Efficient Heating - 12/31/08 03:40 PM
Through my REMAX website, a monthly newsletter is published. This article is from the January Real Estate Advisor.
Heating Your Home Efficiently.
Regardless of what the weather brings this winter, heating your home efficiently is probably something on your mind. Keeping your home a comfortable temperature when the weather turns bad doesn't have to be a financial drain. With a little bit of work, you can actually save a great deal on your heating bills:
Stopping Air Leaks The first step to making your home more heat efficient is to identify air leaks. Common air leak sources such … (0 comments)

351 W Holiday Ln, Hainesville: Brand New Carpet, Paint & Stainless Steel Appliances - 12/30/08 05:52 PM

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Selling your Home in Winter - 12/29/08 05:23 PM
Through my REMAX website, a monthly newsletter is published. This article is from the January Real Estate Advisor.
Make your home a hot winter commodity.
Selling a home can be trickier during the colder winter months. If one of your New Year's Resolutions was to finally get your house sold, consider these tips for post-holiday curb appeal:
Take down your holiday decorations in a reasonably short amount of time. While most people appreciate festive displays of spirit, Christmas lights in February can give the impression that your home isn't always well maintained. It's now the season to box … (0 comments)

1179 N Village Dr #3, Round Lake Beach: For Rent or Rent to Own Option - 12/29/08 12:01 PM

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1179 N Village Dr #3, Round Lake Beach: Beautiful 2BR Condo, Must See! - 12/29/08 11:43 AM

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12/19/2008 Round Lake Beach Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months - 12/19/08 02:34 PM
12/19/2008 Round Lake Beach Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months  
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12/19/2008 Hainesville Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months - 12/19/08 02:29 PM
12/19/2008 Hainesville Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months  
 
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12/19/2008 Antioch Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months - 12/19/08 02:24 PM
12/19/2008 Antioch Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months *This information is received from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois. Jim Starwalt
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12/19/2008 Lindenhurst Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months - 12/19/08 02:20 PM
12/19/2008 Lindenhurst Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months  
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12/19/2008 Lake Villa Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months - 12/19/08 02:14 PM
12/19/2008 Lake Villa Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months *This information is received from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois. Jim Starwalt
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12/19/2008 Mundelein Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months - 12/19/08 02:10 PM
12/19/2008 Mundelein Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months *This information is received from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois. Jim Starwalt
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12/19/2008 Libertyville Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months - 12/19/08 02:06 PM
12/19/2008 Libertyville Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months *This information is received from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois. Jim Starwalt
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12/19/2008 Grayslake Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months - 12/19/08 02:01 PM
12/19/2008 Grayslake Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months
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A New Home in 2009 - 12/17/08 04:54 PM
Are you thinking about a new home in 2009?
If a move is in your future, the first step in home buying is to get pre-approved for a home mortgage. With the recent changes in the economy, the lending requirements have changed as well. The good news is that interest rates are currently at a historically low rate.
If you need a referral for a loan officer, you can give me a call or send me an email, and I can refer you to an experienced loan officer. You need to know what kind of mortgage you qualify for … (0 comments)

