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A Hundred Houses and Counting
“A couple is ready for an upgrade so they can grow their family in the Chicago suburbs. They’ve seen over a hundred houses with no luck, so one of them may need to adjust their expectations in order to finally get into a new home.”
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Three Questions to Ask Before
Buying a Flipped House
Most consumers are familiar with the concept of house flipping, thanks to a variety of reality shows. Smart, seasoned investors will renovate a house to be move-in ready and then sell at tight profit-margins to make a quick sale. But how does a buyer know if a flipped home is a solid buy or a real rip-off? When it comes to buying a flipped house, asking these three big questions will help ensure you don’t… Read More
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Foundation Damage Is Costly to Repair, Here’s How to Identify It
Foundation issues are the most common type of property damage. According to the National Association of Home Builders, foundation damage accounts for approximately 34% of home repairs. While foundation repair is the second-most expensive type of repair after major structural repairs, it’s a critical problem to fix. If left alone, these issues can lead to more serious structural problems, such as cracks… Read More
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Housing Affordability Declining, but Buyer Demand Remains High
Buyers looking to enter the housing market are being hit with both rising mortgage rates and sustained price increases, which are both negatively impacting housing affordability. According to Lawrence Yun, National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) chief economist, some buyers “who had previously qualified at a 3% mortgage rate are no longer able to buy at the 4% rate.” In addition, monthly payments have increased by 28%… Read More
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Buyer’s, Don’t Make These Mistakes in a Seller’s Market
Buying a home is an exciting yet daunting experience at the best of times, buying one in the midst of a blistering seller’s market takes it to an entirely new level. Be a step ahead of the game by knowing how to avoid some common mistakes.
1. Not Getting a Mortgage Pre-Approval
With so many offers coming their way, sellers have the luxury of picking the cream of the crop. Prove your ability to buy the house by getting pre-approved by a lender.Pre-approval, which involves pulling your credit and going over your financial statements, is different from pre-qualification, which is… Read More
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Featured Testimonial
by Tori
I loved working with Lisa! She made such a great effort to customize her search to exactly I was looking for. She took time to show me around, explain the pros and cons of each place, and focus on the things I wanted/needed. The communication throughout the entire process made me feel comfortable and always in the loop. It moved so quickly and so efficiently, I would definitely recommend Lisa to others and come back!
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April Happenings
Congratulations to
Norbert
on the purchase of his new home!
Congratulations toJonathan & Kristenon the purchase of their new home!
Congratulations to The LaSaker Family on the sale of their property!
Congratulations to Tiffany on the sale of their property!
Congratulations to Clinton & Melissa on the purchase of their new home!
Thank you for allowing WSP to assist you with your most valueable investment.
Lisa M. Wenzel
Managing Real Estate Broker
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Spring Cleaning 101
Start From the Top: Start with your tallest shelf and work your way down until everything in the room has been dusted, washed, or wiped. This is the most effective way to clean because any excess dust or grime you don’t get on the first round will be waiting for you on lower surfaces. Always start your cleaning routine with a thorough dusting and end by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming your floors.
What Lies Beneath: Be prepared to move everything you own. It’s amazing how much dirt, dust, and dander can accumulate under your couch, behind a hutch, or even underneath that pretty flower vase. Just because you can’t see the dust doesn’t mean it’s… Read More
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UNDER CONTRACT! 3 S 12th St. St. Charles, IL 3 bed, 1.1 bath, 3 car garage, full of vintage charm! $265,000
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