buyers agent: $8000 Tax Credit Study adds 357,000 Buyers - 10/08/09 11:41 AM
Analysis: $8000 Tax Credit Adds 357,000 Buyers
A study estimates that 357,000 buyers have been motivated so far by the $8,000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit.The study by Campbell Surveys, a division of Campbell Communications, calculated the figure by comparing the number of first-time homebuyers before and after the tax credit … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Chicago Agent Magazine Feature - 09/30/09 06:12 PM
Lyn Sims is featured in Chicago Agent Magazine!
I received a surprise phone call about a month ago that asked me if I would like to be interviewed to talk about first time home buyers in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs. You bet, I said, I love 'em. So I called the … (10 comments)
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buyers agent: Average Closing Costs in Illinois - 09/22/09 07:03 PM
Average Closing Costs per State 2009
The survey was done by Bankrate and Illinois ranked 43rd out of the states for costs. The average costs for the loan origination was $1279 for the mortgage portion and $1207 for title charges, etc. The total would be $2486. Quite respectable compared to other … (3 comments)
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buyers agent: Buying The Right Home ... It Isn't Always About The Price - 09/21/09 11:49 AM
Buyers seem to be obsessed lately with getting the best price. Are they overlooking things they should be paying attention to? This post from Jim Valentine in Garnerville, NV gives some advice and suggestions on what should be important factors to consider when purchasing a home. Price should not always … (1 comments)
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buyers agent: $8000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit - Let me help you think outside the box! - 09/15/09 11:53 AM
$8000 first time home buyer tax credit could be used for:
6 months of mortgage payments! Smooth sailing for 6 months!16 months of association dues! That's a year and a half of no lawn mowing and laying by the pool!22 months of your car payments! OR … (6 comments)
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buyers agent: First Time Home Buyers...Are You Sure a HUD or Foreclosed Home is What You Really Want?? - 09/13/09 03:56 PM
Dear First Time Home Buyers: Do you want a deal? Do you want a HUD home? How about an REO?
Are you really sure you know what you are getting yourself into? The best way to find out is to decide how capable you are and what monies do you … (2 comments)
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buyers agent: When a legal right is still wrong! Foreclosures in Illinois - 08/31/09 07:31 PM
When a legal right is still wrong!
More and more of my clients are running into problems with the Illinois Condominium Property Act and the Associations when they purchase foreclosures. Even though these foreclosures are 'deals' it is imperative that you contact the association BEFORE you make an offer on … (4 comments)
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buyers agent: Open Letter to First Time Home Buyers - 08/11/09 10:02 AM
First time buyers - Do you know the clock is ticking? A great opportunity that could help you financially on your taxes awaits you. What do I have to do you ask? Close on a home by November 30th, 2009.
Thinking of purchasing a home in the Schaumburg Illinois area? … (3 comments)
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buyers agent: So let me tell you again, I sell real estate! - 07/27/09 12:58 PM
So let me tell you again, I sell real estate!
Well today started out as my 'lucky day'. You know the type of day. When the phone rings your afraid to answer it and sure enough I was right. It was the office calling with my 'rotational call'. Some other companies … (13 comments)
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buyers agent: First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit - $8000 Tax Credit - 07/18/09 08:15 PM
8000 Reasons Why you should hurry! Post
Questions and Answers Post
Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 at RE/MAX Suburban
I proudly serve and sell real estate in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. If you are thinking about purchasing or selling your home in the communities of … (2 comments)
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buyers agent: Buyers Broker scared this buyer away! - 06/22/09 02:46 PM
A new Buyers Broker Business Model? Scared this buyer right away!
An out of town client recently contacted me regarding becoming his niece's buyers broker for a townhome in the area. After asking many prequalifying questions of this gentlemen I was a little hesitant to meet with him and his wife … (1 comments)
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buyers agent: The Price of Procrastination - Schaumburg Homes - 06/05/09 08:36 PM
Procrastination can cost you alot more than you think. This wonderful post is additional food for thought on why coupled with great prices and low interest rates, now really is the time to buy.
Sitting on the fence can be costing you more than you know! Please call me with … (2 comments)
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buyers agent: Roofs - How to tell if you need a new one! Buyers Agent Lyn Sims at RE/MAX Suburban - 05/22/09 05:27 PM
Replacement
of a normal roof is said to be between 15 and 30 years.
That’s a pretty big span of time. It seems to
matter of
course how the roof is being taken care of, which way it faces, weather
conditions, etc. as to what a roof’s life span will be.
… (29 comments)
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buyers agent: Buyers Advice - A Loan you might not know about! Check out the 203K! - 03/05/09 05:16 PM
What a difference a
‘K’ makes? This
is about the ‘Renovation
Loan’ called the FHA 203K and how it
can be used to purchase a home in
need of 'a little help’.
The 203K Loan is:
Perfect for REO’s
and foreclosures.
Used to purchase and close on a home in … (2 comments)
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buyers agent: Elk Grove Illinois Real Estate - Buyers need a rehab loan? Check this out and see! - 03/05/09 04:18 PM
What a difference a
‘K’ makes? This
is about the ‘Renovation
Loan’ called the FHA 203K and how it
can be used to purchase a home in
need of 'a little help’.
The 203K Loan is:
Perfect for REO’s
and foreclosures.
Used to purchase and close on a home in
‘as … (2 comments)
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buyers agent: Buyers Agent - How to pick one! Schaumburg Homes for Sale - Schaumburg Illinois - 03/02/09 04:16 PM
What does it cost me to have you
as my buyers agent?
ZERO -
NADA - ZIP - ZILCH
Choosing an
agent can be confusing, especially when there are so many
to choose from. Among questions about an agent's experience, local
market knowledge credentials. Here are nine … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Schaumburg Homes - Buyers have great opportunities - 02/27/09 03:47 PM
Low Prices, Low
Rates = Opportunity
The best time
to buy something is when no one else wants it =
yes, another
Opportunity
Housing
prices have fallen dramatically all over the country and rates on
30-year fixed-rate mortgages are
already close to 5 percent. Experts say it's possible, with … (8 comments)
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buyers agent: Schaumburg Homes for Sale - Why won't you believe me? Interest rate statistics - 01/31/09 11:05 AM
Why won't you believe
me?
Now is really a great
time to buy a home and here's why. Interest rates have
not been lower since 1963! That's right - 1963, and here's
the chart to prove it that I'm not making this stuff up.
Getting into your … (6 comments)
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buyers agent: Schaumburg Illinois Homes - FREE Home Buyers Seminar on January 20th 2009 - Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 REMAX Suburban - 01/07/09 03:09 PM
Free First-Time Homebuyers Seminar
Did you pay someone else's mortgage payment again last month! Like your Landlords!
Start down the road to financial freedom today! Register today for our First-Time Homebuyers Seminar on January 20, 2009 at the Schaumburg CRC (Community Rec Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Rd, Schaumburg, IL) from … (1 comments)
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buyers agent: Hoffman Estates Illinois Buyers - A tip for peace of mind - Home Warranty - Buyers Agent Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 - 12/19/08 12:29 PM
WHAT
IS A HOME WARRANTY AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
WHAT
WILL IT DO FOR ME AS A BUYER?
A
home warranty can give a purchaser peace of mind. If anything
catastrophic happens in the house, you are only financially liable for
the deductible. So if the furnace goes out one … (1 comments)
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