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            <author>melissa@propropertysearch.com (Melissa Lee)</author>
            <title>Wanted to Buy</title>
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Blog Entry by Chris Lee posted by Melissa


Melissa, our fearless team-leader, launched this site with specific objectives – all for the benefit of our customers.


 1)      Provide buyers with premium search capabilities and resources to find their perfect home and to help clients meet their real estate goals.


 2)      Provide customers with relevant market information, house hunting strategies, and selling tips.


 3)      Promote living, lifestyle, and events in our beloved Southwestern Illinois Region.  There’s so much to do – and we want to share the fun!


So, when I approached her about a Wanted-To-Buy blog post, she said “Well, will the content reach out to our target audience and meet the objectives of having this site for our customers?”  Hmmm, I had to think about that for only a split-second.  “Sure it does”, I replied with conviction.  


We represent buyers looking for specific properties and are retained as agents to find them for the buyer.  However, searching the MLS, Classifieds, umpteen FSBO sites, Exclusive listing sites, and neighborhood canvassing doesn’t always reveal the perfect match for our clients.


So I promise, I won’t post these often – but in due diligence and working for our clients, here’s my request.  If you have property for sale or are thinking of selling, and meet our buyers’ criteria, please contact us for further information or inquiries.


We represent qualified clients wanting to buy properties in the Metro-East Illinois and Belleville Illinois areas.  


Contact us for inquiries.


REAL ESTATE WANTED LIST:


Acreage near Marine – Highland Illinois.  5+ acres with home and outbuildings, pond or waterfront preferred but not required.  Buyer is ok with the home needing moderate repairs.


Lease to Purchase – O’Fallon Illinois.  3+ bedrooms with garage having enough room for car parking and workspace, must be O’Fallon schools, tenant has pets.


Commercial Garage – Greater Belleville Illinois Area.  Small commercial garage needed, 2-3 parking bays plus small office and/or additional storage space.


Vacant lots – Greater Belleville Illinois Area.  Vacant lots suitable for building single family residence or duplex.  Lots with condemned or tear-down condition buildings will also be considered.


Commercial Restraunt – Metro-East Illinois Area.  3000 sqft+, 14000 daily traffic count.  Vacant building ok.  


Vacant lot – within 15 minuets from Shiloh, IL.  Has or is suitable for building a 4 car heated garage workshop for personal vehicle restoration.
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            <author>melissa@propropertysearch.com (Melissa Lee)</author>
            <title>10) Visit the Confluence Tower – Hartford, IL</title>
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See the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, where legendary explorers Lewis and Clark began their westward voyage.  Tour guided and award winning attraction, three observation decks are at 50, 100, and 150 feet to provide a stunning view.  The tower is also a great place to launch your exploration of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway along the Great River Road, Illinois River, National Road, and Route 66.  Located near Alton and Edwardsville, just off of I-270 and Route 3.


Wednesday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.



Tours Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Last tour is at 4 p.m.


All guests of the Lewis &amp; Clark Confluence Tower must be accompanied by a tour guide.



Admission:
 


$4 Adults


$2 Children 12 and under


Children 2 and under are free


435 Confluence Tower Drive
- Hartford, IL 62048
618.251.9101


 Photos &amp; Content:  confluencetower.com
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:01:24 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>melissa@propropertysearch.com (Melissa Lee)</author>
            <title>A Home to Sell and a Home to Buy... Which Comes First?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 



If a local client needs to sell their house to buy a new home, first we evaluate  market value and net proceeds of their current home.  Other items to consider are the potential cost of inspection items, needed repairs and cosmetic items.  Then we put them in contact with a  lender to get pre-approved.  Doing these will assist in  determining if the desired move to another home is realistic.





Once we have the go ahead, we focus on staging, listing and marketing first.  Then we start combing the market for their new  home.  I like for them to find two or three homes they love so that once  their home goes under contract, they have a good idea of what they want ... especially if it sells quickly.


 





With a contract on their home in place, we'll check the MLS for any new listings that have come on the market since we last looked and make appointments to view good candidates. The sellers are ready to make offers on their favorite home/s at this point.


While it's a good idea for the seller to check on availability of potential homes prior to listing their home for sale, actually making an offer may not be the best next step.  First, the seller will have more negotiating power once their home is under contract.  And, other sellers may not be interested in negotiating with someone who has not even listed their home.  Most builders in our area will not accept a contingency offer unless the clients home is under contract and listed with a Realtor.


