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Gina Schaal
I know this is makes me sound wishy washy, but I have moved offices again. This time my move is with Century 21 Pro-Team in Lockport, IL. I have been given an opportunity to work with one of the Best real estate agents-broker in the area and have jumped ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGina Schaal
Gina Schaal
As I write this letter to you all, I am hoping that you all have had a wonderful and rewarding 2007 . The year of 2008 is on it's way and I am confident of the positive changes ahead of us. Let's make this election year a year of hope and renewal. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGina Schaal
Gina Schaal
$35K Reduction in Price. Now $639,900 Wood Dale, DuPage County - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 113 Oak Avenue on November 18 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM . Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byGina Schaal
Gina Schaal
I know that this will probably anger some of the residents and real estate agents who have listings in the Cathedral Area, but so be it. Here goes......... I have been watching your listings languishing on the market and wonder why nobody has told you ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGina Schaal
Gina Schaal
All NEW Construction in Mature neighborhood. Wooded area near park and forest preserve. Beautiful 2 Story All Brick and Stone Contemporary with Traditional Flair on 50 x 163.50 Wooded lot . 4 Bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. 2 car Extra deep garage. Full 9ft. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGina Schaal
Marianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro
calendar:2007-08-19 2007-08-19] Energy, Williamson County - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 208 Albright Lane on August 19 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM . Property information Such a cute house in Energy that needs to be sold!! This home is immaculate ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMarianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro
Marianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro
Every once in a while there comes along that one REALLY special client in which you become attached. They are honest, hard working people just trying to raise a family. You spend time with them are learn to read their every expression. We find the house ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMarianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro
Marianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro
Seems like every one in a while one particular subject just tends to revolve around the office numerous times. This past week the subject has been TERMITES! Lets face it, termites are pesty little creatures that can do alot of damage in a short amount ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMarianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro
Marianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro
If I had a dime for every minute I spent on the Internet working on uploading listings, checking email, data imput and everything else I would be rich! Lets add to that my new laptop with has windows VISTA software and this time factor, along with the ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMarianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro
Marianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro
Just listed a stunning 6100 sq. ft executive home in Marion! Home has 5 bedrooms with a full basement. This beautiful home is poured concrete construction and was built in 1999. If you are unfamiliar with concrete construcion it is very energy efficient ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMarianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro
Marianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro
We all have to make decisions every day in one form or another. Do you have toast or muffins for breakfast? Do you drive 55 or 65 on the way to work? Do you make plans for the evening. or just chill out with the family? Everything we do is because of a ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMarianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro
Marianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro
WOW!! I have learned alot of information in the past month. I learned that SIU has an awesome baskeball team and because of their power may have a chance to beat Kansas on Thursday in the NCAA tournament in San Jose CA. I have learned about absorption ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMarianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro
Marianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro
Picture this.... .one fresh, crisp and clean $100 bill and one crumpled, dirty and dingy $100 bill . If I gave you a choice, which one would you pick. Obviously, it would be the fresh, crisp, clean $100 bill. Now imagine 2 identical homes. One has fresh ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMarianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro
Marianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro
Way to go SIU!! I am leaving in the morning to watch the DAWGS win in Columbus Ohio tomorrow night. I am so excited about being able to go! I just hope everyone else will have as much fun as I plan to and that we can cheer the Salukis on to Victory!! It ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMarianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro
Gina Schaal
Baby it's cold outside! I'll bet some of you are saying the same thing about the inside too, especially if you live in an older home with old windows. Many people forget to think about the cold weather when they're looking at a vintage home ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGina Schaal
Gina Schaal
Drive through Joliet's Historic Cathedral area and you can imagine the early days of this neighborhood. While it still remains a very desireable area to live and raise a family, there are some inherant problems with the lack of updating that needs ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGina Schaal
Marianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro
When you were a youngster and in elementary school, how excited were you at the thought of having to attend another 10 to 15 years of school to complete you education? I think that rating would fall at about a 1 on the scale of 1 to 10!! It is funny how ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMarianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro
Gina Schaal
I have had the pleasure and pain of renovating an old home. In 1999 my family bought a 1910 Tudor Revival home in Joliet's Upper Bluff Historic District. We spent thousands of hours working on that house and in 6 1/2 years renovated everything from ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGina Schaal
Gina Schaal
Read the story in the Chicago Tribune printed Nov. 3 2006. The following snippet is from the article. The whole story is available through the Chicago Tribune website. Staying In Character "Gina Schaal , broker-owner of Circa Realty in Joliet, keeps ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGina Schaal
Marianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro
Hello world and welcome to my real estate blog. I never thought that I would be doing something by this but it seems that I may as well put my knowledge, though limited as it may be, to some good use. Perhaps someone out there will care enough to listen ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMarianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro

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