homes: 2372 Farnsworth - Lovely Updated Ranch!
- 07/23/09 10:19 AM
Recently Updated Northbrook ranch home. New hardwood floors have been installed throughout the home and new windows, central air system, and kitchen have also been completely redone. This home is ready for you to move in and enjoy. A brand new deck and roof have also been added for your convenience. Kitchen and bathroom both feature granite counters and the kitchen also has brand new stainless steel appliances with 42 inch maple cabinets. Come and see this wonderful affordable home in the Glenbrook school district. View many pictures and virtual tours at www.helenoliverihomes.com. Also call today for a private showing at … (0 comments)
homes: 2259 W. Rosemont - Lovely updated Condo!
- 07/23/09 09:39 AM
Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit with laundry in unit. Wonderfully decorated and ready to move in. No survey or disclosures. Buyer responsible for any/all compliances, escrows etc if required. All inspections including systems tests are at buyer’s expense. All offers require pre-approval & EM due in certified funds at acceptance. Seller addendum required before submitting offer. Cash deals require proof of funds.
This property is exclusively listed by Helen Oliveri of Keller Williams Realty. For a private showing call 847-967-0022 or email helen@helenoliveri.com . Click here to view this home's photos: http://helenoliveri.com/photogallery/2259rosemontg/
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homes: 1843 Culver Lane - A Glenview Charmer
- 07/23/09 08:44 AM
A real Glenview charmer. This newer home boasts 4 large bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 2 powder rooms with an attached 2.5 car garage. Relaxing porch in front of the home and stunning stone patio in the back. Every detail has been paid attention to in this home. Internet capabilities all throughout the home and stunning cove crown molding throughout most of the home as well. Large kitchen with eat in area and stainless appliances overlooking your large family room & french doors to your patio. Finished lower level with bathroom and rec area for your enjoyment. Come and see all … (0 comments)
homes: 1516 Magnolia - Ranch Home on Park!
- 07/23/09 07:39 AM
3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Ranch in Northfield Woods subdivision. This home is on a 60 x 171 foot lot and backs to Indian Trails Park. Also, a family rm addition, good sized kitchen with eat in area & fenced-in yard. Whether looking to build, looking to move into a quaint home, or rehab, potential for either exists! Home sold as is. Take a look! Call today 847-967-0022 and schedule a tour of this property and see all the potential that awaits you. Also view many pictures of this home at www.helenoliverihomes.com This property is exclusively listed by Helen Oliveri of … (0 comments)
homes: 126 Washington - Extraordinary Home!
- 07/23/09 06:56 AM
Beautiful new construction home in Park Manor! This stunning home has approximately 3,138+ square feet of pure luxury featuring 4 huge bedrooms, 4.5 spa-like bathrooms, a 2 car attached garage with heated bluestone long driveway, a Brazilian Mahogany garage door and is situated perfectly on a 50x136 foot lot with great curb appeal. Solid brick home with limestone accent window trim, a Juliet balcony with wrought iron railing, a lovely curved bay window with a copper stand up seam roof and Marvin high end windows and lush landscaping make this home just perfect! Lovely entry with Cherry Parquet flooring, detailed crown … (0 comments)
homes: 1254 S. Georgetown Way - Georgetown Square!
- 07/23/09 05:22 AM
Lovely 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhome in Georgetown Square. This townhome features hardwood floors throughout the main level and a open floorplan with a lovely kitchen with upgraded 42’ cabinets & island with breakfast bar. Large finished lower level with porcelain tile awaits you. The second level features an oversized master bedroom with vaulted ceilings and master bathroom with dual vanities and a large 5 ft. shower and walk in closet. Also, 2nd and 3rd bedrooms have ample closet space and a very convenient second floor laundry room makes this a must see. View the many picture we have to offer … (0 comments)
homes: 100 Forest Ave. - A Roselle Beauty!
