kane: Another $5,000 Price Reduction Makes This One A GREAT BUY! - 03/10/10 07:11 PM
When is the perfect time to buy a home? How about when the values are back down to 10 to 15 years lows. Or when interest rates are at historical lows. And how about when the government creates incentives to buy your first home or move up to another? All of these are happening right now! This is the opportune time to buy a home and the time is coming to an end very soon. Soon interest rates will rise to what some believe will be a full percentage point higher than where they are today. Soon homes will stabilize and … (2 comments)
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kane: Going, going, GONE! The Midnight Hour for the $8,000 Tax Credit is Coming Soon! - 03/09/10 09:31 PM
I talk with people weekly about the incentives given by the government to encourage people to buy homes. So many are confused about the extension of the tax credit. They seem to have much mis-information. This credit is expiring soon so make your move today!
Below is the current, and correct, information regarding the tax credit:
How much is the credit?
For 1st-time buyers the credit is equal to 10 percent of the cost of the home up to a maximum of $8,000 (or $4,000 for a married individual filing separately). For longterm homeowners, the credit is equal to … (0 comments)
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kane: Welcome New Agent, James Brown, to Mortgage 1st Realty . . . - 03/09/10 12:54 PM
I am pleased to announce that James Brown has joined Mortgage 1st Realty as an active real estate agent. "Jim" will be serving clients throughout the Fox River Valley including the towns of St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Elburn, Wayne, South Elgin, Elgin, Gilberts and the surrounding areas.
Jim has several years serving clients throughout our area. He has worked at RE/MAX on a very successful team of agents. Most recently he joins us from Covenant Realty in St. Charles. He has always contributed well to the offices he has worked.
In addition to real estate Jim also serves his client base … (1 comments)
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kane: Need a Mortgage Loan? If Your Property is in Illinois I Can Help - 03/07/10 08:43 PM
The mortgage industry is fascinating. I've enjoyed over 20 years helping 1,000's of homeowners finance or refinance their home. Even amongst the turmoils that the industry has experienced over the last several years this continues to be one of the most rewarding aspects of my career.
Helping Homeowners For Over 20 Years
With the changes in the industry came changes to the documentation requirements. Are you self employed? Remember the "Stated Income" days? Well, they are long gone! Many people called them "Liar Loans" but that really wasn't a fair assessment of these loans. Those that abused these Stated Income loan programs brought this slang into the … (2 comments)
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kane: $100,000 Price Reduction, Relocating, Must Sell Now - Not a Short Sale - 02/04/10 01:39 PM
Single Family Luxurious Golf Course Home … (2 comments)
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kane: Superbowl Weekend Is Here . . . The Competition Heats Up for Sellers in this Market - List NOW - 02/03/10 02:18 PM
Attention Homeowners:
This is it. Superbowl weekend is upon us. It's going to get much more competitive real fast in the real estate market.
If your home is not currently listed and you hope to get your home sold this Spring, NOW is the time to put your home on the market. Traditionally in our area homesellers have waited until AFTER the Superbowl to list for the Spring market. But this year is different.
Why?
1. Homebuyers have a great incentive to LOOK EARLY this year.
Perhaps you've heard of the $8,000 tax credit for 1st time homebuyers. This credit expires … (0 comments)
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kane: Beautiful Rehab in Great Area of Port Barrington - 02/03/10 11:18 AM
Prestigious Barrington Riverwalk Subdivision … (0 comments)
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kane: Reduced Price to $399,900 on 3,100 sq/ft Golf Course Home - 02/03/10 11:01 AM
Single Family Luxurious Golf Course Home … (0 comments)
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kane: List Your Home NOW . . . On May 01, 2010 there will be less buyers - 01/28/10 11:45 AM
If your home is not currently listed and you hope to get your home sold this Spring, NOW is the time to put your home on the market. Traditionally in our area homesellers have waited until AFTER the Superbowl to list for the Spring market. But this year is different.
Why?
1. Homebuyers have a great incentive to LOOK EARLY this year.
Perhaps you've heard of the $8,000 tax credit for 1st time homebuyers. This credit expires at midnight on April 30, 2010. For any 1st time homebuyer who has NOT Contracted to buy a home by this date, THEIR TIME … (1 comments)
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kane: Homeowner Information Guides Available for FREE Download - 01/24/10 04:21 PM
Thanks to the great home inspection company, HouseMaster, there are a number of great FREE Downloads available through their easy to navigate website, www.HouseMaster.com. Several guides I thought were pretty interesting may be downloaded at the following links:
Fireplaces . . . www.housemaster.com/pdf/guide23.pdf Common Electric Concerns . . . www.housemaster.com/pdf/guide22.pdf Radon . . . www.housemaster.com/pdf/guide17.pdf Preventive Maintenance Checklist . . . www.housemaster.com/pdf/guide14.pdf For many other great brochures log onto the HouseMaster website. You will find many more guides as well as useful, up-to-date information on other relevant topics to the real estate industry.
