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North Barrington Home For Sale: Custom Estate Home in Grassmere Farms!

www.120ScottRoad.com

Fabulous 11,500 Square Foot All Brick 6 Bedroom, 7.5 Bathroom Custom Home on 2.97 Acres. This Amazing North Barrington Home Sits Back in a Wooded Area and Wraps Around Back With an Amazing Deck, Huge Yard, In ground Pool, Hot Tub & Waterfall. The Brand New Lower Living Area Walks Out to This Beautiful View.

This Home Features 4 Fireplaces & All Custom Mill Work Throughout, With Old World Hand Crafted Built-in’s. The High End Gourmet Kitchen Includes 48” Raised Upper Cabinets, Granite Countertops, Two Sub Zero Refrigerators, 2 Islands, plus more and a Floor to Ceiling Window Paned Eating Area With a Gorgeous View.

The Master Suite Has a Sitting Area with a Fireplace, a Completely Custom Closet and a Luxury Bathroom With His & Her Sink, a Spa Tub & Oversized Glass Shower. All of the Bedrooms in this Barrington Beauty Have Attached Bathrooms.

The 4500 Square Foot Full Finished Basement is set up for an In-law arrangement & walks out to the Amazing Pool Area. The Basement Features 2 Bathrooms, a Bedroom, Sitting Area, Full Kitchen, Great Room, Theater Room, Family Room & Exercise Room. What a Stunning Home!

Barrington, Illlinois: School and Community Information

• Barrington – http://www.barrington-il.gov/

Barrington Schools:

• Barrington District 220 – http://www.cusd220.lake.k12.il.us/
• Harper College – http://www.harpercollege.edu/
• Barrington High School – http://bhs.cusd220.lake.k12.il.us/
• College of Lake County – http://www.clcillinois.edu/index.asp

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Palatine Short Sale: Condo For Sale in Park Towne Next to the Metra

Adorable and updated 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Palatine Condo in Park Towne! The unit’s recent updates include new carpeting, new kitchen cabinets, and new flooring. This is a 1st Floor Unit with Sliding Glass Doors Out to the Patio. The bathroom has a new vanity and a new tiled shower area.

The Building Has New Hallways, Roof, and Siding and is Located a Walk Away From the Metra Train. Enjoy all That Downtown Palatine Has to Offer, Restaurants, Shopping and Summer Festivals. This Home is a Short Sale; the Sellers Loss will be a Buyers Gain.

Palatine, Illinois

• Palatine – http://www.palatine.il.us/

Palatine Schools:

• Palatine District 15 – http://www.ccsd15.net/
• Palatine High School – http://www.phs.d211.org/
• Fremd High School – http://www.fhs.d211.org/
• Harper College – http://www.harpercollege.edu/

BUILDING FEATURES

• New Roof
• New Vinyl Siding
• Recently Painted Exterior
• Redone Hallways
• Storage in Basement
• Garbage Shoot
• 3 Washers & Dryers on Each Floor
• In-ground Pool

UNIT FEATURES

• New Carpeting
• New Kitchen Cabinets
• New Flooring
• New Range
• New Tiled Shower Area
• New Vanity
• Recently Painted

If you are looking to move to Palatine talk to an expert who live in Peppertree Farms and knows the area. Our team services both buyers and sellers in Palatine and we aim to please.

If you are looking for Palatine Real Estate or any home in the Northwest Suburbs of Lake and Cook County Illinois contact The Sharron Kelley Team by calling at 847-465-3638 or email us at sharron@northernillinoishomes.com

You can visit our website at www.NorthernIllinoisHomes.com or www.SharronKelley.com for more information on our current listings and see how we get homes SOLD!

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Tax Information From Our In House Buffalo Grove Lender

Leveraging tax refunds to make more sales

It’s time again for that annual right of passage when we all file our income taxes. It’s predicted that almost 70% of taxpayers will get a refund this year. That means that over the next 60 days about $230 billion in tax refunds will start hitting households in our area. It seems appropriate that this week we would discuss a few ways to leverage this annual phenomena to help you to sell more real estate and for me to make more mortgages.

