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Buying Your First Home? REALTORS® Are Your Professional Guides. Make Sure You Choose Top Experts. 

You might be a bit afraid or intimidated by the whole process of buying your first home. As top Chicago Chicago Northwest Suburbs, Barrington, Inverness and Palatine real estate experts, it's our job to guide you, from beginning to end. 

We will take the time to go through each and every step of the buying process. There are no dumb questions! 

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- How much cash you should put down. 

- How to buy a home with little or nothing down. 

- What it takes to get approved for financing. What banks and other financial institutions are looking for. 

- How much your payments will be. 

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- Is renting or buying better for you? 

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Real Estate Tips
Buying Land and New Construction >Buying Property to Build

The ideal piece of land cannot be purchased without due diligence. Say you notice a lot for sale in a suburban area that looks like a perfect place to build your dream home. Buying undeveloped land can provide an opportunity to build a house that will meet your needs, but you will need certain information before you sign on the dotted line.

Most suburban areas have zoning regulations which govern the type of structure that can be erected, the dimensions, and even the material used on the exterior. Historic preservation groups work with builders in many areas to ensure that any new construction fits in with the existing buildings. If you want to build out of the city limits, check the availability of public utility services and the cost of bringing those services to the site. Local planning and zoning boards can provide you with information about proposed development that could change your quiet country lane into a busy street.

It is a good idea to consult an architect and a zoning expert to confirm that your vision will work on the property you have selected.

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Real Estate Trivia
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What economic factor can make the purchase of a home an excellent long-term investment?

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Home price appreciation can result in a substantial return on the buyer's investment as a house increases in value over time.
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Barrington, IL 60010
Suzanne: 847-922-7773
Liz: 847-691-3150
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Suzanne and Liz Luby begin each client relationship with a simple commitment to superior service. With more than twenty years of experience in the Barrington, Inverness and Chicago Northwest Suburban markets, Suzanne and Liz Luby offer home buyers and sellers expert real estate guidance based on the highest professional and ethical standards. The Lubys believe their business is about building lasting relationships through communication, trust, knowledge and expertise. Their team approach has consistently ranked them among the top 100 of Coldwell Bankers’ Chicagoland agents, and top 1% nationally.

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