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Profile: McHenry, Illinois
The City of McHenry is a
diverse community offering a variety of housing choices, a wide
range of employment options and access to recreational
activities. Located at the heart of the Fox River 50 miles
northwest of Chicago, McHenry retains much of its small town
charm despite being located in one of Illinois' fastest growing
counties.
Redevelopment & Revitalization
Downtown redevelopment
continues to be a top priority. The redevelopment of the
medical arts building site and construction of the first phase
of the Riverwalk begins Spring 2006. Playground
renovations have continued with the completion of the Jaycee
Park facility. Plans are also being prepared for the
renovation of the Kiwanis Tot Lot, Center Street Park and the
Lakeland Park Site. A picturesque gazebo was also recently
constructed in Rotary Park. Upon completion, all city
playgrounds will meet or exceed new safety and handicapped
accessibility standards.
Expressway / Tollway access for McHenry
McHenry is located at the
intersection of Route 120 and Route 31 in northeast Illinois.
Interstate access includes 90, 94 and 43. Train
access near McHenry
McHenry is served by METRA, the
Chicagoland Commuter rail service.
Airport access for McHenry
O'Hare International
Midway Airport
Lake in the Hills Airport
Rockford Airport
Bus Service in McHenry
McHenry is served by PACE suburban bus service.
listing your home
McHenry home valuation
Knowing the value of your home
can be useful even if you aren't considering selling it in the
near future. It is useful if you are refinancing the home or if
you are choosing to use the equity to send a child to college,
or to make some upgrades to the home. We encourage you to take
advantage of the resource you have in your local real estate
team, the Mary Opfer Team! free comparative market analysis
A FREE market analysis of your
home is available to you at any time
through our office. It is just one more way a Real Estate
professional can be of service to you. As it is our job on a
daily basis to know the value of homes in each market we serve,
it is also helpful to us to be able to conduct a market analysis
on your home.
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GUIDE TO
McHenry County
This handy guide was developed by
to assist homeowners and potential home buyers in
finding shopping, restaurants, golf courses, hotels, services,
etc., in Northern McHenry County. Click the link below to
open the guide in a new window:
Shopping & Services Guide for McHenry County
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When to Start
Looking For a Home
Don't wait until you have the
money! Most buyers aren't aware of all the financing options
available to them that require little or no down payment. Ask your
"Buyers Agent" to recommend qualified & reputable lenders.
Check into your mortgage
options. You'll want to obtain a written "Pre-Approval" from a
mortgage lender indicating the amount you will be qualified to
borrow.
Where would you like to live?
Do you want to be in a certain school district? Need to be close to
major highway or train? Concentrate your beginning point there.
Think about your household
needs. How many bedrooms you need, floor plan or design, size of
garage, etc…
Are you renting? Allow
enough time so that when you are ready to move, you will be able to
go right into your new home. Your "Buyers Agent" can help you time
it just right!
Begin researching the market
before you intend to buy. Start 6-9 months early! Ask your
"Buyers Agent" to start sending you listings. Through the internet &
your e-mail you can receive automated "up to the minute" notice on
homes that fit your criteria and price range as soon as they become
available to the market. Through "Connect MLS" (A direct link to the
Multiple Listing Service of Illinois which services 1000's of
listings from all it's member offices)
Learn about disclosures and
contracts. Last but certainly not least, have your "Buyers
Agent" sit down and educate you on the many forms and documents you
will be asked to sign. It is a complex process that has many
potential pitfalls and glitches that demand the undivided attention
and involvement of a Real Estate Professional who has been trained
in the intricacies of negotiating and finalizing a transaction to
completion. For many people, buying a home is an extremely emotional
experience. Technology is a wonderful and powerful too, but that's
precisely what it is. It cannot and never will be able to offer the
assurance, guidance and friendship that are unique to the kind of
personal interaction which a "Buyers Agent" and their clients enjoy.
It's important to have someone to guide you through the process,
strongly negotiate on your behalf and ensure you're playing with the
market, not against it!
We work hard for you! |
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agent profile
Mary Opfer
Managing Broker, E-Pro, ABR, ASP Buyer & Seller Representation
Mary Opfer is the leader of The Mary Opfer Team
at REMAX Unlimited Northwest in Cary, Illinois. Dedicated
to providing service with quality, value and integrity to
all, Mary has been buying and selling homes and real estate
in the Village of Cary and the Cary Grove area since 1989,
and has closed in excess of 118 Million Dollars in career
sales …and counting. |
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