Village Of Hinsdale Meets To Hear Public Opinion On Lights In Public Parks

October 6th, 2008 Bryan Bomba Posted in Uncategorized, village of hinsdale No Comments »

Referencing a section of the village of Hinsdale Zoning Code known as "open space districts", a group of Hinsdale residents opposes light structures which are higher than fifteen feet. This reference had surfaced in response to the desire of the Hinsdale Little League’s efforts to install lights, at it’s own cost, at Pierce Park.

The village of Hinsdale plan commission has scheduled a public discussion on this topic for October 8, 2008 at the Village Hall at 8 p.m. The issue is whether or not the village should make a text change to the zoning code to allow for light structures in Hinsdale’s open spaces at a height greater than fifteen feet.

If you have an opinion on this topic, this is the time and place to express it.

 

 

 

 

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October 4th, 2008 Bryan Bomba Posted in Uncategorized No Comments »

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Real Estate Podcast: Unique Opportunities Under Current Market Conditions

October 4th, 2008 Bryan Bomba Posted in Uncategorized No Comments »

Click the button to hear the current real estate market conditions in Chicago’s near western suburbs. Specific reference is made to the towns of Hinsdale, Western Springs, Clarendon Hills, Oak Brook, Downers Grove and Burr Ridge.

The second portion of this real estate audio broadcast addresses the opportunities which uniquely exist under the current market conditions.This month’s edition covers West Suburban Chicago real estate market activity and then we will talk about how with every change, there are hidden opportunities for both buyers and sellers.

Features special guest Terri Murphy of US Learning.

Program length: approximately 6 1/2 minutes

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Criteria For Selecting The Right Luxury Real Estate Listing Realtor

October 2nd, 2008 Bryan Bomba Posted in Uncategorized No Comments »

Five Strategies For Choosing the Right Luxury Real Estate Agent

Once you have made the decision to buy or sell a luxury home, now it is time to select the real estate professional who can best assist you. Not all good agents operate effectively in the upper-tier market. It is a market segment that requires special competencies. Here are some general guidelines and recommendations for choosing a Realtor to help you in the upper-tier residential marketplace:

1. Look for market knowledge and real estate skills.
Not only should your agent know the city or area you are interested in, he or she should be knowledgeable about the price range you’ve targeted. A luxury home expert should be able to discuss the amount of inventory available, the average number of days a property is on the market before going under contract, the number of sales in the last 90 days, and the list to sales price ratio, all by price range.  The more knowledgeable the agent is about the upper-tier market, the more valuable he or she can be as a resource for you. When you schedule your first meeting with a prospective agent, let the agent know you want an overview of the market conditions based on price range. A solid track record of success is also a clear indicator of market savvy. Don’t choose an agent based on country club membership, the kind of car he or she drives, or similar criteria. Do choose your agent based on the answer to the question, "Does this agent have the skills and resources necessary to help me accomplish my real estate goals?"


2. Don’t assume that the best marketing plan is always the most expensive.

Listen to why the agent has included each element of the plan. Be sure that your home will be promoted Online as well as in more traditional ways. If the home is very expensive or the buyer is likely to come from outside the area, a luxury home magazine may be an important part of the plan. Recognize that the marketing plan in a fast-moving sellers’ market will differ from the plan to be implemented in a slower buyers’ market. Your agent should outline his or her proposed plan and explain it. Look at the quality of the marketing pieces the agent has used in the past as part of your evaluation process. Some agents will have access to special luxury home marketing systems with special marketing pieces that add value to their toolkit.

3.  Notice special luxury affiliations and designations and ask what they mean. 
To zero in on professionals who specialize in the fine homes and estates market, look at an agent’s memberships and designations.   Some agents are members of organizations specific to the luxury market such as The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, which awards an international designation (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist or "CLHMS") to agents who meet education requirements and have a track record of success.  Some real estate companies offer special recognition to their associates who work successfully in the luxury market.  Some firms have special luxury marketing programs available to their agents.  All these memberships, affiliations and credentials add credibility.
If you are selling, ask that the listing presentation include a specific marketing plan for your property.

