ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS
2009
My mortgage partner at Pan American Bank, Nick Buitink, got in touch with me after my last blog letting buyers know that most lenders were cutting off the pipeline for new loans that had to close Nov 30th. Nick let me know exactly what his team is doing to get buyers safely closed by November 30...
10/26/2009
Here's another little trick for everyone...again nothing fancy or complicated and best of all, FREE. Many of us are on twitter, facebook, linkedIN, and seeing lead generation results. I have been using ping.fm, a free service, to syndicate all my status and post to them all at once. You can "p...
10/21/2009
I just received word today from one of my bank lenders that this bank, along with many others, would be cutting off applications THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD, for buyers wanting to take advantage of the 8k Homebuyer Credit being offered until November 30, 2009. Most banks feel that in the current l...
10/19/2009
How often, like me, have you gotten a (or a series of) text from a client wanting to know more about a property or properties? And how often is that text received while you are on the road or with another client? It's very easy to forget about that vital text if you are busy... And how often ar...
10/18/2009
I never cease to be amazed at the array and innovation of products coming out of Google. I am a huge fan of everything from Analytics for my website to Adwords for lead generation. But some of their most interesting products come straight into their immensely popular Gmail program (for those of...
10/16/2009
One of my favorite new construction projects CATALPA GARDENS in Edgewater recently dropped prices by nearly 40% on remaining units, some price drops IN EXCESS OF 100K! And now, as of yesterday, the building is FHA APPROVED, meaning 3.5% down and potential 8k tax refund! WOW! This building and ...
10/15/2009
4400 W Iowa St Chicago, IL Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour Much potential here! Bank owned 2 flat in Humboldt Park! Both units move in condition, some updating needed! Second Floor unit has hardwood throughout! Both kitchens haveh some appliances; Instant Equity! MLS# 0735...
10/13/2009
944 W Grace St Chicago, IL Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour Lakeview gated community 1 bedroom duplex close to Wrigley Field! This unit has lovely hardwood floors, fireplace, private patio, in-unit laundry, & orgaized walk-in closet. Dramatic atrium with second floor bedroo...
10/10/2009
Just stumbled across another great tool for social networking. This one is called wefollow.com, and it automatically enhances your profile to be listed in twitter's search directory under 5 main keywords of your choosing, in addition to the area you live. It's quick and easy--took me less then ...
10/08/2009
2320 W Belden Chicago, IL Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour BUCKTOWN BRICK 2-FLAT. OWNERS UNIT HAS SINGLE FAMILY FEEL. EXTRA WIDE LIVING SPACE, BRAND NEW MASTER BATH-BEAUTIFUL MARBLE AND GRANITE, IN ADDITION TO HARDWOOD FLRS, 42" WHITE CABS, GRANITE KITCHEN, FIREPLACE, VAULT...
10/08/2009
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