I heard about this over the weekend and I was actually saw it on a Tweet from Kevin Smith( the Movie Maker) and I thought I would re tweet it and post it on my FB account!  I was thinking this would be a good area to repost something like this because we are in the Real Estate Business and always out in the public eye! Our next listing appointment or showing we have, a missing person could be next door!   Please don't be affraid to repost something and maybe help find closure for her family!   I would never want to be in their shoes!  thanks Ray DeLao www.findlauren.com FoxNews.com Lauren Spierer, right, a 20-year-old student at Indiana University, disappeared June 3. Police say Spierer was last seen walking alone and barefoot to her apartment complex in downtown Bloomington, Ind. Polic... 06/20/2011

Recently Sold Homes in Grayslake, Illinois Recently Sold Homes in Grayslake Get this widget Grayslake real estate Click here to see a list of Grayslake Homes for Sale with photos, virtual tours, property addresses and home details. For more information or to schedule a showing, please call Jim Starwalt, Broker Associate REMAX Center, at 224-627-7581. Virtual tour at www.StarHomeFinders.com Search from thousands of homes for sale in the Northern Illinois area at www.StarHomeFinders.com Registering is quick and easy! Search by your specific home criteria. Sign up to receive daily emails of newly listed homes or price changes. Get detailed home information. See multiple photos and virtual tours. Search by map area or school district. Search for homes. Research local school information. Req... 06/18/2011

I got this in my Lowe's Update today and I thought I would share it with all of you! It's long but a good read!  pass it on!   Thanks Lowe's for a great read! thanks Ray Washington short-sale brokers could lose licenses   Real estate team accused of false advertising, underpricing listings By Matt CarterInman NewsTM Share This A prominent short-sale broker and his wife could be barred from practicing real estate for 10 years, after an administrative law judge affirmed six of 10 alleged license violations filed against them by the state of Washington's Department of Licensing. Washington regulators suspended the licenses of designated broker Michael Hellickson, his wife Tara Hellickson, also a broker, and their Pierce County-based brokerage, Hellickson.com Inc., without a hearing in Sept... 06/14/2011

Grayslake Illinois: Newest Homes for Sale Newest For Sale Homes in Grayslake Get this widget Grayslake homes for sale Click here to see a list of Grayslake Homes for Sale with photos, virtual tours, property addresses and home details. For more information or to schedule a showing, please call Jim Starwalt, Broker Associate REMAX Center, at 224-627-7581. Virtual tour at www.StarHomeFinders.com Search from thousands of homes for sale in the Northern Illinois area at www.StarHomeFinders.com Registering is quick and easy! Search by your specific home criteria. Sign up to receive daily emails of newly listed homes or price changes. Get detailed home information. See multiple photos and virtual tours. Search by map area or school district. Search for homes. Research local school information.... 06/09/2011

Grayslake Illinois Real Estate Statistics Grayslake Real Estate Statistics Grayslake real estate Get this widget Click here to see a list of Grayslake Homes for Sale with photos, virtual tours, property addresses and home details. For more information or to schedule a showing, please call Jim Starwalt, Broker Associate REMAX Center, at 224-627-7581. Virtual tour at www.StarHomeFinders.com Search from thousands of homes for sale in the Northern Illinois area at www.StarHomeFinders.com Registering is quick and easy! Search by your specific home criteria. Sign up to receive daily emails of newly listed homes or price changes. Get detailed home information. See multiple photos and virtual tours. Search by map area or school district. Search for homes. Research local school information. Requ... 06/04/2011

i was reading this and I thought I would share it with you! I was wondering what you thought about a Casino in your neighborhood? Does it really help you out? or just made to sound like it will? thanks Ray DeLao   With Waukegan state Sen. Terry Link saying Illinois needs to stop losing gamblers to Wisconsin and his Chicago counterparts saying the same about northwest Indiana, the Illinois Senate voted 30-27 on Tuesday to approve a gaming expansion that includes a casino license for Park City. The vote came one day after the Illinois House approved the same measure, and Tuesday's late-afternoon vote in the Senate sends the measure to Gov. Pat Quinn, who has expressed reservations about the large scale of the plan. "It goes to the governor's desk if you vote for it today," Link said from ... 06/01/2011

Recently Sold Homes in Grayslake Illinois Recently Sold Homes in Grayslake Get this widget Grayslake homes for sale Click here to see a list of Grayslake Homes for Sale with photos, virtual tours, property addresses and home details. Search from thousands of homes for sale in the Northern Illinois area at www.StarHomeFinders.com Registering is quick and easy! Search by your specific home criteria. Sign up to receive daily emails of newly listed homes or price changes. Get detailed home information. See multiple photos and virtual tours. Search by map area or school district. Search for homes. Research local school information. Request a Market Analysis to Sell your Home. Search for Homes from your phone! Free Mobile Phone App at m.starhomefinders.com! Jim StarwaltThinking of making a mo... 05/28/2011

