2/13/2012
WCR Presents Short Sales Thursday February 23rd, 11:30am TO 1:30pm, Honey Jam/521 N Randall Rd, Batavia.
Cost to attend: $5.00 for non-members - lunch available on your own.
Attorney Robert D. Lattas, a Real Estate Attorney located in Chicago, Judy Cox, a Broker that has negotiated over 200 Short Sales and Chris Hacker, from Integral Short Sales will share their valuable knowledge with you to keep you in the loop as to how to manage Short Sales in a smooth and productive manner for your clients!
RSVP to Teresa Haish at haisht@ctt.com or call 630-254-5486
1/20/2012
Have a Heart on Valentine’s Day
“Have a Heart” is the name of Baird & Warner’s campaign to encourage giving blood on Valentine’s Day at two local Heartland Blood Centers.
A list of donor qualifications is found on the Heartland Blood Centers website, www.heartlandbc.org. In general, anyone who is 17 or older, at least 110 pounds and in good health can donate blood. Sixteen-year-olds can donate with parental permission.
Baird & Warner’s Have a Heart blood drive will take place at the new Geneva Heartland Blood Center, located at 2000 E. State Street, just east of Randall Road in the Walgreen’s shopping strip. Arrangements can also be made to donate at the St. Charles donor center, located at 3851 Main Street, in the East Gate Commons near Super Target on Rt. 64.
To schedule an appointment between 11:30am and 7:00pm on February 14, call the Baird & Warner Fox Valley office at 630.377.1855 during normal business hours any day of the week.
You can also schedule an appointment online at www.heartlandbc.org, or you can contact Heartland Blood Centers at 1-800-786-4483 and mention you want to donate for the Baird & Warner drive.
Baird & Warner has teamed up with Wendy’s on Randall Road in St. Charles, just one stoplight south of Rt. 38, to also offer a free Jr. Frosty to every participant in their Have a Heart campaign.
Baird & Warner will be providing additional tokens of appreciation and Valentine themed refreshments to make every donor feel pampered for their efforts.
12/06/2011
WCR Holiday Luncheon and Installation of 2012 Officers
You are cordially invited to attend our annual Holiday Luncheon Celebration and Installation of 2012 Officers. Guest Speaker - Brigid Duffield, Attorney/Mediator/Speaker/Author - "Leadership Skills and Traits" at Mill Creek Golf Club in Geneva Tuesday, December 13, 11:30-2:30. $25 Members - $30 Non-Members. Reservations - Teresa Haish at 630-254-5486 Download the flyer.
10/31/2011
Navigating the New Market: Finding Buyers and Sellers Featuring Rich Casto at the Wells Fargo Center Stage Workshop
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage is excited to announce that our Center Stage workshop series is coming to a venue near you! These workshops feature some of today's most sought after speakers in the real estate industry, including Rich Casto. He's a great source for proven business strategies, new ideas and valuable inspiration. Now is the time to not just to do things differently, but to do different things. How to register: go to www.wfhm.com/lynn-schermerhorn Click "Free Events" then "Register Now" for Real Estate Professionals
Questions? Call Colleen at 847-934-5213
Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 2:30- 7:00pm at the Seville, 700 S. Barrington Rd, Steamwood
9/16/2011
Announcing the Illinois Hardest Hit Program
The Illinois Hardest Hit program is designed to help approximately 15,000 Illinois homeowners threatened by foreclosure. The program uses federal funds to support working families having trouble making mortgage payments due to unemployment or underemployment. The program allows eligible participants to receive up to $25,000 over 18 months as a 10-year loan to keep mortgages current and make ongoing payments, including fees and penalties. The loan is forgiven over the last five years of the 10-year term and carries zero interest. There are specific eligibility requirements. Funds for the program are supplied by the U. S. Department of the Treasury. Learn more about the program go to: www.illinoisHardestHit.org. There are detailed questions and answers on the site as well.
9/1/2011
Chicago Title Is A Name You Can Trust
Chicago Title is committed to providing you with the resources needed to close more Short Sale Transactions. As a Realtor, I understand the concern you have regarding the liability assumed in handling these negotiations and the "gap" that may exist in your insurance over these dealings. Chicago Title is a name you can trust, and with 24 years experience I believe the resources I can provide will help you get more of these deals to close. For more information, please contact Teresa Haish at 630-254-5486 or haisht@ctt.com to learn more. Feel free to check out our link at https://www.integralshortsales.com/
8/31/2011
WCR Gaming For Fun!
Join the Women's Council of Realtors at Lion's Club Park in Elburn September 15th from 4:30- ? for a Pork Chop/Chicken Dinner! Silent Auction - Raffle- Nightclub performances by David Majestic. $20 for WCR Members/ $25 for Non Members. RSVP to Teresa Haish at haisht@ctt.com
8/2/2011
Real Estate Schools Merge
Mike Fair, President and Director of the Illinois Academy of Real Estate in Aurora, one of the oldest and most recognized real estate schools in Illinois, and Vince DePaul, CEO and Director of Your House Academy in Bloomingdale, are pleased to announce the merger of their two schools creating one of the largest private real estate education providers in Illinois with over 10,000 alumni.
The Illinois Academy of Real Estate was founded in 1979, Mike Fair was appointed Director in 1984. Vince DePaul started his real estate career in the western suburbs of Chicago in 1976 and has been teaching real estate at the college level for over 30 years.
The merged schools will continue to operate under their own brands and are headquartered in newly expanded office facilities in Bloomingdale. A Satellite office/classroom remains in Aurora with hours by appointment.
The school offers pre-license, post-license, and continuing education courses plus motivational and educational seminars. For more information call 630-844-022 or visit ILAcademy.com.
7/12/2011
Help Us Spread The Word - Save the date! Are you a Wells Fargo or Wachovia mortgage customer or do you know one facing mortgage payment challenges? If so, we invite you to get the answers you need at a free workshop being held right in your community. You'll personally meet with a Wells Fargo representative who will confidentially discuss your financial concerns and options. Plus, you get the opportunity to see if you're eligible for a loan modification under the government's Home Affordable Modification Program.
For more information, call 1-800-405-8067.