Cut Costs: Energy Saving Tips for Winter - 12/15/08 04:08 PM

Winter is here and it's cold in Illinois.
The Alliance to Save Energy - "Creating an Energy-Efficient World" has a 2008 – 2009 Winter State Fact Sheet.
The site provides energy cost estimates and savings measures for each state for the winter of 2008 – 2009.
Click here for Illinois Energy and Money Saving Tips for Consumers. Jim Starwalt
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12/13/2008 Cherry Creek, Grayslake Market Report: Past 6 Months - 12/13/08 01:00 PM
12/13/2008 Cherry Creek, Grayslake Market Report: Past 6 Months  
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12/13/2008 West Trail, Grayslake Market Report: Past 6 Months - 12/13/08 12:56 PM
12/13/2008 West Trail, Grayslake Market Report: Past 6 Months *This information is received from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois. Jim Starwalt
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12/13/2008 Haryan Farm, Grayslake Market Report: Past 6 Months - 12/13/08 12:53 PM
12/13/2008 Haryan Farm, Grayslake Market Report: Past 6 Months *This information is received from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois. Jim Starwalt
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12/13/2008 Prairie Crossing, Grayslake Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months - 12/13/08 12:50 PM
12/13/2008 Prairie Crossing, Grayslake Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months *This information is received from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois. Jim Starwalt
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12/13/2008 English Meadows, Grayslake Market Report: Past 6 Months - 12/13/08 12:47 PM
12/13/2008 English Meadows, Grayslake Market Report: Past 6 Months *This information is received from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois. Jim Starwalt
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12/12/2008 Chesapeake Farms, Grayslake Market Report: Past 6 Months - 12/12/08 07:09 PM
12/12/2008 Chesapeake Farms, Grayslake Market Report: Past 6 Months *This information is received from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois. Jim Starwalt
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12/12/2008 College Trail, Grayslake Market Report: Attached Homes: Past 6 Months - 12/12/08 07:04 PM
12/12/2008 College Trail, Grayslake Market Report: Attached Homes: Past 6 Months *This information is received from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois. Jim Starwalt
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12/12/2008 College Trail, Grayslake Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months - 12/12/08 07:00 PM
12/12/2008 College Trail, Grayslake Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months *This information is received from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois. Jim Starwalt
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Helping Our Heroes Benefit Concert January 3, 2009 - 12/10/08 06:46 PM
The Realtor Association of NorthWest Chicagoland (RANWC) is hosting a Benefit Concert with proceeds benefiting "Helping Our Heroes."
From their website ... "Helping Our Heroes is a program sponsored by the RANWC Charitable Foundation dedicated to raising money to help active duty Illinois Military Personnel, Veterans, Firemen/Women, and Policemen/Women with residential-related expenses due to their financial distress."
Benefit Concert Information:
Location: The Fuel Room in Austin's Saloon in Libertyville, IL 60048.
Austin's Saloon, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville IL 60048. Phone: 847-549-1972.
Date: January 3, 2009
Time: Doors open at 9:00 pm
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Brand New: HWA Green Home Warranty Option - 12/08/08 01:24 PM
I always encourage my clients, whether buying or selling to include a home warranty as part of the sales contract.
HWA, Home Warranty of America, has a new GreenPlus - Green Home Warranty Option. From the HWA website:
"GREENPLUS, the first green home warranty option in the Nation, is new for 2008. It covers replacements with ENERGY STAR qualified products for your dishwasher, water heater (to a tankless), kitchen refrigerator, clothes washer and furnace (to 90% efficiency).
Add GreenPlus to an HWA Home Warranty for just $6.25/month and you could save on energy and help the environment."
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12/5/2008 Johnsburg Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months - 12/05/08 04:56 PM
12/5/2008 Johnsburg Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months *This information is received from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois. Jim Starwalt
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12/5/2008 Libertyville Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months - 12/05/08 04:51 PM
12/5/2008 Libertyville Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months *This information is received from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois. Jim Starwalt
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12/5/2008 Mundelein Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months - 12/05/08 04:47 PM
12/5/2008 Mundelein Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months
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12/5/2008 Gurnee Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months - 12/05/08 04:43 PM
12/5/2008 Gurnee Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months *This information is received from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois. Jim Starwalt
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12/5/2008 Grayslake Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months - 12/05/08 04:38 PM
12/5/2008 Grayslake Market Report: Single Family Homes: Past 6 Months *This information is received from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois. Jim Starwalt
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Researching Your Historic Home - 12/05/08 10:56 AM
You may have bought an older home for it's unique qualities, but do you know if the house has historical value?
Start your research with some of these helpful websites:
From OldHouseWeb.com - Ideas & Advice for Old House Enthusiasts:
Finding the history in your home ... "Researchers offers tips and techniques on researching old houses."
From the National Register of Historic Places:
Researching a historic property ... "Sources and techniques."
And if you live in the Chicago area, from The Chicago Department of Planning & Development:
Your House Has a History ... "Step-by-Step … (0 comments)

New Retail or Office Space in Downtown Grayslake! - 12/03/08 01:57 PM

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Best of Both Worlds? Rent-to-Own - 12/03/08 01:29 PM
Through my REMAX website, a monthly newsletter is published. This article is from the December Real Estate Advisor
Best of Both Worlds? Rent-to-Own
Some sellers uneasy with fluctuating home values and buyers facing financing issues are looking to a solution more frequently reserved for the automotive industry: rent-to-own agreements. While not a perfect option for every buyer or seller, a lease-purchase or lease-option agreement can be a viable real estate solution for many individuals.
It's important to note that while potentially advantageous for some buyers and sellers, these types of arrangements are very complicated. Anyone considering heading down … (0 comments)

307 N Rosedale Ct, Round Lake: Beautiful Tri Level Home for sale - 12/02/08 04:07 PM

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Holiday Tips - 12/01/08 01:58 PM
Through my REMAX website, a monthly newsletter is published. This article is from the December Real Estate Advisor.
Holiday Tips
Winter is a time for gatherings, from formal office parties to traditional dinners to small, casual get-togethers of old friends.
But spreading all that holiday cheer can be a lot of work, particularly for those hosting an event. Above all else, planning and hosting winter a party can be a huge financial commitment. Footing a large party bill can be a daunting prospect, especially with consumer prices up and presents left to buy.
Below are some ways … (0 comments)

 
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