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BROOKFIELD, IL: Broker's Open House Hosted by Rosie Gonzalez today 11a-1p 3540 Prairie Ave, Brookfield !! Home made tamales will be served.

2010-02-18T17:11:00Z

02/18/2010 BROOKFIELD, IL: Broker's Open House Hosted by Rosie Gonzalez today 11a-1p 3540 Prairie Ave, Brookfield !! Home made tamales will be served. YUM!!!...(read more)

Most Overlooked 1040 Tax Deductions: Don't Forget to Check Yours 2010!

2010-01-28T23:16:00Z

January 28, 2010 My blog post today – SAVING SOME MONEY: By Christine Moscinski It's tough enough handling a busy lifestyle with work, shopping, family, kids, soccer and karate practice - who has time to remember taxes! Just leave it up to the tax preparer you say? Double check to make sure you get EVERY PENNY back you deserve! Top Overlooked Deductions: College Tuition: Student Loan Interest is often overlooked - TAX DEDUCTION ! Home Improvement: Energy Star appliances and energy efficient...(read more)

It's Not Over Yet! Mortgage Loan Modifications Not Working - More Foreclosures Are Coming 2011...

2010-01-26T00:22:00Z

January 25, 2010 My blog of the day – By Christine Moscinski I am reading and listening to what is going on around me, locally and nationally. Listening to the politicians who don’t know what they are doing and the banks who want it all. As Americans lose their jobs, it is only a matter of time before they lose their homes. I have talked with many homeowners that have a spouse or family member that has lost their job and find themselves struggling and at the mercy of the banks. I hear...(read more)

HOME SELLERS WAITING TO LIST TILL SPRING WILL BE MISTAKE

2010-01-04T22:51:00Z

JANUARY 4, 2010 by: Christine Moscinski, Broker Associate and "House Hunter" at GOBBER GMAC Real Estate Wow, it feels so weird to write "2010" I was ok with 2009, but now 2010... Anyway, I have been asked and asked again "when is the best time to list my home for sale"? Years ago it may have been after Super Bowl or February - March when things just begin to thaw. But the trend in today's market is "if you wait, you lose". I tell my clients to list their...(read more)

THINKING OF BUYING A FORECLOSURE, SHORT SALE OR REO...You May Wait and Wait and wait...

2009-12-07T23:56:00Z

December 7, 2009 BY: Christine Moscinski, Broker Associate at Gobber GMAC Real Estate The truth of the matter is, today no one wants to pay full price - I agree! Why would anyone pay full price if they did not have to? Well, bottom line answer is "YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR"...these homes are in REALLY bad shape. But if you have the time, energy and investment - you could have a great home for years to come! In answering the questions posed to me OVER AND OVER (and I may have posted this...(read more)

HOUSE HUNTING? DEADLINE FOR $8,000 HOMEBUYER CREDIT IS APRIL 30, 2010

2009-12-07T16:22:00Z

DID YOU KNOW IT TAKES ON AVERAGE OF (3) MONTHS TO FIND THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS? Well, time is flying and TRUST ME, there will be delays. In addition to that time, there are additional steps to take to close on the home: Loan origination (takes 4-6 weeks), loan processing (takes additional 10 days), inspections (take additional 5-10 days), title commitments (takes additional 5-10 days), scheduling closings - will your attorney be available? With everything that needs to be completed, average closing...(read more)

CHICAGO: BUYING A HOME? - REALTOR OFFERS $1000 CASH BACK !

2009-11-29T22:06:00Z

METRO CHICAGO - BROOKFIELD - WESTERN SUBURBS: December 4, 2009 All new clients and referral clients, whether Buyers or Sellers, will get *$1,000 CASH BACK AT CLOSING! In these times, home Buyers and Sellers are looking for the best deals - as is everyone. Christine Moscinski is Team Leader of The "House Hunters" Team at GOBBER GMAC Real Estate in Westchester, Illinois and her goal is saving clients money. Christine: "TIMES ARE ECONOMICALLY "TOUGH" I am offering all referral...(read more)

CHICAGO: MY TOP HOME "PICK OF THE WEEK": "Eclectic" Brookfield - 3529 Kemman $239,900

2009-11-29T21:08:00Z

3529 Kemman Avenue - Brookfield, IL From *CHRISTINA MOSCINSKI* - Broker Associate/Realtor "We Help Buyers Find Great Homes!" www.eHouseHuntOnline.com Brookfield, an eclectic, unique, affordable community with bistros, wine bars, entertainment, bars, antique shops and specialty boutiques - I have toured the Brookfield market for MONTHS now and and love the area. I try to find my clients affordable homes while integrating thier lifestyle needs. This weeks listing is my own, but I tried to...(read more)

