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Whether you're ready to sell now or just curious about the process, we can help. Many homeowners begin thinking about selling long before they are really ready to move!

The sale of property in IL involves legalities that even a For Sale By Owner must conform to. We provide the following services in preparing your home for sale.

Provide a free, no obligation market evaluation for your property.
Recommend that you consult with your favorite real estate attorney.
Provide an estimate of your cost of sale and your net equity based on your property.
Inform you of village ordinances which may apply to your property.
Explain Fair Housing Laws.
Provide you with a copy of the IL Seller Disclosure Act form.
Explain why offering a home warranty for your property may be in your best interest.
Help you decide if your property should be inspected by a certified home inspection service.
Locate your real estate property index number.
Help you determine which repairs are necessary and which are not.

Garage Sale Time

Now is a great time to get rid of all those unnecessary things you accumulated - things you no longer want or need - and bring in a little extra cash at the same time.

A garage sale is not hard to prepare for and can be fun! Enlist the help of the whole family in organizing and pricing your merchandise. Perhaps you could arrange a joint sale with a few neighbors. Advertise the sale in your local paper and with signs placed around the neighborhood. Be prepared to bargain and drop prices, if necessary, to clear out your inventory. Make arrangements with a local charity to collect all the leftover items after the sale.

Tax Deductible Moving Expenses

Many of the expenses connected with moving may be tax deductible, if the move is job related. Some of these include:

The cost of moving your household goods.
Expenses incurred while house-hunting.
Travel expenses during the move for you and your family.
The cost of meals and temporary lodging for up to 30 days after you get the new job.
The expenses, of selling your house and buying a new one.

To substantiate your claim, keep an accurate, detailed account of your moving expenses, including all receipts.

Special Care for Pets & Plants

Moving companies are not allowed to handle the shipment of pets, so you you will need to explore your alternatives.

Shipping animals by air is the fastest and most convenient method. Most airlines are familiar with the care and handling requirements of animals.

If you must take your pet with you in the car, call ahead to make sure pets are allowed at your overnight stop. Check with your veterinarian for hints that could make the trip more enjoyable for both you and your pet. Before moving, be sure licenses and all vaccinations are up-to-date.

House plants do not travel well in the dark interior of moving vans. Plants are difficult to pack and may have to survive several days without light and water. Moving companies will not guarantee the condition of plants that are shipped and some states will not allow you to bring plants across their state line due to the possible transportation of harmful insects or diseased vegetation. Check ahead before bringing plants with you to ensure that you will be allowed to cross state borders with them.

Whether you are a first-time buyer who qualifies for the $8,000 tax credit, or a current homeowner who wants the $6,500 tax credit, you have only until April 30, 2010 to take action. Federal deficits, budget cuts and political jousting make it highly unlikely that Congress will approve another extension of these popular tax credits, and many economists expect interest rates to increase soon.

So what are you waiting for?

60 Miles south of Chicago down I-57 Interstate

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Kankakee River State Park On land treasured for centuries - first by Native Americans, later by traders and farmers, and as early as the 1890\'s by recreation seekers - Kankakee River State Park offers you its proud heritage in an unspoiled setting. Anglers, canoeists, hunters, campers, hikers, bicyclers and other outdoor enthusiasts find the park\'s recreational opportunities unsurpassed. The naturally channeled Kankakee River, listed on the Federal Clean Streams Register, is the focus of the park\'s popularity. Enveloping both sides of the Kankakee River for 11 miles, in an area 6 miles northwest of Kankakee, the park consists of approximately 4,000 acres. Illinois Routes 102 on the north and 113 on the south frame the park, with Interstates 55 and 57 both providing convenient access.

Perry Farm Park The Park District maintains the Perry Farm Park, a dynamic 170 acre recreation area. Enthusiasts of all kinds find enjoyment in the wide array of activities the park offers including 4-miles of fully accessible paved paths that wind through natural prairie, woods and riverfront of the Perry Farm site. Oak meadows, a fruit tree orchard, picnic areas, memorial rose gardens and flower gardens and gazebos as well as an Illinois Nature preserve area highlighting Indian Caves along the Bourbonnais Creek and ravine make this stretch of the Kankakee River and its shores as beautiful as any in the state. Also located on the park grounds is the award-winning Exploration Station...a children\'s museum, a hands-on exploration and discovery museum for children and their families, teachers and other caregivers.

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Dawn Olson | 29 Heritage Drive, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 | Phone: 815-735-9594