As always, contact me directly when you're ready … (2 comments)
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kane: Attention Homeowners - List Early or Be Left in the Dust - 01/16/10 12:48 PM
Attention Homeowners:
If your home is not currently listed and you hope to get your home sold this Spring, NOW is the time to put your home on the market. Traditionally in our area homesellers have waited until AFTER the Superbowl to list for the Spring market. But this year is different.
Why?
1. Homebuyers have a great incentive to LOOK EARLY this year.
Perhaps you've heard of the $8,000 tax credit for 1st time homebuyers. This credit expires at midnight on April 30, 2010. For any 1st time homebuyer who has NOT Contracted to buy a home by this date, … (0 comments)
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kane: Big Returns on Bathroom Renovations - 01/11/10 11:35 AM
Bathroom renovations offer one of the biggest return on your investment because they are used by everyone in the home. This includes guests.
If a bathroom is outdated or in disrepair homeowners feel as if this reflects who they are and are embarrassed when guests are over. My friend Marshal can help save you from embarrassment!
It can also be difficult to sell a home with a dated bathroom. However with a small investment with the help of Marshal Construction, you can revitalize your bathroom and raise the value of your home. You may even be able to sell it faster.
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kane: Bathroom Renovations offers a Big Return - 01/08/10 02:50 PM
Bathroom renovations offer one of the biggest return on your investment because they are used by everyone in the home. This includes guests.
If a bathroom is outdated or in disrepair homeowners feel as if this reflects who they are and are embarrassed when guests are over. My friend Marshal can help save you from embarrassment!
It can also be difficult to sell a home with a dated bathroom. However with a small investment with the help of Marshal Construction, you can revitalize your bathroom and raise the value of your home. You may even be able to sell it faster.
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kane: The Least of These - 12/16/09 02:10 PM
I showed some real estate today to a member of a great musical group called "The Least of These". Check out their music at http://www.purevolume.com/theleastofthese.
The title of their band reminded me alot of Christmas. Christ came to earth in a humble way. He came in a way that was lowly. He was born in a stable, lived a carpenters life, taught in a synagogue, challenged the customs and the laws.
Then, he was tried as a criminal and died a horrible death on a cross just 33 years after he was born in the stable. Why?
For you and for … (0 comments)
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kane: Rent this home and be in by Christmas . . . - 12/14/09 01:35 PM
Celebrate Christmas in this Sleepy Hollow, IL rental property that is brand new to the market. This walkout 4 bedroom ranch home has been rehabbed and offers updated electric, plumbing, paint and stainless steel appliances.
There are 3 woodburning Fireplaces to enjoy - one in the kitchen, one in the family room and the other in the walkout finished basement. This property also has 3 full bathrooms.
The family room has a nice view of the pond. The large deck has stairs to the backyard with plenty of room to roam on this half acre property.
Sleepy Hollow is a great … (0 comments)
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kane: For Rent in Beautiful Village of Sleepy Hollow . . . - 12/07/09 01:55 PM
Have you seen Sleepy Hollow recently? What a great place to live! Now you can rent a beautiful 4 bedroom ranch with a walk-out finished basement that has beautiful views of a large pond. This home has a two-sided fireplace - one side in the Family Room and the other in the eat-in Kitchen.
This home has been totally redone from top to bottom in the last couple years. The tenant just moved out and you could be in by Christmas.
Check out the Village of Sleepy Hollow at www.sleepy-hollow.il.us.
Below is a picture of the front of this rental property. Contact … (0 comments)
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kane: 4 Bedroom Home in Elgin for Rent - $1,300 - 12/05/09 01:26 AM
Here is a large 4 Bedroom home in Elgin for rent for only $1,300! This is a bargain. 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths, Marble Fireplace, 6 Ceiling Fans.
Schools: Larkin High School, Abbott Middle School and Washington Elementary School.
Click on www.CityOfElgin.org for great information about the city in which this property is located.
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kane: Algonquin - A Great Place To Live! - 12/05/09 12:29 AM
Algonquin is a great place to live! If you like the convenience of living close to work, shopping, restaurants and an abundance of recreational activities, yet desire the ability to "get away from it all" to the country, this is the town for you.
Located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, Algonquin is considered the "Gem of the Fox River Valley". For a great source of information about this town just visit the Village of Algonquin website at www.Algonquin.org.
Enjoy some pictures below that I took of some activities to enjoy in our beautiful "Gem" of a town!
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kane: Terrace Lakes - Algonquin - Beautiful Original Owner Home - Not a Short Sale - 12/04/09 11:45 PM
Simply stunning! Many "exquisite" touches to a home that shows like a designer's model. Hardwood floors in entry, dining room and great room. Gorgeous molding thru out. 9' ceilings! Well-designed fireplace in great room.Gourmet kitchen with cherry cabinets, Thermador range and hood, Bosch dishwasher and Jenn-Air frig. Island with prep sink. Master bathroom with two-person Jacuzzi tub, double sinks . . .
Great layout with master bedroom separated from guest rooms. Work from home? The den will be a great space for you. Large corner lot professionally landscaped with brick paver patio and firepit. 9' deep basement. 3-car garage. Painted 2007.
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