4. If you are selling, don’t let an agent "buy" your business.
This is the oldest trick in the book. Choosing your agent based on the highest suggested list price is counterproductive if the house is overpriced. The agent doesn’t set the price-the marketplace does. If your home goes on the market as an overpriced listing, agents and their prospects will quickly move on to other properties that offer more value relative to cost. Will they come back if the price goes down? In many cases, no.

5. Rapport and clear communication are important.
Buying and selling can be stressful. Choosing an agent with whom you communicate clearly will help simplify the process. Be sure he or she understands your needs and expectations and that you understand the process and the agent’s expectations of you. In short, specialized knowledge + quality tools + clear communication = an agent who can deliver the results you want in the luxury home arena.

Reprinted with permission by the Institute For Luxury Home Marketing.

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Home Prices Hint At Stabilization

October 1st, 2008 Bryan Bomba Posted in Uncategorized No Comments »

This is a headline from USA Today October 1, 2008: Home Prices Hint At Stabilization. Hmmm. I thought the mass media was only allowed to overstate negative news.

 

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One-Of-A-Kind Renovated Home With First Floor Master Suite In Burr Ridge

September 30th, 2008 Bryan Bomba Posted in Uncategorized, burr ridge real estate No Comments »

601 Kenmare Drive Burr Ridge IL 60527 601 Kenmare in Burr Ridge IL is an absolute one-of-a-kind offering. It’s located in the quiet, scenic heart of the Fieldstone Club in Burr Ridge.

Beyond being  the largest floor plan offered, this specific home has an extra bonus room that’s simply not found on an other unit in Fieldstone Club. If you have the need and/or desire for a first floor master suite, you would be remiss not to take a look at this one.

Take a look at the interior virtual tour of 601 Kenmare in Burr Ridge IL.

Now for the best part….The creative owner, who has a penchant for excellence, has completely re-worked, re-built and renovated this Fieldstone Club home like no other. The kitchen is brand new and has NEVER been used. It’s cabinets are imported from England and hand-glazed on site. The look is English Country. If you have never seen English-made custom cabinets before, open a drawer and be amazed at the thickness of the drawer fronts. Of courses, there’s world class commercial grade appliances.

New quarter-sawn oak floors have been installed (elegant yet unpretentious). So has all new oversized traditional trim. The pictures really don’t do them justice-contact Bryan Bomba of RE/MAX to take a look for yourself.

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Read on for the property details on 601 Kenmare Burr Ridge Illinois:

Main Level

 

 

Foyer ~
  • New double front entry door
  • New quarter-sawn white oak flooring with inlays
  • All new trim with rope detail
  • Turned oak staircase with carpet runner
Living Room (18 x 13) ~
  • 9-foot ceiling height
  • New quarter-sawn white oak flooring with inlays
  • Freshly painted in neutral tones
  • Triple bank of divided light windows
Dining Room (16 x 12) ~
  • New quarter-sawn white oak flooring with inlays
  • Vaulted ceiling
  • Two French doors leading to covered patio
  • Bow window overlooking rear yard
  • Designer light fixtures
 Kitchen (25 x 18) ~
  • New quarter-sawn white oak flooring with inlays
  • New, English country, beaded inset cabinets, glazed on site, with 1 ¼-inch thick door fronts and 1 ¼-inch thick drawer fronts
  • New granite counter tops
  • Appliance package includes Viking oven/range; Sub Zero refrigerator and Viking dishwasher
  • Solid wood wainscot detail below chair rail height in breakfast area
  • French door access to paver patio in back yard
  • Designer light fixture
  • Ample recessed lighting 
 
