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Top 10 Ways I Convinced My Husband to Move to the Suburbs

March 12th, 2008 · 3 Comments

I want to take a quick second to apologize for the recent absence of new blog posts here on BurbFeeder.com. I have achieved something monumental in the past couple of weeks that was several years in the making.
To start, let’s go back to February 2nd of 2005. It was a frigid, snowy Chicago Winter night. […]

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Tags: Get to Know Your REALTORS · Liz Luby · Top 10 Lists

Susan Speaks Out: And The Winner Is…

February 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Let’s go back, say maybe 5 years or so ago. It’s this same time of year. The time when all of the “stars” come out and drive to a destination where they step out onto a red carpet and it all began. The world was watching, with the streets lined with people on a mission […]

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Tags: Get to Know Your REALTORS · In the News · Susan Prokos

50 Ways to Schmooze Your Lover - Valentine Values in Barrington*

February 14th, 2008 · No Comments

If you haven’t found something for your Valentine yet, never fear. We’ve compiled a list of 50 ways to score some big points with your significant other, without leaving Barrington. Please feel free to add your two cents by offering some romantic ideas of your own. Anyone can leave a comment on this blog, just […]

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Tags: Barrington Businesses · Get to Know Your REALTORS · Just For Fun

Landa’s Lowdown - Why Aren’t Interest Rates Any Lower?

February 5th, 2008 · No Comments

“Why aren’t the interest rates any lower?!?” The lament heard by loan officers everywhere. Contrary to the popular belief that when the Fed’s cut the Federal Funds rate that mortgage rates follow in lockstep; mortgage rates are actually about the same as they have been for the last three weeks. Which is, on average, 5.75% […]

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Tags: Get to Know Your REALTORS · Interest Rates · Landa's Lowdown · Mortgage Advice · Terri Landa

How to Survive The Real Estate Apocalypse - Challenging the Media

December 27th, 2007 · No Comments

Before we consider the latest economic forecasts, let’s start by separating Fact from Fiction. Here are some of the FICTIONS born from the buzz about today’s Real Estate Market:

It is impossible to sell a home today and make a profit.
Property values have stopped increasing and started decreasing throughout the Chicago Suburbs.
Your home won’t sell unless it’s […]

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Tags: Barrington · Get to Know Your REALTORS · Market Data · Market Shapshot · State of the Market

What to Say to a Group of REALTORS About Internet Marketing? - “Blogs in Plain English” to the Rescue

December 13th, 2007 · 2 Comments

 I just received an all-office email from our office administrator, Sandy.  Here was her first point:

Tomorrow, Friday, December 14, Liz Luby will be talking to the “Build a Better Agent” group regarding E-marketing.  All are invited!!

***** Excuse my while I freak out. *****
I used to be a wanna-be actress appearing in plays and musicals.  I tested my […]

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Tags: Blogging · Get to Know Your REALTORS · Internet Marketing · Liz Luby · Videos

Ice Surrender in Cuba Marsh

December 13th, 2007 · 2 Comments

I was on Cuba Road driving to a client’s house in Deer Park today to deliver a key and a Christmas gift. On the way, I unexpectedly traveled through a glistening crystal forest. The sunlight was illuminating the remnants of yesterday’s rain, skipping through the treetops. For a moment, I felt like a trespasser in […]

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Tags: Barrington · Deer Park · Get to Know Your REALTORS · Lake County · Liz Luby · Photo Gallery

Waterfront Weekend Getaway on 153′ Stretch of Big Green Lake in Wisconsin - Less than 3 Hours from Chicago!

November 30th, 2007 · No Comments

The Waterfront Views Speak Volumes

Less than Three Hours From Chicago
W2107 Irving Park Road
Green Lake, Wisconsin
List Price: $2,650,000 - PRICE JUST REDUCED!
Unbelievable Opportunity and less than a 3 hr. drive from Chicago. Truly breathtaking in any season. This home is located on beautiful Irving Park Road, has a heavily wooded, secluded driveway and only 1.5 mi. […]

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Tags: Get to Know Your REALTORS · Green Lake · Second Homes · Susan Prokos · Weekend Getaways · Wisconsin

Luxury Barrington Home on Lovely Wooded Acre - White Oak Estates - Barrington, IL - 60010

November 18th, 2007 · No Comments

25100 N. Pawnee Road - Barrington, IL - 60010
List Price: $1,099,000
Search no more! This exceptional 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home tucked on wooded acre is situated in a lovely neighborhood located just minutes from every community convenience. Nothing has been overlooked in this beauty offering 9 foot ceilings, a 2-story family room with soaring brick […]

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Tags: Barrington · Get to Know Your REALTORS · Lake County · Luby Listings · Price Reduced · Real Estate For Sale · White Oak Estates

Shazam’s “State of the Market” Report - November, 2007

November 15th, 2007 · No Comments

Beep……………Beep………………..Beep….Beep……………………………..Beep……………………………Beep…..Beep………….BEEP………….BEEP…BEEP,,,,,,BEEP….BEEP..BEEP..BEEP
Whether we are talking about recovery on Grey’s Anatomy or in the Real Estate Market, the idea is the same. The recovery will likely be subtle, slow, and complicated by occasional setbacks. It is with hesitation that I even mention recent positive progress in our local real estate world for fear of jinxing it, however, […]

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Tags: Get to Know Your REALTORS · Real Estate · State of the Market · Suzanne Luby