I was surfing online and I saw this! I know our weather does make it feel like May but it is! School kids will be out soon! A Farmers Market is a sign that Summer is almost here! thanks Ray Here is a list farmers markets in Lake County. Freshly picked fruits and vegetables directly from the growers are available. For a complete list, visit www.newssunonline.com. Antioch: Northeast corner of Main and Orchard streets. Hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, June 16 through Oct. 20. Details, (847) 838-4032. Barrington: Corner of Cook Street and Park Avenue. Hours are 2 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, June 16-Oct. 20. (847) 382-3829. Beach Park: Corner of Wadsworth Road and Lewis Avenue, next to Bridgeview Bank. Hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, June 14 through Oct. 11. Details, (847) 746-1770. Buffalo Grove: ... 05/26/2011

Carillon North is an established active adult community is the far northwestern Chicago suburb of Grayslake. Built between 1999 and 2004, this gated 55+ community boasts mature landscape, well-maintained, low-maintenance homes and a vibrant social lifestyle. The 361 homes of Carillon North are single-family or townhomes, all of which are ranch style. Located in the prestigious Lake County area of Illinois, Carillon North is easily accessible to major expressways offering convenient travel to downtown Chicago. Closer to home there is wonderful health care and medical services, continuing education opportunities, shopping, dining and outdoor recreation. The homes of this established Illinois active adult community are priced from the high $100’s to the low $300’s. The single family ranch ... 05/23/2011

Most Expensive Homes for Sale in Grayslake IL Most Expensive Homes in Grayslake Get this widget Grayslake homes for sale Click here to see a list of Grayslake Homes for Sale with photos, virtual tours, property addresses and home details. For more information or to schedule a showing, please call Jim Starwalt, Broker Associate REMAX Center, at 224-627-7581. Virtual tour at www.StarHomeFinders.com Search from thousands of homes for sale in the Northern Illinois area at www.StarHomeFinders.com Registering is quick and easy! Search by your specific home criteria. Sign up to receive daily emails of newly listed homes or price changes. Get detailed home information. See multiple photos and virtual tours. Search by map area or school district. Search for homes. Research local school informati... 05/21/2011

7th Heaven Band! A must See Local Band....... Check Out the Tour Dates I normally don't do this but we saw 7th Heaven this Summer and they ROCKED! They played music for all ages! There were kids to seniors rocking to this band!  Goto http://www.7thheavenband.com for more tour dates! You will not be disappointed!  You can listen to a sample the bands music on their website or Itunes! Sat September 18 Des Plaines Festival Des Plaines IL 6:00pm Full Band ALL AGE OUTDOOR FESTIVAL     25 YEARS PLAYING THE LOCAL SCENE? 250 BOOKINGS A YEAR? Life long friends committed to leaving it all out on the stage, NTD Records recording artists 7th heaven boasts these and other incredible accomplishments. The lead singer, winner of the British TV version of American Idol known as Pop Stars, was brought in... 05/17/2011

Just a local event for those in the area! It's a Win Win for everyone! GURNEE - The United Way of Lake County and KeyLime Cove are offering a preview of summer fun by partnering to offer day passes to the indoor waterpark for just $25 per person per day. The offer is through June 16 and proceeds from the spring Community Days promotion benefit the United Way, and Gurnee police and fire departments. It's a unique opportunity for local residents who want to sample the Lost Paradise waterpark inside KeyLime Cove before spending a night or weekend at the Gurnee destination. Community members can also sponsor a child and give him/her the opportunity to visit the waterpark. Tickets are available online through United Way of Lake County's Web site www.uwlakeco.org/keylimecove; at KeyLime Cove'... 05/16/2011

Grayslake Illinois Real Estate Values Grayslake Real Estate Statistics Grayslake real estate Get this widget Click here to see a list of Grayslake Homes for Sale with photos, virtual tours, property addresses and home details. For more information or to schedule a showing, please call Jim Starwalt, Broker Associate REMAX Center, at 224-627-7581. Virtual tour at www.StarHomeFinders.com Search from thousands of homes for sale in the Northern Illinois area at www.StarHomeFinders.com Registering is quick and easy! Search by your specific home criteria. Sign up to receive daily emails of newly listed homes or price changes. Get detailed home information. See multiple photos and virtual tours. Search by map area or school district. Search for homes. Research local school information. Request ... 05/14/2011

