Crystal Lake & McHenry County Illinois Real Estate News & Listings Presented By The Rick O'Connor Grouphttp://www.rickoconnorgroup.comFri, 18 May 2012 13:13:54 GMT1607 SILVERSTONE DR 1607, CARPENTERSVILLE 60110WOW come see all that has been done in this unit! New paint, New carpet, New appliances! Main level living makes moving in a snap! Just move right in, enjoy your own home and stop paying rent! Close proximity to major roads so everythingyou need is a hop skip and a jump away! This home is approved for HomePath financing & HomePath Renovation financing. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down.]]>http://www.rickoconnorgroup.com/property/1607-SILVERSTONE-DR-1607-CARPENTERSVILLE-Illinoishttp://www.rickoconnorgroup.com/property/1607-SILVERSTONE-DR-1607-CARPENTERSVILLE-IllinoisThu, 17 May 2012 19:41:00 GMT3555 TWIN OAKS DR, WONDER LAKE 60097MOVE IN CONDITION IN THIS CUSTOM HOME. FEATURES INCLUDE CROWN MOLDINGS, DRAMATIC 2 STORY FOYER WITH TRAY CEILING. GOURMET KITCHEN W/ CORIAN COUNTERTOPS & 42 INCH CABINETS AND PLATERACK. MASTER BEDROOM HAS RECESSED LIGHTING. FULL FINISHED BASEMENT. LARGE BACKYARD WITH DECK FOR VIEWING BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS. APPROVED FOR HOMEPATH AND HOMEPATH RENO FINANCING. PURCHASE THIS HOME FOR AS LITTLE AS 3% DOWN.]]>http://www.rickoconnorgroup.com/property/3555-TWIN-OAKS-DR-WONDER-LAKE-Illinoishttp://www.rickoconnorgroup.com/property/3555-TWIN-OAKS-DR-WONDER-LAKE-IllinoisFri, 11 May 2012 19:31:00 GMT8005 ROUTE 23, MARENGO 60152MAINTENANCE FREE RANCH IS LIKE BRAND NEW AND MOVE IN READY ON OVER 1/2 ACRE. HOME OFFERS LARGE OPEN FLOOR PLAN W/HUGE LIVING RM/DINING RM COMBO AND LGE EAT IN KITCHEN. NEWER ROOF,SIDING & WINDOWS ELIMINATE ANY WORK, JUST MOVE IN AND ENJOY.FOR THOSE HOT SUMMER DAYS, JUMP INTO THE HEATED POOL IN THEFENCED BACK YD. IF YOU HAVE LOTS OF TOYS, YOU WILL ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS 23X20 DETACHED GARAGE. THIS IS A MUST SEE!!!]]>http://www.rickoconnorgroup.com/property/8005-ROUTE-23-MARENGO-Illinoishttp://www.rickoconnorgroup.com/property/8005-ROUTE-23-MARENGO-IllinoisThu, 10 May 2012 19:35:00 GMT429 KIMBALL AVE, WOODSTOCK 60098Awesome ranch home w/full unfinished basement and a huge back yard w/newer deck, is a great value at this price!!! Largeliving room has brick/masonry fireplace that is perfect forthose little cooler evenings, or there is a 3 season rm torelax in on those warm summer nights. This home is approvedfor HomePath financing & HomePath Renovation financing. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down as an owner occ.]]>http://www.rickoconnorgroup.com/property/429-KIMBALL-AVE-WOODSTOCK-Illinoishttp://www.rickoconnorgroup.com/property/429-KIMBALL-AVE-WOODSTOCK-IllinoisThu, 10 May 2012 19:35:00 GMT715 WICKER ST, WOODSTOCK 60098Affordable, affordable, affordable...great value for this ranch home w/newer furnace & a/c and a roof that is less than10 yrs old. Maintenance free aluminum siding minimizes work.Master bedroom has a large shared bath for convenience to.Large oversized 2 car garage completes this pkg. This home is approved for HomePath financing & HomePath Renovation financing. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down.]]>http://www.rickoconnorgroup.com/property/715-WICKER-ST-WOODSTOCK-Illinoishttp://www.rickoconnorgroup.com/property/715-WICKER-ST-WOODSTOCK-IllinoisThu, 10 May 2012 19:35:00 GMT813 Brentwood DR, CARY 60013This is the one you will want to call home!!! What a great 2story home, frshly painted and brand new carpeting throughout to enjoy open and flowing floor plan! There is even a brand new furnace! Short drive to town and walking distance toschools! A real GEM! This home is approved for HomePath Financing and HomePath Renovation Financing. