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I don't know where we came up with the idea.  We owned a waterfront log cabin vacation home near the Wisconsin Dells.  We loved it, but sold it many years ago to start buying local investment properties as part of our retirement financial plan strategy.  Well, somehow the idea came up to replace ...
03/05/2010
I am not seeing the impetus driving buyers to purchase homes to use the buyer credit.  The lethargy is hard to shake.  But time is almost up.  The home needs to be under contract by April 30th to close by June 30, 2010.  That means there are less than 60 days to find something and commit to buyin...
03/05/2010
In the past few weeks I have started working with buyers in all price ranges.  That's good news because these are not the kind of buyers that will disappear when the First Time Home Buyer Credit is over.  These buyers for the most part are out of the income range to receive the credit or are not ...
03/05/2010
The 12 Basic Rules when updating your NW Chicago Suburban Home for Easier/Faster/Higher resale (Circle One)    •1.       Establish a price range & plan for improvements.  What needs to be replaced?  Roof, gutters, windows, deck.   •2.       Do a little every year. Don't forget routine maintenance...
04/22/2009
Questions to Ask When Choosing a REALTOR®  Given to you by Mary Zentz RE/MAX Suburban  847-707-9507 www.MarysHomes.com   Mary@MarysHomes.com   Make sure you choose a REALTOR® who will provide top-notch service and meet your unique needs.  Not all sales agents are Realtors!   1. How long have you ...
04/22/2009
1.  If you have not owned a home in 3 years, you are automatically retitled a "first time home-buyer".  So if you have been living with friends or family or travelling or even homeless....you may qualify for that tax credit----but here is a possible better solution. 2.  An unmarried couple, both ...
04/22/2009
  Real Estate Glossary NOTE: The list of terms below is neither exhaustive nor technical, and is intended to give the user of this glossary a very basic understanding of some of the commonly used terms associated with a real estate transaction. Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) - A mortgage that all...
01/27/2009
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Wet BasementsBy Tim Oglesby, Home Check America   The words are all-too-familiar and many times "blow the deal" between buyers and sellers. But a wet basement or crawlspace does not necessarily mean a significant problem exists.  It has been reported that more than ninety-five percent of all hous...
01/27/2009
Inspect The InspectorBy Tim Oglesby, Home Check America   Buying a home is the biggest investment most people will make.  Knowing the condition of what you are buying is critical.  However, not all home inspectors are equal.  In Illinois, the home inspection business is unregulated.  Which means ...
01/27/2009
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