Who knew,
Vodka isn't just great in cocktails; it's also pretty functional.
p.s. You may want to keep vodka in stock after recognizing its many uses.
Click on this link: 10 Weird Ways to Use Vodka
Please drink responsibly and with moderation. Monica
What You Need to Tell Your Real Estate Agent
There’s so much to think about when shopping for a new home to buy. That’s why working in close partnership with a trusted real estate professional is critical to finding and securing the home of your dreams.
For your relationship with your agent to be a successful one, however, there are certain things you need to communicate up front. ...
Getting a TAX REFUND,
this time of year
can seem almost as REWARDING as
END-Of-THE-YEAR BONUS SEASON!
FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS
will realize an even
BIGGER TAX REFUND NEXT YEAR
because they’ll have a NEW WRITE-OFF
in the INTEREST PAID on their MORTGAGE!
Add this to the prospect of EQUITY GAINED
through HOME OWNERSHIP and it’s a WIN-WIN! ...
Today is NATIONAL TAX DAY (4/15/19)
While most people dread TAX TIME,
if you are getting a TAX REFUND,
this time of year
can seem almost as REWARDING as
END-Of-THE-YEAR BONUS SEASON!
FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS
will realize an even
BIGGER TAX REFUND NEXT YEAR
because they’ll have a NEW WRITE-OFF
in the INTEREST PAID on their MORTGAGE!
...
In the fantasy world of Game of Thrones' season eight premiere,
"WINTERFELL" in spring this year.
In the Real Estate World, the SPRING MARKET is heating up!
Here's our twist of "WINTER IS COMING".
We are changing it to "CLOSINGS ARE COMING" 🏡
Are you READY to take the leap from renter to homeowner.
but not sure where exactly to start? ...
How to Do a Home Detox
While you may have tried a juice cleanse or a gluten-free diet to rid your body of unhealthy substances, have you ever considered what harmful elements might be inhabiting your home?
According to the home experts at Martha Stewart Living, giving your home a detox is a great way to purge chemicals and toxins that can lead to health hazards like allergies, asthma and more ...
Is Your Kitchen Clean Enough?
Many of us wish our homes were just a little cleaner, but with the bustle of everyday life, it's easy for clutter and chaos to creep in around the house. However, when it comes to your kitchen, cleanliness should be top of mind to avoid food-related illness. Below are a handful of cleaning tips to help.
Check your stove's vent hood. A dirty vent hood ...
The Pros of Buying New Construction
Maybe you’ve been searching for your dream home for months and you just can’t find the right one. You’ve come close, but there’s always something that you just can’t get past: the property backs up to a busy highway; the kitchen is dated and not adjacent to the family room; there’s no room that lends itself to a home office; ...
GOOD NEWS - Had another SUCCESSFUL Open House yesterday!
This property is now UNDER CONTRACT!
BAD NEWS - No more Open Houses for this property
p.s. I have more LISTINGS COMING SOON and will be doing more Open Houses!
SELLERS - Looking to get an idea on the value of your home?
Try my new tool in the privacy of your FACEBOOK ...
Work-Life Balance: How to Go From Concept to Reality
The term “work-life balance” is unfortunately melding into the modern-life lexicon of watered down catch phrases. But in today’s busier than ever culture, it’s important to pay more than lip service to work-life balance, bringing it from theory to action plan.
To help you achieve this important state of physical ...
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What's at the end of your RAINBOW?
This could be the ONE you have been searching for!
Check out the Video!
I am having an
OPEN HOUSE
(4/7/2019)
from 12 PM to 3 PM
2016 Eastwick Lane
Summerlin Subdivision
Aurora, IL 60503
(School District 308)
Price just reduced to $285,000!!!
I hope you can stop by ...
Saving for a DOWN PAYMENT can seem like a daunting task.
But the more you know about what’s required,
the more prepared you can be to make the
best decision for you and your family!
Have questions on the HOME BUYING and/or SELLING PROCESS?
Call/text me at
(630) 669-2401
or email me at
mmancano@c21affiliated.com
My Real Estate ...
