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illinois: Thinking of Selling Your Illinois Home in 2014? - 07/21/14 08:40 AM

Thinking of Selling Your Illinois Home in 2014?
As a seller you may have these questions:

Where are prices headed? Where are interest rates headed? Can buyers qualify for a mortgage?
These are all valid questions.
However, there are several reasons to sell your home sooner rather than later.
1. Demand is Strong
There is currently a pent-up demand of purchasers as many home buyers pushed off their search this past winter & early spring because of extreme weather. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the number of buyers in the market, which feel … (0 comments)

illinois: Home Buying 2014 - Belief in Homeownership - 04/11/14 04:45 AM

Home Buying 2014 - Belief in Homeownership
The majority of people across all age groups expect to buy a home in the future.
And the majority of people across all age groups view owning as financially better than renting.

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illinois: The Number #1 Home Seller Mistake - Selling Your Illinois Home in 2014 - 01/24/14 05:41 AM

The Number #1 Home Seller Mistake - Selling Your Illinois Home in 2014

Data provided by ActiveRain.com.

Active Rain asked 1,000 real estate agents to rate the top mistakes made by home sellers.
In order of importance the survey results were:

1. Overpricing your home.
2. Showing availability.
3. A cluttered home.
4. Not removing unpleasant odors.
5. Unwilling to negotiate.
6. Not willing to make repairs.

While I agree that an overpriced home is more difficult to sell, in my years of experience selling over one thousand homes -
The number one mistake is not allowing showing … (0 comments)

illinois: 5 Reasons to Buy A Home Now Instead of Spring - 11/26/13 04:41 AM

5 Reasons to Buy A Home Now Instead of Spring
Based on prices, mortgage rates and soaring rents, there has never been a better time in real estate history to purchase a home.
Here are 5 major reasons purchasers should consider buying: 1. Supply Is Shrinking With housing inventory declining in many regions, finding a home of your dreams may become more difficult going forward. There are buyers in more and more markets surprised that there is no longer a large assortment of houses to choose from. The best homes in the best locations sell first. Don’t miss the opportunity … (3 comments)

illinois: Historic Downtown Libertyville, Illinois - 07/26/12 05:24 AM

Historic Downtown Libertyville, Illinois
Downtown Libertyville, Illinois features restored buildings dating back to the late 1800's.
Things to do and places to go include a variety of restaurants, the Cuneo museum, a downtown movie theater, Mickey Finn's brewery and many great shops.
From the Main Street Libertyville website:
"Great shopping, dining, and professional services are waiting for you in our picture-perfect downtown. Enjoy turn-of-the-century buildings along Milwaukee Avenue or relax among the roses in Cook Park - the Heritage Area of Libertyville is a delightfully unique shopping experience."
Jim Starwalt
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illinois: Recently Sold Homes in Grayslake, Illinois - 06/18/11 07:04 AM

Recently Sold Homes in Grayslake, Illinois
Recently Sold Homes in Grayslake Get this widget Grayslake real estate
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For more information or to schedule a showing, please call Jim Starwalt, Broker Associate REMAX Center, at 224-627-7581.
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Search from thousands of homes for sale in the Northern Illinois area at www.StarHomeFinders.com Registering is quick and easy! Search by your specific home criteria. Sign up to receive daily emails of newly listed homes or price changes. Get detailed … (0 comments)

illinois: Recently Sold Homes in Libertyville, Illinois - 06/18/11 07:01 AM

Recently Sold Homes in Libertyville, Illinois
Recently Sold Homes in Libertyville Get this widget Libertyville real estate
Click here to see a list of Libertyville Homes for Sale with photos, virtual tours, property addresses and home details.
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 by your specific home criteria. Sign up to receive daily emails of newly listed homes or price changes. Get detailed … (0 comments)

illinois: Recently Sold Homes in Lake Zurich, Illinois - 06/18/11 06:58 AM

Recently Sold Homes in Lake Zurich, Illinois
Recently Sold Homes in Lake Zurich Get this widget Lake Zurich real estate
Click here to see a list of Lake Zurich Homes for Sale with photos, virtual tours, property addresses and home details.
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 by your specific home criteria. Sign up to receive daily emails of newly listed homes or … (0 comments)

