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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 »

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 »

Technology can be… [grrr} … yet important.

As we progress to the final seasons of 2011, I recognize that technology is such an integral part of our lives. As a business owner and a Realtor staying current with various trends will make a difference between “Strong Online Property Marketing” vs “Lengthy Market Time”. – not an option! I learned today from a … Continue reading »

Navigating Short Sales

Navigating Short Sales: What to Do When the Sale Price Leaves You Short If you’re thinking of selling your home, and you expect that the total amount you owe on your mortgage will be greater than the selling price of your home, you may be facing a short sale. A short sale is one where … Continue reading »

$79,900 {1408 Sterling, #104 Palatine} Move Right In – 2 bed 1 Bath 1 Car Garage.

$79,900.00 – $79,900 !!! Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath with 1 Car + Garage Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Parking Spaces: 1 Subdivision: FOREST GLEN Located on Floor #: 1 Floors in Bldg: 2 School District: 1987 Square Footage: 0 Agent Name: MARIO BILOTAS Broker: Four Daughters Real Estate MLS #: 07824776 Garage: 1 CAR   … 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!!!

Home Sale Pricing Strategies

Pricing strategies for selling a home todayby Ann Londrigan on December 8, 2010 In the latest Illinois Association of REALTORS® Broker Sentiment Survey, real estate brokers surveyed noted short sales and foreclosures continue to affect seller pricing combined with lingering effects of a tightened lending environment for buyers.  Every market is different, however. Some areas … Continue reading »

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