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Representing The NorthwestAnd Dupage County SuburbsVolume 1 Issue 2
The LargestRE/MAX Office
In IllinoisEach Office Independently Owned and Operated
Karin Zimmerman
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Real Estate Sales Team
KZ HOMETour
AATT HHOOMMEE
Representing The Northwest And Dupage County SuburbsVolume 1 Issue 2
SOLD IN 17 DAYS!
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Featured Cover Home
ROLLING MEADOWS
5BR/2.1BA Beyond your typicalrenovation. Sophisticated design.Oak floors thru out. Amazing 2-storyfoyer with iron balusters. Gourmetkitchen with custom glazed cabintry.High end appliances, bay eatingarea. Beverage center open tofamily room with fireplace. 5thbedroom on 1st floor.
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Marketing real estate takes a lot more than a yard sign and classified advertising. It takes networking and maximum exposure. Karin andher team analyze the results from research of comparable property data, market conditions, competition, current mortgage conditions andoutlook, location, and appearance to develop the appropriate marketing strategy for your property. Ask Karin about other RE/MAX servicesthat will be useful to you – everything from financing to title, relocation, and home-related contractors. Let Karin’s marketing expertise bringyou the winning strategy
QUALIFICATIONS· 10-years in the development, marketing and sale of residential properties
· Highly focused on customers; confident in articulating and presenting information to all levels of buyers & sellers
· Expert in planning and directing advertising programs to include: Internet marketing, promotions, resident communications, andimplementation of programs that successfully sells properties
· Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team
· Successful track record of developing marketing strategies, directing the creative execution, and following through to implementationat numerous locations
· Over 75 years of Family Real Estate Experience
· An entrepreneurial self-starter who is driven and aggressive about achieving bottom line results. Superb communication skills; strongnegotiation abilities
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
RE/MAX At Home honors, to include:
· Recognized at the Re/Max “Hall of Fame” at the 2008 National RE/MAX Convention
· Top 5% of all agents in RE/MAX AT HOME
· Top Development Agent for RE/MAX
· In the top 2500 out of 750,000 agents nationwide in Sales Production - Volume and Units
· Consistent Top Producer with RE/MAX AT HOME in Volume & Units with over $500 million in sales
WHY HIRE KKZZ REAL ESTATETEAM TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY?
“Providing exceptional customer service is the defining principle in everything I do.”
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS:
GRI, Certified Short Sale SpecialistCDPE, Certified Distressed Property Expert MemberInstitute for Luxury Home Marketing Dynamic Professional Women's Network RE/MAX Hall of FameWomen’s Council of Realtors
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Is now the right time for you to buy a home? You have many options to consider and choices to make. Buying a home is abig responsibility, financially and emotionally, but, most people want to own a home. Homeownership often is referred toas "the American dream." Why is it so special? Among the reasons: Real estate often is an excellent investment, perhapsthe number one source of wealth-building for families.
Owning a home has many benefits. When you make a mortgage payment, you are building equity - and that's aninvestment. Owning a home also qualifies you for tax benefits that may assist you in dealing with your new financialresponsibilities - such as homeowners' insurance, real estate taxes, and upkeep - which can be substantial. But given thefreedom, stability, and security of owning your own home, they are definitely worth it! Owning your own home also can bea great source of pride and stability.
But homeownership may not be for everyone. It's a big financial commitment - starting with the initial shock of yourpurchase (including a "down payment" and fees paid to a real estate agent, the lender and others) followed by years ofmonthly mortgage payments, real estate taxes, property insurance and maintenance costs. When you decide to purchase ahome, you accept responsibility for paying for these expenses. They are additional costs to your monthly mortgagepayment and should be included in your budget estimates: Property Taxes and Special Assessments, Home/HazardInsurance, Utilities, Maintenance, Home Owner Association (HOA) Fee if applicable.
