illinois: Top Pros Share Tips for Naperville Home-Sellers...
- 04/16/09 07:21 AM
Preparation can be the difference between a successful home sale and an unsuccessful home sale. Ever wonder why some homes sell quickly, while others sit on the market for quite a while? What is it that makes one home more appealing to a buyer, while another is not. Knowledge is power and being armed with the right information before putting your home on the market will make all the difference. I have gathered tips from the top professionals in the field that share their experience of what it takes to have a successful home sale.
1. Choosing the Right Agent … (7 comments)
illinois: 10 Tips for Home-Sellers in Today's Market
- 04/07/09 11:40 AM
Now that you have decided to sell your home, there are a few things you can do to make your home more appealing to buyers in today's market. Look at your home through the eyes of a buyer, highlight its strengths, focus on its features and bring out its best.
1. Order a pre-sale inspection - A qualified home inspector will be able to determine if your home has any trouble areas that you can address prior to listing your home for sale. Your home will stand out from others when buyer's know that an inspection has been completed. 2. Make appropiate repairs … (9 comments)
illinois: Golfers ~ Enjoy Golf Season on Naperville's Courses!
- 03/17/09 08:43 AM
It is a beautiful 70 degree day today in Naperville and it reminds me that golf season is soon to begin. Naperville residents and those that relocate to the area can enjoy the many golf courses and golf communities that are available. For those that enjoy the convenience of getting up in the morning, stepping out to your back yard and play a round of golf, the following communities give you that opportunity. Cress Creek Country Club (private)- Cress Creek is located at Naperville's north side and is in close proximity to I88, Metra train, schools and shopping. Residents can enjoy golf, pool and tennis club all … (2 comments)
illinois: Homeowners should know their options.
- 03/12/09 12:36 PM
I have always been the type of person that wants the facts. I'm really not interested in hearing the drawn-out version - just get straight to the point and tell me what I need. I find that I'm the same way with my clients. If they ask me a question, they are going to get a straight answer. It might not be what they want to hear, but it will be an honest straightforward answer. Lately, there has been so much talk about Short Sales that I believe homeowners must feel that it's their only option, but it's not. A Short Sale-one in … (5 comments)
Recently there have been quite a few foreclosed homes being listed on the market in Naperville. There are some great deals available making home buying in Naperville more affordable. Here are the statistics for foreclosed homes that have sold, gone under contact and new on the market for the past 6 months.
Naperville Foreclosures
Detached Single Family 15 properties have sold ranging from, $147,500 - $635,100 (averaging 95% of list price) 9 properties under contact ranging from, $278,900 - 514,900 17 properties active on the market ranging from, $195,000 - $899,900
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illinois: Naperville Homeowners ~ Do You Qualify for a Short Sale?
- 03/04/09 04:11 AM
Naperville Homeowners, knowing if you qualify for a short sale is very important. The definition of a short sale is when the lien holder(s) accepts less than the balance that is owned on the property as a full payoff...now here is the key - the lien holder(s) agrees to discount the loan balance due to an economic or financial hardship on the part of the mortgagor. The key words to look at are - due to an economic or financial hardship, in essence you have to prove to your lien holder(s) that you are facing a hardship and therefore need to sell your home for … (0 comments)
illinois: Naperville Home Buyers ~ Who Qualifies for the $8000 Tax Credit?
- 02/21/09 03:25 AM
Who qualifies for the 2009 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit? First-Time Homebuyer Definition: Defined as an individual who has NOT owned a primary residence at any time during the three years prior to the date of purchase. (If married, both must meet the requirement) Details of the 2009 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit: The Tax Credit is available for individuals with adjusted gross income of no more than $75,000 ($150,000 on a joint return). Phases out above those caps ($95,000 and $170,000). Purchase any single-family residence, (including condos and townhomes) that will be used as a primary residence between January 1, 2009 - … (3 comments)
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Preparation can be the difference between a successful home sale and an unsuccessful home sale.
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