Search and Tool Tabs above are Powered by Baird and Warner Chicago's #1 Real Estate Website

Pix Baird Warner (Darien IL Homes for Sale)

Pix Baird Warner (Darien IL Homes for Sale)
Showing posts with label DarienTop Real Estate Agent. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DarienTop Real Estate Agent. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

What Does Warren Buffet Think About Buying A Home?

Warren Buffet is seen by many as the greatest investor of our time. When he speaks, people listen. Like anyone else in his position of influence, he is criticized by some for using his bullhorn to promote his own business agendas at times. That makes it very interesting when we occasionally learn of how he privately advises those closest to him. Learn what he told his secretary.

Click here for the rest of the story

Monday, January 2, 2012

Foreclosure free ride: 3 years, no payments

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Delinquent borrowers facing foreclosure are learning that they can stay in their homes for years, as long as they're willing to put up a fight.

bank-owned_1Among the tactics: Challenging the bank's actions, waiting to file paperwork right up until the deadline, requesting the lender dig up original paperwork or, in some extreme cases, declaring bankruptcy.

Nationwide, the average time it takes to process a foreclosure -- from the first missed payment to the final foreclosure auction -- has climbed to 674 days from 253 days just four years ago, according to LPS Applied Analytics.

Click here for the rest of -Les Christie CNN story

Friday, December 2, 2011

House Prices: Where They Will Be in the Spring

Here is what the “Experts” say  about Home prices in the Spring

As a Realtor working with buyers looking to grind down Home Sellers for the Best Deal and  working with Home Sellers looking to keep as much equity as they they can. You need to read this, Contact me if you need some help sorting this all out. Neal

Direct Phone  630-724-4729   email- neal.paskvan@bairdwarner.com

Click here to get the Story

Sunday, November 20, 2011

First-Time Home Buyer Expense Checklist

Buying your first home is one of life's major events. It's easy to get caught up in the euphoria of the decision and overlook the reality that it costs a significant amount of money not only to buy a home, but to keep it and maintain it.  Think about

Maintenance- Insurance- Property Tax- Earnest Money- Down Payment- Closing Cost.  Contact me and I’ll sent you a worksheet to help you figure it all out.!   neal.paskvan@bairdwarner.com 

Click here for the rest of the story

Thursday, October 27, 2011

6 lowball-offer errors home buyers make - MarketWatch

CHICAGO (MarketWatch) — For some home sellers, it was a long summer without a home sale. That means this fall, some buyers — smelling the desperation — may be able to cut a better deal.

Read rest of the story here

President Obama’s Plan Offers new Hope

Obama’s proposal to help home owners with mortgages underwater gives hope.

President Obama’s refinance program for home owners with mortgages underwater is getting a ton of media attention. It’s a great program if you’re a home owner whose house is worth less than your fixed-rate mortgage, but what about the remaining home owners suffering because of the housing crisis?
Check out the Rest of the Story

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Coyote Sightings Suggest Increased Aggression, Risk Posed for Small Pets - Darien, IL Patch

Residents report animals approaching houses, grabbing small dogs.

Coyotes are a common sight in DuPage County, but over time, they can become more aggressive, posing a problem for residents. At the Darien City Council meeting Monday, Alderman Joerg Seifert noted that in three months he has received three reports of coyote encounters from different Ward Four residents.

Click here for the entire story

Keep Your Time Away OFF the NET — Downers Grove TribLocal.com

Robbers watch woman's Facebook status and strike while she's at concert.

Just another reminder… Social Media is Cool. Have a Family Convesation about this!

Scary but true Click here for the Rest of the Story- Youtube