We offer this list as a service to you. You may or may not choose to work with any of the professionals listed on this page. We have compiled this list of service providers based on our personal experience with each of them, and truly believe that each of them will provide the level and quality of service you deserve and can trust. All affiliates are independent contractors. Should you choose to work with any of them, Vicki Whipple Partners receives no remuneration or added benefit whatsoever. 
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Mortgage Services
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1st Advantage Mortgage
Paul Lueken Find out how we can give you the 1st Advantage today. Phone: 630-376-2100 Fax: 630-376-2101 Toll Free: 877-LEND-1ST - (877-536-3178) 701 E. 22nd Street Lombard, IL 60148 E-Mail: paul.lueken@1amllc.com
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Amy and Mary |
Professional Mortgage Partners Inc.
2626 Warrenville Road, Suite 200 Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 The Glavin Team
Mary Glavin Direct: (630) 598-2320 Fax: (630) 729-6736 E-mail: Mary@ProMortgagePartners.com
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Amy Buchanan Direct: (630) 598-2336 Fax: (630) 729-6736 E-mail: AmyB@ProMortgagePartners.com
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Attorneys
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Sally |
Sally A. Reed
Sally A. Reed Attorney At Law 1261 Brookside Lane Downers Grove, IL 60515 Phone: 630- 969-0055 Fax: 630-969-0063 E-Mail: sreed1261@comcast.net |
Kurt |
Kurt D. Hyzy
Kurt D. Hyzy Attorney At Law 6024 Carpenter Downers Grove, IL 60515 Phone: 312-315-1054 Fax: 630-810-1043 Email: KHYZY@aol.com |
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Financial Planning
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Nancy |
Nancy S. Buerger Nancy S. Buerger, CFP®, MBA Financial Advisor Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. One Oakbrook Terrace, Suite 700 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 Phone: 630-396-1826 Email: nancy.s.buerger@ampf.com
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Home Improvements & Repair
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Terry |
Kelmag Home Improvements
Terry Brennan (Owner) Kitchen, Bath, Basement & Home Repairs (Reliable & Insured) Phone: 630-370-5592 Fax: 630-852-1449 Email: kelmag@juno.com |
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Szalko's Custom Cabinets
Raymond Szalko (Owner) Commercial & Residential Furnishings, Audio/Video Centers, Kitchen Cabinetry, & Computer Stations. Phone: 815-464-7446
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Brian |
Bryan's Garage Door Solutions
Call for any type of service - 24 Hours a Day!!! Phone: 630-205-2050 Email: BryansGarageDoor@aol.com
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Closing or Settlement >Closing Tips
The conclusion of a real estate transaction is an exciting time for everyone involved. The closing table is the ideal place to sign papers, trade keys, and drink a toast to the new homeowners. Sometimes that setting is filled with tension and pressure as each side tries to work out important details of the transaction at the last minute.
How can you help make your closing a relaxed and happy one? First, try to get the details worked out ahead of time. There may be a few unresolved issues, such as repairs that were not completed, a disappearing dining room chandelier or a pre- or post-closing occupancy agreement. The atmosphere should remain positive in order that minor upsets will not threaten the entire transaction. If you anticipate a problem, no matter how minor it may seem, be sure to communicate the situation to your real estate agent in advance, so that it can be addressed before it has a chance to escalate.
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What structure is regarded as the best surviving example of Pennsylvania Dutch architecture?
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The Georg Muller House in Milbach, PA, built in 1752. |
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