungous covered outdoor spaces, and more!

Client Spotlight

Helen + Daniel

Both alumni from my undergrad university, Helen + Daniel attended buyer seminars, engaged in tips on social media, and most importantly, they never held back from asking questions about the Chicago market. Cheers to homeownership + marriage! We won a multiple offer scenario and found the perfect home!

“Lola provided a fantastic first time home buying experience! Her deep market knowledge and expertise in the area coupled with strategic insights were crucial in outbidding multiple offers, which ultimately led to securing our dream home against stiff competition!

From the beginning, Lola's professionalism and dedication to our needs shone through, making us feel confident and well-supported. The introduction to top-notch vendors, and reliable inspectors was invaluable, ensuring that every aspect of our move was covered by the best in the business. Her responsiveness and attention to detail throughout the process were remarkable, ensuring smooth and timely communications - even early in the morning & late at night.

Thanks to Lola, what felt like a daunting & sometimes overwhelming task was transformed into an exciting journey! Overall, our experience was nothing short of exceptional, and we would highly recommend Lola to anyone in the real estate/home-buying process.”

— HELEN & DANIEL

ABOUT COMPASS

Compass is building the first modern real estate platform, pairing the industry’s top talent with technology to make the search and sell experience intelligent and seamless.

ABOUT COMPASS

$230B

2023 GROSS 
TRANSACTION VALUE

28K+

AGENTS
NATIONWIDE

300+

OFFICES ACROSS 
71 MARKETS

HELPFUL RESOURCES

Since there are endless things factors to consider when buying a home, I took the liberty of compiling the below resources that you may find helpful:

TOP RESOURCE FOR SCHOOLS

MUST TRY RESTAURANTS 

NEIGHBORHOODS

CHICAGO 2024 EVENTS

We love being a part of materializing dreams, please let us know if you have any questions or anything else we can provide, it would be our pleasure.

Lola Schalekamp
Lic. R.E. Broker
773.209.0283
lola.schalekamp@compass.com
lolachicago.com

Timothe Stites

Lic. Mortgage Loan Officer
312.956.9111
timothe.stites@huntington.com
The Huntington National Bank - Timothe Stites

Compass is a licensed real estate broker. All material is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description or measurements (including square footage). This is not intended to solicit property already listed. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.