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Business is Growing in Palatine Illinois

Sharron — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:52:57 +0000

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 services needed by the Palatine community as well as job creation. In addition, a thriving business community is great for Palatine real estate values.

The new businesses that came to Palatine in February include:

Premier Printing & Packaging (office, printing and packaging) located at 345 N Quentin Road, Suite 305
A+ After School Zone Inc (child care center) located at 1270 W Northwest Highway
D’Vine Wine and Gifts (wine store) located at 742 E Dundee Road
Woodlake Medical Management Inc (physicians appointment service) located at 800 E Northwest Highway, #700
Andrews Staff Force (staffing service) located at 726 E Dundee Road
Sportclips (hair cuts) located at 1590 N Rand Road
Marianas Beauty from Ashes (drapery, sewing and alterations) located at 434 E Northwest Hwy #4
Healthy Families Nutritional Club (nutritional beverage education) 1631 N Baldwin Road
Paquete Mex Income Tax (travel, tax services and shipping) located at 1914 N Rand Road
Hilti North America (sales and management office for Hilti) located at 110 N Brockway Street #310
Countryside Gazebos (gazebo sales) located at 2239 N Rand Road #200
Arete Salon (hair salon) located at 9 N Bothwell Street

As the nation continues its steady climb out of the recession new business is seen as nothing but positive. Palatine Illinois is an attractive community in which to start a business, as indicated by the variety of new businesses started in February alone.

Contact me today to learn more about our Northern Illinois area. As a Palatine REALTOR® it is my goal to know what is going on in our community, what properties are selling, and what changes are occurring. Palatine is a community that offers opportunity.

Please contact me, Sharron Kelley, today at 847-465-3638, for the latest updates on Palatine Illinois real estate. Click here for free access to the Palatine MLS, to view all available Buffalo Grove real estate, Long Grove real estate, Vernon Hills real estate and Palatine Illinois real estate.

Palatine Illinois Community to Get Chilly Sunday

Sharron — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:26:04 +0000

The Palatine Illinois community has an opportunity to get chilly tomorrow, Sunday, February 27th. The Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge is a fundraiser for the Special Olympics and takes place at the Twin Lakes Recreation Area between 10 and 3 pm. Participants in the event will jump into the freezing water of the outdoor pool at the Recreation Center to raise money.

The Special Olympics that take place in North Suburban Cook County have over 1,200 athletes and the fund raising efforts of events like the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge in Palatine go a long way toward helping these athletes both train and compete. Each participant in the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge raises at least $75.

Events like the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge demonstrate the caring spirit that thrives in the Palatine community. Please contact us today to learn more about living in Palatine. In addition to have access to all Palatine real estate that is currently listed for sale we have unparalleled knowledge about the Northern Illinois area and would be honored to help you get to know our communities.

Click here to learn more about how to support the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge or the Special Olympics in general.
Please contact me, Sharron Kelley, today at 847-465-3638, for the latest updates on Palatine Illinois real estate. Click here for free access to the Palatine MLS, to view all available Buffalo Grove real estate, Long Grove real estate, Vernon Hills real estate and Palatine Illinois real estate.

Palatine Real Estate, Owning A Home Matters

Sharron — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:38:43 +0000

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 opposed to utilizing housing as a short term investment vehicle. This makes perfect sense when you look at the fact that most banks offer savings accounts that accrue less than 1% interest, a home is thought to return an investment of roughly 3% a year, a much better alternative.

One of the biggest highlights of homeownership is the ability to write off interest rates come tax time. If you are renting a Palatine home you certainly never have the ability to write off rent paid annually!

Another huge benefit of homeownership is the ability to make it your own. Choosing paint colors that match your personality and having the option to renovate at will is a big part of owning a home.

Another tax benefit comes when it is time to sell your Palatine property. Your do not have to pay capital gains tax on income up to $500,000 for a married couple ($250,000 for an individual).

It is an ideal time to buy Palatine real estate, with affordability levels at the best they have been in decades. An experienced Palatine REALTOR® can be extremely helpful in getting to know our local market, what is selling and where the best bargains are located. Contact us today to learn more about buying Palatine real estate.

Click here to read a recent article from Realty Times regarding the benefits of home ownership.

Palatine Opportunity Center Offers Support to Community

Sharron — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 21:40:09 +0000

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 Opportunity Center gains exposure, raises funds and helps residents of Palatine Illinois who are underserved and in need of help. Helping with literacy and technical training allows those who may not have access to the right education the tools that they need to succeed.

The Palatine Opportunity Center, “Helping People Help Themselves”, offers the following services:

PHD – Counseling for Pregnancy Help & Education
ECDEC – providing early learning experiences for children ages 0-3 and daily preschool for children 3-5 years old, as well as involving the parents in the importance of these formative years.
The Bridge – Youth and Family Counseling
CEDA – educating those in need on utility assistance, job placement, career education and housing.
Palatine Park District & Buehler YMCA – After School Program
Palatine Park District – Recreation for children and adults.

In addition the Palatine Opportunity Center offers programs for senior citizens, health programs, literacy and so much more. These services are instrumental in nurturing those in need in the Palatine area.

Palatine real estate values benefit greatly from its community resources. Community is a cornerstone on any area and commitment, involvement and cohesiveness combine to enhance a town’s strengths. Contact us today to learn more about living in Palatine Illinois as well as to learn more about the real estate opportunities that exist here.

Click here to learn more about the Palatine Opportunity Center.

Selling Palatine Real Estate, Staging Helps

Sharron — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:37:00 +0000

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 much. If your home is priced at fair market value the best move to make to insure selling success is staging.

Staging can be done by a professional, who can work with what you have or bring in a plethora of props to decorate your home and make it look its best. To save money there are also several actions to take on your own to stage and improve the appearance of your Palatine home.

The first step toward staging success is cleaning and organizing your home. De-cluttering and packing away unnecessary items is a good start. In addition de-personalize your home by packing away photos and other personal items. A potential buyer want to envision himself and his belongings in your home.

Another easy staging tip is a fresh coat of paint. Fresh paint will clean up your walls and can brighten up a room.

Maximize your use of space and make your home look as big as possible, which may mean removing some of your furniture or at the very least rearranging it.

If you put the time and effort into preparing your Palatine real estate for sale you will not be disappointed. Getting a good first impression from potential buyers is the key to selling success. A qualified Palatine real estate professional can be extremely helpful in preparing you to sell your home. Contact me today for advice and information on selling your Palatine property.

Click here to have access to an entire library on staging a home to sell.