Whether buying or pursuing a mortgage for a home through my services in Naperville, IL ... Joliet, IL ... or any other place across America, the underwriting demand for more detailed documentation has grown immensely. Much of this demand has grown in direct response to the current eco
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11/30/2010
You're out doing your holiday shopping. It's 11:45 pm .. and you're in that store because they have exactly what you want and have been looking for ... at an unbelievable price, but only if purchased during the hours of 10 pm to midnight. Plus, in your hand you
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11/28/2010
I grew up and have lived near Joliet, Illinois my entire life. So has my wife. My wife's family was one of the earliest settlers and farmers in the area. You'd think between us we'd know a little something about the area. But over the weekend, we both learned something about the
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11/22/2010
Cynthia Larsen (Broker/Owner of Safe Haven Realty, Sonoma County), CA) really takes the name of her agency to heart and new heights ... SAFE Haven ... with this post. The information contained within this post is especially timely, given the number of folks that hit the road over the Thanksgi
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11/20/2010
Getting a deal closed in today's real estate world has become a long distance marathon ... What used to take about 3 weeks to accomplish ... can now take up to 2, 3, 4 months, or even longer. And no .. I'm not dissing banks, Wall Street, underwriting, underwriters, or
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11/19/2010
Ever notice how a business or business office can have a tangible personality or "mood" within it? I've found that to be true ... and that it's fairly easy to pick-up on that mood and/or personality soon after entering it too. Some places just seem to have an upbeat atmosphere or vibe to them
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11/16/2010
I've been working on a file for a customer buying a condominium that has proven to be particularly challenging on many levels. I won't bore you with details, but suffice it to say, everything but the kitchen sink has somehow found its' way thrown into the approval process. Aaaahh
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11/10/2010
When I was in need of ideas for a special gift recently ... and then needed that gift delivered to an area that was somewhat remote, I turned to "Sweet Scentsations", located in Sugar Grove, IL, for much-needed assistance. Jason at "Sweet Scentsations" helped me with my
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11/07/2010
Seems hard to believe, but the Holidays are just around the corner ... and that means your days will soon be filled with activities, shopping, cooking and baking, visiting, and plenty of celebrations. If you've never included a Holiday Madrigal Dinner within
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11/06/2010