July 11 2014-Me Time
It’s only because I’m taking Me Time, the time for me, my family, and my growing business, that I’m actually sitting down to write. As you get to know me, writing is almost as pleasant for me as road...
View ArticleJuly 13 2014 School Districts in Illinois
Exactly where you thought it would start and stop School Districts in Illinois is top of mind this Sunday. Sundays are usually lighter days, less work, more play. I can’t remember the last day that...
View ArticleJuly 12 2014 Children to work day
Saturday is bring your children to work day in my family. We no longer have the luxury of having true days off, so my children join me if I need to do some work at home. Sometimes the kids just want...
View ArticleAugust 24th 2014 Open House
This is the view from the back yard Open House This was open house weekend. For those of you that are also Facebook friends, may have already seen this picture from the back yard of one of our listings...
View ArticleDo Numbers Matter to You?
Running the Numbers Numbers Matter Numbers Matter Numbers matter to everybody but especially to investors. It’s all about the rate of return, return on investment, or total return depending on your...
View ArticleWhy Inspect to Protect
Darn, not 3 prong. Why Inspect to Protect Home Inspections are one of the things that will provide you the necessary piece of mind as you embark upon a new real estate venture. Whether you are buying...
View ArticleHome Warranty who needs one?
Home Warranty- who needs one? Protect your assets I suggest everyone of my sellers secure a transferable home warranty. American Home Shield is offering a seller’s home warranty that will allow the...
View ArticleFor Sale By Owner (FSBO)
Why For Sale By Owner is Such a Bad idea? According to National Association of Realtors 2013, ” Don’t Do it! The typical FSBO home sold for $184,000 compared to $230,000 for agent-assisted home sales....
View ArticleSupported
Feeling Supported Today I’m very thankful to my family and friends that have supported me through these last few months. I continue to feel the support all around me. I am extremely fortunate to be...
View ArticleDecember Business Re-Cap
Where did December Business go? I’m sure the month of December business tends to fly by or flop for most of us, but for Bentley Properties Brokerage, LLC and yours truly, it was an very busy,...
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