Family Room (22 x 16) ~
  • New quarter-sawn white oak flooring with inlays
  • Fireplace with new marble surround and mantel
  • Electrified for art lighting in three places
  • Two-story ceiling height
  • Floor-to-ceiling full wall of windows
  • Juliet balcony overlooking Family Room
First Floor Master Suite (17 x 15) ~
  • New quarter-sawn white oak flooring with neutral plush carpeting inset
  • Tray ceiling
  • Five windows allow in plenty of natural light
Master Bathroom ~
  • Marble tile flooring with inlays
  • His and her vanities
  • American cherry cabinets with full overlay doors
  • Marble slab counter top
  • Marble tub and shower surround
  • Whirlpool tub
  • Steam shower with body sprays, rain head and bench
  • Private commode room
  • Walk-in closet with organization system
Powder Room ~
  • New quarter-sawn white oak flooring with inlays
  • Pedestal sink
  • Tall base molding 
Mud/Laundry Room (14 x 7) ~
  • New quarter-sawn white oak flooring with inlays
  • Newly refinished upper and lower cabinets
  • New counter top
  • Mud/Laundry Room (continued) ~
  • New laundry sink
  • Window
  • Direct access to garage
 
Second Level
 
  • Loft ~
  • Neutral plush carpeting
 
Bedroom 2 (18 x 12) ~
  • Neutral plush carpeting
  • Triple bank of divided light windows
  • Shared bathroom
 
Bathroom 2 ~
  • Shared between Bathrooms 2 and 3
  • Porcelain tile floor with inlays
  • Pedestal sink
  • Private water closet with vanity, commode and tub
  • Marble tub surround
  • Hand-held shower head
 
Bedroom 3 (15 x 13) ~
  • Neutral plush carpeting
  • Walk-in closet
  • Palladian window
  • Vaulted ceiling
  • Shared bathroom

     

Bedroom 4 (14 x 14) ~
  • Neutral plush carpeting
  • Tray ceiling
  • Walk-in closet
  • Private bathroom 

Bathroom 3 ~
  • Private bathroom for Bedroom 4
  • Granite tile flooring
  • Marble shower surround
  • Wood vanity
 
Lower Level
 
Recreation Room (21 x 17) ~
  • Neutral plush carpeting
  • Faux fireplace with slate surround and wood mantel
  • Under-stair storage closet
 
Media Room (23 x 12) ~
  • Neutral plush carpeting
  • Arched entry
  • Window well
 
Bonus Room (15 x 12) ~
  • Neutral plush carpeting
  • Two window wells
 
Bedroom 5 (14 x 13) ~
  • Neutral plush carpeting
  • Window well
  • Walk-in closet
 
Full Bathroom 4 ~
  • Slate tile floor and shower surround
  • Shower with bench
  • Recessed lighting
 
Storage/Mechanicals ~
  • 21 x 7 storage room
  • 22 x 13 storage room
  • Security system
  • Two 90%-plus furnaces with April Air humidifiers
  • Two 38-gallon water heaters
  • 200-amp electrical service
  • Sump pump with battery back-up
 
Miscellaneous
 
Exterior ~
  • Brick, stone and cedar exterior
  • Cedar roof shingles
  • Three-car attached garage
  • Covered front porch
  • Paver patio in back yard
 
Schools ~
  
Thank you for taking the time to consider this home. The owners would like to thank you as well. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. It would be my pleasure to assist you!
 

Bryan Bomba        RE/MAX Elite     630.706.7223    Bryan@BryanBomba.com

 
All room, as well as lot, measurements, are approximate. All information presented herein is accurate to the best knowledge of the listing agent and is presented only for the purpose of assisting a buyer in making a preliminary evaluation of the property. In arriving at a decision to buy, the buyer is cautioned to verify to his or her satisfaction any information presented herein that will have influence upon their decision. No liability is assumed by RE/MAX Elite or the designated agent for inaccuracies, errors or omissions in this presentation 09/25/08.
 
 
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In-Town Hinsdale House Priced Like Bank-owned Property

September 24th, 2008 Bryan Bomba Posted in Uncategorized No Comments »

407 S. Lincoln Hinsdale IL 60521

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

407 S. Lincoln in Hinsdale is nothing short of a screaming deal!

Dare to compare:

  • Arguably, the most walk-friendly block in-town Hinsdale. Just steps to the Hinsdale Middle School, downtown Hinsdale, the Hinsdale Metra station, etc. Google Map of 407 S. Lincoln Hinsdale IL
  • Now priced at $849,900. The owner paid $900,000 for this house and added a state-of-the-art kitchen in 2008 and the beautiful front porch you see in this photograph.
  • The lot size is 66 x 165. The new house next door is on a similar-sized lot and sold this summer for $2,050,000.