Timing is everything:

It’s a buyer’s market out there. Prices are at the lowest levels that we’ve seen in some time. The supply currently exceeds the demand so there is a lot of inventory available giving a buyer a vast array of selections to choose. Couple that with my incredibly low interest rates and you have a winning combination. But wait there’s more. If your buyers act quickly and ratify a contract as late as April 30th, 2010 first time buyers can receive up to $8000 and move up buyers can still take advantage of up to $6,500. I have some wonderful flyers that explain the tax credit in easy to understand language.

Sphere of Influence:

Start by mailing or emailing your sphere of influence to tell them about the advantages of purchasing now.  Ask your friends to forward your information on to their friends and leverage the people that know you.

2009 Buyers and Sellers:

Mail every person that closed with you last year a copy of their closing statement to assist them in completing their taxes. Many of the costs associated with buying a house are tax deductible, so a copy of the closing statement is a must. Include a letter asking for more referrals. You might even get a local accountant to defray some of the cost of your mailing if you also include their contact information in the letter.

Past Buyers and Sellers:

It’s easy to watch the news and believe that real estate has screeched to a halt, but that simply isn’t the case. Educate your past consumers that now is the perfect time to take advantage of tax credits for moving-up, refinancing with lower interest rates or buying that 2nd home or investment property that they have always talked about. Even if they want to buy in another market you can place a referral with your relocation department and get paid when they buy in another market.

Renters:

A lot of people who rent simply don’t know that they can buy. I still have programs with low to no down payment options and programs for people with credit scores as low as 600. In case you were curious myfico.com reports that only 15% of Americans have a score below 600. I would be happy to work with you to create some mailing pieces that show the difference between renting and buying and how someone could leverage their tax refund.

Go high-tech:

Do you Blog, Twitter, or participate on Facebook? If you do, use this as a forum to get the word out about the great opportunities that they have buying and selling real estate with you. Talk about leveraging a tax refund to buy and the advantages of creating wealth in real estate.

Are you looking for more ideas or help implementing some of the ones above? I’m here to help!!! I would love to partner with you in getting the word out that people need to work with us. Individually we are great but together we are unstoppable. Henry Ford said it best, “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”

The Sharron Kelley Team received this great from our in house lender at Coldwell Banker in Buffalo Grove. She always provides us with great information that is useful for everyone. If you have any questions she is always available to talk.

Cindy Hinchman
Mortgage Advisor
847 571-1773
856 917-1226 Fax
cindy.hinchman@mortgagefamily.com

Please feel free to contact us with any questions as well 847-465-3638 or email us at sharron@northernillinoishomes.com. You can visit our website at www.NorthernIllinoisHomes.com

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Please Help Out, It will Only Take a Few Minutes of Your Time, Have a Great Day!

Take Time to Help Today!

I received this from a past client last night, and my initial reaction is always to delete chain emails as I thought this one was at first, but I continued to read on. 

We never know what tomorrow is going to bring and in this case Densey Cole a Chicago police officer didn’t know that he would never be able to walk again.  His fiance and him are entered in a contest to win the ultimate wedding.  I am sure the medical bills drained them of any budget they did have. 

I spend so much time on a computer working I thought “What is a few extra minutes of my time to help a couple win their dream wedding, since it was taken away from them?”

Please take the time out of your day and help a great cause. They are up to almost 15,000 votes.  Let’s all come together to help out a man who served for our safety everyday.

This touched me and deserved my few clicks to help them win!  Read the story and please take the time to vote and reblog if you think it will help.

Have a Great Day!

Worthy of your vote! 

