| Belleville-Faiview Heights-Troy-New Baden-Mascoutah-O'Fallon-Shiloh-Swansea-Lebanon-Millstadt-Smithton Welcome to my Real Estate Web site. Are you looking for Exclusive Buyer Representation? Let me help you find that dream home. As your designated real estate professional will provide you with assistance and advise to meet your specifications relating to location, price, features and amenities. I will arrange for inspections, advise according to the pricing of comparable properties, and assist in the negotiation of a contract acceptable to you. I am enthusiastic, motivated, honest, patient, and will work hard to ensure you have a positive experience. Whether your buying, selling or renting, call me if you find yourself in need of a trusted professional. In addition to my property listings and open house schedule, you'll find other useful information such as online resources for buyers and sellers by using the site navigation to the left of this page. There is also a loan calculator for your convenience. If you have any questions about the processes of buying, building or selling a home, and if you need assistance in any way, I can easily be contacted by pressing the contact button. Search thousands of homes throughout Metro East Illinois by using my FAVORITE LINKS. Why Rent When You Can Buy?
Turning the dream of homeownership into a reality can be both exciting and daunting at the same time. Many renters don’t realize they have the means to purchase their own home or the benefits of homeownership as compared to renting. Whether it’s building equity or getting tax advantages, owning a home can be a great investment for your future. For the majority of Americans, their home is their largest financial asset and a major player in their investment portfolio.Building financial equity is one of the greatest advantages of owning a home. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), during the past three decades, home values have increased an average of 6.6 percent per year. If you compare this rate to that of stocks or bonds, you are investing in something with a much steadier rate of return. NAR estimates that on average, the value of a home nearly doubles every ten years. As a homeowner you earn appreciation on your purchase price, something you cannot earn as a renter. In Illinois, the median home price has increased more than $40,000 since 2002. This value, paired with low interest rates and plentiful inventory makes now the perfect time to transition from renter to owner. In addition to equity, homeownership has tax advantages that can help you save a great deal of money, something that renters cannot enjoy. According to the Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Finances, the average homeowner today has 36 times the net worth of the average renter. By taking advantage of federal income tax deductions on property taxes and mortgage interest, you can save thousands annually. Here are some other advantages to buying a home: - Control over your property
- Freedom to decorate and landscape how you like
- Fixed mortgage payments
- Pride and comfort in owning your own home
- Housing security
What Does Today’s Market Look Like? This time may be your best opportunity market in years. Mortgage interest rates are low and prices in Illinois are still holding strong. Over time no investment comes close to real estate so now is a great time to buy, sell or invest. All real estate is local. What’s happening in your local market is all that matters. Ask me, your local REALTOR what’s going on in our market. Don’t be scared off by stories about a “credit crunch.” Conventional loans are available for credit-worthy buyers seeking these types of mortgages and mortgage interest rates remain at historically low levels. Is it a good time to buy? People will always need to buy or sell a home whether a move is job-related or you are ready to downsize or expand. The national housing market has received a lot of negative press lately with stories of mortgage market tightening and increasing foreclosures, but for the average person with good credit, traditional financing is readily available. It’s important to do some homework before you buy to see what you can afford and what your financing options are. Today, mortgage interest rates are well below their all-time high of over 18 percent in the 1980s. People bought homes then and they can buy them now. Why List Your Home With Me? Clearly the most obvious reason is EXPOSURE. When listing a home with a licensed real estate professional you will get more exposure. In addition, I am a member of the NAR, IAR, and RASI which is recognized among other sales professionals whom follow real estate code of ethics. The real estate market today is very competitive. If you don’t use all the tools available in marketing your home you may be missing out on prospective buyers. The average buyer works with a real estate professional. You should too. Call for your FREE Market Analysis today. Lets Market Your Home! - MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE (MLS)
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ABOUT STRANO AND ASSOCIATES From Missouri to Illinois, Strano & Associates, REALTORS® has been helping people buy and sell homes in the St. Louis-Metro East area and Western Illinois since 1981. We've earned a reputation for providing superior service, and for getting results our clients and customers want! Strano & Associates, REALTORS® has 9 offices and 250+ sales associates, with the training and marketing expertise necessary to help you determine exactly what you want out of home ownership -- and help you achieve it!
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