illinois: Recently Sold Homes in Mundelein, Illinois - 06/18/11 06:55 AM

Recently Sold Homes in Mundelein, Illinois
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Click here to see a list of Mundelein Homes for Sale with photos, virtual tours, property addresses and home details.
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 by your specific home criteria. Sign up to receive daily emails of newly listed homes or price changes. Get detailed … (0 comments)

illinois: Recently Sold Homes in Gurnee, Illinois - 06/18/11 06:52 AM

Recently Sold Homes in Gurnee, Illinois
Recently Sold Homes in Gurnee Get this widget Gurnee real estate
Click here to see a list of Gurnee Homes for Sale with photos, virtual tours, property addresses and home details.
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 by your specific home criteria. Sign up to receive daily emails of newly listed homes or price changes. Get detailed … (0 comments)

illinois: I Found It! Now What? - 03/10/08 09:58 AM

I Found It! Now What? You've decided on a home! What do you do now?
You've made up your mind, you've found it! This is the home for you!Now what do you do?The next step is to make an offer. In the Northern Illinois area, the initial offer on a home needs to be made in writing. As your Realtor, we will fill out a purchase contract. After we complete the details of the contract together, I will present your offer to the listing agent. The listing agent then contacts the sellers. After the initial written offer is presented, there is … (0 comments)

illinois: SOLD! 2 Junior Ave, Grayslake IL 60030: Historic Home Built in 1900, Beautifully Remodeled! - 03/09/08 04:17 AM

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 by your specific home criteria. Sign up to receive daily emails of newly listed homes or price changes. Get detailed home information. See multiple photos and virtual tours. Search by map area or school district. Search for homes. Research local school information. Request a Market Analysis to Sell your Home. … (0 comments)

illinois: Commercial Space for Rent in Downtown Grayslake IL 60030 - 03/09/08 04:10 AM

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illinois: In Good Faith - 03/09/08 04:06 AM

In Good Faith - What is Earnest Money and What Happens To It?
When you are ready to make an offer on a home, earnest money is required as part of the sales contract. Here is a simple definition of earnest money: "Deposit made by a buyer toward the down payment as evidence of good faith when the purchase agreement is signed." www.moneyconsultants.info/terminology.aspx In the Northern Illinois area, there is not a set rule for the amount of earnest money that should be paid, nor is there a set percentage. The lowest amount of earnest money I have ever seen accepted … (0 comments)

illinois: The Right to an Attorney - 03/09/08 04:04 AM

The Right to an Attorney "You have the right to an attorney ..."
That's a line we've all heard on TV many times, and hopefully never heard in person!
Depending on where you have lived and purchased real estate in the past, you may not have used a real estate attorney for your home sale or home purchase. In the Northern Illinois area, most home buyers and home sellers choose to use a real estate attorney for this transaction.
The right to an attorney review and approval is a standard contingency paragraph already written into the standard real estate contract that is used … (2 comments)

illinois: If These Walls Could Talk - 03/09/08 04:01 AM

If These Walls Could Talk My advice on this subject has always been the same: you most definitely should do a home inspection when you are buying a home.
Here in the Northern Illinois area, the home inspection contingency is written into and included in the standard Illinois real estate sales contract that we use.
As you are looking at homes for sale, you are certainly considering the condition. But an additional measure of safety on your behalf, is the home inspection contingency. In Illinois, home inspectors are now required by state law to be licensed. You may choose any home … (0 comments)

illinois: Remodeled and Ready! 33634 Oakland, Grayslake IL 60030 - 03/03/08 04:24 AM

illinois: Ranch Home with Double Lot, 2 Car Garage: 1532 Lake Shore, Round Lake Beach IL 60073 - 03/03/08 04:22 AM

illinois: Large Ranch with Basement: 1303 Idlewild, Round Lake Beach IL 60073 - 03/03/08 04:19 AM

illinois: Light & Bright! Great Townhouse: 1428 Remington, Grayslake IL 60030 - 03/03/08 04:17 AM

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