Freedigitalphotos.net Tax deductions: Mortgage interest and property taxes are actually a huge benefit to a homeowner when April 15th comes along. Appreciation Equity: The portion of the home that is actually owned rises over time. Equity and appreciation often leads to the purchase of a better second home. According to the National
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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.
Filling In The Gaps
Freerangestock.com Caulk and insulation do two very important things for your home; they stop outside air from coming in and they keep expensive heart and air conditioning from escaping. Look for holes, gaps, and cracks, especially around where different surfaces come together or where pipes, vents and wiring goes through
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Flickr Look for structural damage: It’s important to have your home inspected for any structural damage that may have occurred as well as other issues that may be present. Keep a close eye on your heating and cooling systems, roof, foundation, insulation, and windows. Take care of plumbing systems: Water damage can
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Flickr.com Homeowner (Homestead) Exemption: Actually living in your home instead of having an investment property or vacation home entitles you to a sizable tax break. Senior Citizen Exemption: Senior citizens may be eligible for tax breaks. Home Improvement Exemption: If significant improvements are made to your home, the increased value of your home
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Flickr.com 4B/2B: 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms Assum.fin.: assumable financing Closing costs: The entire package of expenses paid by the buyer and the seller when the real estate deal closes. These costs include the brokerage commission, mortgage-related fees, escrow or attorney’s settlement charges, transfer taxes, recording fees, title insurance, etc.
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msn freerangestock.com It can sometimes be easy to focus on the little things you see in a home that you don’t particularly care for and to miss the positive attributes of the home. It can be difficult to envision yourself in a home when you are surrounded by memories of
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Nerdwallet Freedigitalphotos.net Compact fluorescent bulbs: These bulbs are affordable and claim to last as long as 10 incandescent bulbs (10 years with about 3 hours of use a day), and will save the homeowner $60. For a home with 25 light bulbs, you can buy new compact fluorescent bulbs for under
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Chicago Agent Magazine What features should be emphasized when listing your home? Quartz: Quartz is rapidly growing in popularity; the number of times that quartz was mentioned in listings rose 86% in 2014! Smart home features: Smart home features are not extremely common yet, but they are on their way to being
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24650 W. Park River Lane in Shorewood, IL Located at 24650 Park River in Shorewood. Not all Homes are equal, and this one proves it! Beautifully custom built home in Shorewood! This is a Estate Ranch Home on 2.5 Acres and it is Backing to the the DuPage River!
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Consumer Reports Freerangestock.com Solid wood: Costs about $5-$10 per square foot. Solid wood is nice because it has a timeless, natural look and it can be refinished many times. On the downside, it does dent easily and it is not easy to install. Solid wood floors can change color due
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