On May 27, 2009, Densey Cole, a Chicago Police Officer out of the Morgan Park district, was paralyzed in a head-on collision while responding to a call. While he lay critically injured in his police SUV, a gang banger jumped into the vehicle and repeatedly told Densey that he was going to kill him as he violently moved his body around to rob and pistol whip him with his own firearm, which he then stole along with his wallet and badge.Cole was in a coma for four weeks.  Because of this tragedy, Densey and his girlfriend Mary were unable to realize the dream wedding they had been planning. Almost a year later, Densey grows stronger daily, but his and his bride’s lives are forever changed. With mounting medical bills, they can¹t think about their dream wedding on a beach. They just want to have a proper wedding somewhere peaceful, by the water, in the sun, and handicapped accessible *Densey has a machine that helps him stand for 30 minutes”, easy and stress free. Most of all, Densey and Mary want to bring their close friends and family, who have helped so much since the accident, to celebrate their love and lives together. The couple has entered Crate and Barrel’s Ultimate Wedding Contest. The couple with the most votes wins an Ultimate Wedding – valued at a whopping $100,000. Please take a moment to vote for a man who gave his all for the people of the City of Chicago. I’m sure that winning this contest would boost the Cole’s morale and help them get through the difficult times ahead of them. Please go to this website and vote for Densey & Mary Cole. CLICK HERE TO VOTE

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My Experience as a Buffalo Grove Realtor at Coldwell Banker

In 2009 I made the decision to move my business from Re/Max to Coldwell Banker. The services and professionalism of Coldwell Banker was extremely appealing and it was time for me to make a change.

With 25 years of experience, and team to back me up, I put all of my efforts into marketing and sales on my new venture with Coldwell Banker. I am happy to be able to share with my fellow realtors and friends my accomplishment for 2009 with Coldwell Banker in Buffalo Grove.

Thanks to all of my past clients, friends and family, I was able to make a move and finish off as the #1 agent at Coldwell Banker in Buffalo Grove and the #3 Agent in the Northwest Region. It was an honor to receive this letter from Bruce Zipf.

Letter From NRT of Coldwell Banker in Buffalo Grove!

Dear Sharron:

I am writing to commend you on your exceptionally strong finish to 2009 which earned
you a place among NRT’s Top 1,000 Sales Associates for the fourth quarter of 2009.
This ranks you among the top 2% of the entire company’s sales force. In fact, you placed number 388 amongst our top sales associates. We have approximately 46,000 sales associates across all NRT brands. Not only is this a huge accomplishment from a financial performance perspective, it is also a tremendous testament to your strong commitment to the real estate profession. You have made the entire NRT family very proud.

The momentum generated by this remarkable achievement provides the perfect platform
from which to take advantage of the many market opportunities ahead of us and I am confident
your success will continue in the coming year.

Your dedication to the company during the most challenging economic climate in a generation has served you and the company well and I thank you for your commitment, perseverance and loyalty. I am proud to count you among the NRT elite and wish you all the best in your future success.

Sincerely,

Bruce Zipf

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Mundelein: Fabulous Home in Fields of Ambria For Sale

www.1671Alemeda.com

This is a Fantastic 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bathroom Home with a Designer Décor Including Over $80,000 in Upgrades Throughout the House.

This Fields of Ambria Home in Mundelein Features a Gourmet Kitchen Including All High End Stainless Steel GE Appliances, Black Granite Counter Tops with a Backsplash and a Tiered Eating Area.

The 2 Story Family Room Features a Floor to Ceiling Brick Wood Burning Gas Fireplace. The Luxury Master Bedroom Has Vaulted Ceilings, a Huge Walk in Closet and a Bathroom with a Whirlpool Tub, Separate Shower & Dual Vanities.

The Amazing Full Finish Basement Includes a Built in Entertainment Center, a Wet Bar, a Full Bathroom, and a Separate Media Room with a Built in Desk.

This Unbelievable Home Has a Custom 3 Seasons Room That Leads to the Tiered Deck Which has a Built in Gas Grill, Refrigerator and a Cooktop Overlooking The Huge Fenced in Backyard. This Home is a Perfect 10!

Mundelein – http://www.mundelein.org/

Mundelein Schools:

Mundelein District 75 – http://www.d75.lake.k12.il.us/

Diamond Lake District 76 – http://www.d76.lake.k12.il.us/

Fremont District 79 -

Libertyville High School – http://lhs.district128.org/

Mundelein High School – http://www.mundeleinmustangs.com/

College of Lake County – http://www.clcillinois.edu/

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