More information on 407 S. Lincoln Hinsdale IL. Further details on 407 S. Lincoln in Hinsdale IL.

If you are considering the purchase of a home in this price range and have been waiting for the right opportunity, contact Bryan Bomba of RE/MAX. We need to talk.

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The Undeniable Popularity Of New Homes With Architecture Reminiscent Of The Eastern Seaboard

September 23rd, 2008 Bryan Bomba Posted in Uncategorized No Comments »

Some call it a trend in tradition. Some call it the "Hamptons" style. Others refer to it as "those cedar houses of coastal architecture". Whatever it’s called, it’s uber popular in the near western suburbs of Chicago like Hinsdale, Western Springs, LaGrange and Clarendon Hills.

Specifically, I am referring to a trendy architectural style that’s actually an updated classic. It’s most prominent characteristics are the cedar siding (whether it’s horizontal boards or shingles), light earthy colors (faded grays and muted greens and blues)  with white trim and a light feel (as opposed to the castle-like homes which were more popular in the 1990s.

In addition to the overall look, buyers like the feel as, in this age of frugality, theses coastal feel more informal. This is true even thought the price tags start at $1,000,000 and go over $3,000,000.

A perfect present day example is 723 S. Adams in Hinsdale. It’s a new home by Courtyard Custom Builders in the hot Madison grade school area. For the young families delight, the home is just three houses away from Dietz Park. The home is priced at $1,299,900.

 

 

 

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Fun Things To Do In Chicago’s Western Suburbs This Fall

September 18th, 2008 Bryan Bomba Posted in Uncategorized No Comments »

Oak Brook IL  Autumn Festival

Westmont Oktoberfest

Downers Grove: Kelly Miller Circus

Downers Grove Oktoberfest

Oak Brook: Haunted Forest Tour

Hinsdale: Fall Family Festival

Westmont: Halloween Fun Fair

Brookfield: Boo At The Zoo

 

 

 

 

 

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Best New Home In Oak Brook, IL: 11,000 Square Foot House With Water Frontage!

September 16th, 2008 Bryan Bomba Posted in Uncategorized No Comments »

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every so often, you learn of a home that has so many superlatives, you are left gasping for air. Clearly, this is the case for this estate quality home located at 3 Oak Court in Oak Brook, IL.

 

It is idyllically set on a quiet cul-de-sac lot which is so convenient to Interstate 294, downtown Hinsdale and Ogden Avenue. The 1.2 acre site has some of the most scenic water frontage in all of this market area.

 

The home measures some 11,000 square feet. Better yet, each square foot was expertly designed by Caprio Prisby, a most-respected local architectural firm.

 

If you are not familiar with the low real estate tax liability in Oak Brook, then you are in for a pleasant surprise. This is particularly impressive when you learn that 3 Oak Court is in the jurisdiction of the Monroe Elementary School, Clarendon Hills Middle School and Hinsdale Central High School!

 

Completion is expected in the first quarter of 2009. Contact Bryan Bomba of RE/MAX for updates.

 

Main Level
Vestibule (13 x 8) ~
 Leaded, beveled glass entry door with side lights
 Imported European stone flooring
 Custom-built coat closets

Foyer (17 x 13) ~
 Imported European stone flooring
 2-story ceiling height
 Radius staircase with custom metal balusters and wainscoting
 Custom tray ceiling
 Motorized chandelier
 Sconce lighting

Living Room (15 x 14) ~
 4-inch wide plank, distressed white oak hardwood flooring
 Arched, raised panel cased opening
 Stone fireplace with gas starter
 3 windows with transoms
 Recessed lighting

Dining Room (18 x 17) ~
 4-inch wide plank, distressed white oak hardwood flooring
 Custom tray ceiling
 Imported chandelier
 In-ceiling audio speakers
 Arched, raised panel cased opening
 Triple bank of windows with transoms
 2 lighted art niches

