Booking a summer vacation? Check out these tips! Lodging Look at websites that deal with vacation rentals. Often times, hotels or conference centers that deal primarily with business travelers have lower rates on the weekends. If renting a property, always read the entire listing and agreement before committing; don’t miss
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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.
13 Things Many Homeowners Forget To Buy
When you first moved into your home, you probably knew to buy the obvious items like light bulbs, a hammer, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, etc., but you may have forgotten a few often overlooked items. Here are some things that many homeowners neglect to purchase: A level Guest towels
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4 Things You Should Do To Prepare To Buy Your First Home Determine how much you can borrow: Meet with a mortgage lender and go over your financial history which will allow you to find out what your house budget should be, how much money you will need to put down,
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Monitor your credit: It’s difficult to improve your credit score if you don’t know what it is to begin with. There are many sites that offer a free credit report yearly and other sites provide you with your score from each of the three bureaus as well as daily credit
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With spring upon us it is the perfect time to get your home on the market! Whether you are ready to sell or you would just like more information about your home value and the current market, give the Dawn Dause Group a call today! (815) 954-5050
Continue readingSingle Family Home Or Condo?
When purchasing a new home, it can be tough to decide between a house and a condo. There are several different factors that you should keep in mind when making the decision: Location: Where do you want to be? Are there options for both single family homes and condos in
Continue readingUpgrading Your Kitchen To Appeal To Buyers
Use energy-saving and innovative appliances: Kitchen appliances are important and these days consumers are looking for innovative models that also save on energy costs. For example, some new refrigerators are Wi-Fi enabled and can connect to the internet for recipes and will also email you when it’s time to change
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Mold: It’s very important to take care of any mold issues that may be present. Surface mold should be cleaned up quickly to avoid a larger problem from occurring. If you suspect that there is a large mold problem, DIY mold testing kits are available at your local home
Continue readingWhat Every Homeowner Needs To Know About Home Insurance
What it covers: An average policy will pay for damage to your property and possessions due to certain storms, fire, theft, or vandalism. Similar to renter’s insurance, it can also provide liability coverage if someone gets injured on your property and decides to sue. Your policy also covers shelter costs
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