 





It seems the most important first step is for someone in this position to contact their Realtor and lender.  It could save a lot of headache and frustration for everyone.  It's always fun to look at potential new homes first, but before getting too serious... please take the first step.


 





Pictures source: 123rf.com, www.csmonitor.com, frontdoor.com
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            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:42:44 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>melissa@propropertysearch.com (Melissa Lee)</author>
            <title>Visit a Christmas Light Display in December</title>
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Christmas Wonderland - Rock Spring Park (Alton, IL)



Rock Spring Park in Alton features more than two million lights featuring cascading waterfalls, lighted trees, and dozens of displays.  Kids can visit Santa and see live animals in the Enchanted Forest.  The display is available to drive through or take a carriage ride.
    




Open now until December 26 


Monday through Friday, 6:00-9:00pm; Saturday and Sunday, 5:00-9:00pm



    $7 per car, advanced reservations are required for carriage rides








Way of Lights - Our Lady of the Snows (Belleville, IL)



Religious themed light display at the Our Lady of the Snows Shrine in Belleville.  You can drive through the display or take a carriage.  There's also a laser show, camel rides, an indoor Christmas tree display, a restaurant, and an interactive area for the kids. 





    Open now through January 2
    


5:00-10:00pm
    


Free (donations expected)







Photos &amp; Content:  Riverbender.com, About.com 
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            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:02:16 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>melissa@propropertysearch.com (Melissa Lee)</author>
            <title>7 Reasons Why Your Property Won't Sell</title>
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Must read by Alan May,
  Coldwell Banker Realtor in Evanston. 


7 Reasons Why Your Property Won't Sell 


1. Your property won't sell because your photos are "less than impressive". The vast majority of home buyers start their search for a home on the  Internet, so your property had better look fantastic in print. Not just  nice, it has to look downright fabulous.  Today an internet view is the  same as a 'virtual showing'... if your house gets past that, then they might (just might) make an appointment to see it in person... You should really consider that your SECOND showing. Today's online viewers are expecting good quality photos (and lots of them...the  picture below... taken from Google Maps... is completely unacceptable.   That's a $500,000 listing, take a moment and your digital camera and  force your agent to go earn their commission), a virtual tour, maybe even a floor plan, and they need to be high-quality, or don't bother.   2. Your property won't sell because it's overpriced. It's important to be as objective as you possibly can.  Look at the  home as though you were a "buyer"... if necessary, make an appointment  with your Realtor to view other properties that are priced comparably to  yours.  Be brutally objective.  Given the other options on the market (and yes, you DO have to include short sales and foreclosures on your list... your potential buyers are!), would YOU buy your home, over the others that are currently available on the market?


If the answer is "NO", (and try to be as honest as you can) well  then you have your work cut out for you, don't you?  You either have to  "update" your home to meet or beat the competition...(that might mean  an updated bathroom or kitchen, or neutralizing some decorating...  remove that old wallpaper that was there when you  bought the house or lower your price to adjust for it.  if you can't  afford to sell it for the price, that you KNOW it should sell for, this  may not be the right market for you to sell.  Consider taking it  off-market.   3. Your property won't sell because it shows badly. This could mean almost anything... from the 60 pound Rottweiler,  barking and drooling at the potential buyers from behind the safety of  the flimsiest child-gate, to the lingering smell of 30-years of  smoking.  Maybe the carpeting shows traffic-pattern wear, or your  windows allow in slightly more than daylight.  All things that aren't  visible from the internet, but whoa.... once you get inside the house...  they show up, like a cat-urine-soaked-shag carpet on a 95 degree day in  New Orleans! 4. Your property won't sell because you're invisible. Today's buyer comes from the internet, almost exclusively.  Have you  (or your agent) simply plopped the property on the MLS, and started  praying?  Are you on all the websites...(Trulia, Zillow, Craig's List,  Google Base, etc...) all the places that buyers are searching?  If not,  you need to be, now! Don't try to be a secret, in today's electronic  world.  You want to be found, and the sooner the better.  5. Your property won't sell because your listing is tired and stale on the market. Okay... yes, you  overpriced your home initially when you first came on the market a year  and a half ago.  But since then you have reduced your price almost  monthly, constantly chasing the market down. Now, finally you're truly  priced where you believe should be, but your listing (not your house)  has become tired and stale.  Everyone who is looking for your type of  property (ie: 3br/1.1 bath) in your area has already seen the listing  online, or in person and they remember that there was "something" about it that they didn't like... but what they don't remember is...  what they didn't like.... was the price.   Time to take the listing off  market.  Let it cool off (3-6 months), and bring it back on fresh in the  Spring.  Yeah, you'll have 6 mos. worth of holding-costs... but you'll  more than make up for it in your purchase price.