One of the advantages of renting is being generally free of most maintenance responsibilities and the flexibility of movingalmost as soon as you decide. But by renting, you lose the chance to build equity, take advantage of tax benefits, andprotect yourself against rent increases. Also, you may not be free to decorate without permission and may be at the mercyof the landlord for your housing needs. There are many considerations in choosing between renting and buying:
Do you want to spend several years in a house and in a neighborhood? Do you enjoy lawn and garden work? Might you need to move suddenly to care for family? Do you want to keep your assets accessible in the bank, or do you want to invest long-term in a home?
There are tax advantages to homeownership in both the short and long terms. The mortgage interest and real estate taxesare tax deductible, which allows you to subtract part of your housing-related expenses from your taxable income, whichcould reduce your tax bill. In many cases, the amount of money a renter spends on rent can be about the same as or lessthan the amount a homeowner spends on a mortgage. With the tax benefit for homeowners, the savings can besignificant.
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Invest Your Rental Dollars, Rent To Own!Specializing in first time buyers.
BLOOMINGDALE Spacious 2BR/1BA - 2 Story W/Full Basement & 1 CarAttached Garage! Updated~Neutral~Tasteful Decor' Through-Out! Large LivingRm/Separate Dining/Eating Area/Ceiling Fan/Tile Floor/ Sliding Glass Drs ToDeck Area. All Appliances Stay! Large Master Bdrm W/Huge Walk In Closet.Updated Hall Bathroom~ Window Blinds Through-Out! New Carpet-Very Neat &Clean!
BLOOMINGDALE No Short Sale~No Waiting~Low 3.5% Down FHA~Move-InCondition. 2BR/1BA All Neutral Decor, Freshly Painted & Clean. Nice Size KitchenW/Separate Dining Area-Access To Private Patio. New Berber Carpet 1st Flr, DuctsCleaned-Pet Free. Oversize Master W/Walk-In Closet. Lower Level Rec Room EasyTo Finish Family Room. Plus, Separate Laundry RmW/Newer Washer/Dryer/PlentyOf Storage. New A/C-H20 Htr '09, New Blinds-Dishwasher+More!
DOWNERS GROVE Bright & Sunny 2BR/2BA 1st Floor Updated Condo! FreshlyPainted~Oak Vanity In Both Baths. New Neutral Carpet. Large Eat In Kitchen-New Maple Cabinets & Nice Granite Look Counters! All Appliances Stay~CeilingFan~Light Fixtures~2 A/C Units! Walk Out Back Door To Pool & Playground!Minutes To I355, I88, 1 Mile To Train. Golf Course & Tennis Courts Too.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS 1st Floor Unit -2BR/1BA Walk To Northwest CommunityHospital - Tastefully Updated! White Kraftmaid Kitchen Cab’s W/New KenmoreApplnc’s~Wood Flooring, New Carpet, Freshly Painted. New Windows OpenCourtyard Great For Parties, Bbq’s & Lots Of Summer Fun! Fha Approved-AssocInc: Heat~Water~Garbage~Snow
ROLLING MEADOWS Serene Treetop Views-2nd Floor Unit 2BR/1.1BA InElevator Building. Offers Plenty Of Privacy, Nicely Updated With HardwoodFloors, Nickel Finish Lighting. Separate Dining Room. Fha Approved Complex-Unit Comes With 2 Underground Heated Parking Spaces!
BLOOMINGDALE 2BR/1BA Sunny Eastern Exposure Open Floor Plan-BrandNew Carpet-Freshly Painted Thru Out Neutral -Vaulted Clg Living Room OffersSliding Drs To Balcony! Kitchen W/New Ceramic Tile Flr/Dishwasher/Disposal-Sep Ldry Rm W/Extra Storage. Large Mstr Bedrm Huge Walk-In Closet-UpdatedBathrm Tile Flrg-Oak Vanity/New Toilet.
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PROSPECT HEIGHTS 4BR/3.1BAStunning custom home with full finished basement. Private balcony,vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, granite and marble & large walk inclosets. Remodeled kitchen with eat-in area, elegant dining room & largefamily room perfect for entertaining! New roof, carpet & hardwood floors.
