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Chicago Real Estate Mortgage Fraud #11 posted by Carol Best with Coldwell Banker in Barrington, IL

by Carol Best | Luxury Real Estate and Homes in IL

Chicago, IL   Morgage fraud in Chicago ranks as #11 in the USA, according to Inman News.  Buyer beware!

Top 20 metros for mortgage fraud

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, Calif.
2. San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, Calif.
3. Lost Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, Calif.
4. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, Calif.
5. Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, Calif.
6. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, Fla.
7. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, Calif.
8. Las Vegas-Paradise, Nev.
9. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Ga.
10. Salt Lake City, Utah
11. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, Ill.
12. Washington, D.C.-Arlington-Alexandria, Va.-Md.-W.Va.
13. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Fla.
14. New York-Northern N.J.-Long Island, N.Y.-N.J.-Pa.
15. Orlando-Kissimmee, Fla.
16. St. Louis, Mo.-Ill.
17. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Wash.
18. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, Ariz.
19. Richmond, Va.
20. Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, Colo.

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posted by:  Carol Best with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Barrington, IL

Which Broker is Selling in Cook County IL by Carol Best of Coldwell Banker in Barrington, IL

by Carol Best | Luxury Real Estate and Homes in IL

Brokers with the greatest number of Buyers & closings year-to-date 2011 in Cook County, Illinois for single family homes are featured below.

List your home with a Coldwell Banker agent who actually understands internet marketing & you just might sell it!

Posted by:  Carol Best | Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Barrington, IL | work with the best... Hire a CRS! | Carol@CarolBest.net | Call/Text @ 773-799-5939

Sellers:  Receive a Market Analysis via email - click here

BuyersSearch the Realtor MLS with No-Hassle - click here

All Information Deemed Reliable from Agent Metrics on: 6/20/2011

Which Broker is Selling in Lake County IL by Carol Best of Coldwell Banker in Barrington, IL

by Carol Best | Luxury Real Estate and Homes in IL

Home sellers are asking the potential listing agents they interview: 

What's the average selling price & total dollar volume your brokerage has listed & SOLD, for  single-family homes, Y-T-D through 6/20/11 in Lake County, IL.  Here are the answers direct from Agent Metrics:

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage       $484,000  20.58% mkt share

Baird Warner                                                     $340,000    7.35%  "        "

Re/Max - Office A                                              $299,000    4.27%  "        "

Re/Max - Office B                                              $225,000     3.7%   "        "

C-21 - Office C                                                  $395,000     3.87% "        "

Keller Williams - Office E                         Did not appear on Agent Metrics

Koenig Strey Real Living                                   $441,000    5.08%  "        "

Posted by:     Carol Best:      Carol@CarolBest.net  www.CarolBest.net
Coldwell Banker | Barrington, Illinois  60010


All information was obtained from our MLS Agent Metrics Report as of: June 20, 2011 @ 9:00am CDT.

Sanctuary of Inverness, IL-Home for Sale by Carol Best w/Coldwell Banker in Barrington, IL

by Carol Best | Luxury Real Estate and Homes in IL

The Village of Inverness... 125 New Abbey Drive in the Sanctuary of Inverness subdivision is a wonderful place to call home!  This is it... rarely is such an awesome location available - perfect for a corporate transferee, an executive who loves privacy, or simply a lover of nature.  It's almost like living in a gated community without the cost.

This home is immaculate and has 5 bedrooms; 6.1 baths, each bedroom with its own private or en suite bath; finished walkout lower level, brick exterior and side-load 4 car garage.  Paver walkways lead to your private garden or gazebo.  There is plenty of room to grill on the patio or enjoy breakfast, lunch & dinner on the deck.  What better way to watch a sunset?  Click here to view the online brochure.

By far, this home was built in the very BEST location in the subdivision!  Built by Harris Builders, this property is conveniently located and not far from the Metra train for a commute to downtown Chicago's Ogilvie Transportation Center, or just hop on the interstate, i.e. Route 53/355 or I-90 to Chicago or Rockford. 

If you have children and they are interested in sports, be sure to check out everything the Barrington Park District & Barrington Consolidated School District #220 - has to offer. The blue-ribbon award-winning Grove Avenue School; newer middle school, namely Barrington's Prairie Campus; or Barrington High School have some amazing programs - click on the hotlinks to view the specific websites.  We are proud of our community involvement and enjoy some of the best-rated schools, parks & sport opportunities in the area.

This home is immaculate and has been lovingly cared for since the owners custom-built it and then moved in during the Fall of 2000.  The open floor plan with both a front & back staircase, an open-entrance staircase to the finished lower level, and generous-sized rooms - each with a private or Jack 'n Jill bath, were all designed ahead of their time. This Harris-built home also includes 2" x 6" exterior wall construction.  There's approximately 7,187 sq. ft. total, including all three levels. The average monthly utility cost, with 4 adults currently living in the household is: $390/month for Commonwealth Edison & $175/month for NICOR Gas.