Recently Sold Homes in Grayslake, Illinois Recently Sold Homes in Grayslake Get this widget Grayslake real estate Click here to see a list of Grayslake Homes for Sale with photos, virtual tours, property addresses and home details. For more information or to schedule a showing, please call Jim Starwalt, Broker Associate REMAX Center, at 224-627-7581. Virtual tour at www.StarHomeFinders.com Search from thousands of homes for sale in the Northern Illinois area at www.StarHomeFinders.com Registering is quick and easy! Search by your specific home criteria. Sign up to receive daily emails of newly listed homes or price changes. Get detailed home information. See multiple photos and virtual tours. Search by map area or school district. Search for homes. Research local school information. Req... 05/06/2011

187 S. Seymour Ave. GRAYSLAKE, IL Bank Owned Property 2BR/1BA Single Family House $54,900 Year Built 1938 Sq Footage 592 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size 7,841 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month     Description BANK OWNED PROPERTY IN THE HERITAGE DISTRICT. FANTASTIC LOCATION ON ATTRACTIVE LOT. 1 BLOCK TO PARK & ONLY BLOCKS TO DOWNTOWN. NO SURVEY PROVIDED. TAXES 100%. BANK OF AMERICA HOME LOANS PREQUALIFICATION REQUIRED ON ALL OFFERS. FREE APPRAISAL & CREDIT REPORT IF BUYER FINANCES THROUGH BANK OF AMERICA. EMD DUE IN FORM OF CERTIFIED FUNDS ON VERBAL ACCEPTANCE...PLEASE ALLOW 2-3 BUSINESS DAYS FOR SELLERS RESPONSE. Eric P. Egeland Broker Associate ReMax Suburban NorthShoreReo.com Additional Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Con... 04/27/2011

Grayslake IL Real Estate: Most Expensive Homes Most Expensive Homes in Grayslake Get this widget Grayslake real estate For more information or to schedule a showing, please call Jim Starwalt, Broker Associate REMAX Center, at 224-627-7581. Virtual tour at www.StarHomeFinders.com Search from thousands of homes for sale in the Northern Illinois area at www.StarHomeFinders.com Registering is quick and easy! Search by your specific home criteria. Sign up to receive daily emails of newly listed homes or price changes. Get detailed home information. See multiple photos and virtual tours. Search by map area or school district. Search for homes. Research local school information. Request a Market Analysis to Sell your Home. Search for Homes from your phone! Free Mobile Phone App! Text the word ... 04/23/2011

Why We should ALWAYS Escort our Clients at Showings! I thought I would repost since the buyers market is picking up some! I was on Google and this story came up in my search! I thought I would share it with all of you!  Thank you Fort Worth Star-Telegram for sharing the story!   Former teacher, minister arrested in Frisco theft 'not your usual suspect,' police say Steven Breed has been described as a gifted elementary school teacher and a grandfatherlike minister. But the Allen man is also suspected by several area law enforcement officials of being one of the most dauntless jewel thieves in North Texas. The method has been simple: Instead of breaking into houses, he poses as a home buyer and gets a real estate agent to take him in, area police said. But court documents, acquaintances a... 04/22/2011

Here is the New Logo for our Real Estate office! We are currently looking for more agents! Give us a call for more info! Ray DeLao 224-436-0026 www.Looking2BuyAHouse.com   04/21/2011

Grayslake IL Bank Owned REO Foreclosure, Pre-foreclosure and Just Generally Low Priced Homes / Properties Are you looking for a great deal on a home in Grayslake?  We’ve helped many buyers during the past year pick up bank owned foreclosure homes for great prices.I am the only Exclusive Buyer Agent / Broker in Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs.  As such - both myself and my company never represent sellers.  Why is that important?  No dual-agency conflicts of interest, and as a Certified Negotiation Expert and specialist  - my clients receive the best buyer representation in the Chicago area.My background also includes 20 years of competitive intelligence research and collection.  As such, I’m one of the highest qualified Exclusive Buyer Brokers in the country.Feel free to contact me if you ar... 04/18/2011

32781 N. Forest Drive GRAYSLAKE, IL Bank owned property in Arbor Vista on 1 acre lot. 4BR/2+1BA Single Family House $214,830 Year Built 1975 Sq Footage 2,380 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 41,817 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month     Description BANK OWNED. SOLD AS-IS. SELLER OFFERING 3% CLOSING COST CREDIT! INTERIOR LOCATION, WOODED 1 ACRE LOT IN ARBOR VISTA. GREAT OPPORTUNITY. NO SURVEY OR DISCLOSURES PROVIDED. TAXES PRORATED 100%. POF/PREAPPROVAL REQUIRED W/ OFFER. 3% EM IN CERTIFIED FUNDS DUE ON VERBAL ACCEPTANCE...ALL SYSTEM ACTIVATIONS REQUIRED BY LENDER MUST BE DONE W/IN INITIAL INSPECTION PERIOD AT THE BUYERS EXPENSE. INFO HEREIN IS NOT GUARANTEED Eric P Egeland Broker Associate ReMax Suburban NorthShoreREO.com Additional Photos Photo 1 ... 04/18/2011