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Tips & Strategies – Hire the PERFECT house keeper

Hey, everybody, it’s Janine Sasso, your local Chicagoland realtor. And today’s episode is actually all about giving you a helpful tips and strategies on finding the perfect housekeeper for your home. I wanted to take the time and go over some strategies of finding a perfect housekeeper for your home. This one is really not […]
Buyer, Sellers

Save Money on your Mortgage WITHOUT REFINANCING

Everybody. It’s Janine Sasso, your local Chicagoland realtor. And in today’s episode, we are talking about mortgage recasting. That’s right. Mortgage recasting, huh? Was my first thought, too, because I am by no means a mortgage lender, but because I sell houses, because I need to know a certain amount in the mortgage world that […]
Buyer, Sellers

The EXTINCTION OF THE STARTER HOME explained

Hey, everybody, it’s Janine Sasso or your local Chicagoland realtor. And in today’s episode, we will be covering the reasons behind skipping the starter home. We’re sure you heard about the trend. People are skipping the starter home. But what’s behind it? One of the biggest things is long term planning. The home needs to […]
Sellers

What is an EXCLUSIVE BUYER AGENT and do I need one when BUYING A HOUSE?

Hey, everybody, it’s Janine Sasso, are your local Chicagoland real Hawaii? And in today’s episode, we will be discussing what an exclusive buyer agent is. So stay tuned. Let’s start off with the definition of an exclusive buyer. Agent is an agent that only represents buyers who will never represent a seller or take a […]

Buyer Tips & Strategies – Hire the PERFECT house keeper Hey, everybody, it’s Janine Sasso, your local Chicagoland realtor. And today’s episode is actually all about giving you a helpful tips and strategies on finding the perfect housekeeper for your home. I wanted to take the time and go over some strategies of finding a perfect housekeeper for your home. This one is really not […]

Buyer Save Money on your Mortgage WITHOUT REFINANCING Everybody. It’s Janine Sasso, your local Chicagoland realtor. And in today’s episode, we are talking about mortgage recasting. That’s right. Mortgage recasting, huh? Was my first thought, too, because I am by no means a mortgage lender, but because I sell houses, because I need to know a certain amount in the mortgage world that […]

Buyer The EXTINCTION OF THE STARTER HOME explained Hey, everybody, it’s Janine Sasso or your local Chicagoland realtor. And in today’s episode, we will be covering the reasons behind skipping the starter home. We’re sure you heard about the trend. People are skipping the starter home. But what’s behind it? One of the biggest things is long term planning. The home needs to […]

Sellers What is an EXCLUSIVE BUYER AGENT and do I need one when BUYING A HOUSE? Hey, everybody, it’s Janine Sasso, are your local Chicagoland real Hawaii? And in today’s episode, we will be discussing what an exclusive buyer agent is. So stay tuned. Let’s start off with the definition of an exclusive buyer. Agent is an agent that only represents buyers who will never represent a seller or take a […]

Buyer How much, Why & What – The Real Estate Attorney Explained Hey, everybody, it’s Janine Sasso, your local Chicagoland realtor. And in today’s episode, I wanted to talk to you guys about the real estate attorney and his or her role in the real estate transaction. The Chicagoland area has real estate attorneys representing buyers and sellers in the transaction. They are their legal counsel. They […]

Buyer Consider THIS before Buying TOO MUCH HOME! Hey, everybody, it’s Janine Sasso, your local Chicagoland realtor. And in today’s episode, we will be covering how much home is too much home for you. This one I want to kick off with some interesting stats. Did you know that in 1982, 2.76 people lived on an average of 1595 square feet. Now, let’s […]

Buyer Buying a Home WITHOUT an agent Hey, everybody, it’s Janine Sasso, your local Chicagoland realtor. And in today’s episode, we will be covering what to consider if you’re buying without an agent. Now, the first thing to understand is that in Illinois, the listing agreement is already pre-negotiated before the home even hits the market. So it’s important to understand, if […]

Buyer 9 Benefits of BUYING NEW CONSTRUCTION Hey, everybody, it’s Janine Sasso. So your trusted Chicagoland realtor. And in today’s episode, we will be covering the benefits of buying a new home. So let’s talk about some of the benefits that you can get. Here are my top nine. My favorite one about picking a new construction at home is the fact […]

Buyer 8 Tips on how to AVOID HOME BUYERS REMORSE Hey, everybody, it’s Janine Sasso, your local Chicagoland realtor. And in today’s episode, we will be covering how to avoid buyer’s remorse when it comes to the home purchase process. And one of the things we’re going to talk about is do your research. Stay tuned. Now, here it is. You just signed your purchase […]

Sellers 5 Mistakes First-Time HomeBuyers Make Hey, everybody, it’s Janine Sasso and your Chicagoland realtor right here in Schaumburg. And today’s topic, we’re talking about the five mistakes that first-time homebuyers could make when looking for their home. So stay tuned. The first mistake we’re talking about today is solely focusing on your mortgage payment. Did you know that your mortgage […]

Buyer Should You Pay Off your Mortgage Early? Hey, everybody, it’s Janine Sass or your Chicagoland realtor right here in Schaumburg. And today’s topic is, should you pay off your mortgage early? We’re going to be looking at some of the pros and cons today. So let’s not delay and let’s dove right in when it comes to paying off your mortgage early. […]

Buyer 3 Things to Look for in Your Forever Home Hey, everyone, it’s Janine Sasso, your realtor right here in Illinois in the Chicagoland area. Today’s question came in, and the question was, what should I look for if I’m looking for my forever home? We as realtor keep on hearing it over and over again. The types of starter homes are gone. People want […]