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down as an owner occupant.]]>http://www.rickoconnorgroup.com/property/813-Brentwood-DR-CARY-Illinoishttp://www.rickoconnorgroup.com/property/813-Brentwood-DR-CARY-IllinoisSun, 06 May 2012 19:30:00 GMT326 Lincoln ST, ALGONQUIN 60102Fresh paint & carpet throughout this 4 bedroom home locatedblocks from the Fox River & Downtown Algonquin. 1st floor Den can be used as 5th bedroom. Updated kitchen w/newer cabinets, skylight & ceramic tile. Fin basement w/fireplace. Nicesize backyard w/2 decks,wooden shed & inground pool.This home is approved for HomePath financing & HomePath Renovation financing. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down.]]>http://www.rickoconnorgroup.com/property/326-Lincoln-ST-ALGONQUIN-Illinoishttp://www.rickoconnorgroup.com/property/326-Lincoln-ST-ALGONQUIN-IllinoisSat, 05 May 2012 19:31:00 GMTLOT #2 MASON HILL RD, MCHENRY 60050Craving Some Elbow Room and Your Own Green Space to Spread Out and Enjoy? Beautiful Partially Wooded 4.22 Acres in MuchDesired Area of Fine Homes with Bull Valley Riding Trails Nearby! Ready for your Plans to Build Your Very Own Custom Estate. This Home Site Offers Rolling Terrain and Spectacular Views! Soils, Septic Layout, Cov & Restrictions Available.]]>http://www.rickoconnorgroup.com/property/LOT-2-MASON-HILL-RD-MCHENRY-Illinoishttp://www.rickoconnorgroup.com/property/LOT-2-MASON-HILL-RD-MCHENRY-IllinoisSat, 05 May 2012 19:31:00 GMT7115 SEMINOLE DR, WONDER LAKE 60097LIKE NEW INSIDE & OUT, OFFERING HUGE LIVING ROOM WITH BUILTIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, LARGE LAUNDRY WITH LOADS OF STORAGEAND AN EAT IN KITCHEN WITH BREAKFAST BAR. THE SECOND FLOORBEDROOM WITH VAULTED CEILING OFFERS YOU A PLACE TO RELAX ANDUNWIND. THIS CHARMING HOME IS AVAILABLE JULY 1ST!!! DOG MAY BE ALLOWED W/A REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $350, BUT ABSOLUTELYNO CATS, SORRY. APPLICATION IN MLS.]]>http://www.rickoconnorgroup.com/property/7115-SEMINOLE-DR-WONDER-LAKE-Illinoishttp://www.rickoconnorgroup.com/property/7115-SEMINOLE-DR-WONDER-LAKE-IllinoisFri, 04 May 2012 19:41:00 GMT591 BRIDLE CT 591, LAKEMOOR 60051RANCH STYLED END UNIT ON MAIN LEVEL W/ABSOLUTELY NO STAIRS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY!!! LIKE BRAND NEW BEING FRESHLY PAINTEDAND ALL NEW CARPET!!! 9' CEILINGS AND AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN, MAKE THIS A GREAT UNIT. A DOG IS PERMITTED W/A REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $350.00, BUT SORRY NO CATS. RENTAL APPLICATION IS INMLS AND A CREDIT & BACKGROUND CHECK ARE REQUIRED. YOU CAN PROVIDE CREDIT, BUT MUST BE COMPLETE REPORT W/CREDIT SCORES.]]>http://www.rickoconnorgroup.com/property/591-BRIDLE-CT-591-LAKEMOOR-Illinoishttp://www.rickoconnorgroup.com/property/591-BRIDLE-CT-591-LAKEMOOR-IllinoisThu, 03 May 2012 19:50:00 GMTShould I Buy a Home Now?I'm often asked if this is a good time to buy a home. Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already. They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy. The problem with this approach is that you don't know where the bottom is until you see it in the rear view mirror, meaning until you've missed it!

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone." To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.

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