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    Kelsey Karp
    Realtor Associate, Short Sale Specialist
    Aspire Group at Jameson

    312.307.4822 (c)
    877-762-7343 (f)
    kelseykarp@gmail.com

Case Study…Check It Out!

Here is a link to a case study where the bank lowered the homeowner’s mortgage payoff. Please check it out and share with your friends. If anyone is having a “hardship” and needs an experienced Realtor to guide them or just has general questions, I can help.  Everything would be totally confidential of course. http://www.scribd.com/full/43327329?access_key=key-1hlw527u0hjkh54ppna1

Company Ranks in TOP TEN!

I just found out that in terms of volume for successfully closed short sales our company ranks as one of the TOP TEN in the country! Pretty sweet right? If you know of anyone who is in an unfortunate position of where they can no longer afford their mortgage a short sale might be the … Continue reading

SHORT SALES HEADS UP!!!

As you know the real estate landscape has dramatically changed. Foreclosures and short sales have become very common among the market place.  The truth is, in my opinion, that our real estate market will not see an increase in sales prices until all the bad debt has been cleaned out.  Right now 19% of all … Continue reading

7 Reasons to Own Your Own Home

1. Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, as well as some of the costs involved in buying your home. 2. Appreciation. Real estate has long-term, stable growth in value. While year-to-year fluctuations are normal, median existing-home sale prices have increased on average … Continue reading

Illinois Home Sales Up in June According to IAR

According to IAR: Illinois home sales up 18.3 percent in June. Statewide sales rose for the 10th consecutive month with home sales totaling 13,072 compared to 11,048 in June 2009, according to the June housing report from the Illinois Association of REALTORS®. The statewide median price also showed signs of stabilizing with a 2.5 percent … Continue reading

5 Feng Shui Concepts to Help a Home Sell

To put the best face on a listing and appeal to buyers who follow feng shui principles, keep these tips in mind. 1. Pay special attention to the front door, which is considered the “mouth of chi” (chi is the “life force” of all things) and one of the most powerful aspects of the entire … Continue reading

Beach volleyball playoffs tonight! Going to castaways after to relax and hopefully celebrate our win :)

Beach volleyball playoffs tonight! Going to castaways after to relax and hopefully celebrate our win 🙂

Navigating Short Sales

Navigating Short Sales: What to Do When the Sale Price Leaves You Short If you’re thinking of selling your home, and you expect that the total amount you owe on your mortgage will be greater than the selling price of your home, you may be facing a short sale. A short sale is one where … Continue reading

8 Reasons to Work With a REALTOR

Kelsey Karp Realtor Associate Jameson 8 Reasons Why You Should Work With a REALTOR® Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here’s why it … Continue reading