So you found a house that you really love but your house hasn’t sold yet…what can you do? Consider writing an offer subject to you selling your home. The benefit of this would be that the seller would be locked into an agreed price. Let’s take a look at an important clause you will see [...]
When I was young, we had a neighbor named Iona Twosaw. Yes, it was an unusual name. I’m guessing she was in her 70’s. Her husband had died years before. I grew up in Triumph, a small village, amidst the corn fields in central Illinois. Sharing a cup of sugar was common because there was [...]
Okay, we all know that REO’s (repossessed homes) have been up over the past couple of years. So what happens if the market is flooded with REO’s and many of the REO’s don’t sell? The homes are often become damaged.
We think about damage from pests, theft and vandalism but one of the biggest issues [...]
How do you know if your in a flood plain? Simple answer is… if animals are lining up to your door 2 by 2…you are more than likely in a flood plain. Going to the FEMA website can give you general mapping of your area. One of the best places I’ve found is [...]
What’s the difference between a stick built, SIP, modular and manufactured homes?
Have you heard of the Eastern Bypass? It has been talked about since before our current Rt 6 was built. It is a bypass that continues Rt 6, crossing the river, passing by/through Springbay, Metamora/Germantown Hills, Washington, East Peoria and Morton back to 74. Illinois Department of Transportation are currently working on finding that corridor.