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This is an opportunity to build your dream home in a charming community of over 300 homes nestled around a 60 acre lake, offering a lifestyle that is unique in the Chicagoland area. “Home Away From Home” is the way you feel when you enter this very unique section of Hinsdale. This property will give you the opportunity to build your dream home in a Lake Community in the heart of Hinsdale just south of 55th street…close to excellent Hinsdale Central High School and Ruth Lake Country Club. Lot size: 110.65 x 93.17 x 158.13 x 95. Value in the Land. Investors and Builders welcome! Homeowners all own an equal share of the lake and are highly encouraged to use it year ’round. Canoes, rafts, paddle boats and all other non-motorized boats are allowed on the lake. Fishing ranks high among the warm weather lake activities. Winter opens up to many other lake sports…skating, ice hockey, ice boating, snowmobiling, ice fishing and cross country skiing. Other areas for recreation include the large and small parks, also owned by the residents, where football and baseball games are popular. For those that are athletically inclined, Golfview Hills has a great offering of activities. Many builders and new homes are replacing older homes in Golfview Hills. When you choose Golfview Hills, you will buy a home and a lifestyle…one that has placed Golfview in high demand. It’s a warm and friendly community where you know your neighbors and “going home” has meaning!    REDUCED TO $433,000.  For additional information Contact Carla at 630-842-8812 or visit my website at www.CarlaSteuck.com.

LOT SIZE:  61 X 120.     LIST PRICE:  Reduced to $329,000.

This “ready to go” lot is situated on a Hinsdale tree lined street between two other fabulous new construction homes. The home that use to stand on this lot is now torn down, leaving the lot ready for your dream home! If you are looking to build a home in Hinsdale or would like to earn investment income, this could be the lot for you. Call Carla to view the house plan and site grading plan. Permit on hold, not issued.

DIRECTIONS: From Town of Hinsdale…North on Garfield. Follow traffic flow to York Road. North to Fuller. West to Home. South of Ogden.

LOT SIZE:  60X180 + 60X33.5 BACK LEFT.  LIST PRICE:  $289,000.00

Fabulous deep lot on a residential street in an area where many of the smaller homes are coming down and new homes are going up, because the lot sizes are so nice. Drive by and you will find that the home that once occupied this lot is torn down, making this lot “ready to go” for your dream home. Home plans are available and close to approval for permit. Call Carla to view the home plan available or come up with one of your own! Many possibilities on home styles with this deep lot. Swimming pool? Ranch? Four car garage? Two story?

DIRECTIONS:  Naperville Road. West of Cass to Washington Street. North one Block to Chicago Avenue. West to lot. Very close to Roslyn Road in Downers Grove.

For a relationship based on trust, knowledge and expertise when building your next home or selling your New Construction, give Carla Steuck a call at 630-842-8812.  I look forward to speaking with you!

As the property market cools down, it becomes a good time for property buyers. If you don’t have that much money to spend on a house, but you’re absolutely convinced that it’s the right time for you to move, then you need to learn how to make a lowball offer and get it accepted. Generally, a lowball offer is ten percent or more below the list price.

First and foremost, learn what types of properties you’re looking for in terms of both the house and the seller.

THE HOUSE

The properties you’re interested in have been on the market more than a month.  There’s not necessarily anything seriously wrong with them, but they’re just not generating much attention. Maybe they’re unattractive, on a busy street, or in disrepair.  The key is to find properties that maybe need a little repair work, but nothing major. Your lowball offer isn’t worth much if you have to spend all the money you saved on structural or wiring work.

THE SELLER

The seller you’re looking for needs to move ASAP.  Perhaps they’re relocating to a job in another city, or they’re already bought another house but want to sell the old one before leaving town. Maybe they’re selling the home of a recently-deceased relative, and they just want to get the whole thing over with. Maybe they’re defaulted on their mortgage payments and the house is foreclosing.  These are motivated sellers and they’re more willing to accept a low offer on their property.

THE SECRETS

• Get pre-approved for a mortgage before you start shopping.  It’ll make you more attractive to sellers.
• Shop at the right time. One of the best times to look is during the week between Christmas and New Year’s, simply because very few people are looking for them.  If you find the right house or the right seller at this time, it’s a great opportunity for getting a low-ball offer accepted.
• Make an intiitial offer that’s below what you want to pay, and prepare to be rejected. Let the seller feel that they’re negotiating a better deal with you and they’re more likely to accept your second or third offer. Note: in a competitive market this strategy isn’t advisable, but in a slow market it’s worth trying.
• Make offers on several properties. The more opportunities you create, the more likely you are to have a seller accept your offer.
• Hire a buyer’s agent. The seller’s agent is trying to get the best possible deal for their client and they’re not going to help you get a low-ball offer accepted.  A dedicated buyer’s agent will, and they’re most likely have more in-depth knowledge of the neighborhood and current market prices, too.
• Don’t use the list price as an indication of property’s true market value.  List prices are often inflated, so do your own research.  Get a Current Market Analysis (CMA) for the area and find out how accurate that list price really is.
• Give the seller a good reason to accept your price.  Offer to close quickly, offer to pay cash, and be flexible on inspection dates.  Accomodate the seller in every way possible, and if they’re motivated to sell they’ll be more amenable to your offer.

Educating my clients about the real estate market is part of my job. For a relationship based on trust, knowledge and expertise when buying or selling your next home, give me call at 630-842-8812 or email me at Carla@CarlaSteuck.com. I look forward to speaking with you!

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