Archive for July, 2009

Filed under barrington

Barrington Farmer’s Market

Check out the Barrington Farmer’s Market.
The market is open every Thursday from 2:00 to 7:00PM.  It is a delightful place to shop and stroll.
For more information, visit Laura’s Local Reviews (link at the top of the screen).

Comments Off Laura on Jul 31st 2009

Filed under barrington, buyers, palatine, sellers

A Common Home Inspection Problem in the Area

I took out some clients the other day in Deer Park. This is a lovely area north of Palatine and east of Barrington. One of its distinguishing features is its rolling landscape and soft hills.
After seeing a couple duds, we came upon a home my clients really liked. The home had great curb appeal, but [...]

Comments Off Laura on Jul 15th 2009

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Illinois Realtor Magazine Praises LaurasLocal.com

Wow! We were so excited to be featured in Illinois Realtor Magazine’s July issue on blogging. LaurasLocal.com was highlighted for great local information and real estate news. Thank you to Stephanie Siever’s for a terrific article.

If you look closely, you can see my picture (Laura) in the middle and to the left. Our friends at [...]

Comments Off Laura on Jul 12th 2009

Filed under buyers

Interest Rates Continue to Fall

Check out the box in the right margin on interest rates (scroll down). Interest rates are low again.
Keep in mind, though, that they are volatile. If you’re in the market for a house, make sure you watch rates as much as you watch home prices. The difference of a week in interest rate fluctuations can, [...]

Comments Off Laura on Jul 8th 2009