btw... Resist the temptation to bring the house back on at a higher price, than when you left the market.  Just "don't do it"!   6. Your property won't sell because your house won't appraise. The house looks great... you've finally gotten someone to bring you a  bid on your slightly over-priced, but beautiful pied-a-terre.  But the  bank appraiser says it's worth $20,000 less than your buyer has agreed  to pay.  Heavy sigh... bite the bullet.... negotiate with them.   If you  have to drop the price $20,000 to make it work.... "make it work"...  chances are, anybody else trying to buy your house will run into the  same problem. If you're not willing to negotiate the difference, you may  find yourself with no buyer, and accepting a lower offer somewhere down  the line. 


7. Your property won't sell because it's unavailable to show. You have a baby, and a 1-year old.  And they need their naps.  So  you've told your Realtor in no-uncertain-terms, that you'll only allow  showings between 9:00a.m - Noon, and then again from 2:30-5:30 p.m.  And  no showings on Saturday or Sundays.  "After all", you've told him "we  still live here.. it's our home!".  Well guess what?  They can't buy it,  if they can't see it.  As good as your online photos are, they're no  substitute for an in-person visit. "If they really want to see it,  they'll reschedule", you're already answering as you read this.   Nonsense!  What they'll do, is they'll just move on to the next property  in line (there are dozens like yours available) and maybe they'll buy that one  instead.  Once you put your property on the market it stops being your  "home", and has become your "product".  And you want your product to be  seen by as large a buying audience as possible.


If you're trying to sell or thinking about selling your O'Fallon,  
Belleville, Shiloh, Mascoutah, IL home,  Please feel free to contact me  
directly at 618-972-0836 for a personalized assessment of your property.
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            <title>St. Clair County Home Buyer Assistance Program ~ Free Downpayment Money near Belleville IL</title>
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Are you looking for a home for sale in the Belleville ~ O'Fallon ~ Scott AFB area?  Perhaps you qualify for free downpayment money from Saint Clair County....


The Mission of the Home Buyer Assistance Program offered through St. Clair County's Intergovernmental grants department:


"It is the commitment of St. clair County to promote family stability that comes with home ownershi.  To aid those families who want to be a viable part of their community, but due to the current economic situation, find resources to meet the demands of down payment and other closing cost just out of their grasp.  In the process of assisting families we hope to strengthen communities with resident pride and commitment."


Who is Eligible?


Households who meet the following income guidelines:  This program is  intended to assist low-income households, whose gross annual,  housebhold falls at or below the guidelines listed below.








Income Guidelines


  # of Household Members                               Gross Household Income



1 Person                                                                                                 $38,0002 Person                                                                                                 $43,4503 Person                                                                                                 $48,8504 Person                                                                                                $54,3005 Person                                                                                                $63,0006 Person                                                                                                 $63,0007 Person                                                                                                $67,3508 Person                                                                                                 $71,700


* Other terms apply... Please contact us for details.  


This is a fantastic program for qualified buyers!  The last two buyers we assisted through the program brought ZERO dollars to the closing table for the purchase of their new home and their new mortgage payment is less or equal to what they were paying to rent.


Photo Credit: http://chicagoshomesforsale.com/


Information courtesy of St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department Community Development Brochure
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            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:11:34 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>melissa@propropertysearch.com (Melissa Lee)</author>
            <title>Hotels Near Scott AFB ~ Houses Near Scott AFB</title>
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Looking for a hotel near Scott AFB?  Below is a list and map of hotels near Scott Air Force Base Illinois.


Looking at houses for sale near Scott Air Force Base during your visit?  View Scott AFB Homes for Sale here... then let us know which homes you would like to see; we'll set up your appointments to visit the homes during your visit.  It's simple.


