Msn Flickr It can 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 a
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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.
4 Tips For Selling In The Spring
Flickr Know your plan: One mistake that sellers often make is not knowing what their plan is once their home sells. Are you going to purchase another home? Can you stay with family or friends while you figure out your next move? Do you want to rent? Speaking with your lender
Continue readingMother’s Day In Shorewood
Freedigitalphotos.net If you are looking to go out for Mother’s Day brunch in Shorewood, here are a couple of ideas: Crispy Waffle II564 Brook Forest AveShorewood, IL(815) 744-0356 Serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch and ranked #2 out of 43 restaurants in Shorewood by tripadvisor. Matty’s Grill and Pancake House995 Brookforest
Continue readingFinancial Advantages Of Owning A Home
Redfin Freedigitalphotos.net No inflation: If you rent an apartment for $1,800 a month and the inflation rate is about 3%, your monthly rent will increase to over $2,000 a month in just 5 years and you will have paid about $115,000 of your landlord’s mortgage in that time. When you own
Continue reading5 Tips For Single Homebuyers
realestate.msn.com Flickr.com 1. Stay within your budget- Buy a home well within your means and ensure that you can afford it even during lapses in employment that you may experience. 2. Be aware of maintenance- If you are concerned about lawn care and other exterior maintenance, you may want to lean towards
Continue readingDeclutter Your Home Through Philanthropy
Redfin Freedigitalphotos.net Gather items that you don’t want: Pull together things you know you no longer want or call your favorite charity to see what items they need. Here’s a list of the most commonly sought after items for popular charities: Homeless shelters Food (especially high in protein) Grocery/fast food coupons
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Flickr The Shorewood community garage sale will take place on Friday, April 24th. Garage sale location maps are available to download at the Village of Shorewood Parks and Recreation website or for pick up at Shorewood Village Hall, Shorewood-Troy Public Library, Troy Township Community Center, Heartland Bank, 7-11, PostNet, and
Continue reading3 Local Shorewood Restaurants That Hit The Spot
Flickr Looking for a great place to grab a bite to eat in Shorewood? Here are three local eateries that are sure to hit the spot: Breakfast: Matty’s Grill and Pancake House, 955 Brookforest Drive, Shorewood. This is a family owned restaurant with a bright and inviting atmosphere and great omlettes.
Continue readingGetting Ready To Sell: De-Clutter The Kitchen
realestateabc Freedigitalphotos.net When selling your home, it’s important to get the kitchen clean, organized and ready to sell since many consider the kitchen to be the heart of the home. Clear the counters as best as you can. Put away appliances and only take them out to use them. Put
Continue readingWhat Groceries Do You Need When Moving Into Your First House?
Pantry items: Pasta, rice, oats, breakfast cereal, snacks, canned vegetables, canned fruit, beans, peanut butter, canned tuna, etc. Fridge items: Condiments, sauces, milk, fresh fruits and vegetables, cheese, yogurt, eggs, etc. Freezer items: Chicken, ground beef, fish, frozen fruits and vegetables, pizza and bread items such as tortillas and bagels can also be
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