House for sale in Champaign…a bargain!

3313 Ridgewood in Champaign just went on the market and this place is a find.

This home for sale in Champaign can be seen on this video.

3313 Ridgewood, Champaign, IL.

This home is fresh, clean and move in ready.

House and 14 Acres for sale…QUIET.

This fine spot is located on the Middle Fork of the Vermillion River– a national scenic waterway. So the river runs through it, literally….river property like this is hard to find.

Out the front porch is some tillable land...off the back is the river.

This is an ideal spot for horses, hunting or just to relax in the quiet and live.

The property includes the home ( 1,600 sf), a metal garage which is a large 2.5 car building- more like a barn, and another small building.

Out front is several acres of tillable land which can be leased or developed for gardening, truck farming, horses, etc.

Check out this video on the property: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0f2UAcVcxA

Remember that Debbie Hensleigh is a buyer’s specialist for the Champaign Urbana area. This means she is focused on your search for a home, and the cost for you is nothing. She can give you expert direction and advice in all the steps of finding and purchasing your next home. Debbie can also list your home and and give exceelent service in every phase of the selling process. To see all of Debbie’s homes and lots for sale, visit the Beringer Realty site.

Call Debbie today at 217.552.0700 and let her get started finding you some places to see- or just email dkhensleigh@gmail.com.

Livable clean home for sale…at a bargain!

So many homes are on the market now, but certain ones stand out. This Champaign home for sale at 3313 Ridgewood is a real find.

3313 Ridgewood, Champaign

Homes for sale under $120,000 in the Champaign area can be very basic and need work. This home is different. Here is what the MLS listing says:

This is a Gem you need to discover! Totally updated with pleasing colors and open, spacious rooms. Split Bedroom floorplan. Darling Home!

Unusually open and nicely finished! Bright yet pleasing colors truly welcome you into this large living room w tile entry. A generous kitchen features cabinetry both sides of the room with ample space for a large dining table. Pella patio doors open to the deck with a railing surround and a large garden shed. The fence offers true privacy with a height of 8ft. The bedrooms have large closets w louvered doors. You will discover especially nice carpet here as well as wood windows. Very nice home!

This home is just $119,000 and is so nicely painted and maintained.

Remember that Debbie Hensleigh is a buyer’s specialist for the Champaign Urbana area. This means she is focused at your search for a home, and the cost for you is nothing. As a part of the Liz Jones Team at Keller Williams Realty, she can give you expert direction and advice in all the steps of finding and purchasing your next home.

Call Debbie today at 217.552.0700 and let her get started finding you some places to see- or just email dkhensleigh@gmail.com.

 

Open House Opportunities

Some Realtors don’t like doing open houses.  It takes up the middle of the day on Sunday.  It can seem like wasted time, if the goal is to sell the house.  Often, the people coming through are not really interested in purchasing a home, but are, rather, interested in seeing the decorating ideas of a neighbor.  I understand the reluctance of some.

But, I like hosting Open Houses.   I get to meet people.  It’s helpful to listen to what people are looking for in a home.  I get to answer questions about Real Estate and the current market.  I hear some really good ideas from Open House visitors, too. 

As a result of hosting Open Houses this year, I have made a few sales, made some new friends, reconnected with a few “old” friends, started volunteering at an adult literacy program, learned about a new decorating and staging business (renewyourroom.com), inspired a young single mom to dream of a very reachable goal of home ownership, and listened to more than one past home owner reminisce about the wonderful family memories.

Life is what you make it.  Open Houses are opportunities for potential buyers to see what is available and to begin to familiarize themselves with the local market.  For me, a licensed Real Estate Broker, it is an opportunity to connect with people in the community that I want to represent and serve well.

Open House today/July 18, 2010

This house for sale in Savoy is surprising.  There is a lot more square footage than you think from seeing the outside.  Add to that landscaping that makes the yard a place you can imagine relaxing contemplation with a cup of coffee in the morning, a glass of wine in the evening and you should come out and see for yourself.  2:00 – 4:00.

502 Buttercup, Savoy

Interest rates go lower and lower

Freddie Mac began collecting data for 30-year loans in April 1971. A note in the Illinois REALTOR® Weekly Connection today quoted a Freddie Mac press release that said almost all mortgage indices are the lowest they have been in a year…great time to buy a house in Champaign Urbana!

Here is a clip from the press release:

McLean, VA – Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.69 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending June 24, 2010, down from last week when it averaged 4.75 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.42 percent.

The 15-year FRM this week averaged 4.13 percent with an average 0.6 point, down from last week when it averaged 4.20 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 4.87 percent.

Debbie can help you get connected to a lender and help solve some of the challenging issues in todays more restrictive lending climate.

Remember that Debbie Hensleigh is a buyer’s specialist for the Champaign Urbana area. This means she is focused at your search for a home, and the cost for you is nothing. As a part of the Liz Jones Team at Keller Williams Realty, she can give you expert direction and advice in all the steps of finding and purchasing your next home.

Call Debbie today at 217.552.0700 and let her get started finding you some places to see- or just email dkhensleigh@gmail.com

Open house Sunday at 3104 Timberline, Champaign

3104 Timberline, Champaign is open this Sunday, 2-4p…welcome!

Looking for real estate in Champaign Urbana?

