Self-fulfilling prophecy ~ or does NAR have a new job? - 01/25/08 08:42 AM
My MSN homepage is set up to include my horoscope ~ and today my horoscope is especially GOOD ~ take a look: Today's Virgo Horoscope for Jan 25, 2008 Long-term investments, especially those involving real estate, could pay off at this time, dear Virgo. If you've been thinking of buying or selling a home, this
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Moving is a pain...here's something that might help - 01/24/08 04:18 PM
Do you remember how annoying it can be to make telephone call after telephone call to cancel and set up your utilities, phone, cable, internet and similar services when you move? You almost need to set aside one whole day and plan to have the phone glued to your ear while
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Lake Zurich, Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Long Grove SNAPSHOT OF THE MARKET - 01/24/08 02:13 PM
If you are clamoring for timely market information, you've come to the right place! Here are the statistics (looking back 1 month) for listings currently on the market in the Lake Zurich, Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer and Long Grove areas: There are currently 452 active listings (detached single family homes). The average list price
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I like you...I really, really, like you! - 01/22/08 10:08 AM
As an agent, I often read and hear stories from other agents who have had, shall we say, less-than-positive experiences with former (or in some cases, current) clients. It got me thinking about all of my former clients and how I felt about the relationships that were formed during the process of working together. This
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Buyers Wanted in Lake Zurich and the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois! - 01/18/08 02:36 PM
I LIKE WORKING WITH BUYERS! Bring 'em on, I say! The more, the merrier! Bring on the first time buyers full of questions! Bring on the experienced buyers looking for a move-up home! Bring on the empty-nesters ready to downsize! Bring on the buyers looking for lots or investments! If you are a buyer...or know someone
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Buyers: Don't expect sellers to give away their homes in Lake Zurich! - 01/16/08 06:15 PM
With so much negativity about the real estate market in the news, buyers might be inclined to think that they will be able to: Get a fantastic below market value deal-of-a-lifetime on their new home! The reality is, I haven't seen many sellers giving away their homes. While it is true that the upward
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MLS does not stand for Magic Listing Service - 01/13/08 05:18 PM
When I list your home for sale, I take a multifaceted approach to promote your home to other real estate agents and the general public. As part of my Pro-Active 24/7 Marketing Plan (click here), I enter your home into two separate multiple listing services: MAP MLS and MLSNI. The name "MAP"
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Forget gimmicks...consumers want INFORMATION! - 01/09/08 01:16 PM
I've tried several things over the past few years in an attempt to make myself stand out from the crowd of hungry sharks, er...real estate agents. What I've learned over the past several months is that consumers want information, not gimmicks. Thus, the birth of my new "motto" of sorts: "If you want information
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Would you buy a puppy from a puppy mill? - 01/07/08 11:52 AM
Those of you who read my most recent post know that I am going to be purchasing a puppy this year. It occurred to me while doing my research that the process of selecting a breeder is similar to the process of choosing a real estate agent. Here are the similarities: I
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I've been MeMe'd! - 01/04/08 09:38 AM
I've been tagged for a MeMe by Smart Girl Shannon Lefevre, and from what I understand, that means I'm supposed to write 5 things about myself so you can get to know me better. This is a tough assignment! Writing about real estate is pretty easy, but writing about myself, not so much. Okay,
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