MY "TOP PICK" FOR THE WEEK! 3217 W LELAND Unit 1E ALBANY RAVENSWOOD CHICAGO $327,400

2009-11-25T04:14:00Z

MY TOP PICK THIS WEEK! IS IN NEAR RAVENSWOOD MANOR & LINCOLN SQUARE! 3217 W LELAND Unit 1E is steps from Northeastern Illinois University and (20) minutes to Northwestern University with easy access to highways 90 and 94 (Edens and Kennedy) and Lake Shore Drive! This stunning flat is completely updated and move in ready! Unit boasts (3) large bedrooms (2) gorgeous baths, sunny and open floor plan, w/true wood flooring, /fireplace/ updated kitchen/ granite countertops. Redfin appraised value $258K...(read more)

HOME WON'T SELL: Home has Tons of Showings BUT NO OFFER! - What is wrong...?

2009-09-16T01:59:00Z

September 15, 2009 WHY ISN'T MY HOME SELLING?? First make sure the price is correct for your market. If it is priced correctly or at market, your home is lacking something. Go through the home, make ALL necessary REPAIRS. Make sure vents are not rusty, windows are cleaned, replace anything that is broken or fix it. No one wants to buy something they have to make repairs on. Buyers want MOVE IN READY. Clean it up and stage the home so the buyer sees the VALUE in the home and available square footage....(read more)

HOME SALES JUMP IN SOUTH SUBURBS - But Don't Get Too Excited...

2009-09-14T20:17:00Z

September 14, 2009 Rebuttal by Christine Moscinski, Broker Associate and HouseHunter at Gobber GMAC Real Estate YES The sales have jumped but I bet they don't include "regular home sales". Most of the sales reported are generated on a "general" or "overall" basis of "overall sales". These sales more than likely mark the “pre-foreclosure” and bank owned “REO's” that are flying like hotcakes lately due to the First Time Buyer Credit...(read more)

THIS WEEKS TOP PICK FEATURED HOME OF THE WEEK: 234 BRAINARD - LA GRANGE, ILLINOIS A 5BR/2.5 BA $599,900 STUNNING!!

2009-09-06T18:46:00Z

September 5, 2009 THIS WEEK MY TOP PICK IS A LA GRANGE HOME GORGEOUS near METRA train 5BR/2.5BA traditional with all true wood flooring simply stunning!!! Near Lyons Township High School. See inside now! Christine Moscinski is a Broker Associate and local market expert and member of the "House Hunters Team" at Gobber GMAC Real Estate specializing in Chicago South Loop & Western Suburbs including: Brookfield, La Grange, La Grange Park, Westchester, Countryside, Downers Grove and more!...(read more)

"TOP PICKS" OF CHICAGO'S BEST COMMUNITIES IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS!

2009-09-02T19:29:00Z

REMINDER: TICK TOCK - TICK TOCK - Time is running out to get the $8,000 & $6,500 Home Buyer Credit!! Must HAVE CONTRACTS IN BY APRIL 30TH, 2010 to QUALIFY!! November 30, 2009 UPDATE! My top picks for the best and family friendly communites in the western suburbs... 3BR+ home prices under $275,000: Brookfield, La Grange Park, Westchester, Downers Grove, La Grange: AVERAGE HOME PRICES: La Grange Park $240K La Grange $500K Brookfield $230K Darien $250K Westchester $242K Downers Grove $300K Hinsdale...(read more)

MY TOP PICKS FOR BEST SUBURBS & HOME "DEALS" - -

2009-08-28T20:50:00Z

MY TOP PICKS FOR THE BEST AREAS - NICE COMMUNITIES WITH GREAT POTENTIAL~! Get a great home at 30%-50% of value, pennies on the dollar. Bank owned homes, pre-forclosure, foreclosures: BERWYN SW - ROMEOVILLE SW - BOLINGBROOK SOUTH WOODRIDGE MANY BANK OWNED HOMES AND PRE-FORECLOSURES - NICE HOMES. THE DEALS ARE OUT THERE!! Christine Moscinski is a Broker Associate and local market expert at Gobber GMAC Real Estate specializing in Chicago South Loop & Western Suburbs including: Brookfield, La Grange,...(read more)

MOST AFFORDABLE 55+ ACTIVE ADULT & SENIOR LIFESTYLE LIVING!

2009-08-26T14:51:00Z

By: Christine Moscinski, Lifestyle Realtor and House Hunter at Gobber GMAC Real Estate Update: August 26, 2009 This week's top 55+ Condo pick for best in affordability 5540 Walnut - Unit 29C in Downers Grove: My rating is A+ for a 1/BR 1BA ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY 55+ / SENIOR LIVING CONDO under $76,000 with GORGEOUS VIEW OFF BALCONY Extras include: Secured entry, elevators, parking, workout room, library, minutes to I-355 and METRA! Very nice building, nice people and well maintained. Many Baby...(read more)