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2008 

How do you pick your real estate agent? An important factor, that you may not have considered, is a very simple question: Can you get ahold of your agent on the phone? I am surprised by the number of real estate agents that do not answer their phone. Certainly, there are times when it is not reas...
07/25/2008
For more information or to schedule a showing, please call Jim Starwalt, Broker Associate REMAX Center, at 224-627-7581. Virtual tour at www.StarHomeFinders.com Search from thousands of homes for sale in the Northern Illinois area at www.StarHomeFinders.com Registering is quick and easy! Search ...
07/25/2008
Did you know that you can shop around for the best gas prices online? Here are two different websites to check out for current gas prices: GasBuddy.com www.gasprices.mapquest.com Use these sites to locate the cheapest gas in your area. Jim StarwaltThinking of making a move? Log onto my website at...
07/24/2008
You're looking for a home and you need a mortgage. You want the best interest rate for your mortgage that is available. What determines the interest rate you qualify for? Your credit score does. Credit scores range between 200 and 800, with scores above 620 considered desirable for obtaining a mo...
07/20/2008
Lake County Fair Schedule July 22 - 27, 2008 Tuesday, July 22 AM 9:00 Dairy Junior Livestock Show 9:00 Poultry, Game Birds Judging (open class) 11:00 Opening Ceremony Flag Raising (Center Stage) PM 12:30 Bucket Boys (Center Stage) 2:30 Muttin' Bustin' 2:30 Popeye & Swee' Pea (Center Stage) 4:30 ...
07/18/2008
2008 Lake County Fair General Information: Lake County, Illinois: 80th Anniversary Fair from July 22nd - July 27th, 2008 The 2008 Lake County Fair will be held at the Fairgrounds on Hwy. 120 and Route 45 in Grayslake. ADMISSION INFORMATION: General Admission: $8.00 - adults, Children 12 & under- ...
07/16/2008
If you're considering the purchase of a new home, you may be concerned with the issue of finance. Attaining the right mortgage is a key step in the home buying process, but it doesn't have to be a stress-inducing one. Most lenders offer prequalification, pre-approval or both to help you know wher...
07/15/2008
The United States government has a website which allows you to input an address to determine the flood risk factor. You can also receive information on how much flood insurance would cost and where to go to find an insurance agent for flood insurance. The website also provides information on how ...
07/14/2008
Many of you, myself included, have concern about protecting the environment and doing what we can for future generations. There is a trend towards more green homes. The U.S. Green Building Council defines a green home as: "A home that incorporates smart design, technology, construction and mainte...
07/11/2008
The Illinois Association of Realtors recently offered the following facts on the Illinois Housing Market: 1. There is no such thing as a national real estate market. Just like there is no national weather forecast, local housing market conditions are oftentimes different from what’s happening nat...
07/09/2008
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