What Actually Makes a Listing Stand Out in 2026
The playbook for selling a home has changed fast. Buyers have more options, more leverage, and they are using it. Active housing inventory rose more than 16% year-over-year in 2025 — one of the...
Marilyn Knotts
Are you looking for a tireless partner to walk side by side with you through your real estate process? Someone with your best interests at heart who will truly listen and relentlessly advocate for you every step of the way? You’ve found her! Marilyn Knotts is an experienced Realtor with Wheatland Realty serving Plainfield, Naperville, Oswego and the surrounding Chicagoland communities. Her clients appreciate her consistent communication, attention to detail and teacher’s heart as well as her passion and perseverance in achieving a successful outcome. Whether you are selling your home or looking to purchase for the very first time, Marilyn will educate and guide you through each step of the process with integrity and empathy, making your experience as stress-free as possible. Give her a call today for a free, no obligation consultation. She is grateful for the opportunity to become your trusted friend in real estate!
Marilyn Knotts
2020 Calamos Court #200
Naperville, IL 60563
United States
Recent Articles
The True Cost of Homeownership: What You Pay Beyond the Mortgage
When most homebuyers calculate whether they can afford a new home, they focus almost exclusively on one number: the monthly mortgage payment. It’s the figure lenders qualify them for, the number discussed during showings,...
2026 Housing Market Forecast: Will the Market Find Its Footing?
Will 2026 be the year buyers stop waiting? Forecasters are split, predicting anywhere from 1.7%1 to 14%2 growth in home sales. That 12-point gap reveals the central question facing the housing market: how much...
Planning Your 2026 Real Estate Moves: A Guide to the Best Buying and Selling Seasons
Timing isn’t everything in real estate, but it can mean the difference between saving $20,000 or paying a premium, selling in 30 days or waiting three months, and negotiating from a position of strength...
Can You Really Trust Online Home Valuations?
For millions of homeowners, checking their Zillow Zestimate has become as routine as checking a stock portfolio—a quick hit of seeing your home’s estimated value, right at your fingertips. With 178 million monthly users...
Can You Really Trust Online Home Estimates?
For millions of homeowners, checking their Zillow Zestimate has become as routine as checking a stock portfolio—a quick hit of seeing your home’s estimated value, right at your fingertips. With 178 million monthly users...
How to Spot Real Estate Scams (and Protect Your Investment)
Real estate scams are targeting more victims than ever before, and they’re becoming increasingly sophisticated. Nearly 10,000 Americans fell victim to real estate fraud in 2024, losing over $173 million according to FBI reports.1...
What Makes a Great Long-Term Rental Property? A Checklist for Smart Investors
Real estate continues to dominate as America’s favorite long-term investment strategy. For the 12th consecutive year, 37% of Americans consider real estate the top investment choice—nearly doubling stocks at just 16%.1 This isn’t just...
10 Hidden Home Maintenance Tasks That Could Save You Thousands
As a homeowner, you’re likely diligent about the basics—mowing the lawn, touching up paint, and cleaning regularly. But what about the critical home maintenance tasks you don’t see every day? Research shows that home...
Real Estate Market Update: What Mid-Year Indicators Mean for Your Next Move
As we reach the midpoint of 2025, the U.S. housing market stands at a critical juncture. The frenzy of the pandemic-era real estate boom has long since cooled, but in its place we’re seeing...