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Helping Kids with the Move
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Questions Every Buyer Should Ask
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How to Avoid Stupid Home Buying Mistakes
Homebuyers today face a steep learning curve. There's much to know, much to learn and a great potential for "rookie mistakes"--with potentially costly consequences. What should you check? Here are 10 basic issues to consider. 1. Rushing into the transaction. Buyers looking for homes in extremely tight markets may feel pressured to make an immediate offer. Instead, it makes sense to become familiar with the local market before making a purchase offer. Click here for our local community information. 2. Not asking enough questions. First-time home buyers, by definition, simply don't have home buying experience. It may be uncomfortable to ask questions, but ask anyway. Brokers can't answer unasked queries. 3. Searching in vain for the "ideal" house. Many buyers run themselves and their brokers ragged as they repeatedly dismiss homes that meet most--but not all--of their specifications. A buyer who turns down a house that meets mos...
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2013 Roscoe Chamber of Commerce Tree Decorating Contest
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Rockford Thanksgiving Events
Each year, Rockford is an amazing place to celebrate the holiday season and this year is no exception! The season kicks off in full gear this Thanksgiving weekend with two events bound to provide hours of fun for your family. Rockford Thanksgiving Turkey Trot The Rockford Road Runners' oldest race is the Rockford Thanksgiving Turkey Trot which takes place on Thanksgiving Day. The trail race course at Aldeen Park is approximately a 5K distance. Runners guess their time with no timepieces allowed. Finish closest to your predicted time to win Thanksgiving turkeys or pies but you must be present to win. Start time is slated for 9am though those that expect to take longer than an hour may have an early start at 8:30am. To learn more about this event and to sign up online (volunteer signup also online), click here to visit the Rockford Road Runners' website.