Immaculate, Elegant And Upgraded End Unit Overlooking Beautiful Natural Area. Sparkling And Impeccably Maintained Home And Area With Popular Crystal Lake Schools.
Quick Close Is OK! Looks NEW! Custom Window Treatments And Fresh Paint In Today's Designer Colors.
It is a GREAT time to buy, especially for first time buyers, investors and move-up buyers!!
If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call or email me. It will be my pleasure!
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Here’s an interesting way to add a new “secretary” called Betty to your staff! She may the best organizer you’ve ever met! This is the easiest service we’ve seen in a long time – all you do is copy Betty with any e-mail you wish and she’ll organize your message and its contents—photos, addresses, documents, links—and create your web office where you can track replies, view and add content.
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GREAT news for all buyers, and especially first time buyers! We have a $8000. First Time Buyer's Tax Credit! And now it got even better....you may even be able to use the funds at your closing!
You will find information and links below for the details on this exciting home buyer incentive.
The basics are that the stimulus package gives an $8000. tax credit to first time buyers and applies to principal residences purchased and closed between 01/01/09 and 12/01/09.
The best thing about this tax credit over last year's 7500. first time buyer tax credit is that it does NOT have to be repaid.
The $7500. credit was more of a no interest loan and this is an actual credit if you stay in your home at least three years.
Another very important point to note is that the definition of a first time buyer is someone who has not owned (or spouse has not owned) a home in the past three years prior to the purchase.
The tax credit is for 10% of the homes purchase price, up to $8000. maximum.
Real Estate is ON SALE...which is GREAT news for ANY buyer!
Each day I review the new and changed listings on our MLS HOT SHEET in my area, and I am just AMAZED at what homes are listed for and selling for. It just makes me shake my head that there are not more buyers taking advantage of this market. And, by taking advantage, I do not mean taking advantage of other peoples misfortunes. I have so many really nice clients that I work with, and more than one has expressed that they are not interested in foreclosures, distressed sales, REO, or short sales, because they felt badly profiting from another person's misfortune. I can certainly understand and appreciate that viewpoint, but if you share this very compassionate concern, you really must know that one of the best things for this housing market, home values and prices is to move all of these homes OFF the market by buying them! The sooner we get through the GLUT of foreclosures, pre-foreclosures, REO's, Short Sale, and all Distressed Properties the sooner we WILL help stabilize the market, which not only helps the Real Estate market, but the overall economy we are now facing.
Please see the links below to read all of the details of this housing stimulus plan and how this may apply to your personal situation. There are inclusions, exclusions, exceptions, income limits, etc., of course. I would also strongly advise that you consult your tax professionals for the details.
I hope you find this information useful. I am only a phone call or email away of you need more help:-)
If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call or email me.
It will be my pleasure!
By the way, if you know of someone that could benefit from my high level of service, please call or email me with their name and daytime phone number and I will make sure to follow up and take great care of them.
My business is over 87% referral and repeat clients and I am so grateful it keeps growing from your loyalty and referrals:-)
If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call or email me. It will be my pleasure!
By the way, if you know of someone that could benefit from my high level of service, please call or email me with their name and daytime phone number and I will make sure to follow up and take great care of them. My business is over 87% referral and repeat clients and I am so grateful it keeps growing from your loyalty and referrals:-)
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With Affordability Up, Home Buyers are Starting to Return Thanks to record low mortgage rates and declining home prices, 55 million families - or half of all U.S. households -- can afford today's $200,000 median-priced new home, according to figures released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). "That's an increase of 17 million households from conditions just two years ago and the best housing affordability number we have seen in years," said NAHB Chairman Joe Robson, a home builder from Tulsa, Okla. "We are now seeing the first signs that
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buyers are returning to the marketplace." Based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau comparing home prices, mortgage rates and minimum income needed to purchase a median-priced CONTINUED >>>
Time To Move From Renting To Owning Falling housing prices, historically low interest rates, and tax credits are creating an enticing environment for renters to convert to homeowners. "We are still going to have a tremendous amount of foreclosures, price declines, and best opportunities to buy properties at amazing prices," says Bruce Norris of The Norris Group. If that sounds like a mixed bag of bad and good, indeed it is. Consumers have been inundated with news about a troubled real estate market. "If you look at the closings for California, 55 percent or more closings every month are lender-owned properties; that ratio has never existed before. So, the lenders are really dictating the prices at this point and there are so many lender-owned properties that the appraiser almost has no choice but to give that comp a lot of credence," says Norris. But the good news, especially for those who have been wanting to take the plunge into homeownership is that CONTINUED >>>