This west Champaign home is ready and priced to sell.

This Champaign home for sale is listed with Liz Jones and has been on the market long enough to make it a good option for a buyer. Here is how Liz describes this home:  Exceptionally Light And Bright One Story Home On The Lake. Home Has 3 Nicely Sized Bedrooms And A Kitchen Designed To Look Into The Vaulted Great Room. Very Well-maintained. Family Room Is Multi-use And Is Currently A Dining Room. Deck Overlooks The Lake. Utility Room Has Space For A Treadmill. This Is A Great House!

Come by Sunday, 2-4 and let Debbie Hensleigh show you around.

Remember that Debbie Hensleigh is a buyer’s specialist for the Champaign Urbana area. This means she is focused at your search for a home, and the cost for you is nothing. As a part of the Liz Jones Team at Keller Williams Realty, she can give you expert direction and advice in all the steps of finding and purchasing your next home.

Call Debbie today at 217.552.0700 and let her get started finding you some places to see- or just email dkhensleigh@gmail.com.

How to buy a house in Champaign Urbana

One of the best pieces of advice in this market is to link up with a buyer’s specialist. This person is a realtor who helps only buyers find not just homes, but also financing, inspections, and all the rest of the stuff involved in purchasing a home. This is a buyers market now…and if you are looking for a home for sale in Champaign Urbana, consider these reasons for using a buyer’s specialist (BS) like Debbie Hensleigh:

1. A good BS listens to you and then goes to work on the huge database of homes for sale in Champaign County to find a short list of fits for you.LISTEN is the operative word here.

2. One thing that helps a good BS to listen is that they aren’t being paid by you. They just get a share of the commission when you purchase. So they are not motivated to show you one certain property. It costs you nothing and you get unbiased service.

3. A good BS will link you up to appropriate lenders and special deals related to finances….as well as other steps along the way like home inspections, negotiating, etc.

Remember that Debbie Hensleigh is a buyer’s specialist for the Champaign Urbana area. This means she is focused at your search for a home, and the cost for you is nothing. As a part of the Liz Jones Team at Keller Williams Realty, she can give you expert direction and advice in all the steps of finding and purchasing your next home.

Call Debbie today at 217.552.0700 and let her get started finding you some places to see- or just email dkhensleigh@gmail.com.

Real Estate Open House This Sunday

Yes it is Father’s Day, but Debbie Hensleigh will be showing one of the truly great homes for sale under $100,000 this Sunday, 2-4p. So pack Dad in the car and head out to Garden Hills for a look at 2020 Cynthia and tour this nicely redone home.

2020 Cynthia, Champaign...right on the park.

 This area was featured this week in the News Gazette as the Garden Hills Baptist Church has just sold their property- right out across the park from this home – to Jericho Baptist. This will be a positive change for the neighborhood.

The back yard of 202 Cynthia is a real strength. It is nicely shaded, grassy, and it backs right up to G Hills Park.

The awesome back yard at 2020 Cynthia, Champaign

The back door opens to the wonderful view toward the park…very pleasant!

The back door at 2020 Cynthia, Champaign

 Debbie Hensleigh will be showing this home 2-4p this Sunday.

Remember that Debbie Hensleigh is a buyer’s specialist for the Champaign Urbana area. This means she is focused at your search for a home, and the cost for you is nothing. As a part of the Liz Jones Team at Keller Williams Realty, she can give you expert direction and advice in all the steps of finding and purchasing your next home.

Call Debbie today at 217.552.0700 and let her get started finding you some places to see- or just email dkhensleigh@gmail.com.

6 Jefferson Crossing, Monticello

Looking for real estate in Monticello, Illinois? This elegant home on the edge of town is a real find.

6 Jefferson Crossing, Monticello

This home is listed by Liz Jones and is described by her this way: Step Inside And You’Ll Feel Quiet As You Take In The Expansive Design Of This Elegant New Home By Timbercreek. Columns Carry The Open Trey Ceiling Of The Dining Room And It’S Chandelier Suspends Through This. Scraped Maple Flooring Connects The Entry, Bedrooms To The Beautiful Gourmet Kitchen And Breakfast Room. If You Enjoy Cooking, Then You Will Love This One! The Gas Cooktop Has 5 Burners And A Pot-filler Faucet. The Center Island Of Dark Granite Features A Deep Salad Prep Sink And Drawer Microwave. The Extensive U-shape Counters Are Of A Brown/Gold/Black Granite Of Great Natural Beauty. A Stainless Dbl Sink,Dishwasher And 2 Large Ovens Make For A Fabulous Kitchen. Master Features A Full Tile Shower, 2 Furniture Style Vanities And Whirlpool. Daylight Basement Fam Rm Has Built-in Bar.

A big part of the draw with this property is that Jefferson Crossing is so beautiful…well designed and so green.

Remember that Debbie Hensleigh is a buyer’s specialist for the Champaign Urbana area. This means she is focused at your search for a home, and the cost for you is nothing. As a part of the Liz Jones Team at Keller Williams Realty, she can give you expert direction and advice in all the steps of finding and purchasing your next home.

Call Debbie today at 217.552.0700 and let her get started finding you some places to see- or just email dkhensleigh@gmail.com.