Palatine Area Short Sale: 235 N Smith St. #503 Condo SOLD in The Metropolitan!

235 N Smith Street

This stunning Palatine area short sale condo was SOLD at 235 N Smith St. #503! The Sharron Kelley Team started off the year right with this gorgeous short sale in downtown Palatine. The Metropolitan is a sought after condominium building close to the Metra and shopping. It is a great time to buy, … [Read more...]

Palatine Area Condo For Sale In Downtown Palatine Near Metra!

235 N Smith Street

This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo is located in the heart of Palatine. This great condo is in the sought after Metropolitan building, and is perfect for buyers seeking a city feel in a suburb location. The kitchen boasts ceramic tile floors, stainless appliances, and overlooks the family room... … [Read more...]

Distressed Properties in Palatine, Great Opportunity for Buyers

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The number of distressed properties in Palatine present a great opportunity for buyers.  There are many short sale and foreclosure properties for sale in Palatine that are currently available. Combine historically low mortgage rates and low sales prices and we have an ideal buyers market.  Buying … [Read more...]

Annual Turkey Shoot in Palatine Illinois at Twin Lake Recreation Area

Twin Lakes Recreation Area

The 22nd Annual “Turkey Shoot” Tournament will take place at the Twin Lakes Recreation Area Golf Course in Palatine this Saturday, November 3rd at 10:00 a.m.  The turkey shoot does not involve guns, so bring your golf clubs!  The top finishers will receive turkeys, perfect with Thanksgiving … [Read more...]

Palatine Real Estate, Don’t Let Down Payment Intimidate

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If you are considering buying Palatine real estate it is important to not let the down payment intimidate you.  It is nearly impossible to read about real estate these days without coming away feeling like loans are impossible to come by.  While it is extremely beneficial to have the funds for a … [Read more...]

Business is Growing in Palatine Illinois

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Business is growing in Palatine Illinois, a sure sign of an improving economy.  The month of February welcomed 12 new businesses to Palatine, ranging from printing and packaging services to a staffing company and everything in between.  The addition of new businesses is great to see as it adds … [Read more...]

Palatine Real Estate, Owning A Home Matters

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When it comes to Palatine real estate owning a home matters.  Studies show that over time owning a home returns an investment, serving as a savings account of sorts.  Of course when examining the benefits of home ownership studies are looking at people who are owning homes for the long terms as … [Read more...]

Palatine Opportunity Center Offers Support to Community

Palatine Illinois has many programs that benefit the community

The Palatine Opportunity Center offers support to community members in need in Palatine Illinois.  The vision on the Palatine Opportunity Center “is to have a community of strong citizens, healthy families, and vibrant neighborhoods.”  Through programs, activities and events the Palatine … [Read more...]

Selling Palatine Real Estate, Staging Helps

Selling Palatine real estate

When selling Palatine real estate it is important to remember that staging helps. In today’s competitive market there are two ways to attract a buyer: price and appearance. Unfortunately a lot of sellers are not in a position, or lack the desire, to lower the price of their Palatine property too … [Read more...]

Palatine Community Can Recycle Shoes

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The Palatine community can now recycle shoes through the Reuse-A-Shoe Program.  The program allows worn out athletic shoes to be dropped off at the Village of Palatine lobby from now through May 16th.  The shoes will then be recycled to create athletic surfaces.  The program is a Nike program … [Read more...]

New Businesses Open in Palatine Illinois

Open for business in Palatine

New businesses have opened are are opening in Palatine Illinois as a recent report showed that 12 new businesses applied for business licenses in December.  This is great news for the community of Palatine as well as its local economy.  The new businesses include a hair salon, a veterinary clinic, … [Read more...]

Group in Palatine Illinois Offers Public Speaking Success

Toastmasters in Palatine Illinois

There is a group in Palatine Illinois that offers public speaking success.  Toastmasters is a group that has taken off across the country, offering helpful advice, tools, topics, and  a platform to speak and share your ideas.   A non-profit group, Toastmasters has proven to be an integral part … [Read more...]

Do You Want to List Your Palatine Real Estate as a Short Sale?

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Do You Want to List Your Palatine Real Estate as a Short Sale? Forecasters are predicting 2011 will be the year of the short sale. I know some people don't want to hear that, but there is an upside to listing your Palatine home as a short sale. If you are having financial difficulties and … [Read more...]

Why Use A Palatine Realtor?

Sharron Kelley is a Palatine Realtor who can get the job done

Are you wondering why you should use a Palatine Realtor to buy or sell a home in Northern Illinois?  It is a valid question to ask.  Selling your home may appear easy, you put a sign in the front yard, get an offer and sell, three easy steps.  Buying a home may appear even easier, look in the … [Read more...]

Palatine Real Estate, Importance of Appraisal

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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...]

Now is a Great Time to Invest in Palatine Real Estate

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Now is a great time to invest in Palatine real estate.  There are some great deals out there and while real estate might have taken its hits during the past couple of years, it is still seen as a great investment.  Affordability levels, the ability to build equity, and the end result of home … [Read more...]

Palatine Illinois, A Community with Heart

Palatine Illinois is a community with a heart.  With a variety of charitable organizations and events throughout the year residents of Palatine have a multitude of opportunities to give back to both the community itself and people around the world.  This time of year, a time of Thanksgiving, is a … [Read more...]

Selling Palatine Real Estate

Selling Palatine real estate in today’s market is a bit more competitive than in the past. The two main factors driving sales are price and condition. Attracting buyers to your Palatine home is more important than ever, and once a buyer enters your doors you want him to like what he sees. The … [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...]