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WHY I KNOW OLD HOMES (unfortunately)

Ok, so maybe not “unfortunately” (because now we have a beautiful home but it has taken us 5 years to get to this point--see below for the after photo of our house). My wife, Julie, and I have lived through it all!

We just received a 2005 Village of Oak Park Historic Preservation Award for the 2004 job of restoring the porch to original and painting. And we have so much more to do!

I know the homes. I know the contractors. I know the villages and their guidelines. I’m not a know-it-all. I just know a lot.

My clients continue to call me for years after they have purchased. They know I will continue to help them find the people and resources to maintain, improve and update their Oak Park or River Forest home.

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Every city and county has zoning laws that define and restrict how property owners can use the land. The purpose of zoning regulations is to establish development standards and to ensure that the land is used for the common good.

There are restrictions on both the type of structures you can build and how the property can be used. Common zoning categories are residential, agricultural, industrial, commercial and recreational. There are sub-categories such as single-family residential zones and multiple family residential zones, (areas where condo and apartment complexes are permitted.)

Zoning ordinances also contain restrictions on the height and square footage of the buildings, the number of stories allowed and how close buildings can be to one another. They state what kinds of facilities are required for each form of use -- for instance, a residential property must have a driveway. Whether you intend to buy a new piece of property or improve one that you already own, zoning laws will dictate what you will be able to do with your land.

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Q	What does the abbreviation PITI stand for?
A	Principal, Interest, Taxes and Insurance are the four major items included in a monthly mortgage payment.
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Steve Scheuring, REALTOR®, real estate agent and broker for Oak Park, River Forest and Elmwood Park Illinois home listings, property and land for sale - NUMBER1EXPERT(tm)

Steve Scheuring
Baird & Warner
7375 W. North Ave.
River Forest
IL 60305
Office: 708-697-5946
Fax: 708-383-0790
Steve@OPRFHouse.com
My clients choose me because I am committed to serving their needs. My actions are timely. My advice is objective. My assistance is un-intimidating. My service is complete. My drive is your success. It is a well-known fact that I utilize more technology-based marketing tools than any other area agent or firm! Digital photography, website advertising, and 24-hour availability are key elements to getting a home sold in today’s market. When you begin your search to buy a home or prepare to list a home, it makes sense to have somebody help you that knows homes. My wife Julie and I have fully restored two homes. Our first was a Chicago Bungalow on the North Side; in 2000 we complete and sold our English Cottage on the 900 block of Marion in Oak Park. These homes were not quick rehabs to make money. They were our homes filled with hard work (more than 50% of the labor was our own), fun memories, and quality finishing. We have recently embarked on a restoration that will (hopefully) be our last. We purchased a Victorian at 320 N. Euclid and estimate a restoration process of more than seven years. Taking care of my customers’ needs is job #1 and leads to long workweeks. This is all I do, everyday, seven days a week. Let me help you learn what to do and what NOT to do in order to get your home sold. If you are buying a home, your job is just as rigorous. I can help you with everything from home inspectors to mortgage brokers. Selling or buying… I help you with every detail to get you to that closing date.

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