Starting Over in a New Real Estate Career: Facing Fears and Embracing Change By Liz Dominguez
Whatever industry or position you're currently working in, you're ready to move on. You're determined to make a career change and you've set your sights on real estate. What's next?
Research the industry well and figure out what type of agent you want to be. Starting out, ...
Next-Level Cleaning Tips for Your Home
Want the dirt on how clean you home really is? According to a recently released survey, 20 percent of Americans only deep clean their homes every six months...if at all! One in three (30 percent) admit to not cleaning in areas out of arm's reach, such as high ceilings and the tops of kitchen cabinets, and a majority of those surveyed (54 percent) believe ...
Flying? How to Save on Flights
Everyone loves a good deal, and nothing feels sweeter than scoring a great deal on flights. The 2019 Travel Pricing Outlook report recently revealed that timing matters when it comes to unlocking travel savings.
Below are a few insights from the report, based off an in-depth analysis of Airlines Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global air and Expedia Group's ...
There’s so much to think about when shopping for a new home to buy. That’s why working in close partnership with a trusted real estate professional is critical to finding and securing the home of your dreams.
What You Need to Tell Your Real Estate Agent
For your relationship with your agent to be a successful one, however, there are certain things you need to communicate ...
BREAKING NEWS FOR C21 - A WORLD FIRST!
Did this get your attention?
Happy April Fools Day! ??
This post was on one of my Century 21 colleagues
post in Australia and I had to share it!
Kidding aside,
whether you're thinking about
SELLING and/or BUYING a home,
it can be quite the adventure,
which is why you need
an experienced ...
How to Use Less Water at Home By John Voket
Whether you live in a drought prone area or are simply environmentally conscious, saving water is important, and you can do so both inside and outside your home.
The non-profit GRACE Communications Foundation (GRACE) developed a free Water Footprint Calculator, so consumers can see how their everyday actions – from washing dishes to watering ...
Today, I turn 39 again!
And all I want for my birthday
are MORE REFERRALS!
Do you know someone who is looking to
BUY, SELL, or INVEST in Real Estate?
Even if they are not in Illinois,
Century 21 Affiliated and I
can help them wherever they are.
Our team consists of
over 2800 experienced professionals
covering Illinois, Wisconsin, ...
TAXES ARE DUE MONDAY, APRIL 15
Sigh. Nobody likes filing their taxes.
But — believe it or not —
there are some fun facts and trivia around Tax Day
that just might make it a little easier when faced with all those forms.
Presenting: The Interesting Side of Tax Day!
The first national income tax was instituted ...
Click on this link: Your Tax Refund Is The Key To Homeownership!
Saving for a DOWN PAYMENT can seem like a daunting task.
But the more you know about what’s required,
the more prepared you can be to make the best decision for you and your family!
This TAX SEASON, your REFUND could be your key to HOMEOWNERSHIP!
...
How to Sell an Unfinished Property By the Experts at BoxBrownie.com
Let's face it: Selling an unfinished house can be challenging at the best of times. Buyers can have trouble visualizing what an unfinished property could look like when renovated and this can be a deal-breaker.
What if there was an easier way to sell an unfinished property? Now there is, and it's called virtual ...
If you're new to the HOME BUYING PROCESS,
or if it's just been awhile,
then the thought of mortgages, inspections,
and house hunting can be a little intimidating.
It doesn't have to be!
If you are ready and willing to buy,
you may be pleasantly surprised at your ability to do so TODAY!
Let’s get together to evaluate the opportunities in our market! ...
What Matters Most When Moving With Kids
If you’re in the market for a new home, there are many stressors that naturally factor into the process. If you happen to have children, however, a completely new layer of stress is added to the process.
According to the results of the recently released 2018 Moving with Kids Report from the National Association of REALTORSⓇ, real estate consumers ...
Tired Of Renting?
Check out these new age dinosaurs!
They decided to become homeowners and didn't become extinct. ;) ;)
🦖🏠
Before you renew your lease again,
find out if you could use your housing costs to
OWN A HOME OF YOUR OWN!