Hotels near Scott AFB:Drury Inn &amp; Suites ~ O’Fallon, ILNear Scott AFB ~  approx 6 miles624-2211www.druryhotels.comHilton Garden Inn ~ Shiloh/O’FallonNear Scott AFB ~  approx 6.5 miles618-624-4499www.hiltongardeninn.hilton.comHoliday Inn Express Hotel &amp; Suites ~ Shiloh/O’FallonNear Scott AFB ~  approx 6 miles618-632-0400www.holidayinnexpress.com


Settle Inn &amp; Suites ~ O’Fallon, ILNear Scott AFB ~  approx 3 miles618-624-6060www.settleinn.comBaymont Inn &amp; Suites ~ O’Fallon, ILNear Scott AFB ~  approx 6 miles618-632-6668www.baymontinns.comDays Inn O’Fallon ~ O’Fallon, ILNear Scott AFB ~  approx 6 miles628-9700Sleep Inn ~ O’Fallon, ILNear Scott AFB ~  approx 6 miles618-628-8200www.sleepinn.comQuality Inn ~ O’Fallon, ILNear Scott AFB ~  approx 7 miles618 628-8895www.qualityinn.com 


Candlewood Suites Extended Stay ~ O'Fallon, ILNear Scott AFB ~  approx 6 miles618-622-9555www.candlewoodsuites.comSuburban Extended Stay ~ O’Fallon, ILNear Scott AFB ~  approx 6 miles618-589-3696www.suburbanhotels.com


Extended Stay America ~ O’Fallon, ILNear Scott AFB ~  approx 6 miles618-624-1757www.extendedstayamerica.comCountry Inn &amp; Suites by Carlson ~ O’Fallon, ILNear Scott AFB ~  approx 6 miles618 628-8895www.countryinns.comComfort Suites ~ Fairview Heights, ILNear Scott AFB ~  approx 9 miles618-397-9705www.comfortsuites.com Fairfield Inn ~ Fairview  Heights ILNear Scott AFB ~  approx 9 miles618-398-7124www.marriott.com Best Western ~ Fairview Heights ILNear Scott AFB ~  approx 9 miles618-624-3636www.bestwesternillinois.comDrury Inn &amp; Suites ~ Fairview Heights, ILNear Scott AFB ~  approx 9 miles618-398-8530www.druryhotels.comHampton Inn ~ Fairview Heights, ILNear SAFB ~  approx 9 miles618-397-9705www.hamptoninn.com


Holiday Inn ~ Fairview HeightsNear Scott AFB ~ 9 miles618-628-1200www.holidayinn.comRamada Inn ~ Fairview Heights, ILNear Scott AFB ~ 9 milesFour Points Sheraton ~ Fairview Heights, ILNear Scott AFB ~ 9 milesSuper 8 ~ Fairview Heights, ILNear Scott AFB ~ 9 miles


Laquinta Inn &amp; Suites ~ Mascoutah, ILNear Scott AFB ~  approx 2.5 miles618-808-0280www.6265.lq.comSuper 8 ~ Belleville, ILNear Scott AFB ~ approx 8 miles618-234-9670www.super8.com





Click Here to see Hotel Map






We welcome you to the SW Illinois ~ Metro East Area... we are are here to serve you and your family for all your real estate needs during your PCS to Scott AFB....




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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:04:01 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>melissa@propropertysearch.com (Melissa Lee)</author>
            <title>Annual Chili Cook-Off ~ Belleville, IL </title>
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This years Chili Cook Off features: 




The best Chili in SW Illinois


JR Idol Competition


Smash Band 



Johnny Rock-ITT and the Double Wide Symphony


A Childrens Area sponsored by Belleville YMCA


The best Chili in SW Illinois




Walk around and check out all 65 booths or bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music.  This is one event we enjoy every year.


 



Visit www.bellevillechili.com to learn more.



Picture compliments of www.bellevillechili.com
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            <author>melissa@propropertysearch.com (Melissa Lee)</author>
            <title>Special Education Resources near Scott Air Force Base in Saint Clair, Madison &amp; Monroe Counties</title>
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A client of ours considering a move to the Metro East recently asked us for information on Special Education resources in the areas of Belleville, O'Fallon, Edwardsville, Collinsville, Waterloo, Columbia and the outlying areas...  This is what we found out from helpful parents, area school districts and the Special Olympics of Southwestern Illinois...


