Small Upgrades Now Mean Big Returns Later It's not uncommon in today's real estate market for sellers to make repairs and renovations to their home to make it more attractive to potential buyers. These upgrades can drastically improve a property — so much so that the homeowner may rethink selling! Investing approximately one to three percent of the asking price into your home initially often yields returns of around eight to 10 percent. If you're thinking of selling in 2016 ...or simply want to upgrade for the new year, here are some recommendations that will make your home more appealing to you and potential buyers. When One Door Closes Replacing your front door can change a home's entire exterior appearance. According to Remodeling's 2015 "Cost vs. Value Report" for the Chicago area... 01/07/2016

 12 Key Habits of Passionate People1. They have a sense of anticipation and excitement.2. They are courageous and willing to take risks.3. They are tenacious, determined, and fight to overcome obstacles and difficulties.4. They look for the positives, and hang on to hope.5. They are single-minded and committed.6. They are growth - and progress - oriented.7. They’re selective (They choose one or two things to focus on, rather than dabbling in lots of different things.)8. They prioritise what’s important over what’s less important.9. They’re proactive and self-motivated.10. They’re accepting (They understand that growth is a process, and we’ll have to deal with setbacks and mistakes.)11. They’re realistic and flexible.12. They have fun.  08/10/2015

   Mortgage Rates and Purchasing Power How Does Purchasing Power Work? You’ve heard the term before — but really, what does ‘purchasing power’ mean? In its most basic form, purchasing power means what you can buy for a given amount of money. For example, a cup of coffee that cost $1 in 2010 now costs almost $4 (thanks, Starbucks!). You buy less gas with $25 today than you did a few years ago, and a car that costs $35,000 once could be bought for less than $10,000. So the pur...chasing power of a dollar has dropped over time. Inflation makes items cost more and lessens purchasing power. Buy Low … So when costs are low, it’s better to buy, before they rise, right? That may not exactly work with a cup of coffee, but it definitely works with things like cars, airplane tickets, and of course... 07/20/2015

Sawgrass Winds in Naperville Built in the early 2000's, Sawgrass Winds is located in Naperville on 95th west of Plainfield/Naper Road. Activity in Sawgrass Winds for the past 6 months Homes Sold Lowest Price Highest Price Average Price 0 $0 $0 $0 -Naperville- Address City Beds Baths Model List Price Status 2938 Brossman St, 2938 Naperville 2 2.1   $269,500 Active 2935 Brossman St Naperville 3 3 Easton $277,700 Pending   07/05/2012