Butler’s Pantry ~
 4-inch wide plank, distressed white oak hardwood flooring
 Custom cabinets with leaded glass
 Granite counter top
 Wine captain
 Sink with gooseneck faucet

Kitchen (25 x 23) ~
 4-inch wide plank, distressed white oak hardwood flooring
 Custom knotty alder cabinets
 Paint glazed island
 Granite counter tops
 Professional appliance package includes Sub-Zero, Wolf, Fisher Paykel and Miele
 Pendant lighting over island
 Ample recessed lighting
 In-ceiling audio speakers
 Walk-in pantry

Breakfast Room (12 x 12) ~
 4-inch wide plank, distressed white oak hardwood flooring
 Octagonal shaped room with sunny southern exposure
 Custom lighting fixture
 Sliding glass door access to screened-in porch and elevated patio

Family Room (23 x 18) ~
 4-inch wide plank, distressed white oak hardwood flooring
 2-story ceiling height with knotty alder trusses
 Stone fireplace with gas starter
 Full wall of windows with transoms offer spectacular views of ponds and fountains
 Custom knotty alder built-in cabinets
 Pre-wired for audio and visual
 In-ceiling surround speakers

Office/Den (17 x 14) ~
 4-inch wide plank, distressed white oak hardwood flooring
 Custom cherry woodwork with desk, bookcases, wainscoting and crown molding
 In-wall video
 5 windows with transoms

Kid’s Study (14 x 7) ~
 4-inch wide plank, distressed white oak hardwood flooring
 Custom knotty alder cabinets
 4 work station areas
 Granite counter tops

Powder Room 1 ~
 Design stone package on floor and wainscoting
 Pedestal sink
 Wall sconce lighting
 Oval leaded glass window

Laundry Room (12 x 7) ~
 Stone flooring
 Custom built-in cabinets
 Granite counter tops
 Recessed can lighting

Mud Room (11 x 17) ~
 Stone flooring
 Custom lockers
 Separate entrance off garages and driveway area
 2 walk-in closets

Full Bathroom ~
 Shower with bench and nook
 Custom cabinetry
 Granite counter top
 Direct access to spa deck area

Second Level
Sitting Area (9 x 10) ~
 4-inch wide plank, distressed white oak hardwood flooring
 Custom built-in cabinets with painted glaze finish
 Dramatic views

Master Bedroom (18 x 17) ~
 12 x 12 hexagon-shaped sitting room with ceiling fan
 4-inch wide plank, distressed white oak hardwood flooring
 Tray ceiling
 French door access to private balcony with standing seam metal roof and stone fireplace
 In-wall safe
 In-wall speakers
 Ceiling fan
 Dressing area with two walk-in closets

Master Bathroom ~
 Imported European stone flooring and tub deck
 Architectural ceiling
 6 x 5 steam room and shower with bench
 Private water closet
 Kohler bubbler tub
 His and her vanities with make-up area
 Dressing area
 Chandelier
 In-wall audio and video

Bedroom 2 (13 x 13) ~
 Carpeting
 Tray ceiling
 Window seat
 Ceiling fan
 Walk-in closet
 Private bathroom

Full Bathroom ~
 Private bathroom for Bedroom 2
 Custom alder cabinetry
 Granite counter top
 Shower with bench

Bedroom 3 (13 x 13) ~
 Carpeting
 Tray ceiling
 Ceiling fan
 Walk-in closet
 Private bathroom

Full Bathroom ~
 Private bathroom for Bedroom 3
 Custom alder cabinetry
 Granite counter top
 Tub, shower with bench

Bedroom 4 (13 x 13) ~
 Carpeting
 Tray ceiling
 Ceiling fan
 Walk-in closet
 Private bathroom

Full Bathroom ~
 Private bathroom for Bedroom 4
 Custom alder cabinetry
 Granite counter top
 Shower with bench

Bedroom 5/Nanny’s Bedroom (16 x 14) ~
 4-inch wide plank, distressed white oak hardwood flooring
 Architectural ceiling
 Walk-in closet
 Private bathroom

Full Bathroom ~
 Private bathroom for Bedroom 5
 Custom alder cabinetry
 Granite counter top
 Tub and shower

