If you’ve purchased a home you plan to gut, there are several important things to consider before you get started. This article dives into some key questions.
Affording Homeownership
For many millennials, homeownership can feel like a financial challenge. This article shares the stories of several millennials who are making it work.
The Best Day to Sell?
It’s rapidly approaching. Give this article a read to learn about the findings of a recent study that pinpoint the best day of the year to sell a home.
HOME FOR THE GENERATIONS!
When my valued past client, Linda, contacted me to ask if I could help her purchase a home with her daughter, Kristen, and son-in-law, Mat, so that she could be close to them and her grandchildren I was thrilled for the opportunity to bring the whole family together! I was able to get them approved to buy their new home without selling Linda’s current home, and we got it done in about 30 days. Now all three generations can sit down for family dinner in their beautiful new home! Special Thank You to the “dream team” of real estate broker, Rebecca Sayad (pictured second-from-left), of Illinois Real Estate Partners, and attorney Bradley Sayad (pictured far-right), of Sayad Law Group, for their top-notch services!
Protecting Your Information
When buying a home, you need to share some confidential financial information with specific parties. This article shares some great tips to keep that information safe.
BUYING IN A FLOOD ZONE? NO PROBLEM!
Billy and Rebecca were discouraged when they found out their new home they were trying to be was located in a flood zone. However, after explaining to them that it would have no effect our ability to get their home financed as long as they can provide proof that they have obtained flood insurance, they contacted their homeowner’s insurance agent and proceeded with their purchase. And fortunately for them too, otherwise they would have missed out on buying their gorgeous “retreat” property you see behind them in this picture!
Upgrades for a Faster Sale
Give this article a read to learn which upgrades can help accelerate your sale.
11-YEAR REUNION!
Waaaaaay back in the mid-2000’s I helped Christina and Jerry purchase their first home together. That’s why it was such a joyous and almost surreal reunion when I helped them purchase their 2nd home nearly 11 years later! How time flies! This is justification for why I keep in contact with ALL of my valued past clients, even after a decade of “silence.” Thank you for your loyalty and your business, Christina and Jerry! It was an absolute pleasure to work with their lovely realtor, Sally Ross (pictured far-left) of Keller Williams North Shore West, and their Attorney, Roger Stelk.
3% DOWN WITH REDUCED INTEREST RATE AND MORTGAGE INSURANCE!
Michelle and Rocco got a sweet deal on their conventional mortgage by being first-time buyer’s with excellent credit scores! 3% down with the same interest rate as someone with 20% down, plus a mortgage insurance rate that was cut in half!! Just another tool in my mortgage broker toolbox! I have no doubts that Michelle and Rocco will have many wonderful years ahead in their beautiful new home! Huge thank you to their realtor-extraordinaire, Tanya Vogel (pictured far-right), from Ryan & Company Realtors, and their awesome attorney, Lehn Shepherd, from Kaiser, Shepherd and Nakon. And if you’re wondering why I’m holding a box of Nerds candy in this picture, it’s because I saw it on the table in front of me and I seized the opportunity to display this treasured candy from my childhood 😊.
Moving Mistakes
Moving can be challenging under the best circumstances. Give this article a read for the top 3 mistakes you’ll want to avoid.
