DePorter Auction Service

05/29/2026

Two vehicles have just come into the auction for tomorrow to be sold in the money donated to animal welfare. One is a hummer. It’s an 05 hummer has quite a bit of rust. The other is a 60 something MG that’s very clean does not run neither run but super vehicle opportunities here. Tell your friends the MG convertible red colored has the top in the trunk, very clean so come take a look we’ll sell those at 11 AM. I will try to attach pictures.

05/26/2026

How to Choose Lighting That Makes Rooms Feel Larger
The right lighting can do more for a room than almost any other design decision. Paint colors, furniture arrangement, and clever storage all play a role in how spacious a space feels — but lighting is often the element that ties everything together. Understanding a few key principles can help you transform...

The right lighting can do more for a room than almost any other design decision. Paint colors, furniture arrangement, and clever storage all play a role in how spacious a space feels — but lighting is often the element that ties everything together. Understanding a few key principles can help...

05/24/2026

How to Assess Natural Light When Touring Homes
Natural light is one of those qualities that listing photos don't always capture accurately. A room that looks bright and airy in listing photos might tell a different story in person — and the reverse is just as true. When you're touring homes, taking a few extra minutes to evaluate how light moves...

Natural light is one of those qualities that listing photos don't always capture accurately. A room that looks bright and airy in listing photos might tell a different story in person — and the reverse is just as true. When you're touring homes, taking a few extra minutes to evaluate how...

05/23/2026

Recently Pending! Take a look at what recently went pending at 15614 63RD Street, Milan.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 15614 63rd Street, Milan, IL 61264, 2224 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $325,000, MLS ID QC4267318

05/23/2026

Recently Sold! Take a look at what I recently sold at 2511 136th Ave. Court W, Milan.

2511 136th Ave. Court W, Milan, IL 61264 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 3; Full Baths: 3; Square Feet: 1738; Price: $385,000; MLS ID: 12622632

05/12/2026

Small Kitchen Improvements With Big Impact
A full kitchen remodel is a big commitment. It's a lot with te expense, the timeline, the weeks of eating takeout while your countertops are somewhere in a warehouse. But here's what most homeowners don't realize: You can transform the look and feel of your kitchen without tearing anything out. The right...

A full kitchen remodel is a big commitment. It's a lot with te expense, the timeline, the weeks of eating takeout while your countertops are somewhere in a warehouse. But here's what most homeowners don't realize: You can transform the look and feel of your kitchen without tearing anything out....

05/10/2026

What to Look for in a Move-In-Ready Home
Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll ever make, and if you've been searching for a while, the phrase "move-in ready" probably sounds like music to your ears. But what does it actually mean, and how do you know if a home truly lives up to that description? Before you...

Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll ever make, and if you've been searching for a while, the phrase

05/06/2026

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05/05/2026

How to Improve Water Efficiency Around Your Home
Water is one of those household expenses that quietly adds up month after month. In many parts of the country, conservation isn't just smart financially, it's becoming a necessity. Whether you're managing a sprawling property or a modest starter home, a few intentional changes can meaningfully reduce...

Water is one of those household expenses that quietly adds up month after month. In many parts of the country, conservation isn't just smart financially, it's becoming a necessity. Whether you're managing a sprawling property or a modest starter home, a few intentional changes can meaningfully...

05/03/2026

What Buyers Should Know About Flood Risk and Insurance
Flooding isn't usually top of mind when you're touring open houses. You're focused on countertops, closet space, and whether the backyard is big enough. Flood risk tends to sit near the bottom of the list—until it suddenly doesn't. Buyers who overlook it can face insurance costs they didn't anticipate,...

Flooding isn't usually top of mind when you're touring open houses. You're focused on countertops, closet space, and whether the backyard is big enough. Flood risk tends to sit near the bottom of the list—until it suddenly doesn't. Buyers who overlook it can face insurance costs they didn't...