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 |
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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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Home Maintenance |
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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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