View Any Listing Via Text Message
May 19, 2010 by Jennifer
Filed under Deb & Jen's Blog, View Our Listings!
Click here to view any listing via text message! Read More →
The Cassidy Team Philosophy
February 16, 2010 by Jennifer
Filed under Our Marketing Strategy, Sell Your Home
Over 1000 Happy Homeowners have used our services in the purchase of their home! Our team offers specialized services to our clients in order to give them the attention that they deserve. Our real estate market continues to change every year, so we constantly keep our selves updated to new technology and education. We specialize in residential real... [Read more...]
Secrets to Selling Video
February 16, 2010 by Jennifer
Filed under Deb & Jen's Blog
Great tips for sellers. Originally aired on February 15th, channel 7 (ABC Chicago) news… Read More →
Considering a Home Purchase?
February 4, 2010 by Jennifer
Filed under Deb & Jen's Blog, Why RE/MAX?
With an investment as large as a home there are many things to consider. Market trends, area information and government programs should all play a role in the decision to buy. Use this video to learn why RE/MAX agents are uniquely qualified to help you identify your ideal place. Read More →
Looking for a way to buy a home affordably?
January 25, 2010 by Jennifer
Filed under Getting a Mortgage
The Illinois HOME START program offers below-market interest rates and down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers and veterans. Eligibility for each program is based upon household income, family size and the sales price of the home. HOME START 30-YEAR FIXED RATE LOAN is FHA insured and available at rates below the 30-year fixed market rate HOME... [Read more...]
BETTER CREDIT SCORE, CHEAPER HOUSE PAYMENT
January 25, 2010 by Jennifer
Filed under Deb & Jen's Blog, FICO score and Credit Report information, Getting a Mortgage, Your Credit Score information
A family put a 3.5% down payment on a $172,900 house with a resulting loan of $166,850. Here is what their bottom line would look like… Score Rate Monthly Payment Total Cost 760+ 4.981% $893.75 $326,900 700-759 5.203% $916.50 $335,090 680-699 5.380% $934.83 $341,689 660-679 5.594% $957.22 $349,749 640-659 6.024% $1002.93 $366,205 620-639 6.570% $1062.30 $387,578 Less... [Read more...]
9 Steps to Successful Home Buying
January 12, 2010 by Jennifer
Filed under The Home Buying Process
1. Be qualified by a lender Being pre-qualified or pre-approved by a lender before you start looking at homes can save you time and money. When you call us to set up a counseling session, we can recommend a top lender for you to contact before our consultation. ———- 2. Your consultation We will go over the basics of buying a... [Read more...]
Becoming Pre-Approved
January 8, 2010 by Jennifer
Filed under Getting a Mortgage
Information Needed for Your Mortage Application Copies of last 2 years W-2’s (for each borrower) Copies of most recent month’s paystubs (for each borrower) Copies of all assets: All pages of the last 2 or most recent quarterly statements including but not limited to savings, checking, money market, investment, retirement, 401K’s,... [Read more...]
First, Are you READY to Buy?
January 7, 2010 by Jennifer
Filed under Getting a Mortgage
Four Big Questions: If you answer “YES” to the following questions, you are probably ready to buy a home: 1. Do you have a steady, reliable income? In other words, have you been employed on a regular basis for the last 2 years and do you expect to maintain employment? 2. Do you have a good record of paying your... [Read more...]
Positively Healthy/The Sunny Side in 2010
January 6, 2010 by Jennifer
Filed under Deb & Jen's Blog
When life gives us lemons, do we make great lemonade? We talk about positive attitude, we know that an optimistic attitude can improve our mental and physical health, so here are three tips to help us: Surroundings that make you smile. Spend more time with optimistic people and in places that lift your spirit. The positive energy is contagious. Interrupt... [Read more...]
