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There will be several open houses in Reston Ponds, Sycamore Illinois this Sunday. Our listing at 1805 Thurow St. will be open from 1-3 pm. We invite you to attend. This is a lovely home overlooking the pond.
Please visit http://1805thurow.2modagents.com for more information on this home.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Heather Lawson, Broker
Century 21 Watson
Cell: 815-703-5166
Posted by Heather Lawson on October 07, 2008 at 10:18 am
Its not too late to tour the Triangle Parade of Homes. The 47th annual event started last weekend but will continue into the next two weekends. The Parade offers the public a chance to tour many homes, make comparisons and see what the latest and the greatest builders have to offer. Even if you are not in the market for a new home, the parade can offer some insight into what renovations or Read more...
Posted by Marie Scheuring on October 07, 2008 at 09:45 am
Seven Selling Mistakes You Don't Want to Make!
Mistake #1 -- Pricing Your Property Too High
Every seller obviously wants to get the most money for his or her product. Ironically, the best way to do this is NOT to list your product at an excessively high price! A high listing price will cause some prospective buyers to lose interest before even seeing your property. Also, it may lead Read more...
Posted by Michael Montalbano on October 07, 2008 at 09:07 am
Under the current law if you sell a property that has been your primary residence for 2 out of the past 5 years, you may exclude up to $250,000 of the capital gains from your taxable income. $500,000 for a married couple. This is true even if the property has been used as a rental, as long as you meet the time period requirement. Investors that have acquired the property thru a 1031 exchange Read more...
Posted by Eric Pakulla on October 07, 2008 at 07:17 am
What is the difference between a Co-op and a Condo in Brooklyn? (or anywhere else)
Many times a buyer will ask me “What is the difference between a cooperative apartment and a condominium?”
The bottom line is that they are very, very different! Over the past 50 to 100 years consumers renting apartments became interested in owning their living space. This evolved into cooperative Read more...
Posted by Mitchell S. Feldman on October 06, 2008 at 02:00 pm
The economy is bad. The housing market is bad. The mortgage situation is bad. How do we know that? The media reminds us everyday with gloom and doom. Everyone is scared. No one wants to buy or sell unless they really need to move. What would happen if the media published something positive? What if they stopped scaring people? Would people start to take chances again? Would the money start Read more...
Posted by Carolyn Isbell on October 06, 2008 at 11:35 am
Green features are becoming a common "must have" among buyers, especially among the high income, highly educated. If you are contemplating renovations, I recommend considering trading off some high end finishes for ecofriendly, energy saving features. A well designed kitchen with moderate price range cabinets and appliances (make sure they are still energy star rated) and cork or Read more...
Posted by Marie Scheuring on October 06, 2008 at 08:14 am
Sick House Syndrome is a new phenomenen. As measures are taken to make houses tighter, indoor pollutants must be dealt with or they can increase to unhealthy levels. A simple remedy is to add a house plant to each room in your home. Plants will filter alchohol, formaldehyde and benzine from the air. Some of the most effective "cleaners" are: ficus (fig), dracena, pathos and peace Read more...
Posted by Marie Scheuring on October 05, 2008 at 12:39 pm
We are in the midst of a fiercely competitive Presidential Campaign. Regardless of which candidate we endorse, we must admit that this year’s national contest contains the best theatrical display of events that we have ever seen. The candidates include a woman, a mixed raced man, and two senior citizens - We are paying a tremendous amount of attention to all of the nuances of the battle. We Read more...
Posted by Judy Wolf-Seigel on October 04, 2008 at 10:28 am
The Clayton Community Center is currently under construction. Is is located at the intersection of Amelia Church Road and Shotwell Road. It is a six million dollar investment by the Town and will include a gymnasium, elevated walking trail, aerobics, yoga, and martial arts room, ceramics room, fine arts room and an inviting “community patio” suitable for receptions. It is scheduled for Read more...
Posted by Karen Trotta on October 03, 2008 at 07:14 pm