Saint Clair and Monroe County Special Education Departments have a centralized office where people can learn about programs offered in their region.  Madison County Special Education does not have a centeralized office.  According to one Madison County Special Ed director, contacting each district's Special Ed Department  individually to learn more about their specific programs is important since programs vary slightly dependant on student needs.




Saint Clair County ~ Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative (BASSC).  http://www.bassc-sped.org/vecms/content.php?q=mainpage  618-355-4700 They are part of the public school system and oversee all Special Education in Saint Clair County. 


Saint Clair County ~ Belleville/OFallon/Freeburg/Smithton/Mascoutah information in attached PDF


Monroe County ~ Perando Special Education District (Covers Monroe County (Waterloo &amp; Columbia)- director 282-6251  http://perandoe.org


Monroe County School Districts http://www.misd.k12.mi.us/buildings/specialed/


Madison County ~ Edwardsville High School  http://www.ecusd7.org/departments/curriculum/indexnew.asp


Madison County ~ Collinsville High School  http://www.kahoks.org/departments/special-education.html 


Madison County ~ Triad (Troy) Special Education Department:  Talk to Linda Kowalski (Director) 667-5400 x 1213  cell: 618-304-2847


Madison County ~ Highland Special Education District Pam Tyler (Director) 618-654-2106






Special Education district profiles from the State of Illinois Department of Education:  http://webprod1.isbe.net/LEAProfile/  




Parents are a good resource to learn more about schools and other social groups that may be available.  One venue for finding other parents to talk to is through the Special Olympics groups.  PTOEC offers social activities including Special Olympics Group for much of the Saint Clair County area.  The Special Olympics groups in Monroe and Madison Counties are routinely offered through the schools Special Education Departments. Special Olympics Coordinators may be able to connect you with parents to obtain a more personal assessment and perspective of the schools they belong to or have heard about.  




PTOEC:  Parents and Teachers Organization for Exceptional Children includes a Special Olympics program for Saint Clair County (Serves 50 mile radius of Belleville)  http://bellevilleptoec.org/index.htm


Collinsville, Maryville, Troy YMCA Special Olympics group.  The number is 346-5600


Southwestern Illinois Regional Special Olympics Office 618-654-6680 http://www.soill.org/area/index.php?area=12




Metro East Organizations offer a good starting point to find out more about area wide programs offered within the different school districts and and other helpful services...




Illinois Center for Autism 618-398-7500 http://www.illinoiscenterforautism.org/


Developmental Disability Services of Metro East: 618-236-7957  http://www.ddsme.org/




Two other tips offered by parents of special needs children in the area:




After researching the different districts offerings, visit the schools and take a tour since each school will have it's own feel and social climate. 


Consider and inquire about long term or adult programs offered in each area before making a final decision. 




With so many great resources including Special Education Departments
 and Special Olympics programs, a family looking for the right School District 
for a child with special needs is easy in the Metro East Area.  When 
it's time to find a home in that school district, please consider 
calling us to help.  We promise to be considerate of your needs and help
 make your move as smooth as possible.


What I learned is the Metro East area around Scott Air Force Base seems to have highly rated Special Education programs and a ton of great people involved in them who are eager to help.  I hope this serves as a good resource or starting point in finding a good fit for incoming special needs children and their families.We Welcome You to the Metro East!  Feel free to contact us at any time or comment on our blog with additional resources, corrections or comments.  
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            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:01:08 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>melissa@propropertysearch.com (Melissa Lee)</author>
            <title>In the Military?  Consider this when selling your SW Illinois Home.</title>
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The financial crisis continues to spread and impacts members
 of our military around the country and here in the Scott Air Force Base area who are forced to sell their homes due
 to a relocation.  Military homeowners who must sell their homes for a 
loss after receiving transfers orders are eligible for aid from the federal government.  If you're in the military and need to relocate, this may be the program for you...


Members of the Armed Forces permanently reassigned during the 
mortgage crisis can receive aid if they meet these guidelines:


1. Permanent reassignment to a new duty station or home port outside a 50-mile radius of the member's former duty station or home port.



2. Reassignment ordered between 1 February 2006 and 30 September 2010.



3. Property purchased (or contract to purchase signed) before 1 July 2006.



4. Property was the primary residence of the owner



5. Owner has not previously received these benefit payments.


To find out more information visit the DOD HAP website by clicking here


The SW Illinois Real Estate Team is successful at helping distressed homeowners and are here to assist with the process.  Give us a call.  We're standing by to help.
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