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    Author: gattonerealestate

    I'm a local real estate agent for the Chicago Suburbs. I'm writing this blog because I feel the general public could benefit from learning about the other side of the desk within the real estate world. I love what I do!

    Down Payments… All or Nothing is the Way to Go

    This is my personal take on down payments, and some real examples with the numbers. I hope this helps make your decisions to buy and how much… Read more “Down Payments… All or Nothing is the Way to Go”

    October 4, 2016 by gattonerealestate

    Draft a Trustworthy Agent onto Your Team Regardless of Your Location!

    I’ve had several situations where people have reached out to me to help them find a home or sell their home, but they are looking or buy/sell… Read more “Draft a Trustworthy Agent onto Your Team Regardless of Your Location!”

    September 26, 2016 by gattonerealestate

    Is it a Buyers’ or Sellers’ Market??? Neither, Here’s Why…

    The internet throws things in your face that pertain to you as a consumer. And it follows you around. You may have noticed when you were shopping… Read more “Is it a Buyers’ or Sellers’ Market??? Neither, Here’s Why…”

    September 8, 2016September 8, 2016 by gattonerealestate

    Rising Assessments Causing Affordability Issues

    Quick post this week. There are not signs of another bubble like the 2007-2008 situation… well, I can’t make guarantees… nobody can since then–but that’s not why… Read more “Rising Assessments Causing Affordability Issues”

    August 29, 2016 by gattonerealestate

    Open Houses Market your Agent… Not Your Home

    Open Houses are a huge marketing farce. You might understand this already or this might be a revelation for you. I’m sure “open house” is a familiar… Read more “Open Houses Market your Agent… Not Your Home”

    August 22, 2016August 23, 2016 by gattonerealestate

    Sellers are Panicked in Lake Forest, to You go the Spoils…

    “You” being the Victor in the quote “to the victor belong the spoils.” Which means in a war or a contest, the winner also gets the booty… Read more “Sellers are Panicked in Lake Forest, to You go the Spoils…”

    August 15, 2016August 15, 2016 by gattonerealestate

    Property Taxes by Suburb… You’re Welcome

    Since the first installment of Chicago 2015 property taxes has come out, many are upset about the increases. And they’re not finished increasing yet! Read this if you need to… Read more “Property Taxes by Suburb… You’re Welcome”

    July 25, 2016July 25, 2016 by gattonerealestate

    How to Calculate Your Property Taxes

      Property tax calculations can seem convoluted, but our friend, the Government, isn’t doing it on purpose… it’s just that they don’t want it to be too… Read more “How to Calculate Your Property Taxes”

    July 25, 2016July 25, 2016 by gattonerealestate

    Home Buying Steps

    Many buyers I work with have questions about the process. To help them stay one step ahead, I’ve created a simple guideline. Let’s get to it! Pre-Approval… Read more “Home Buying Steps”

    May 5, 2016July 17, 2016 by gattonerealestate

    You Need to Change Your Paradigm

    I’d like to articulate something that hopefully resonates with you. It has to do with huge paradigms instilled in peoples’ minds from their parents and their parents’… Read more “You Need to Change Your Paradigm”

    April 8, 2016July 31, 2016 by gattonerealestate

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