New Lenox, IL Real Estate News

  "Mortgage Anatomy 101" ... the Current Mortgage Process, Part 3"             In Part 1 of the post,  "Mortgage Anatomy 101" ... the Current Mortgage Process"  ... I detailed much of what happens in the initial portion of your mortgage process.  In Part 2, I dug a little deeper into the mortgage... 03/28/2013

  "Mortgage Anatomy 101" ... the Current Mortgage Process, Part 2"      In Part 1 of the post, "Mortgage Anatomy 101" ... the Current Mortgage Process" ... I detailed much of what happens in the initial portion of your mortgage process.      In Part 2, I will continue to dig deeper into the mortg... 03/26/2013

  Real Estate Lessons from Historic Basketball Coach John Wooden ... Just in Time for March Madness          "March Madness" has arrived.  The annual NCAA Tournament that holds the attention of much of America, (and the world) has started and is in full gear.      If you're a basketball fan like ... 03/22/2013

Crystal Springs, New Lenox, Illinois About Crystal Springs Crystal Springs is a single family home subdivision built by Voss Homes/Eagle Ridge Corp. in the mid 2010's. Crystal Springs is located in New Lenox, Illinois south of Lincoln Highway and east of Schoolhouse Road. Average taxes in Crysta... 03/01/2013

  The Questions You Should Ask Your Mortgage Lender in Order to Receive the Best Mortgage Financing for Your Needs      In earlier posts, I have addressed some major issues surrounding mortgages, mortgage processing, and mortgage closings.         In my post,  "WHY Home Buying Transactions Must B... 02/21/2013

  WHY Home Buying Transactions Must Begin With Home Buyers Getting Pre-Qualified!        I can write and write all day, but until a potential home buyer truly understands WHY and WHERE their home buying transaction must begin, those words can do little.                  Simply put, until a potent... 02/13/2013

Horizon Meadows, New Lenox, Illinois About Horizon Meadows Horizon Meadows is a single family home subdivision built starting in 2005. Horizon Meadows is located in New Lenox, Illinois north of Delaney Road and west of Cedar Road. Average taxes in Horizon Meadows $6,653 Average association fees ... 02/07/2013

  Low Interest Rates and Lower HousingPrices. Ask What They Really Translate to For You in Dollars and Cents        There are many great things about being a Mortgage Lender.  I can tell you,  it sure makes you feel good when you know your efforts contributed to someone's happiness and success.  ... 02/06/2013

  Changes are Ahead!  The "Perfect Storm" for Buying a Home Will Not Last Forever        If you're hoping and dreaming of becoming a First-Time Home Buyer, you're probably currently battling with yourself over the timing of a home purchase.        Is NOW the best time?  Or should I wait a bit lon... 02/05/2013

  A Wedding - Home Buying Registry What Do You Think?        Prior to my wife joining me in my business, she worked in a local travel agency owned and run by one of her best friends.  For many reasons, she loved her job there.  Can you think of a job that could be more fun that promoting travel a... 01/25/2013

Sauk Prairie Estates, New Lenox, Illinois About Sauk Prairie Estates Sauk Prairie Estates is a single family home subdivision built in the late 1970's. Sauk Prairie Estates is located in New Lenox, Illinois south of Delaney Road and west of Schoolhouse Road. Average taxes in Sauk Prairie Estates... 01/21/2013

  Be a part of a historic movie screening.   Attend "The Honor Flight" on February 19th,   at the New Lenox AMC Showplace theatre.      New Lenox, IL is going to host the only Chicagoland showing of  "The Honor Flight"  at its  New Lenox AMC Showplace.  (Directions)      The movie,  "The Honor Fl... 01/19/2013

    No drama needed.  No magic necessary ...      The headline reads ...   "Home Equity Regains $2 Trillion"                     As a homeowner, does that headline grab your attention?  Have you been following the home sales in your own area?  Do the sales appear as though they've turned a positi... 01/15/2013

  Hoping to become a Successful Spring home Seller and Buyer?  Part 2 ...           Part 1  of this post pointed out that being located within a cold weather climate does not need to be a liability to those home owners hoping to list and sell their home this coming Spring.  There are many things ... 01/04/2013

       Hoping to become a successful Spring  home Seller and Buyer?   Part 1 ...             In Chicagoland, as in other colder climate regions of the US, the next few months most likely mean cold weather.  Blistering winds.  Snow.  Ice.               Brrrrr ...       Does the thought of that hav... 01/03/2013

  Hansel and Gretel were the original participants of "Survivor"        It's not one of the most often-heard fairy tales.  I think because it's rather "dark" in nature.  But the old  Brothers Grimm  fairy tale of "Hansel and Gretel"  contains some good lessons regarding survival within it.  Lesso... 12/28/2012

    Knowing the Financial Philosophy and Standing of a Potential Partner is Growing in Importance      I read an unbelievably interesting article on  Yahoo! Finance  today.  The focus of the article was  credit scores, so it's no stretch to see why the topic caught my eye. But this article had a ... 12/27/2012

    It Only Takes One Click.  One Call ... to get started      Yesterday I read an article that provided the results of a new Trulia study that stated:   "93% of young adults (those between the ages of 18 to 34 years of age) that are currently renting, plan to purchase a home".                   ... 12/20/2012

Laraway Ridge, New Lenox, Illinois About Laraway Ridge Laraway Ridge is a single family home community built by Hartz Homes from the early to mid 2010's. Laraway Ridge is located in New Lenox, Illinois south of Laraway Road and west of Cedar Road. Average taxes in Laraway Ridge $2,786 Average ass... 12/17/2012

Taylor Glen, New Lenox, Illinois About Taylor Glen Taylor Glen is a single family home subdivision built in the late 2010's. Taylor Glen is located in New Lenox, Illinois south of Illinois Highway and east of Cedar Road. Average taxes in Taylor Glen $8,496 Average association fees in Taylor Glen ... 12/17/2012