Algonquin, IL

Thanks to the great home inspection company, HouseMaster, there are a number of great FREE Downloads available through their easy to navigate website, www.HouseMaster.com. Several guides I thought were pretty interesting may be downloaded at the following links:

• Fireplaces . . . www.housemaster.com/pdf/guide23.pdf
• Common Electric Concerns . . . www.housemaster.com/pdf/guide22.pdf
• Radon . . . www.housemaster.com/pdf/guide17.pdf
• Preventive Maintenance Checklist . . . www.housemaster.com/pdf/guide14.pdf

For many other great brochures log onto the HouseMaster website. You will find many more guides as well as useful, up-to-date information on other relevant topics to the real estate industry.

As always, contact me directly when you're ready to buy, sell or finance your next home.

"Did Someone say FREE?"

McHenry County is one of the most beautiful counties in Northern Illinois.

Located approximately 50 miles northwest of Chicago with easy access from I-90, the Fox River Valley and Chain O' Lakes region borders to the east giving way to quaint villages and expansive rolling countryside to the west. It is a convenient escape from all parts of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

For more specific information about McHenry County, IL visit the McHenry County Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.VisitMcHenryCounty.com.

Below are some of McHenry County's Lowest and Highest Priced Homes for 2009, according to the statistics in the Multiple Listing Service of Northern IL.

Lowest Priced Home was a tear down. The picture is below. Could you have afforded this one?

Below is a picture of a home that closed below $50,000. Not much was needed on this one!

In McHenry County, from 01/01/09 to 12/31/09 there was a total of 46 homes that closed for $50,000 or less (MLS Statistics). Are you a bargain hunter? Maybe now is a great time to call me to put some of your sidelined CASH to work for you!

Contact me and I'll send you a list of all homes in McHenry County that are priced at or below $50,000. The next great deal could be yours!

Are you curious to see what the highest priced home closed for? Read on. Believe it or not there were actually 6 homes that closed for over $1,000,000 in McHenry County. What makes a home worth that much in McHenry County? Either LAND or WATERFRONT.

The most expensive home in McHenry County, IL closed for $1,800,000 and was originally listed for $2,250,000. Not a bad price for a home with only 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms! But here is what this home had that made it a great value in today's real estate market:

• 54+ Acres of Land with additional PIN Numbers for subdividing
• Inground pool and pool house with its own kitchenette
• 3 scenic stocked ponds on gorgeous rolling property with thousands of trees
• 3 large outbuildings
• High-end home that includes top of the line amenities

This home was marketed as a "great family estate, weekend getaway, corporate retreat, or church property."

Below is a picture collage of the most expensive home closed in McHenry County, IL in 2009

When you are in the market to buy your next home contact Randy Schulenburg at the number below. My staff and I will find you the perfect investment, first time home, move up or Luxury home.

McHenry County is one of the most beautiful counties in Northern Illinois.

Located approximately 50 miles northwest of Chicago with easy access from I-90, the Fox River Valley and Chain O' Lakes region borders to the east giving way to quaint villages and expansive rolling countryside to the west. It is a convenient escape from all parts of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

For more specific information about McHenry County, IL visit the McHenry County Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.VisitMcHenryCounty.com.

Below are some of McHenry County's Lowest and Highest Priced Homes for 2009, according to the statistics in the Multiple Listing Service of Northern IL.

Lowest Priced Home was a tear down. The picture is below. Could you have afforded this one?

Below is a picture of a home that closed below $50,000. Not much was needed on this one!

In McHenry County, from 01/01/09 to 12/31/09 there was a total of 46 homes that closed for $50,000 or less (MLS Statistics). Are you a bargain hunter? Maybe now is a great time to call me to put some of your sidelined CASH to work for you!

Contact me and I'll send you a list of all homes in McHenry County that are priced at or below $50,000. The next great deal could be yours!

Are you curious to see what the highest priced home closed for? Read on. Believe it or not there were actually 6 homes that closed for over $1,000,000 in McHenry County. What makes a home worth that much in McHenry County? Either LAND or WATERFRONT.

The most expensive home in McHenry County, IL closed for $1,800,000 and was originally listed for $2,250,000. Not a bad price for a home with only 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms! But here is what this home had that made it a great value in today's real estate market:

• 54+ Acres of Land with additional PIN Numbers for subdividing
• Inground pool and pool house with its own kitchenette
• 3 scenic stocked ponds on gorgeous rolling property with thousands of trees
• 3 large outbuildings
• High-end home that includes top of the line amenities

This home was marketed as a "great family estate, weekend getaway, corporate retreat, or church property."

Below is a picture collage of the most expensive home closed in McHenry County, IL in 2009

When you are in the market to buy your next home contact Randy Schulenburg at the number below. My staff and I will find you the perfect investment, first time home, move up or Luxury home.

Bathroom renovations offer one of the biggest return on your investment because they are used by everyone in the home. This includes guests.

If a bathroom is outdated or in disrepair homeowners feel as if this reflects who they are and are embarrassed when guests are over. My friend Marshal can help save you from embarrassment!

It can also be difficult to sell a home with a dated bathroom. However with a small investment with the help of Marshal Construction, you can revitalize your bathroom and raise the value of your home. You may even be able to sell it faster.

Another reason for rehabbing your bathroom might just be because you can't stand that particular shade of greenish/yellowish (what color is it?!?!) tile you've been looking at for 20 years!

If you're in the McHenry, Kane or Lake County areas of Chicagoland, you should contact my good friend, Marshal Gibson at Marshal Construction. He may be reached at 847-217-6782. Or take a look at some of the work on his newly created website: www.MarshalConstruction.weebly.com. He is the real deal!

Here's an example of his work on a basement, that added a really nice full bathroom, and thus increased the value of this home:

When you're in the market to buy or sell, as always, call me at the number below and my team and I can help. We look forward to serving your needs throughout the Chicagoland area.

Merry Christmas! Have a wonderful New Year!

Jesus is Better than Santa

JESUS is everywhere.

JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.

JESUS is an ever present help.

JESUS supplies all your needs.

JESUS stands at your door and knocks and then enters your heart.

JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.

JESUS lets you rest in His arms.

JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.

JESUS has a heart full of love.

JESUS offers health, help, and hope.

JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you.

JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.

JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.

JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.

We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about. We need to put Christ back in Christmas.

JESUS IS STILL THE REASON FOR THE SEASON.

May your hearts be filled with Christ's love this Christmas season!