DES PLAINES 3 BR/2 BAA pleasant surprise - unique & very spacious. Cozy & quiet or ready forentertaining. Beautifully remodeled kitchen with many cabinets androomy tablespace.Huge dining room off kitchen with a fireplace. Freshlypainted, updated baths, solid oak doors & trim throughout. Newer win-dows and more. Move in ready!
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SPACIOUS RANCH VILLA
LOCATION, PRICE, CONDITION
UNIQUE & VERY SPACIOUS
STREAMWOOD 3 BR/3 BASpacious ranch villa, full finished extra deep look-out bsmt w/fireplace.Private forest preserve location & much more. Large 3 season rm, gour-met kitchen w/maple cabs, ss appl, granite counter tops.
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yyoouu!! LLoovvee AAllwwaayyss,, TTrriicciiaaThank you for finding this house for
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Highly Sought AfterLake Park H. S. District
BLOOMINGDALESuperb Location~Excellent Price For 4BR/2.1BA! Higher Priced subdivi-sion offers this Brick Home~Gourmet Kitchen/Custom Cabinetry /Granite Counters / custom Lutron Lighting~ Large family room with brickfireplace/French Doors lead to wrap around deck.~1st floor office ~Grand Master Bedroom/tray ceiling / sitting area/huge walk-in clos-et/enormous master bath with Jacuzzi tub/double sink / Skylight ~Spacious bedrooms ~ Crown molding/ 6 panel doors ~ Full basement~3car garage~Zoned Heat-A/C!
BLOOMINGDALEImpressive 4BR/2.1BA Home Highlights Class Thru-Out! BeautifulGleaming Hardwd Flrs Foyer To Enormous Gourmet Kitchen/BuiltIns/Wine Rack-Huge Fam Rm W/Brick Fp-Brick Paver Patio/Walk Way-Architect Design.
BLOOMINGDALE 2BR/1BARanch Rarely Available~Great Location ~ Backs To Open Area & SingleFamily Homes~Plenty Of Privacy. Newer Kitchen~Oak Cab's ~ GraniteLook Counter Top ~ Nice Maytag Appliances. Updated Bathrm/Vanity.Separate Eating Area ~ Stylish Ceiling Light Fan. Master Bdrm W/NewHardwd Laminate Flooring. Separate Laundry Rm ~ Storage ~ Garage
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New ConstructionRemington Green, St. Charles
Minutes from downtown St. Charles.
ST CHARLES 3 BR/2.1BAPrivate entrance. Vaulted/cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors. Backs upto Great Western Trail. Choose your own interior inclusions or upgrades.
ST CHARLES 3 BR/2.1 BAStrafford model, spacious, desirable end location. 1st floor den. Grand 2story great room. Eat-in-kitchen, Quality cabinetry w/crown molding.Granite counters, ss appliance package. Upgraded lighting pkg. Fullbasement w/rough in.
ST CHARLES 2 BR/2.1 BAPrivate entrance leading into breathtaking dramatic arches! Separatelarge dining/living area. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, stainlesssteel appliances, breakfest counter. Large master w/oversized closets.Full basement.
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By: Charlotte BarnardCopyright 2010 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Lighting is one of the biggest energy gobblers in your house, eating up between 10% and 20% ofyour total electric bill. But it’s also one area of the home where a minimal effort can yield majorreturns. When new federal legislation takes effect in 2012, all light bulbs will have to meet tougherenergy-efficiency standards. But with a few small changes, you can start saving money right now.
FOR THE GREATEST SAVINGS, SWITCH TO COMPACT FLUORESCENTSCFLs remain the go-to choice for energy efficiency. They last longer and consume less electricitythan a standard incandescent. A 13-watt CFL, for example, gives off the same amount of light asa 60-watt incandescent and burns for 10,000 hours, compared with 1,000 hours for theconventional bulb. A typical CFL saves about $30 in operating costs over its lifetime. You get thebiggest bang for your buck with CFLs in places where you would otherwise use incandescentbulbs: floor and table lamps and standard overhead fixtures. They last longer when they’re not
flipped on and off constantly, so they’re especially good in rooms that see a lot of activity throughout the day, such as a kitchen or aplayroom. A couple of caveats: CFLs can be glary, and most don’t work with dimmers or timers. Because the bulbs contain mercury,they can’t be thrown out in the regular trash. Cost and savings: Expect to pay $2 to $15 for a CFL, versus 50 cents to $1 for acomparable incandescent, but the CFL will last at least 10 times longer and cost up to 75% less to operate.
