Lake County Tax Appeal: Now is the Time to Appeal!

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    Do you live in Lake County Illinois? Are your your Taxes too High? Where do you begin to Appeal Your Taxes?           Lake County Tax Appeal? Lake County Appeal LLC are you experts in tax appeals! They are accredited by the better business … [Read more...]

Northern Illinois Garage Sale Tips

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Northern Illinois Garage Sale Tips You Need to Know! Do you live in Northern Illinois? Are you getting ready to sell your home and have some things to get rid of? Do you have sellable items lying around your house? I have some great information if you need some Garage Sale tips. There are … [Read more...]

Vernon Hills Real Estate: Springtime Fixes to Help Sell your Home

Home Improvements

Fix Up Your Vernon Hills Real Estate If you are looking to sell your Vernon Hills Real Estate now or in the future, it is important that you keep the exterior of your home in tip top shape. It does not matter how nice the inside of your Vernon Hills Home is, the outside of the home is what is … [Read more...]

Selling Long Grove Real Estate: Spring Home Improvements

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There are some things that you need to know when you are selling your Long Grove Real Estate. With every season come new challenges when you are trying to sell your home. As spring approaches and the weather gets warmer, take into consideration the curb appeal of your home as a major selling … [Read more...]

Northern Illinois Real Estate: High End Homes For Sale

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Northern Illinois Real Estate - High End Homes When listing high end homes in Buffalo Grove, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, Kildeer and Hawthorn Woods, it is important that you work with a knowledge Realtor in the area that is going to go above and beyond when listing your most prize possession. High … [Read more...]

Low Appraisal: Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, Long Grove, Hawthorn Woods Area

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What can a Low Appraisal mean for you if you are purchasing a home in the Northern Illinois Area? Sellers don’t want to hear that their home is appraising low and buyers don’t want to hear that they are going to overpay based on the going market values. So how can you avoid a Low … [Read more...]

Internet Valuable Asset for Owners of Lake County Area Homes

Lake County Illinois

The internet is an extremely valuable asset for owners of Lake County homes. Whether you are planning a remodel, need to find an exterminator, or you are considering refinancing, the internet provides a wealth of resources much like a library all at the tips of your fingers. Let’s face it, when we … [Read more...]

Northern Illinois Area: Great New Rent To Own Program!

Rent to Own in Northern Illinois

For those buyers who think they cannot purchase a home due to credit issues, bankruptcy, or short sales, The Sharron Kelley Team has a great new rent to own program. This new program brings resolve to the 2008 financial crisis that made it nearly impossible for millions of people to obtain a … [Read more...]

How to Get Your Short Sale in Illinois Approved

Short Sales Homes

If you have your home listed as a short sale or are considering listing your property as a short sale, you may be wondering how and when will the short sale be approved with your lender. Real Estate transactions require a lot of paperwork, but with a short sale, you are expected to provide a lot … [Read more...]

Buffalo Grove Realtor: Tips From The Sharron Kelley Team!

Buffalo Grove Real Estate

Top 10 Reasons to List with The Sharron Kelley Team! 1. Education and Experience: We work as a team to get the job done. Our team consists of 2 full time agents and 2 administrative and marketing associates. 2. Neighborhood Knowledge: We provide you with realistic and up-to-date advice on … [Read more...]

Top Fixer Upper Tips

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Many home remodeling projects can be trouble on your checkbook. A bathroom addition or window replacement will carry a huge return on investment, but these projects can also be quite expensive up front. However, there are scores of projects that can improve your home without costing an arm and a … [Read more...]

Home Selling Tips

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Make the Most of that First Impression A well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter-free porch welcomes prospects. So does a freshly painted - or at least freshly scrubbed - front door. If it's autumn, rake the leaves. If it's winter, shovel the walkways. The fewer obstacles between … [Read more...]

Mortgage Question of the Week:How Important is an Appraisal When Buying a Home?

Appraisal

We're back this week with "The Mortgage Question of the Week" with expert mortgage banker David Weinberg of PHH Home Loans and the Sharron Kelley Team buyer specialist Marilyn Smith. When selling homes one of the most difficult parts of the process is the appraisal. A home appraisal is … [Read more...]

Palatine Real Estate, Importance of Appraisal

Buying Palatine real estate

When buying or refinancing Palatine real estate it is necessary to understand the importance of an appraisal.  In order for the funds of a home loan to be released an appraisal will be conducted to assure the lender that the property is valued at the price that it is being sold or refinanced for.  … [Read more...]

Palatine Illinois Real Estate Enhanced by its Parks and Recreation

Palatine Illinois Real Estate is enhanced by its parks and recreation. The Palatine Park District oversees a variety of parks, playgrounds, playing fields, a fitness center, a dog park, and the George S. Clayson House Museum. The amenities overseen by the District offer Palatine residents a … [Read more...]

Palatine Illinois

Twin Lakes Recreation Area

Palatine is a Northern Illinois town with many redeeming qualities.  Close to Chicago the Village of Palatine gives its residents the lifestyle afforded by smaller town living with the added bonus of easy access to a major metropolitan area. Officially incorporated in 1866, the town’s history … [Read more...]

Palatine Schools: District 15 & 211

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District 15 is made up of 20 schools, the third largest elementary district in Illinois. District 211 is made up of 2 great high schools that hold acclaim to many honors in accademics and sports. These great schools attract palatine buyers and make it easy for more then 65,000 people who live in … [Read more...]

Information For Buyers and Sellers Regarding Short Sales

What is a Short Sale

Most people do not understand the process of short sales, it is important whether working with buyers and sellers on a short sale that you explain what a short sale is, how is works and how long you could potentially wait for a successful short sale. This information below is very useful and I … [Read more...]

Long Grove Schools Offer a Great Education

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District 76, District 79, District 96, and District 125 are much sought after schools that have Long Grove Home Buyers relocating to the area. Long Grove Homes Feed into Great Schools Fremont School District 79 - http://fsd79.schoolwires.net/fes Fremont Elementary School - … [Read more...]

What Are the Lenders Doing to Real Estate Values in Buffalo Grove and Elsewhere

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We all live in a different world today when it comes to selling homes in Buffalo Grove. As a Buffalo Grove Realtor it is not easy to explain the home selling process and new values of homes from where they were two years ago. If you recently purchased real estate, then most likely the value of … [Read more...]