Redfin freerangestock.com An escrow account is a bank account used by the lender to pay your property taxes and insurance. Monthly payments are made into the escrow account at the same time that payments are made on the mortgage. The lender then uses the money in the escrow account to
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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.
Projects That Can Increase Home Value
redfin Freedigitalphotos.net New front door: Replacing a front door with a new steel door costs about $1,162 with a 96.6% return Kitchen updates: A minor kitchen remodel costs about $18,856 with an 82.7% return Bathroom remodel: The average remodel costs around $16,128 with a 75.2% return. If a remodel is
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Consumer Reports Freedigitalphotos.net Master Forge grill wok: $17 Lowes. Keeps vegetables and small seafood from falling through the grates. The small holes keep the food in but still allows for juices to drain. Brinkmann rib rack: $18 Home Depot. This product is able to cook several half or full racks of ribs
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realtor.com Freerangestock.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,
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Flickr Posted By: Dawn DauseThe 7th annual ‘Hugs For Hounds’ Easter egg hunt for dogs begins Saturday, April 4th at 11 am at the Hammel Woods Dog Park in Shorewood. This unique and fun event is sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of Will County and Shorewood HUGS which is
Continue readingCarpet Or Hardwood For Bedrooms?
homeguides.sfgate.com Freedigitalphotos.net Freedigitalphotos.net Hardwood pros Beauty/style Increases saleability of home Long lasting and can be refinished many times Easier than carpet to clean for a home with pets Hardwood doesn’t hang on to dust or allergens so it’s a better option for families with asthma or allergies Hardwood does not
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Country Living Freedigitalphotos.net 1. Outdoor lighting-both for walkways and pathways as well as over a seating area such as a patio or deck2. Seating and dining areas3. Native plants4. Landscaped gardens5. Outdoor recreation elements such as pools6. Installed seating on front or back porches, patios, decks, etc.7. Vegetable and fruit
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House Logic Flickr Cut down on dust: Keeping the humidity in your home to between 40% and 50% will decrease the static that builds up in your home which will in turn decrease the amount of dust that is produced. Glass shower doors: Soap scum build up can be reduced by applying
Continue readingAlden Estates Ranked Among The Best Rehabilitation Centers
Freedigitalphotos.net Alden Estates, a short-term rehabilitation center located in Shorewood, has been ranked one of the best rehabilitation facilities of 2014 by U.S. News. Alden Estates was given a 5 star rating based on health inspections, nurse staffing, and quality of care. This is a very prestigious honor given; Alden
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