- Name
- Dana Hybl
- Company
- REALTY EXECUTIVES Prestige
- E-mail
- Contact Dana Hybl (REALTY EXECUTIVES Prestige)
- Website
- http://www.DanaHybl.com
- Cell Phone
- (630) 975-9001
- Address
- 398 W Army Trail Rd #118 in Bloomingdale, Arlington Office Park Suite 1931F, Arlington Heights, IL, 60004
- Description
- With offices in Arlington Heights and Bloomingdale, I service Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. I specialize in helping first time home buyers and investment clients.
About Me:
I am a full time Real Estate Broker and an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR). I also have the Permformance Management Network (PMN) designation, the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) certification, and the At Home With Diversity (AHWD) certification.
With offices in Arlington Heights, Bloomingdale and coming soon to Barrington, I service Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. My husband and I work together as a team and have a combined 25+ years experience.
I am actively involved with the Realtor Association of NorthWest Chicagoland (RANWC), the Women's Council of Realtors (WCR) and the Realtor Political Action Committee (RPAC). I am continually increasing my education to stay in touch with today's hot topics like short sales, foreclosures and social media.
For more information about our services, please visit my websites at www.DanaHybl.com and www.HyblHometeam.com
Finding the Right Home
With all the choices in today's market, how do you go about finding the right home? It seems the more research you do, the more alternatives you discover.
It's important to visualize your needs and plan ahead. Know what you want in a home, what's important to you, and what you can live without. Many of us start out with a champagne taste and a beer pocketbook, so it's important to be realistic.
Where and what you buy will affect you for as long as you live in the house. Get your priorities in order before you start looking or even talk to a real estate broker or sales associate.
For first-time home buyers this is a new experience, so it's especially important to do your homework. If you currently own a home, you know exactly what's lacking. You may need another bedroom or bathroom, or a good school nearby.
First, decide where you want to live. A big part of the answer hinges on where and how you earn a living. If your job requires a lot of reading or is quite stressful, public transportation may offer valuable time to sit quietly. Regardless, you should practice the commute in rush hour before you make a commitment. A seemingly quiet road can transform into gridlock during peak hours.
People with children have other major considerations: school and safety. If you plan to send your children to private schools, you can live where you want assuming you can easily arrange transportation. On the other hand, a lavish public school system may indicate high local real estate taxes. Check them out.
Obviously, lifestyle is an important consideration. People who frequently dine out, go dancing and attend the theater probably belong in the city or a close-in suburb. In other words, make sure you're in close proximity to the things that matter most.
It used to be that homes came in a limited variety, but today, you have many choices. In addition to the traditional single-family home, you can buy a townhouse, condominium or duplex.
In planned unit developments (PUDs), you can find almost any combination. In condos and other such communities, make sure the rules and regulations, as well as the by-laws, match your lifestyle. This type of housing is great for people who want to own their own space without being responsible for mowing the lawn or repairing the roof; a management company handles that.
On the other hand, you'll pay fees for these services. In addition to checking the documents and financial soundness of the homeowner's association, you must determine if the monthly fees are worth the services and additional amenities such as a swimming pool or exercise room.
Affordability can be a factor not only in the type of housing, but whether it's new or an existing home. Old houses often have fine woodwork or interesting nooks and crannies not normally found in new homes. They generally sit on landscaped lots with mature trees and grown bushes.
New homes may cost more, but you can make many more decisions on amenities, colors, carpeting and fixtures. Make sure you're dealing with a reputable builder, and have an attorney review all documents.
Selecting a real estate professional is an important first step in beginning your search. Ask for personal recommendations to find an individual who is knowledgeable about the neighborhood and has access to the local Multiple Listing Service. Make sure you feel confident about his or her knowledge and skills, and understand the business relationship that you have established between you.
Dana Hybl is one of more than 40,000 members of the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council (REBAC) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, who have attained the ABR®, Accredited Buyer Representative, designation. As the world's largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing the real estate buyer, REBAC is "The Voice for Buyer Representation," with more than 44,000 active real estate professional members of the organization throughout the world.
Hot Listings & Recent Sales
HOT LISTINGS for February 2010!
1251 Dunamon in Bartlett - Check out my blog for information about this 2-story townhome built in 1996 with a 2 car garage! Currently listed for $170,000! Opportunity to purchase for less as the property is subject to a short sale!
1118 Buckingham in Carol Stream - Check out my blog for information about this two story Cambridge home located adjacent to a large park!
743 Downing in Elburn - Check out my blog for information about this custom built home in Prairie Highlands featuring a full, finished English basement!
1801 Kevin in Elgin - Check out my blog for information about this 3,400 sf custom home featuring a first floor master bedroom suite, cherry hardwood floors and a full basement!
1911 President in Glendale Heights - Check out my blog for information about this 2-story home featuring cathedral ceilings, sky lights, deck and gazebo!
MY RECENT SALES!
751 W. St. Johns Place in Addison - SOLD January 2010
652 Kingsbridge in Carol Stream - SOLD December 2009
1851 W. Armitage in Chicago - SOLD December 2009
2450 N. Rockwell in Chicago - SOLD January 2010
921 S. NaWaTa in Mt. Prospect - RENTED January 2010
1431 Willow in Western Springs - SOLD January 2010
26W556 Embden in Wheaton - SOLD January 2010
