Posts in category 'Belleville'

These days, it's easy to get sick of takeout and crave a meal that the standard chains just can't deliver. Thankfully, Belleville's favorite food trucks are still serving up delicious grub available for pickup around many of our neighborhoods. Our REALTORS® encourage you to skip the standard takeout and boring box meals, and instead, grab an order to go from one of these food trucks serving the Belleville area.

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Have you been cooped up in the house lately – or maybe spending a lot of time away while you look at Belleville homes for sale? Whatever the case, Fido misses you. And there's no better way to keep a dog healthy (and avoid lots of unwanted barking) than by making sure he gets plenty of exercise.

Many of our real estate agents have dogs, and we know how important it is to spend time with your furry friend in the great outdoors. A dog park is a fine way for you to meet your neighbors while your dogs meet theirs. It's fun and leads to greater well-being for everybody.

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Summer is right around the corner, and the warm weather is the perfect opportunity to enjoy one of the many wonderful golf courses in the Belleville area.

Our REALTORS® suggest perfecting your golf swing at these Belleville area golf courses:

1. Tamarack Golf Club, 800 Tamarack Lane, Shiloh, IL 62269
   Tamarack Golf Club

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The first day of spring is Tuesday, March 19 – and our REALTORS® are looking forward to it!

At Strano & Associates, we know people have many motivations for buying a home. Some are starting a family, others want to make space for their dogs, but one thing is for sure: Certain things are just more satisfying in your very own home.

Gardening is one of them!

Luckily, these greenhouses will get you off to a wonderful start on spring with gorgeous flowers, trees, and shrubs.

Here are our five favorites:

1. Terry's Landscaping and Garden Center – 6200 New Missouri Avenue, Centreville IL, 62207
   Terry's Landscaping and Garden Center allows you to get landscaping advice from experts with more than 20 years of experience. The perfect way to bring color and the personal touch to Centreville homes for sale, its fully-stocked nursery and garden center includes all your favorite trees, shrubs, roses, annuals, and perennials.

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You've probably seen all the house flipping shows on TV and wondered to yourself what it would take to get started in the flipping game. There are a lot of pieces that need to be in place to successfully flip a house for a profit, but luckily our REALTORS® are here to help. Here's what you need to know before you get started. 

1. Know the Risks
   When done correctly, flipping a house can be an excellent investment. It could also end up costing you thousands if something goes wrong, so it's important to understand the risks. What looks like a great investment property could have hidden defects like a leaky roof or cracked foundation that end up souring the deal, so it's important to do your homework on each property.
2. Understand Your Financing Options
   Because of the risks involved in flipping a house, it's essential to know exactly how you're going to finance the process before starting. While it may not be an option for everyone, it's best to buy houses in cash if possible, because it eliminates the added complications and costs that come with loans and interest while you're trying to flip a property. 

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