Happy house hunting can be achieved by keeping just a few tips in mind. With a good Realtor by your side, finding a home can be exciting instead of stressful. Happy house hunting tips Before going out to search for a dream home, it’s important to do some research and
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Helpful and Informative information. Homes for sale, helpful real estate information, and also what is going on in the community. Information about Plainfield, Shorewood, Minooka, Lockport, Joliet, and other local areas.
Shorewood Autumn Fest
The Shorewood Autumn Fest is this Sunday, October 30th from 2-5 pm in Town Center Park! Bring the whole family and come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume! If you haven’t been to Autumn Fest before, come check it out! There will be lot’s of fun activities for the
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The Chicago Cubs are home tonight in Wrigley Field! Did you know…… The Chicago Cubs were originally known as the Chicago White Stockings-in 1907 their name was officially changed to the Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field has been the home of the Cubs since 1916 and is one of the oldest
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Pets can make things more difficult when selling your home. Having a plan with the way your pets are going to be handled when your home has a showing will alleviate the stress and the worrying. We have some ideas on taking care of your pets while you take care
Continue readingAre You Ready To Downsize?
To downsize can be a big decision. There is a lot to consider, such as cost, future plans, family, etc. We have a few tips to help you make an informed decision. Do you have enough equity in your current home to make a good profit? If you have stayed in your
Continue readingMust Do Home Repairs
When a home is on the market, there are a few home repairs that should be done. Buyers are looking for a beautiful, well maintained home. Sellers are usually trying to stick to a budget in order to get into their new home; for this reason the right repairs need
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Paint: Painting cabinets a new light hue can really brighten up a dark and drab kitchen. Install a plate rack: Putting in a plate rack either above or underneath cabinets adds some interest and is a great way to display any pretty and colorful plates. Put in task lighting: Installing
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Fall is still a great time to sell! For more information or a FREE market analysis, call the Dawn Dause Group at 815-954-5050!
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What is the project? Do you want one room decorated, is it a downsizing project, do you need help choosing furniture for a room(s), etc? Pinpoint the project you need accomplished and work with your designer to come up with specific goals. Gather inspirational material: Pictures are worth 1,000 words, so try
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You need to have perfect credit to purchase a home: Your credit score does influence your ability to get a home loan, especially what interest rate you get, but perfect credit is not necessary to secure a home loan. The higher your credit score, the better chance you have of getting
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