MAKE YOUR EXISTING INCANDESCENT LESS EXPENSIVE TO RUNBy simply lowering the wattage of an incandescent bulb by 15 watts—from 75 to 60, for example—you can knock 15% off theoperating cost. And you may not even notice the difference in brightness. Cost and savings: For every 15-watt reduction, you reduceenergy use by 15%. And a $10 dimmer, once installed, costs nothing to use.
THINK BEYOND THE BULB TO SAVE ON LIGHTING COSTSMotion sensors: Great in rooms where the occupants can’t be counted on to turn off the light, such as a kids’ playroom. Devices cost$15 to $50 and take about an hour to install. Door-jamb switches: Best in a pantry or closet; opening the door activates the light. Asmuch a convenience as it is an energy saver—as long as you remember to close the door. Devices start at about $15. Windows:You’d be surprised at how much a simple window cleaning can instantly improve natural light. Energy Star fixtures: Designed forCFL and LED lights, these can save up to $70 a year in energy costs. Go to energystar.gov to find links to manufacturers.
Lifestyle expert Charlotte Barnard specializes in home improvement and decorating topicsand also consults on consumer and residential trends for magazines, web sites, and retail ventures.
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BANNOCKBURN 5 BR/4.1 BAHistoric brick Georgian originallydesigned and built by BannockburnFounder William Aitken. Through thegates and across the stone bridgeand private trail you will find a life-time opportunity to own this estateproperty. Complete with 2 stall barn,tack room, equestrian lounge, pad-dock, and much more on this fabu-lous 4 acres.This estate has beenrestored with modern amenities andluxurious finishes. One of a kind!
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BLOOMINGDALE Nice 2BR/1.2BA Townhouse Offers Extra 1/2 BathOn 1st Floor~Oak Laminate Flring Kitchen & Living Rm. KitchenFeatures Oak Cabinets & Stainless Applnc's. Masterbdrm NeutralCarpet, Large W/I Closet~Full Hall Bath Maple Vanity & Accents-Ceramic Tile Flr. Finished Basement W/Nice Size Rec Room~ FamilyRm Area. Front Porch Area Great For Dining.
HANOVER PARK 2 BR/2 BAHuge great room w/24ft cathedral ceiling opens to dining/living, kitchen& family room. Large master ste w/sitting rm & private bath/tub.Gorgeous yard has a private patio. Huge garage w/storage and newerdlb wide driveway.
PALATINE 2 BR/2 BACustom built home. Remodeled kitchen w/ patio doors to private patiow/park views. Master bedroom w/pvt bath~jacuzzi tub. New windows &sliding doors. Fenced. Private & serene.
BLOOMINGDALE 2BR/2BA Ranch Rarely Available~Great Location ~Backs To Open Area & Single Family Homes~Plenty Of Privacy. NewerKitchen~Oak Cab's~Granite Look Counter Top~Nice MaytagAppliances. Updated Bathrm/Vanity. Separate Eating Area~ StylishCeiling Light Fan. Master Bdrm W/New Hardwd Laminate Flooring.Separate Laundry Rm~Storage~Garage
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Real estate professionals with the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) Designation have trained exten-sively to understand the options, solutions, and effective methods for dealing with homeownersfacing hardships. Don't risk your financial future and the potential sale of your home with an agentwho does not have all the solutions.
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All New Gourmet Kitchens!Complete Remodel
BLOOMINGDALE Impressive 4BR/2.1BA Home That Highlights Class Thru-Out! BeautifulGleaming Hardwd Flrs Foyer To Enormous Gourmet Kitchen/Built Ins/Wine Rack-Huge Fam RmW/Brick Fp-Brick Paver Patio/Walk Way-Architect Design.
