home buying plainfield il: When Should I Start "Looking"? Part 1 - 11/07/14 10:09 PM

I recently received an email from a very sweet homebuyer. She was very thorough and told me that they were renting and that they hadn't talked to a lender yet. Bottom line was she wasn't sure when she and her husband should start looking.
She didn't give me a phone number which sometimes means they prefer email so I responded. AND it was a very (very) long response. 
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION - It shocks me how many people don't research their  location before they want to view homes. Do you want a home close to the expressway? Do you hate cul-de-sacs?  Are … (3 comments)

home buying plainfield il: FREE MLS HOME SEARCH - PLAINFIELD IL REAL ESTATE - 10/02/10 05:49 AM
Are you a first time homebuyer and not sure where to start? Do you wonder if you need to find the house first and THEN talk to a lender? Do you know what you should look for in a home that fits your needs now but will be good for resale later?  Does a short sale make sense for you?  If you are renting, and your lease doesn't expire for another 6 months, when is the right time to look? Should I consider a townhome/condo or a single family home?
Call LaNita Cates with REMAX Realty of Joliet at 630-341-1545 or email … (0 comments)