809 Commercial St. Marseilles, IL 61341

https://s3.amazonaws.com/dmg-pim-videos/vcid0000000515/87404564/video.mp4 Are you ready to embark on a journey to find your dream home in Marseilles, Illinois? Look no further! Nestled in the heart of this charming town, 809 Commercial St. is a property that defines the concept of “home sweet home.” With its awesome neighborhoods and an array of incredible features, this property is […]

So you want to become a Realtor…

An unfiltered truth about getting into real estate in Illinois today I am told all too often that professional Realtors make our jobs look glamorous and easy. With no surprise, I am approached regularly by people who are interested in joining the profession. After 6 years in business, becoming a pre-license and continuing education instructor, […]

Home Sale Contingency Explanation & Options [2020]

I am regularly asked, “how do I buy a new home if I already own one?” This video explains all of that for you. Hopefully, you find this information useful. Be sure to follow me on social media for more real estate tips! If you ever have any questions about real estate, feel free to […]

Listing Status Explained

I am regularly asked about foreclosures, pre-foreclosures, and contingent properties. Hopefully, this video helps explain the difference between these different listing statuses. If you ever have any questions about real estate, feel free to reach out! Thank you so much for watching! Dana Hathorn, Realtor, CB Mentor, PSA, Pre-License and CE Instructor Coldwell Banker Real […]

Closing Costs Explained

Check out this video on the break down of how closing costs work. This gives home buyers a break down on what kind of closing costs they can expect to see when purchasing a home. If you every have any questions about real estate, feel free to reach out. Thanks so much for watching! Dana […]

Home Buying Steps Explained

Have you ever considered buying a house but didn’t know where to start? This post is for you! Check out this graphic to see the flow of buying a home. This a very simple breakdown of the home buying steps. There are many more steps besides these listed in the graphic. The steps above are […]

Morris Market Movement [August 2020]

This month, I decided to highlight average days on market. As everyone is aware, our current market looks MUCH different than our market one year ago. Let’s compare the two. In August 2019, the average days on market for a single family home was 139 days. August 2020, that number is down to 62 days. […]

Homeowner Insurance for 1/3 the normal rate? It’s true for my buyer!

Let’s talk insurance! Not exactly the sexiest topic in the world, I know. As a home owner or future home owner, it is important to understand insurance and have a grasp on what your insurance will do to protect you and your home. **Disclaimer – I am not an insurance agent. This post contains my […]

5 Painless Ways to Save Your Down Payment

There are few things as painful to me as trying to save money. It does not come natural to me, I am not a “saver” by nature. It was not engrained into me as a child, so it has always been a little difficult for me. As an adult, you kind of have to learn […]