BLOOMINGDALE Wow!! 2BR/2BA Immaculate Ranch W/ FullFinished Fabulous Basement Family Room & 2nd Full Bath. Many NewItems Thru Out~ Beautiful White Raised Panel Cabinets~CorianCounters~Nickel Finish Lights/Hardware. New Bath Vanity/Lights.Neutral All Freshly Painted. New Pella Sliding Glass Doors-PellaWdws.New Furnace+Dshwher '10, H20 Htr/Washer/Dryer '09 '+ Much More
BLOOMINGDALE 3BR/2BA Stunning From Top To Bottom...Gorgeous Light Fixtures, Custom Paint Through-Out, White Trim, 6panel Drs, Wide Plank Wood Flooring, Nickel Finish Hardware,Custom Wood Blinds & Drapes, Large Eat In Kit W/Corian-Tile BackSplash, Beautiful Updated Bathrooms/Marble Countertop, All New TopLine Lighting, Outlets, Switches. Huge Master With Oversized Closet
BLOOMINGDALE Big Home, 4BR/2.1BA Excellent Price. Sunny EasternExposure. Updated Kitchen Offers Beautiful Maple Cab's-Planning Desk-New Flrg- Eating Area W/Patio Drs To Custom Patio. Large Fam Rm-Formal Living-Dining Rm-All New Energy Wdws. Ceiling Fans-New LightFixtures-Remodeled 1st Flr Bath/Maple Vanity. Huge Bdrms- MasterBdrm Walk In Closet & Private Bath. Lower Level Rec Room
INVERNESS Location, Price & Condition. This 4BR/2.2BAhome has it all. Beautiful 1+ acre on cul de sac in McIntoshwith mature trees. Newer paver patio. Newly finished hard-
wood floors throughout. Brand new gourmet kitchen with commercial grade appliances, granite counter tops & cus-tom cabinets. New baths '09. Family room with stone fireplace. Full finished basement, whole house generator. Thishome will exceed your expectations! 10++
GLENDALE HTS Almost Moved Out & Ready For New Owner...4BR/1.1BA. Freshly Painted Neutral~New Carpet In Liv Rm &Bdrms (Real Hardwood Under All Carpet) White Trim & 6 PanelDrs. Updated Large Kit W/ Cherry 42”Cab's, Granite Look CtrTops, Nickle Hardware, Stylish Lights,Nice Yard Concrete Patio& Deck Off Kit, Ll Fam Rm & Office/Den Or 4th Bdrm
ROLLING MEADOWS Beyond your typical renovation. Master craftsmanship and sophisticated design bringthis home to life. Situated in prominent Williamsburg Subdivision & Fremd High School Dist. Elegant contem-porary in style. Exquisite and durable finishes. Approx 3,000 s.f. 4" Oak floors thru-out. Elegant crown, trim anddoors. Amazing 2-story foyer w/iron balusters & wool carpet. Gourmet kitchen has custom cabinetry & highend applcs: Wolf, Miele, Uline. Large bayed eating area & beverage center open to family room w/fireplace.Gorgeous fixtures add sparkle. 5BR/2.1BA (5th BR on 1st flr maybe office), large master suite, full basement.Underground sprinklers shower professionally landscaped perennial grounds. Much more New & Exciting!
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PALATINE 2 BR/2.1 BAHardwood flooring & woodburning fp! Spacious dining room w/large slid-ers leading to private deck. Gourmet kitchen w/granite counters, ss appli-ances, large center island. Spacious master suite boasts ultra bathroom!Finished basement w/cozy FP perfect for entertaining.
PALATINE 3 BR/2.1 BAPrivate entrance leads to a great floor plan with 2 fireplaces. Large eat-in kitchen. Master bdrm w/walk-in closet & bath. Finished basementw/walk-out to patio that overlooks preserves, pond & park. Fremd HighSchool.