Call/text me at
(630) 669-2401
or email me at
mmancano@c21affiliated.com
TODAY!
Monica Mancano, ...
What’s your favorite meat to grill?
Many of us will be taking advantage of the spring weather by hitting the grill!
Remember to follow these food safety tips to keep everyone healthy.
According to FoodSafety.gov, at minimum, fresh beef should be cooked at 145 degrees, ground meat at 160 degrees, poultry at 165, and pork and ham at 145. See the whole list on cooking temperatures ...
Our Founder Bill Kessler has been listed as
one of the Top 200 Most Powerful People in
The Residential Real Estate Brokerage Industry in 2019!
With over 2,800 agents working in more than
112 offices across the Midwest and Florida,
Bill Kessler has grown his firm
into Century 21’s largest franchise!
Click on this link:
The List of The Most Powerful ...
GOOD NEWS - This property is now under contract
BAD NEWS - No more Open Houses for this property
SELLERS - Looking to get an idea on the value of your home?
Try my new tool in the privacy of your FACEBOOK Account
Click on this link: What Is My Home Worth
BUYERS - If you're new to the HOME BUYING PROCESS,
...
SEARCH for HOMES
right from my FACEBOOK PAGE! 🏠🔑
Start searching now: homeasap.com
If you're new to the HOME BUYING PROCESS,
or if it's just been awhile,
then the thought of
mortgages, inspections, and house hunting
can be a little intimidating.
It doesn't have to be!
If you are ready and willing to buy,
you may be ...
Home Renovation: 3 Routes You Can Take After Purchasing a Historic Home By Kara Masterson
Many homes are bought and sold every year—and a good chunk of them are newly constructed. However, an even larger number of existing homes are sold every year. In 2017, about 5.51 million existing houses were sold.
Not all of these homes are just a few years old, either. ...
Trending: Homeowners Spending (and Sweating) More on Home Improvements
More than half (58 percent) of homeowners are planning to spend money on home improvement projects this year, according to the fifth annual LightStream (a division of SunTrust Banks, Inc.) Home Improvement Survey. Budgets for renovations are on the rise: among homeowners planning renovations, 45 percent will spend $5,000 or more ...
If you are a homeowner looking to SELL your house,
you would be wise to showcase your home
as a place that is ideal for families with pets.
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Hiring a pet friendly REALTOR®
can be one of the smartest decisions you will ever make.
With a few simple tweaks and the right marketing approach,
your home can become someone else’s haven in no time at all! ...
Q: Ever wonder why does the first day of spring change? 🤓
A: The March equinox would occur on the same day every year if the Earth took exactly 365 days to make a complete revolution around the Sun. ...
This means that each March equinox occurs about 6 hours later than the previous year's March equinox and this is why the date of the equinox can change from year to year. ...
The SPRING REAL ESTATE MARKET has Sprung! 🥰😎
Just said good bye to my Old LOVE (WINTER)! 🐧☃️🏄♀️
I'm ready for my New LOVE (SPRING REAL ESTATE MARKET)! 🌷💐🏡🔑
Looking to BUY and/or /SELL a Home?
Call/Text me at
(630) 669-2401
TODAY!
Home is where the is!
Monica Mancano, REALTOR®, ...
How to Find the Perfect Neighborhood By David Hakimi
Location, location, location. Half of buying a home is finding where you want to live. You may have found your dream house, but it might not be in your dream location.
Here's ...
These 8 design tweaks will set you up for the ultimate staycation.
There's a certain kind of serenity that can only be felt in a top-notch hotel room.
Minimal decor, crisp white sheets,
and a neutral color scheme all play a crucial role in morphing travel—
something that's generally stressful—into an actual vacation.
Odds are, your bedroom at home—back in the ...
JESSICA ANTOLA
Can't Pick a Color?
Try This Designer's Genius Tip for Navigating the Paint Aisle by Brittney Morgan
Hint: You'll need your phone.
No place in the world is as inspiring—or overwhelming—as the paint aisle. It’s too much. But designer Libby Langdon has a trick to help narrow it down: Skip the swatches, and break out your smartphone.
...
