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Reverse Mortgage: Top 5 Things to Keep In Mind

ILLINOIS ROLLS OUT PROGRAM PURCHASE HOUSE WITH LOWER CREDIT SCORE…

ILLINOIS GOVERNOR QUINN ROLLS OUT PROGRAM PURCHASE HOUSE WITH LOWER CREDIT SCORE + KEEP FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMES…

Announcement was made introducing new pilot program to help keep families thier homes + allow for buyers with lower credit scores to purchase homes in the following markets:

Berwyn | Chicago Heights | Maywood | Park Forest | Riverdale and South Holland

FHA 203k Loans: For Homes In Need of a Little TLC

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What Are Mortgage Overlays?

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UNDER WATER? OBAMA SAYS THERE IS HELP BUT….

  Under water in your mortgage? Obama says ther is help but… You have to be CURRENT WITH YOUR MORTGAGE?

How many of you lost your jobs or your spouse in 2008-2010? I know 3 out of 5 people I talked with said they or someone they know did.

So how is this plan going to help those that have got a job now but have been late on the mortgage in the past 12 months?

Despite the News, Qualifying for a Mortgage is Not That Difficult

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Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) Extended until 12-31-2013

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VA Joint Loan Options

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CHICAGO, IL: State of Illinois Makes Electronics Recycling Mandatory

Electronics Recycling Becomes Mandatory


Beginning January 1, 2012 the listed electronics have been banned from landfills in the State of Illinois.  These items may no longer be disposed of with your weekly trash.  They must be recycled.

2012 USDA Rural Housing Income Limits Published

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Is a No Cost Loan Right for You?

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Mortgage Rates in Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota Florida 01-10-2012

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Education Moment: Everything Escrows

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Are there really that many homes that qualify for USDA funding?

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Thank You and Happy New Year!

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BROOKFIELD, IL: STUNNING KITCHEN REMODEL – BEFORE AND AFTER

STUNNING KITCHEN REMODEL Showing an Early 1900′s Ranch style home in Brookfield, Illinois:

My clients could not sell their home due to a small galley style kitchen which had very little space and function but after deliberation with Contractor, Mike Bambouyani, we were convinced and consulted with them to consider a remodel of their very undesireable kitchen.

FHA Streamline Refinance is a Good Option

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TRADITIONAL POLISH CHRISTMAS RECIPES (Wigilia)

My FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR!!

Two great websites/blogs to try some traditional Polish Christmas recipes that include non-meat foods for Christmas Eve:
 

Sauerkraut, pickled Herring, Golabki, Pierogi, Salmon, Barszcz…YUM!

Polish recipes can be found at:

FHA 203k: Not Just a Purchase Loan – Refinance Options Available!

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PALATINE, IL: RETAIL STRIP SHOPPING CENTER FOR SALE RAND ROAD CORRIDOR $699k

Busy Rand Road Retail Corridor with Great Demographics & Trade Area Including Menards right across the street   

TENANT MANAGED 100% LEASED / RENT RATES: $13-$15 PSF IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE HVAC, WHITE (ECO) ROOF

 SITE ALSO INCLUDES BILLBOARD INCOME

BROOKFIELD, IL: “JUST LISTED” REHABBERS DREAM PRIME IN-TOWN LOCATION $75,900

ESTATE SALE! 3710 Prairie Ave, Brookfield IL

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKING FOR REHABBER!  Home has original wood nice footprint, needs much work. Oversized lot, 3 car garage. Property zoned for business or single family in heart of town. 1/2 block to METRA, local retail and shopping. No survey, as-is sale.