No Money To Buy a Home? Try These Savings Tips For many people, buying their own home is still the American dream. Yet, it remains out of reach for a lot of people, even though the housing affordability index in many areas of the country is as good as it has ever been. But if you're not prepared to buy a house, then the index doesn't mean a thing to you-except, perhaps, to create a painful sting and a constant reminder that you're missing out on a good opportunity to buy real estate at lower prices. For those who are planning to stay in the same house for a few years, experts are advising now is the time move from renting to owning. The cost of buying and relocating in a short period (a couple years) can make the concept of buying not appealing or cost effective. But if it's for the long term, owning can make perfect sense. But what if you're a first-time buyer or you haven't owned a home in a while, how do you prepare for what is often the largest purchase you'll ever make? Buying a home isn't that difficult but it does require you to make sure that you're in the right financial (and emotional) position to do it. How do you get there when so many other expenses often take precedence? Simple but not necessarily easy steps can help you position to transition from renter to home CONTINUED >>>
How Can Debra Kukulski Help You? If you are seeking a top, experienced professional who will listen, coach and help you work through your transaction so that you can relax and enjoy the fun and rewarding part of buying/selling, call Debra directly at 847-516-6760 or visit her excellent website for real estate, area, community, and school information. You can also search over 120,000 listings from her website: http://www.TheresNoPLaceLikeYourPlace.com. Ask her about her exclusive 'Sellers Marketing Plan' which includes extensive internet exposure for your home, or her 'Preferred Buyers Program', where you will recieve daily notifications of new listings from ALL of the offices that match YOUR criteria and a private, password protected, interactive web site that is updated daily for you AND has all of the details and pictures! (Trust me, you will LOVE this!)
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If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call or email me. It will be my pleasure!
By the way, if you know of someone that could benefit from my high level of service, please call or email me with their name and daytime phone number and I will make sure to follow up and take great care of them. My business is over 87% referral and repeat clients and I am so grateful it keeps growing from your loyalty and referrals:-)
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Did you ever try finding information on someone on the web and come up empty handed – or perhaps missing some vital information you need? That may be because most search engines miss the content on the “deep web”. This invisible web is a vast repository of underlying content, such as documents in online databases that is estimated to be 500 times larger than the surface web. Since most personal profiles, public records and other people-related documents are stored on the invisible web this information is missed by conventional searches.
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Did you know that there are lots of free DVDs CDs and great books just for the asking – and right in your neighborhood? They’re right at your local library!
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I hope you find this information useful. I am only a phone call or email away of you need real estate help:-)
If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call or email me.
It will be my pleasure!
By the way, if you know of someone that could benefit from my high level of service, please call or email me with their name and daytime phone number and I will make sure to follow up and take great care of them.
My business is over 87% referral and repeat clients and I am so grateful it keeps growing from your loyalty and referrals:-)
As of this morning, per MRED MLS, for the past 3 months:
We currently have 266 Single Family homes for sale inAlgonquin that are active and available.
They have been on the market for an average of 227 days.
The average list price is Algonquin is $360,645. The available inventory of homes has increased and market time has slightly increased.
There are 19 waterfront homes for sale including homes for sale on the Fox River in Algonquin IL. The average list price of the current waterfront homes in Algonquin IL on the market is $467,558.
Algonquin IL From The Fox River Looking North By Harrison Street No Wake Zone and Port Edwards in Algonquin, IL
During the past 3 months, 38 Single Family homes have successfully closed in Algonquin with the help of their Realtors. They took an average of 237 days on the market in Algonquin to SELL and Close.
The average list price of the SOLD Single Family homes in Algonquin was $240,512 and the average SOLD price was $229,132.
So, on the average Single Family homes in Algonquin have been getting an average of 95% of their list prices, with the help of their Realtors.
Algonquin Summerplace Waterfront Townhomes Boat Docks on the Fox River, Algonquin, IL
We currently have 112 Attached homes on the market in Algonquin that are active and available.
They have been on the market for an average of 213 days.
The average list price is $200,271. The pool of available attached homes for sale such as townhomes, condos and duplexes, and market time has slightly increased in Algonquin.
During the past 3 months, 16 Attached homes in Algonquin have successfully closed with the help of their Realtors. They took an average of 145 days on the market to get SOLD. Market time for attached homes in Algonquin has decreased, which is great news for sellers.
The average list price of the SOLD Attached homes in Algonquin was $185,043 and the average SOLD price was $179,435.
So...Attached homes in Algonquin have been getting an average of 95% of their list prices, with the help of their Realtors.
Information deemed accurate and reliable but not guaranteed. Source MREDMLS.
We are still experiencing a Buyer's Market inAlgonquin but the market statistics are improving!
There are fabulous buys on the market....now is a GREAT time to buy real estate in Algonquin, IL, especially for MOVE UP Buyers, Waterfront Buyers, Vacation and Second Home Buyers, Investors and First Time Buyers!
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If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call or email me. It will be my pleasure! By the way, if you know of someone that could benefit from my high level of service, please call or email me with their name and daytime phone number and I will make sure to follow up and take great care of them. My business keeps growing from your referrals.