- 07/23/09 04:22 AM
99% new construction home in Roselle. This home boasts 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Every bedroom has its own private full bath and the master suite has its very own steam shower and awesome two person Jacuzzi tub. There are hardwood floors throughout the first and second floors and attention has been paid to every detail in this home. The 26 x 15 Kitchen is a cook’s dream, with stunning cabinetry and stainless steel appliances overlooking your new deck and 77x 550 deep lot. View the virtual tour of this home and the many pictures it has to offer at www.helenoliveri.com … (0 comments)
homes: Mortgage Fraud Crackdown
- 07/23/09 01:58 AM
Apparently, even in hard times, mortgage fraud remains an easy con. The number of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for mortgage fraud tracked by the Federal Bureau of Investigation could skyrocket by nearly 300 percent this year. Compared to 2007, mortgage fraud SARs in 2008 had already increased by more than 36 percent to 63,000. But just two months into 2009, the FBI has already documented nearly 29,000 mortgage fraud SARs. At that rate, some 174,000 SARs, • a 276 percent increase • could be filed by the end of the year. And that's only what the FBI can see. "Many mortgage … (0 comments)
homes: It's Never Too Late to Start Business Planning for Growth and Profitability
- 07/22/09 03:03 AM
The 2009 Construction Industry Survey recently released by Grassi & Co., CPAs, a leading national construction practice, in partnership with McGraw Hill, uncovered a need for contractors and developers to begin relying on sophisticated business planning tools and programs to grow business over time and on financial techniques to increase profitability. The survey queried construction companies in seven different information areas: organizational structure, contract types, training and technology, profitability and access to capital, financial tools, business development and future vision. "Construction contractors should key into business planning for both growth and profitability," advised Louis C. Grassi, CPA, CFE, and Managing Partner … (0 comments)
homes: Buyers Getting The Message
- 07/21/09 03:17 AM
Continuing declines in mortgage rates and signs of home price pick-ups dominate this week's economic outlook for real estate. Fixed-rate thirty year mortgages averaged slightly over 5 percent last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Fifteen year rates averaged 4.6 percent. Both numbers are close to all time lows, and are buyers are getting the message. New applications to buy houses and condos jumped by 9.4 percent last week alone. Refinance applications were double that - up by about 18 percent. At the same time, the home price index that tracks more zipcodes and neighborhoods than any other -- the … (0 comments)
homes: Obama turns up heat on mortgage servicers
- 07/20/09 02:13 AM
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- As complaints mount about President Obama's foreclosure prevention program, the administration is ratcheting up the pressure on mortgage servicers. Financial executives will meet with Treasury Department and administration housing officials on July 28 to discuss how the loan modification and refinancing plan has been implemented. The administration plans to grill servicers that have done few modifications or have had many complaints. Officials also want financial institutions to hire more people and train them better, expand their call centers, and send more mailings to eligible borrowers, according to a letter sent to servicers last week. The government also … (0 comments)
homes: No-Doc Loans Returning?
- 07/17/09 02:29 AM
The undocumented income or no-doc loans got a bad reputation when the housing crisis occurred. Some borrowers who used the loans misstated and inflated their income, (some with the support from now out-of-business brokers). The loans thus became labeled, "liar loans". But experts say these types and other alternative loans may soon be making a comeback. "There's little appetite for no-doc loans at this time," says Dustin Hobbs, spokesperson for the California Mortgage Bankers Association (CMBA). Hobbs spoke to me via telephone from the CMBA's 37th Annual Western Secondary Market Conference in San Francisco. While Hobbs doesn't know exactly when these … (1 comments)
homes: Real Estate Outlook: Positive Signs Reported Again
- 07/16/09 02:54 AM
With the stock market still jumpy and investors worried that the global recession may not be ending soon enough, it may seem a little surprising to see strong positive signs in the home real estate market. But that's what's been happening. Pending home sales rose sharply, by nearly 7 percent, in the latest month measured by the National Association of Realtors. Pending sales are those where the contracts are signed, but the deals haven't gone to settlement yet. Pending sales were up in all four major regions of the country -- and that caught the attention of some key industry economists. … (0 comments)
homes: Contract Offer Terms
- 07/15/09 02:53 AM
