New Lenox, IL Real Estate News

 Missing: Common Sense and Logic  Some Home Buying Transactions Just Defy Logic ...   A call I received from a client a short while back literally left me speechless.  As my 6-year-old granddaughter would say, "there was nothin' but crickets" ...  My client had questions regarding their mortgage ... 02/14/2017

 This Valentine's Day, Keep Your Pets Safe Did you know that it's estimated that out of the $18.9 billion spent on Valentine's Day in 2015, consumers spent $703 million on their pets?  And did you know that projections for this year's spending are even higher?Meeee-owww!There are many ways to sho... 02/10/2017

 It's Time to Request Your FREE Credit Report Credit advice is everywhere ... The internet, social media, news outlets, financial and lending institutions, and more provide a never-ending supply of it.So by now, you've probably seen and heard that your Credit Score is important ... and that you s... 02/07/2017

Donate Prom Dresses to "Melissa's Closet & Crystal's Jewelry Box"  March 4, 2017  In memory of their former employee, Melissa Michalowski, and her friend Crystal Carr, 2 young girls lost in a fatal accident, Whitmore Ace Hardware  (multiple locations) is once again collecting new and gently-used ... 02/05/2017

Your Tax Refund Can HelpYou Become a Will County Home Buyer Last week, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced it had started accepting 2016 Income Tax Returns for processing ...If you're one of those estimating you'll receive a refund on your taxes ... and you dream of buying a Chicagoland ... 01/30/2017

 The Simple "Cure" that Removes Credit Mysteries A large number of credit card companies now offer an opportunity to their customers to see their credit scores.  Consumers receive "previews" of their credit scores via their credit card's monthly statements.Opportunities to view or receive credit ... 01/19/2017

 Is Paperless Billing Right for YOU?          These days, companies are under pressure to go "green" and become more environmentally friendly.  As a result, an increasing number of businesses are offering their customers a paperless option with which to receive and pay their bills.      There are... 01/02/2017

 Moving to New Lenox, IL? Get to Know the Schools in New Lenox School District #122     New Lenox School District #122 meets the educational needs and more of 5,400 students from the New Lenox, IL area.        Students, ranging from Preschool to 8th Grade, attend the following schools: Preschool ... 12/26/2016

 The Funds Needed at Closing .. and How They are Figured           Most new mortgage clients I speak with have pretty basic concerns regarding their upcoming financing.  One of the questions I hear most often is ...      How much money will I need at my Closing?        A simple and quick answer m... 12/07/2016

 Can Buying in an HOA Affect Your Chances of Buying a Home?          Homeowners Associations (HOA) ... and the fees/dues associated with them ... come in all sizes, shapes, and forms ...           While many Chicagoland properties are not associated with any Homeowners Association (HOA), many ...... 11/22/2016

  Property Addresses: Gettin' Down to the Nitty Gritty             Take just a second and read through the following statements ...“The devil is in the details”    ... "in life, it is often the tiny details that end up being the most important""Get Down To The Nitty Gritty"“Little details have sp... 11/16/2016

Cubs Win!  Cubs Win!#FlytheW      You have to excuse me today, folks ...        You see, it's the morning after my beloved Chicago Cubs won the freakin' World Series ... the team's first since 1908.  We've waited a long, long while.         I can't begin to convey how I feel this morning.  Words ... 11/03/2016

          My Mother-in-law, Pauline was a super "Santa's Helper".  In fact, I think she just may have authored the Elves' training manual for Santa ...     All holidays were never too far from her mind. Never too far off on the calendar for her to be thinking and planning for them.       Whether ... 10/25/2016

 Credit Reports and History: No One Will Care More Than You       No one cares more about your Credit and credit standing than you ... right?  Or should ...         While we expect creditors (banks, credit card companies, collection agencies, student loan lenders, medical providers, retailers, et... 10/14/2016

2016 Will County Fall Festivals, Pumpkin Farms,Corn Mazes, and Hayrides         The leaves are already falling off the trees at our home in Lockport.  Cooler night temperatures remind me that Fall 2016 has officially arrived in Chicagoland ...      Here in Will County, IL ... that means wonderful... 10/06/2016

Eliminating FHA Mortgage Insurance? Mining for Gold!        A comment often heard regarding today's mortgage process is that it's "difficult" or tedious.  There are too many questions, requests for information, or details to navigate ...     And while it is true that there can be much to gather, ... 09/30/2016

 What is FHA Mortgage Insurance and How Does it Work?      Mortgage Insurance remains a hot topic for potential Borrowers, current Borrowers, and professionals alike.  And of great interest, no matter which type of mortgage program it's utilized in ... Conventional or FHA (Federal Housing Adminis... 09/29/2016

A Recipe for Success: Does Your Mortgage Originator Possess the Right Ingredients?      A couple of days ago, I received a comment regarding my recent blog/post, "How to "Replace" Mortgage Insurance" from a fellow ActiveRain Member and real estate industry professional. (Thank you Patricia Feager... 09/21/2016

 Ready for Fall?  It's Arriving Soon  Friend ...Maybe it's because football season has started. Maybe it's the kids being back in school. Or because the night air is cooler. But a sense of Fall has arrived here in Chicagoland ...The Fall Season brings changes with it. Changes in temperatures. Cha... 09/14/2016

How to "Replace" Mortgage Insurance        The many questions and comments I received regarding my recent post about Private Mortgage Insurance prove that PMI remains a topic of real interest and concern for Borrowers and real estate professionals alike ...      After reading my post, many reader... 09/09/2016