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Mario Bilotas

Mario Bilotas has written 59 posts for SoldbyMario.com

Beautiful Chicago

Mario Bilotas, Managing Broker Four Daughters Real Estate P. (847)910-5022 F. (847)620-2571 Fourdaughtersrealestate.com

How to Qualify a Tenant

Today’s Chicagoland real estate market has seen a significant increase in tenants looking for a home, thus a shortage of rental properties available. Naturally, when demand is high and supply is low, the price of supply goes up and so does the scrutiny of the property owner and their tenant. Why? Because there are more … Continue reading »

Renters and Landlords: Beware of Scams

First off, Happy New Year! …and what a 4 days it has been already. Lots and lots of new activity, from people looking at homes to buyer, rent and with today’s economic reports shining bright with positive job analysis, 4%-5% property value increases anticipated in 2012, and wall street looking stronger, this year is starting … Continue reading »

Unaccompanied Buyers Forbidden!

North Shore – Barrington Association of REALTORS® (NSBAR) and their members have asked us to post the following to everyone accessing the system.  They would like to remind everyone that unaccompanied buyers to showings are not allowed without the permission of the listing office Owner or Manager. Under no circumstances are agents allowed to give … Continue reading »

Congratulations Keith!

Mario Bilotas, Managing Broker Four Daughters Real Estate p 847.910.5022 f 847.620.2571 FourDaughtersRealEstate.com

Listed, but cannot show?!?

Huh? That’s often what my clients think when I set up showings and we cannot get the showing confirmed. One would think that in a down but improving real estate market it would be in the best interest of the seller to show the home to prospective buyers with hopes to receive an offer…yes and … Continue reading »

10 years ago…today

I remember driving on Willow Rd. approaching Sanders while listening to Mancow Muller ranting and raving about some cause, when suddenly, his tone had changed.  There was a shock and alertness in his voice as he announced something sounding like “Oh my God …. an airplane had just struck one of the World Trade Towers … Continue reading »

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The “HUNT” for a Rental

There was a time when renting an apartment or a private residence was as simple as pulling up to the For Rent sign, looking at the place and signing a lease. Today, that market has become influenced by financial clout, sad stories and significant tenant demand. Rental = Financial Relationship Between Strangers From Landlord’s Perspective … Continue reading »

Approving Short Sales and Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure Transactions

by LORETTA ALONZO, CRB, GRI on SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 In early May, Illinois Association of REALTORS® (IAR) Housing Policy Advisor, Sharon Gorrell and I attended a meeting in Washington, D.C., with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, bank servicers and other REALTOR® Association representatives to discuss flaws in the system of approving short sales and deed-in-lieu of foreclosure … Continue reading »

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