Last Year Versus This Year...A Comparision - 11/29/07 09:14 PM
So many people over the last few months have come up to me with their sad puppy dog eyes and their comments like this one:
"I've been reading about how bad the market is this year...how are you?"
that I decided to do a little research to gain some perspective on the market as it … (8 comments)
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Bring it on, 2008! - 11/28/07 10:30 AM
Dear 2008,
We are coming for you, more determined than ever. Your bully of a younger older brother, 2007, caused quite a commotion over the past several months. Indeed, many have suffered due to his downward pressure on home prices, fluctuating interest rates, high inventory, lengthy market times and buyer indecisiveness. Oh, … (16 comments)
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What's New in the Real Estate World? - 11/25/07 04:35 PM
I had out-of-town guests for the Thanksgiving holiday and therefore over the past few days I've been doing only what is "essential" as it relates to real estate so that I could spend time with my family. I've been monitoring showings on my listings, processing feedback requests, accepting & responding to website … (20 comments)
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Lake Zurich Football Team Wins the Class 7A State Championship! - 11/25/07 01:47 PM
All eyes in Lake Zurich were glued to the television last night as the Lake Zurich High School football team captured it's first title, beating Wheaton Warrenville South 7-3. This has been a phenomenal year for the Lake Zurich Bears...and the community couldn't be more proud of their efforts.Of course, what really … (4 comments)
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Other service professionals sometimes work for free, too! - 11/18/07 07:57 PM
I was contacted recently by Adam Bartos, of BiO Tile and Grout Restoration. Adam had stumbled across my Lake Zurich Real Estate Blog and called me to talk about how his services could be useful to my customers.
We chatted for a while and I explained to him that I don't … (19 comments)
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Stress Relief and Permission to Have a Little Fun - 11/16/07 08:41 PM
Sellers are stressed out. Buyers are stressed out too. Part of my job as an agent is to do everything in my power to provide an experience that is as stress-free as possible. In today's market, that's not easy. Both buyers and sellers are worried about what the media is reporting, they're worried about whether financing … (21 comments)
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A Different Twist on Real Estate Investing - 11/11/07 09:24 PM
The truth about investing in real estate is that it involves risk. Without a crystal ball, you never know for sure how it will turn out. You could purchase a property and become a landlord, earning rental income at the same time your investment grows in value. But what if you … (10 comments)
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It's a piece of cake! - 11/10/07 11:31 AM
When you choose to Get Moving With Kelly, you'll find buying a home is a piece of cake.
Here is MY recipe for success:
STEP 1: We'll preheat the oven
(We'll get you pre-approved at the best rate and terms so that you become a more reliable buyer in the eyes of the … (29 comments)
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Visit My Blog and Have Some Fun! (AGAIN!) - 11/08/07 09:40 PM
Okay, I freely admit that this post is pure fluff, no stuff.
Some of those songs in posts in the group Inspired by Song have brought on a little bought of nostalgia.
So, purely for fun...play a little PAC MAN! Let's see who can get the high score! Have fun!
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Real Estate Success in 2007 ~ Lake Zurich and Beyond - 11/07/07 03:12 PM
The media would have everyone believe that when it comes to the real estate market, all is gloom and doom. It can get downright depressing to read the paper.
Can you sell your home in today's market? Should you buy? Absolutely!
The following clients are happy ~ they either bought, sold … (6 comments)
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A Note From Your Lake Zurich REALTOR® - 11/05/07 11:40 AM
As you know, we've seen many changes in the Lake Zurich area real estate market over the past two years.
For the most part, these are welcome changes for buyers...and unwelcome changes for sellers. This period of correction, with higher inventories putting downward pressure on prices, has certainly been getting its … (4 comments)
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How tough are you? - 11/01/07 11:22 PM
I'm not talking about the "put up your dukes" type of toughness. I'm talking about mental toughness.
"Mental toughness is to see the long term gains rather than be put off by short term pains. Once you have this toughness, you have the winning edge."
To be mentally tough you must have … (19 comments)
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