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Located just 30 miles from Chicago’s Loopand 14 miles from O’Hare International
Airport, Palatine puts metropolitan culturaland business advantages within easy reach,while providing an away-from-it-all hometown feeling for its residents.Recreation and leisure activities abound in Palatine. Civic, religiousand community groups of nearly every description welcome new and old residentsalike. Dozens of homeowners associations foster a sense of old fashioned neighborliness.Award winning schools are a source of tremendous pride in Palatine.
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BLOOMINGDALE 3BR/2BAStunning From Top To Bottom... Gorgeous Light Fixtures~ CustomPaint Through-Out~White Trim~6panel Drs~Wide Plank WoodFlooring~Nickel Finish Hardware~Custom Wood Blinds &Drapes~Large Eat In Kit W/Corian-Tile Back Splash~BeautifulUpdated Bathrooms/Marble Countertop~All New Top Line Lighting,Outlets, Switches. Huge Master With Oversized Closet
ROLLING MEADOWS 5BR/2.1BA Beyond your typical renovation. Master craftsmanship and sophisti-cated design bring this home to life. Situated in prominentWilliamsburg Subdivision & Fremd High School Dist. Elegant con-temporary in style. Exquisite and durable finishes. Approx 3,000 s.f.4" Oak floors thru-out. Elegant crown, trim and doors. Amazing 2-story foyer w/iron balusters & wool carpet. Gourmet kitchen. Largebayed eating area & beverage center open to family roomw/fireplace. Possible 5th BR on 1st flr maybe office), large mastersuite, full basement.
DES PLAINES 5BR/2.1BA Sharp Sprawling Floor Plan! HardwoodFloors~6 Panel White Drs~Bright Sunny Eat InKit ~ L.L.Fam Rm & 5th Bdrm & Full BthW/Ped Sink. Sliding Drs To New StampedConcrete Patio!
BARTLETT COOK CTY 4 BR/2BA Walk to downtown! Excellent condition!Features lg eat in kitch~2 full baths~jacuzzitub bedrooms w/hardwd flrs in all! Full finbsmnt. Huge fam rm w/gas f/p~rec rm or 4thbdrm ste w/full bth. 2ND full kitc perfect for in-laws! Beautiful landscaping~nice size yd.
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HINSDALE Build Your Dream Palace! One OfThe Lowest - Priced Lots In This Hinsdale /Willowbrook / Burr Ridge Area. ExcellentGower Grade School Area Hinsdale South Hs.Extremely Convenient Access To I 55, I 294And Route 83. This Is A Great Interior Lot. LowTaxes, Too. Buy Now ~ Build When Ready.
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GORGEOUS CUSTOM INTERIOR NO DETAIL LEFT BEHIND
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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS 4 BR/2 BABest value in the heart of town! Home sold as-is, teardown or rehab. Living room features stone fireplace and great viewsof lg yard. Full finished basement with rec room. Walk to town, train,parks, library and school.
ROLLING MEADOWS 4 BR/2.1 BALocated on nearly 1/2 acre lot in the prestigious Fremd School District.Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and master suite w/luxury bath,jacuzzi & patio doors that overlook the 2 tiered deck. Neutral decorthrougout, full finished basement with huge laundry room. Close toexpressways, shopping, parks and schools.
ELGIN 4 BR/2.1 BARemington At Providence. Private first floor den, elegant parlor and for-mal dining room shows with pride! Hardwood flooring throughout themain areas. Kitchen is a gourmets dream! Granite countertops in kitchenand bath. Move in and enjoy this masterpiece!
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First, find a box that is 1/3 to ½ larger than the piece being packed. Plenty of room on the sides is also critical for the safety of thepiece. Mark the box “Fragile” in large letters on 2 sides (not top or bottom) of the box. If applicable, mark the box “this end up” if the piecewarrants it.
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With any type of vases, statues, or fragiles, if you have the original Styrofoam form fitting box, it is always the best option. When pur-chasing such items, keep the box and store it, you will be happy in the future that you did.
If the items in question are extremely valuable or delicate cratingmay be necessary. Crating is the use of a made to order plywood containerfor shipping. Long distance moves are another area where crating is agood idea. This is definitely a time to contact a professional mover withexperience in the field.
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