Second Floor Laundry Room (5 x 5) ~
 Stone flooring
 Stacked washer and dryer
 Custom cabinets
 Granite counter tops

Loft (16 x 12) ~
 4-inch wide plank, distressed white oak hardwood flooring
 Vaulted ceiling
 Separate stairwell to first floor and direct access to Bedroom 5/Nanny’s Bedroom

Storage Room (11 x 20) ~
 Unfinished storage area
 Bonus room

Lower Level
Recreation Room (20 x 50) ~
 English-style with natural light and windows
 9’-6” ceiling height
 Custom stone gas fireplace
 Custom built-in columns
 Billiard’s area
 Card/game table area
 Recessed can lighting
 In-ceiling audio speakers

Bar Area (12 x 10) ~
 Stone flooring
 Custom cabinetry
 Custom 2-level bar
 Granite counter tops
 Microwave, dishwasher and stainless steel sink with gooseneck faucet
 Pendant lighting
 Flat screen TV

Wine Cellar (6 x 8) ~
 Over 500 bottle capacity

Media Room (26 x 18) ~
 Carpeting
 Custom columns, knee-walls and cased entry
 Suspended acoustic ceiling with soffits
 Sconce lighting
 Pre-wired for home theater, 106-inch screen with projector
 In-ceiling audio speakers

Bedroom 6/Guest Room (16 x 13) ~
 Carpeting
 English-style with natural light and windows

Full Bathroom ~
 Adjacent to Bedroom 6
 Stone flooring
 Custom cabinetry
 Granite counter top
 Stand-up shower

Sport Court (29 x 14) ~
 21-foot ceiling height
 Radiant heat in floor
 Basketball hoop
 Exercise equipment
 Racquetball potential
 Adjacent locker area

Powder Room 2 ~
 Adjacent to Sport Court
 Stone flooring
 Custom cabinetry
 Granite counter top

Miscellaneous Features

Interior Features ~
 20 rooms total, including 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and 2 powder rooms
 5 fireplaces
 10-foot ceiling height on the first floor
 2 x 6 construction, not 2 x 4
 Eagle brand simulated divided light windows
 8-foot (1 ¾-inch thick) solid core wood doors with custom paint/stain glazed finish
 Blown-in insulation throughout the home
 Imported European stone floors
 Recessed and sconce lighting
 Multiple stairwells
 Custom Cabaret cabinetry throughout

Exterior Features ~
 Attached, 4-car, heated garage (2 two-car garages)
 Stone and cedar exterior
 50-year warranty Grand Manor asphalt roof shingles
 Standing seam, lifetime warranty, metal roofs
 Professionally designed multi-level patio with fire pit
 11 x 11 custom in-ground spa
 Screened porch with fireplace and flat screen TV off patio area
 Trellised gas grill area
 Covered front porch
 Beautifully landscaped with ponds and fountains

Mechanicals ~
 600-amp electrical service
 Multi-zone HVAC systems
 3 condensing units/furnaces
 Emergency gas back-up 12-kva generator
 Boilers for radiant heat and domestic hot water
 Multiple mechanical rooms
 2-inch water service
 Snow melt system
Thank you for taking the time to consider this home.  The owner/builder would like to thank you as well.  Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  It would be my pleasure to assist you!

Bryan Bomba
RE/MAX Elite 
630.706.7223
Bryan@BryanBomba.com

ALL ROOM, AS WELL AS LOT, MEASUREMENTS, ARE APPROXIMATE. ALL INFORMATION PRESENTED HEREIN IS ACCURATE TO THE BEST KNOWLEDGE OF THE LISTING AGENT AND IS PRESENTED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING A BUYER IN MAKING A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF THE PROPERTY. IN ARRIVING AT A DECISION TO BUY, THE BUYER IS CAUTIONED TO VERIFY TO HIS OR HER SATISFACTION ANY INFORMATION PRESENTED HEREIN THAT WILL HAVE INFLUENCE UPON THEIR DECISION. NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED BY RE/MAX ELITE OR THE DESIGNATED AGENT FOR INACCURACIES, ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THIS PRESENTATION 09/15/08. 

 
 
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