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I'm Joining Century 21 - 03/28/08 09:04 PM

Hello friends,
I have some very exciting news! Today I officially joined the staff at Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. I'm thrilled to be part of Grundy County's #1 home-selling team.
As listing market times are up in our area I feel it's very important to have the backing of a brokerage that takes selling … (14 comments)

PMI tougher to come by - 03/20/08 11:21 AM

Yesterday, a client of mine was informed that he would not be able to secure financing on a home loan unless he were able to come up with 3% for Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).In brief: PMI is insurance payable to a lender that is required when taking out a mortgage loan with … (2 comments)

Berta Road Talks complete - 03/19/08 07:23 PM

as reported in the Coal City Courant
The village of Diamond and developers for Meadow Estates/Berta Crossings have reached an agreement regarding Berta Road.
The Diamond Village Board voted unanimously to accept an engineered site plan and development agreement which outline the future of the Berta Road/Division Street intersection. Mark Scaggs and Doug … (0 comments)

Coal City wins water treatment award - 03/12/08 10:12 AM

Coal City has won the 2008 Illinois Rural Water Association Award for its wastewater and water treatment plant!!!
The Illinois Rural Water Association is a nonprofit independent group that isdedicated to the improvement and development of public and private water and wastewater systems. The agendaof the association is professional and efficient operation of … (2 comments)

Stone back in Chicago booth - 03/07/08 12:13 AM

Steve Stone is going to be back in the booth as a color analyst for Chicago baseball- where he belongs. After a successful pitching career (including a Cy Young) Stone held the television analyst position from 1983-2004 (missing some time for health concerns) where is best known for being the long-time … (3 comments)

New FHA Limits are in - 03/06/08 12:09 PM

In the market for a new home?
Considering an FHA loan?
The new limits are in per my colleague, Joe Mick with First Mortgage Corporation:
Single Family: $410,000
2 Unit: $524,800
3 Unit: $634,450
4 Unit: $788,450

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FREE Bunny Pictures at Onorato - 03/05/08 10:33 PM

Hoppy the Bunny will be making his second annual appearance at Onorato Real Estate posing with children for free photos on March 15th between 10-noon.Don't worry if you're running a little late- Hoppy doesn't leave until the last youngster wanting to meet him is gone too.
Hoppy and friends at Onorato … (0 comments)

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