If you happen to play golf, there are several golf courses in the area, including Inverness Golf Club.

Posted by Carol Best - Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Barrington, IL |

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An aerial view of this gorgeous property:

All Information Deemed Reliable but not Guaranteed


Home Buyers are Online w/their Real Estate Search

by Carol Best | Luxury Real Estate and Homes in IL

How's your home purchase or sale going?  Does your Realtor have the maximum number of fabulous online photos to sell your house?  The first showing of your home, if you are a seller, is online - it's not actually inside your house.  Then, if the photos and house are desirable and meet the buyer's needs, they make an appointment to take a real-time tour.

Taking photos isn't for just anybody.  There is a right way and a wrong way to take the pictures. Those of us with advanced training are shocked at the pictures that are displayed online.

A couple of the real estate sites that have the largest online audience of potential Buyers are:

Realtor.com | Trulia.com | Coldwell Banker.com

...all of which syndicate to hundreds of other websites on the world-wide web.

Buyers:  Sign up here for a no-hassle search of homes for sale on our real estate MLS.

Sellers:  If your home isn't getting many real showings - actual buyers inside your home, click here for a market analysis which will be emailed to your inbox, without having to talk with an agent.

Posted by: Carol Best | Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate | Barrington, IL |

Inverness Luxury Home Under Contract

by Carol Best | Luxury Real Estate and Homes in IL

Luxury homes in Inverness, IL - such a wonderful place to call home!  Inverness has homes in both the Barrington and Palatine, IL Fremd High School Districts.

To find out more information about the Inverness Golf & Country Club, click here.

Carol Best has just placed under contract, a lovely home - the Buyers are so excited and the seller has been a pleasure to work with.

Looking for Results?  Call or e-mail us today - we're here to help you buy or sell - www.WeOffertheBest.com

Buyers:  www.FindNorthernIllinoisHomes.com

Sellers:  www.NorthernIllinoisHouseValues.com

Carol@CarolBest.net | cell # 773-799-5939

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Long Grove Homes and Real Estate for Sale

by Carol Best | Luxury Real Estate and Homes in IL

Long Grove, Illinois homes and real estate for sale - search the MLS. 

Buyers:  For a no-hassle search of properties for sale, sign up here to receive listings via email - right to your inbox:

http://www.FindNorthernIllinoisHomes.com

 

Sellers:  Wonder why your home did not sell?  Register here to receive a market analysis via email or contact Carol Best:

http://www.NorthernIllinoisHouseValues.com

 

Incredible online marketing by The Carol Best Team - check us out @ http://www.WeOffertheBest.com

 

Posted by:  Carol@CarolBest.net | Coldwell Banker | Call/Text:  773-799-5939

Kildeer Illinois Homes and Real Estate for Sale

by Carol Best | Luxury Real Estate and Homes in IL

Kildeer, Illinois homes and real estate for sale - search the MLS. 

Buyers:  For a no-hassle search of properties for sale, sign up here to receive listings via email - right to your inbox:

http://www.FindNorthernIllinoisHomes.com

 

Sellers:  Wonder why your home did not sell?  Register here to receive a market analysis via email or contact Carol Best:

http://www.NorthernIllinoisHouseValues.com

 

Incredible online marketing by The Carol Best Team - check us out @ http://www.WeOffertheBest.com

 

Posted by:  Carol@CarolBest.net | Coldwell Banker | Call/Text:  773-799-5939

Cary Illinois Homes and Real Estate for Sale

by Carol Best | Luxury Real Estate and Homes in IL

Cary, Illinois homes and real estate for sale - search the MLS. 

Buyers:  For a no-hassle search of properties for sale, sign up here to receive listings via email - right to your inbox:

http://www.FindNorthernIllinoisHomes.com

 

Sellers:  Wonder why your home did not sell?  Register here to receive a market analysis via email or contact Carol Best:

http://www.NorthernIllinoisHouseValues.com

 

Incredible online marketing by The Carol Best Team - check us out @ http://www.WeOffertheBest.com

 

Posted by:  Carol@CarolBest.net | Coldwell Banker | Call/Text:  773-799-5939



Inverness and Palatine Illinois Homes and Real Estate for Sale

by Carol Best | Luxury Real Estate and Homes in IL

Palatine & Inverness, Illinois homes and real estate for sale - search the MLS. 

Buyers:  For a no-hassle search of properties for sale, sign up here to receive listings via email - right to your inbox:

http://www.FindNorthernIllinoisHomes.com

 

Sellers:  Wonder why your home did not sell?  Register here to receive a market analysis via email or contact Carol Best:

http://www.NorthernIllinoisHouseValues.com

 

Incredible online marketing by The Carol Best Team - check us out @ http://www.WeOffertheBest.com

 

Posted by:  Carol@CarolBest.net | Coldwell Banker | Call/Text:  773-799-5939

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