Initial Deposit Be prepared to write a deposit check when making a contract offer to purchase real estate. Commonly referred to as a Binder, more commonly known as the initial deposit, this is the check made out to the Selling Real Estate Office when submitting a contract offer. In simple terms, it is a good faith deposit to express interest in purchasing real estate. What is the required amount of a binder deposit? There is no law as to a required amount, but local real estate practices may determine what is acceptable. Common sense should prevail in determining the amount of … (0 comments)
homes: Tank, Tankless or Thankless
- 07/14/09 02:40 AM
Is going "tankless" as liberating as it sounds? Is owning a tankless water heater a solid indication that you're saving money while reducing environmental damage? Your answer to these questions may depend on whether you own or are buying a newly-constructed home versus living in or purchasing an existing, decades-old property. Conventional water heaters heat litres of stored water which is kept hot 24/7, even when there is no demand. Tankless units are heaters which heat water on demand, then stop. First of all, don't get sanctimonious if your tankless water heater was part of the features of the new home … (0 comments)
homes: Job-Loss Mortgage Insurance: Terms, Conditions, Eligibility
- 07/13/09 02:48 AM
Job-loss mortgage insurance is available from a host of sources and policies vary in coverage, cost, benefits and requirements, so you'd better shop around. Simply put, for policy holders, job-loss mortgage insurance pays your mortgage when you lose your job -- to a point. Typically paid direct to the lender, policy benefits can cover principal, interest, taxes and insurance, if all items are included in the original mortgage payment. "The job loss insurance is a big help for many mentally, knowing that the help is available if they should lose their jobs. And it gives comfort for some that are sitting … (0 comments)
homes: Internet Helps Rent Homes
- 07/10/09 02:42 AM
Forbes.com has published its report on America’s Best and Worst Cities for Families. These are metros where people have enough money for everyday living and places where families’ daily budgets take a chunk out of their incomes. The study is based on the 40 most populated metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs or metros), geographic entities defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget which collects, tabulates, and publishes federal statistics. That information, along with the Economic Policy Institute’s Basic Family Budget Calculator, was used to determine which areas were most and least affordable for two-parent, two-income, two-child families in those cities. … (0 comments)
homes: The Loan Modification Debacle
- 07/09/09 02:29 AM
In an article written by Ms. Podmolik that appeared in the Business section of the Chicago Tribune, I guarantee you the only real point in this story was missed by 98% of those who read it. In following the attempts of a couple individuals who have been trying in vain to have their loans modified, it's easy to see that banks are frustrating matters by their lack of motivation in pursuing a loan modification that would allow the borrowers to stay in their homes. Like all loan modification attempts, it seems like the banks just don't know how to get out … (0 comments)
homes: Tenants in Foreclosed Properties Will Benefit from New Federal Law
- 07/07/09 02:28 AM
On May 20 President Obama signed into law the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. Understandably, primary attention has been paid to the Act's provisions that are designed to help distressed homeowners avoid foreclosure. But the Act has other beneficiaries as well. One group that will receive particular assistance from this new law is those people who – often in good faith – are renting a property that goes into foreclosure. Many times renters of residential properties are caught in the middle of a foreclosure situation. Frequently, they will not be aware of the fact that the owner is delinquent. Their … (0 comments)
homes: The Contract Offer: What Price to Start With
- 07/06/09 02:52 AM
When a decision is made to make an offer to purchase a home, be sure to go back and take a second look. It is so much easier changing your mind about a home before a contract offer is made than after a contract offer is accepted and signed by the seller. This second appointment would be a perfect time to bring along others who may have an impact on a buying decision, such as parents, friend, contractor, etc. Go through the home a second time and look beyond the owner’s décor, whether it was the home just previewed, the first … (0 comments)
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Recently Updated Northbrook ranch home. New hardwood floors have been installed throughout the home and new windows, central air system, and kitchen have also been completely redone. This home is ready for you to move in and enjoy. A brand new deck and roof have also been added for your convenience. Kitchen and bathroom both feature granite counters and the kitchen also has brand new stainless steel appliances with 42 inch maple cabinets. Come and see this wonderful affordable home in the Glenbrook school district. View many pictures and virtual tours at www.helenoliverihomes.com. Also call today for a private showing at … (0 comments)
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