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May 2009 - Posts

Sunday, May 31, 2009 5:48 PM

JUST RELEASED - CHANGES TO THE $8,000 HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT

DONOVAN ANNOUNCES RECOVERY ACT'S HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT CAN IMMEDIATELY HELP THOUSANDS OF FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS TO BUY A HOME FHA plan will stimulate new home sales and help stabilize housing market... This valuable information provided by Christine
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Sunday, May 31, 2009 5:35 PM

HOPE FOR HOMEOWNERS Facing Foreclosure Pres.Obama just signed...

On May 20, 2009, President Obama signed into law the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act . This act modifies the HOPE for Homeowners Program with the goal of helping additional families avoid mortgage foreclosure... This valuable information provided
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Saturday, May 30, 2009 3:45 PM

WESTERN SUBURBS AVERAGE HOME PRICES:

UPDATE! My top picks for most affordable communites in the western suburbs... Home prices under $275,000: Brookfield, La Grange Park, Westchester, Downers Grove, Bolingbrook: AVERAGE HOME PRICES: 2 bedroom/1.5 bath/ w/Basement & Air Conditioning La
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009 7:41 PM

My Top Picks for Most Affordable Homes in the Chicago Suburbs - Blog:

Chicago Area Markets for New Homes, Rehabs, Exisiting Homes - What are The Next Hot Markets and What you Should Consider Before Buying By: Christine Moscinski, Broker Associate & Market Expert - Gobber GMAC REAL ESTATE May 25, 2009 There's no
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:58 AM

Realtor Commission Dissected…How much Does a Realtor REALLY MAKE?

I have had question over question about commissions and how it works from clients. It’s hard to believe that so many people do not understand how the commission split works. So I will explain… There are two separate sides representing each
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Monday, May 25, 2009 4:54 PM

Brookfield, Illinois: A Unique Lifestyle Community

Research Brookfield, Illinois: Homes For Sale, Community Growth, Chicago Suburban Lifestyle and Suburban Schools: Brookfield, Illinois is located a mere 30 minutes south-west of Chicago is real estate rich and a unique lifestyle community that many are
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Monday, May 25, 2009 4:28 PM

Buying a Pre-Foreclosure? What You Need to Know...

Making a short sale offer is not as cut and dry as homebuyers think. You need a good Realtor and a good attorney that has experience in handling short sales and foreclosures. There are many short sales arriving on the market daily and those homes that
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Saturday, May 23, 2009 6:55 PM

Selling Homes - Not all Its Cracked up to be....

So I am STILL negotiating a deal on contract that was signed sealed and delivered 2 weeks ago. Sent to attorneys for review and snag! Appraiser came out an did appraisal which came in lower than contract! This is quite frustrating! Anyone who thinks that
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009 9:31 AM

HOW MUCH SHOULD I PUT AN OFFER IN ON A HOUSE ?

Ninety-90% of asking price is a good start. Many homes in good markets are selling in the 93%-96% range. But there are many factors involved when deciding on putting an offer in a home. - #1 Location, Location, Location - What homes are selling for in
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009 2:16 PM

Chicago West Suburbs: One Agent's Metric is Focus on Lifestyle & Affordability

CHICAGO ILLINOIS, MAY 5, 2009 – Christine Moscinski, Broker Associate and member of the “House Hunters Team” at Gobber GMAC Real Estate is expanding real estate market considerations for young homebuyers and professionals in the west
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Monday, May 18, 2009 4:14 PM

Affordable GREAT Places for Outdoor Parties in the WESTERN SUBURBS

Planning a party, corporate event or a wedding or GRADUATION? Review a list of places to explore, you just have to be creative. Affordable "do it yourself" event planning. All selected by referall of friends and family that loved these places
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Friday, May 15, 2009 8:32 AM

Home Sales Market Trend: Recent Report Shows Increase in Home Sales & Home Prices

Chicago, IL: May 6, 2009 Chicago Illinois - Update to market conditions: Information gathered from recent data in the NIMLS (shown below), indicates activity in sales of single family homes with 3+ bedrooms on the rise. Although the market times have
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Thursday, May 14, 2009 4:28 PM

Real Estate $1,000 Cash Back for Home Buyers

View the Deal: http://www.merchantcircle.com/coupon/Christine.Moscinski.Broker.Associate.708-369-8094/display/237437 $1,000 Cash Back at Closing for Home, Condo, Duplex, Townhome Buyers! Must Present Coupon at Consultation. Offer Valid for Purchases of
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Thursday, May 14, 2009 11:14 AM

How to Find a Rent-To-Own Home

In a rent to own situation you have to submit credit application and with a good Realtor, negotiate the terms of a rent to own based on current market conditions and a contract w/kick out. Many sellers in this scenario will price the home higher than
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