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Practicality & Home Security

Here are some interesting points about protecting your investment: Many people find themselves unsure of how exactly to approach the process of securing their homes. Home security is a very broad subject that encompasses numerous principles and potential features, so it does require a certain amount of consideration. The only universal rule with regard to … Continue reading »

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 »

Steve from Beneficial Home Inspections

Roof looks good. This week on SoldbyMario.com we introduce you to Steve Johnson, from Beneficial Home Inspections. Although we have had the chance to work with many good home inspectors, Steve offers 30 years of new home builder insight, he is up to date with the latest trends and tools, and he is a really … Continue reading »

Freddie Mac Foreclosure Updates 4-2011

Here is a recent list of New, Active, Pending and Pre-Listing Foreclosures   Property Report for Mariusz (Mario) Bilotas Four Daughters Real Estate Report Date: 4/28/2011 Property Status: LISTED AddressCityCountySt  Bed    Bath  List PriceBrokerPhone Zip Code: 60010 804 E HILLSIDE AVEBARRINGTONLAKEIL21.50$129,900REAL LIVING PROPERTIES(847) 360-9700 N 26188 GERALDINE LNPORT BARRINGTONLAKEIL33.00$202,500KELLER WILLIAMS PREMIER RLTY(847) 932-5572 Zip Code: … Continue reading »

Four Daughters RE Launches New Site.Please visit, LIKE, or send critique.

We look forward to your comments, critique, and if you like it, please click on it. This is just the first step of many to provide information, guidance and communication with people buying, selling or learning about Illinois Real Estate. Go to: FourDaughtersRealEstate.com (or click on the image)….and Thank You!!!

Bob and Nancy want to take their home off the market

Bob and Nancy had their home for sale now for about 4 months and they had hoped to have it listed and sold by the time school started. As the days turned into months, suddenly the streets were filled with children carrying colorful backpacks, walking, jogging along side their parents. As Nancy sat and watched … Continue reading »

Post-Tax Credit Pause in Illinois Home Sales Activity for July Year-to-Date Sales Remain Up 15.0 Percent Statewide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Released August 24, 2010 http://www.illinoisrealtor.org/newsreleases/aug2010 by: Ann Londrigan – Reposted SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — After nearly a full year of home sales gains statewide, the rush to meet the homebuyer tax credit deadline combined with weak job and economic reports led to a lull in Illinois home sales activity in July. According to … Continue reading »

Husband says SOLD! Wife says he is CRAZY!

They set out together to find the “Home of their Dreams”. After the initial getting finances together, deciding on what they want versus what they need, where they should live and how much they feel comfortable spending, the journey to find the right home begins. Home after home we view house after house, eliminating, but … Continue reading »

Congratulations Beth! …and the skinny on Short Sales

A home buying experience is a journey. For Beth, however, it may have been a Safari. Equipped with Carl Arriaza, Realtor, Four Daughters Real Estate, by her side, they set out to seek and conquer (find a home that not only fit Beth’s needs, budget and location). Their search focused within the North Shore of … Continue reading »

5 Real Estate Scams You Need to Know About -by Melissa Dittmann Tracey

I caught this article today in the REALTORmag and thought it was worth sharing. Check it out. 5 Real Estate Scams You Need to Know About Don’t be duped by mortgage fraud. Here are a few common scams and the red flags you should look for in a transaction.By Melissa Dittmann Tracey | August 2010 … Continue reading »

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