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The 10 Most Costly Home Selling Mistakes --- And How To Avoid Them

1. Not Hiring A Professional To Sell Your Home
2 . Mis-Pricing Your Home
3. Neglecting Necessary Repairs Prior To Sale
4. Refusing To Remove Your Clutter And Junk Prior To The Sale
5. Selling Your House Empty
6. Letting Your Ego Get In The Way When Negotiating
7. Failing To Complete A Full Set Of Disclosures Prior To Closing
8. Mis-timing The Sale For Maximum Tax Benefits
9. Overlooking Junk Fees And Extra Expenses At Closing
10. Many awesome homes have horrible camera phone photos in their sale listings.

What First-Time Home Buyers Wish They Knew About Financing

Down Payments & the Myth of 20 Percent
Loans Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All
Shopping Around for Lenders Can Save You Thousands
That You Can (and Should) Get Pre-Approved Early
The Bottom Line

The Village of LB is a small-town charm with easy access to Sunrise Beach, parks, recreation trails and host of family-centered experiences, Village life has a distinct culture all its own - one that is sustained by lively, forward-thinking residents, a sensible and broad-minded government, a thriving commercial historic district, a flourish commercial corridor and great schools. The friendly and easy-going atmosphere of the village shapes a strong sense of belonging. Business owners know their customers, and bluffers connect with and know their neighbors both old an new. Lake Bluff's unique character, amenities and lakeside location have been recognized and lauded nationally by Coastal Living and locally by Chicago Magazine.

The city of Lake Forest is an amazing community where I live with my husband and two kids. A center of the arts with two symphonies and a thriving theater life. A Market Square with restaurants and shopping energy and a phenomenal school district. With almost 200 acres of developed parks along with 11 miles of bike rails and over 20 miles of nature and walking trails, the city offers a beautiful environment for the outdoors. A place that welcomes people home to the passion and purpose of safe family leaving. And let's not forget Lake Forest Beach and 12 parks which complete this wonderful town.

Annual Community Events (other events through the recreation department and other local organizations take place during the year)

Memorial Day - Commemorative Ceremonies (LG & LF)

Summer Friday mornings - Lake Bluff Farmer's Market

Summer Thursday Evenings - Music on the Square (LF)

Selected Saturday Evenings - Lake Bluff Block Parties

Summer Sunday Evenings - Bluffinia Concerts (LB)

July 4 - Parade (LB) & Festival and Fireworks (LF)

Third Saturday in July - Lake Bluff Criterium Bike Race & Block Party

Fourth Week in July - LB/LF Chamber Lake Forest Sidewalk Sale

First Wednesday in August - Lake Forest Day

Labor Day Weekend - Art Fair on the Square (LF)

Mid-September - LF/LB Chamber Lake Forest Uncorked Wine Tasting

Early October - Halloween Festivities & Pumpkin Chase Race (LB)

Friday after Thanksgiving - Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony (LF)

First Saturday in December - Its a Wonderful Like in Lake Bluff