Cary, IL Market Conditions: Cary is located in both McHenry and Lake Counties in Northern Illinois
There are 18 waterfront homes for sale including homes for sale on the Fox River in Fox Cary IL. The average list price of the current waterfront homes in Cary IL on the market is $474,128 .
As of this morning, per MRED MLS, for the past 3 months:
We currently have 251 Single Family homes on the market in Cary that are active and available.
•· They have been on the market for an average of 230 days.
•· The average list price is $352,506.
•· During the past 3 months, 23 Single Family homes have successfully closed with the help of their Realtors. They took an average of 205 days on the market to be SOLD.
•· The average list price of the SOLDSingle Family homes is $276,082 and the average SOLD price is $256,818.
With the help of their REALTORS, successful sellers in Cary have been getting
93% of their asking prices!
We currently have 57 Attached homes on the market in Cary that are active and available.
(Cary Woods Townhome Community in Cary, IL Pictured Above)
•· They have been on the market for an average of 210 days.
•· The average list price is $187,174 .
•· During the past 3 months, 8 Attached homeshave successfully closed in Carywith the help of their Realtors. They took an average of 198 days on the market to be SOLD.
•· The average list price of the SOLD Attached homes in Cary is $173,938 and the average SOLD price is $167,313. The townhomes and condos in Cary, IL took an average of 214 days to be SOLD. Market Time has increased in Cary since the last report.
So, on the average Attached homes in Cary have been getting an average of 96% of their list prices, with the help of their Realtors.
We are still experiencing a Buyer's Market in Cary, IL.
Harvest Glenn Pier on The Fox River in Cary IL Pictured Below
It is an EXCELLENT TIME TO BUY NOW, especially for first time buyers, second home buyers, investors and move up buyers.
REAL ESTATE IN CARY IL IS ON SALE! :-)
I hope you find this information useful. I am only a phone call or email away of you need real estate help:-)
Lion's Park on the Fox River, Fox River Grove, McHenry County, IL
As of this morning, per MRED MLS, for the past 3 months:
We currently have 51 Single Family homes on the market in Fox River Grove that are active and available.
They have been on the market for an average of 233 days.
The average list price is $289,763.
During the past 3 months, 6 Single Family homes have successfully closed with the help of their Realtors. The lower priced homes have been selling better than the upper price range. They took an average of 249 days on the market to be SOLD.
The average list price of the SOLD Single Family homes is $217,266 and the average SOLD price is $199,050.
So, on the average Single Family homes in Fox River Grove have been getting an average of 92% of their list prices, with the help of their Realtors.
There are 3 waterfront homes for sale on the Fox River in Fox River Grove. The average list price of the current riverfront homes on the market is $317,967.
We currently have 8 Attached homes on the market in Fox River Grove that are active and available.
They have been on the market for an average of 213 days.
The average list price is $116,900.
During the past 3 months, 5 Attached homes have successfully closed with the help of their Realtors in Fox River Grove. They took an average of 377 days on the market in Fox River Grove to be SOLD.
The average list price of the SOLD Attached homes in Fox River Grove is $114,900 and the average SOLD price is $122,400 .
So, on the average, Attached homes in Fox River Grove have been getting an average of 107% of their list prices, with the help of their Realtors, which is GREAT news!
Information deemed accurate and reliable but not guaranteed. Source MRED MLS.
Overall, even though we are seeing some positive changes in our market, we are still experiencing a Buyer's Market inFox River Grove.
We are still experiencing a Buyer's Market in Fox River Grove and the surrounding areas of Northern Illinois.
It is a GREAT TIME TO BUY REAL ESTATE in McHenry County, Cook County and Lake Counties in Northern Illinois. There are fabulous homes for sale at great prices in Fox River Grove, IL *especially for first time buyers, investors and move up buyers.* Rates are great, too!
We are having a "HUGE sale" on our large inventory of VERY well priced HOMES! ;-)
If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call or email me. It will be my pleasure! By the way, if you know of someone that could benefit from my high level of service, please call or email me with their name and daytime phone number and I will make sure to follow up and take great care of them. My business keeps growing from your referrals.
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Thanks to record low mortgage rates and declining home prices, 55 million families - or half of all U.S. households -- can afford today's $200,000 median-priced new home, according to figures released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). 
Falling housing prices, historically low interest rates, and tax credits are creating an enticing environment for renters to convert to homeowners. 
For many people, buying their own home is still the American dream. Yet, it remains out of reach for a lot of people, even though the housing affordability index in many areas of the country is as good as it has ever been. But if you're not prepared to buy a house, then the index doesn't mean a thing to you-except, perhaps, to create a painful sting and a constant reminder that you're missing out on a good opportunity to buy real estate at lower prices. 
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