home criteria: School Report Cards - 08/18/08 07:04 PM
Many buyers ask about the schools when looking for a home.
As your agent, I can direct you to the Illinois Board of Education website, that should be able to answer your questions.
I would also suggest if you have school age children, to call and make an appointment … (0 comments)
home criteria: What Are Your Plans for the Future? - 08/13/08 10:19 AM
When you're buying a home, you need to consider how long you plan on living there.
My advice is to plan on staying in your new home for at least several years. The longer you can stay in your new home, the more appreciation and equity you should have when … (0 comments)
home criteria: You and Your Home: Green Choices - 07/11/08 11:28 AM
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 maintenance elements to significantly … (0 comments)
home criteria: Beyond the "Wow" - 07/08/08 02:30 PM
Beyond the "Wow" - are there any negatives about a home that you are overlooking because of the decorating?
You may see a home that is decorated so well, it all feels "right" - but are you making sure that the house meets your needs?
Sometimes you may overlook … (0 comments)
home criteria: Location, Location, Location - 06/24/08 07:57 PM
When you are looking for a home to purchase, you must take it upon yourself to do some research on the towns you are considering.
You might think that as your buyer's agent, that would be my job. But as a licensed real estate agent, I cannot label one town … (1 comments)
home criteria: Let Me Check My Book - 06/19/08 08:31 AM
How do you keep track of the homes you're seeing?
We can all agree that everyone is different. Some people are super organized and can recall all the specifics of each and every house they've seen. Others have a hard time remembering what town we are in.
When we … (0 comments)
home criteria: Change in Status - 05/19/08 07:27 PM
Depending on which Internet sites you are using to search for homes, you may find that many of the homes you like are already sold!
Here are the basic status possibilities for a home listed for sale in our Northern Illinois Multiple Listing Service:
Active - Home is available, … (0 comments)
home criteria: No Grass to Cut, No Snow to Shovel - 04/24/08 08:00 PM
Townhouse Associations: What's Included For The Cost?
This varies from state to state, and from area to area within any given state.
In the Northern Illinois area, the "typical" monthly townhouse association fee covers the following:
Lawn care
Snow removal
Exterior maintenance
Common area insurance
If … (0 comments)
home criteria: Looks Can Be Deceiving - 04/22/08 07:21 PM
How are you deciding on which homes to see?
Sometimes, looks can be deceiving. Some homes photograph really well, other homes are more challenging. Perhaps there is a large tree in the way, or a really good size home comes across as looking small in the photo.
I take … (0 comments)
home criteria: Love At First Sight - 04/11/08 08:36 PM
Is it okay to buy the first home that you see?
You might find this surprising, but many of my clients end up buying the first home that they see. That's not to say that we only look at one house for sale. Sometimes we look at twenty or … (0 comments)
home criteria: A, B, C or D: All of the Above - 04/07/08 05:45 PM
Narrowing down your choices when you're looking for a home.
Part of my job as your realtor, is to discuss with you what you are looking for in a home purchase. We will focus in on what you must have and set up that criteria in a home search program … (0 comments)
home criteria: The Best Place on Earth - 03/26/08 07:50 PM
A lot of people ask me about living in a "good" neighborhood. Or where are the "good" schools?
As a Realtor, these are questions that I can't answer. First, because "good" is subjective.
What is good to me, may not be so good to you.
My wife, Susan, … (0 comments)
home criteria: The 85% Rule - 03/02/08 07:38 AM
The 85% Rule I'd love to help you find the perfect house! Unfortunately, that doesn't exist! What I can do is help you find the house that is most perfect for your needs. Before we hit the streets and start looking at homes for sale, you need to take some time … (0 comments)
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