Upcoming Local Events: April 1-4, 2021 Spring has arrived and it is time for the Easter Bunny to make his rounds! Check out local events that we have found and have a hopping good time!  Thursday, April 1 Drive-Thru Easter Egg Hunt – Aperion Care Mascoutah Mascoutah, IL – Hop on over to Aperion Care Mascoutah for a Drive-Thru Easter Egg […]
  New Development in Waterloo, IL – Natalie Estates   If you’ve been wondering what is going on at the corner of Hammacher Road and Rogers Road in Waterloo, next to the tennis courts, the answer is……… a new development!  Natalie Estates, named after the granddaughter of the developer, will see some ground movement in March 2020. The development will consist of 2 phases.  […]
  Buying a House Together Buying a home is expensive. A lot of people want to have a home of their own but do not have enough cash or can’t get enough funding to afford a mortgage. On the other hand some people are looking for ways to be able to take advantage of tax benefits from being a home […]
  12 Red Flags That Should Raise Concern According to HouseMaster, a major home inspection company with offices in more than 390 cities in the United States and Canada, atleast fourty percent of homes in the market have at least one major flaw. Kathleen Kuhn, CEO and president of HouseMaster says, “Virtually every ‘used’ home needs some repair or improvement,” “That’s to be […]
  14 Things to Consider Before Buying a Home When you see a house that seems exactly what you’re looking for, you’ll feel the impulse to make an offer right away. A beautiful, airy and relaxing house can make buyers easily fall in love with it. But don’t allow your emotions to make you forget about what’s real.  Leslie Levine, author of “Will This […]
  Affordability Options For First-Time Buyers Most first-time home buyers are eager to have their very own home but it has to be at a price they can afford. Smaller homes, fixer-uppers and cheaper commutes to work are the best options to look into. The problem is, most firt-time home buyers expect more than what they can actually afford in a […]
  Buyers, Get an Edge During The Busy Spring Season Usually, spring and summer is the busiest time in residential real estate. Most families want to take advantage of the good weather and the children’s summer break. However in most regions, spring is also when houses are most expensive. During this time, there are a lot of buyers and competition is tough. Here are some […]
  Buying a Home With Loans from Family and Friends Asking for a home loan from a friend or family member is difficult; even if they are people close to you. The money involved is big and you probably see each other frequently or at least once a year. If they turn you down, you might feel uncomfortable with each other. But if you could […]
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  Contingencies Your Home Offer Should Include When you enter into the buying process, you will be commited despite all the uncertainties involved. By adding contingencies clauses in the contract, the buyer feels a sense of protection from the unknowns. Contingencies clauses state things that need to be met before closing the sale.  The protection buyers get from mortgage contingenciesThis is one […]
  Find the Perfect Neighborhood Finding your perfect home starts with searching for your kind of neighborhood. What is so important with a good neighborhood? The environment you live in affects your lifestyle and quality of life for you and your family. You may want to live near a park so you and your kids can often walk there and […]
  Seven Costly Mistakes Sellers Make There are many good ways to invest in real estate. Hopefully you got some of your insight from us.  There are a lot of mistakes sellers can get into when they put up their house for sale. There was a seller in Virginia who had a half bath that was originally placed at the front […]
  Determining Your Net Profits When you sell your home, you can’t expect to take home all of the sale price. There are many fees to pay – commissions, taxes and miscellaneous and they can take out up to 7% of the sale price. How do you determine your net profit? When you receive an offer, your real estate agent […]
  Fireplaces Will Help Sell a House Buyers in general are more attracted to houses with fireplaces. They give a warm and cozy feel. They usually become the centerpiece of a room. Fireplaces add to the aesthetic appeal of a house. They also keep houses warm during cold times. Even though there are already other possible sources for heat, it can still […]
  Five Tips for Getting Your Home Appraised Before You Sell Determining the price of your home is crucial to the sale. Wrong pricing could either cause your house to stay longer in the market or could mean getting less from the actual value of your home. This is why sellers opt to pay $300 to $400 to have their homes appraised before putting it on […]
  Focus On Your Kitchen If you’re thinking of selling your home, prep up your kitchen. Homebuyers put a premium on the kitchen. Families do a lot of things in the kitchen – preparing meals, sharing meals, sorting through bills, and just hanging out. According to a recent survey by SieMatic Corp., 85% respondents said that the condition of a […]
  Home Staging Helps Bring Top Dollar Sale If you sell your house looking like a model home, chances are you’ll sell it for a good price. This technique is called home staging. Sellers acknowledge the importance of home staging that it has become a fast-growing profession. “Staging is not decorating. Decorating is optional, staging is mandatory in order to sell the house […]
  How to Set Your Selling Price When you decide to sell your home, one of the things you’ll need to do is to determine an asking price. This can be difficult because you need to find a balance between attracting good offers and getting a high profit. As you figure it out, you’ll learn about fair market value, which means the […]
  Make a Great First Impression Before you put up that “For Sale” sign, make sure that your house is ready for showing. First impressions are very important. You need to attract the buyers at first sight so you can catch their interest. You may think your effort won’t be necessary especially if you’re in a hot market. But a good […]
  Tax Benefits For When You Sell When you sell your home, especially at a time when your taxes are due, you could get financial shelter. Thanks to The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, the real estate sector can receive what is considered the best tax shelter through their homes. According to the federal tax law, when you sell your home, you […]
  Putting Your House on the Market This Winter? During the holiday season we think about a lot of things – family, food, decors, parties, shopping. Selling your house is probably not on the top of your list at this time. But the holidays actually be a good oppotunity to show your home to potential buyers. A home adorned with Christmas decors and lights […]