A milestone - 05/30/08 01:08 PM
Tomorrow is a milestone day for many parents in Lake Zurich, including me and my husband. Tomorrow the Lake Zurich High School Class of 2008 will graduate.
In 1990, we were blessed with the birth of our first child, a perfect baby boy. Like many first time parents, we were totally … (33 comments)
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Whining about your lack of AR featured posts? Don't! Here's why. - 05/28/08 03:59 PM
I have been blogging now for over a year and I've had a grand total of 11 featured posts.
That's 11 out of the 165 posts I've written to date.
You might not think that's very impressive; after all, there are bloggers who write posts that are featured on AR regularly! … (30 comments)
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Let's put the "go" back in negotiation! - 05/27/08 11:03 AM
Negotiation is a key element of most real estate transactions. It is so commonplace that most buyers and sellers recognize that the list price is merely the seller's starting price and that the actual price paid for the house will be either lower, or in some cases higher, than the list … (11 comments)
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I must be crazy - 05/22/08 09:51 AM
I must be crazy.
I turn down business sometimes. Here are some examples:
I discouraged sellers from listing their home right now because they simply can't afford to sell without digging a financial hole they won't soon climb out of.
I turned down a potential listing because it was a … (89 comments)
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Lake Zurich, Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Long Grove SNAPSHOT OF THE MARKET - 05/22/08 07:37 AM
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 596 active listings (detached single family homes). The average … (0 comments)
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The 4, no, make that 5 P’s of Marketing Your Lake Zurich Area Home - 05/20/08 09:25 AM
As a real estate marketer, I strive to create a marketing mix that will showcase your home to create the highest perceived value, reach the widest possible audience and generate the largest buyer response.
Traditionally, the 4 P's of marketing are:
PRODUCT
The product is, obviously, your house. The number of … (6 comments)
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A nip here, a tuck there - 05/17/08 07:28 PM
Nearly everyone I know (in every industry) has made a few nips and tucks to their personal budget this year. Amid fears of layoffs, the stock market, rising gas prices...and of course the housing market...many have decided to curtail a few luxuries for a healthier bottom line.
Maybe it's that morning Starbucks run. … (41 comments)
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What do YOU want? - 05/17/08 05:36 PM
Buying a house can be very scary. It's a big purchase. Most buyers will, rightfully so, ask the opinions of friends, family or colleagues. This can be extremely helpful and help point you in the right direction.
However, just because someone else loves an area or a house, doesn't mean you will. … (8 comments)
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Mmmm...dandelions - 05/13/08 12:38 PM
Did you know that dandelions are edible? They must be pretty tasty too, since Zoey the Wonder Puppy consumes several on a daily basis!
When she thinks I am not paying attention, she will zoom in and decapitate the unsuspecting blooms without even pausing to slow down. She just loves them.
Of … (21 comments)
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I'm getting so F-A-T! - 05/12/08 03:31 PM
Yes, I have to confess, I'm getting F-A-T.
Frustrated, Anxious and Tired!
Frustrated, because the market is rapidly changing and what was a good price yesterday is no longer a good price today. Frustrated because buyers are sitting on the fence instead of making offers. Frustrated because gas prices are soaring and, … (21 comments)
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Put one foot in front of the other... - 05/08/08 09:42 AM
I've always been a walker. Not only is it great exercise, but it's fun, helps me clear my mind, and is good for the environment as well! My current house is located in the suburbs, so most of my walking is through the nearby neighborhoods (with Zoey at my side these days!). … (25 comments)
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Blaming keeps us in the past - 05/05/08 08:55 AM
Many articles have been written about who is to blame for the housing mess that we are experiencing. The media is constantly discussing this topic as well. While insightful and probably even truthful, how does blaming help anyone?
One of my favorite books is "When Bad Things Happen to Good People" by … (18 comments)
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What are you good at? - 05/01/08 09:38 AM
I'm good at folding towels. Does that make me a good real estate agent?
I'm good at smiling. Does that make me a good real estate agent?
I'm good at blow drying my hair. Does that make me a good real estate agent?
I'm good at making potato corn chowder. Does that make me … (23 comments)
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