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Terra Villa homes & Real estate

Terra Villa in Crystal Lake offers maintenance-free living.  A few ranch homes remain for sale with immediate delivery dates.

Terra Villa is located on Route 31 off Terra Cotta Avenue.  Its 52 attached and detached homes are situated in a 33 acre community including 27 acres of open space and common areas.  Homes range from 1,832 to 2,032 square feet and include outstanding features standard, including two-piece crown molding, tray ceilings, fireplaces, hardwood flooring, breakfast nook, air conditioning, full basements, and brick and cedar exteriors.

The 27 acres of common areas include wooded areas and open space, walking paths with park benches, stone entry monument and lush landscaping.  Terra Villa is located conveniently to area shopping and services, only minutes away from Crystal Lake Metra.

The Mary Opfer Team at REMAX Unlimited Northwest can assist you in finding the right Terra Villa home and real estate listings.  Terra Villa is practically on our back doorstep, so we can offer you in-depth knowledge of the surrounding community, school districts, etc.  Give us a call today and we will put our in-depth knowledge of the Crystal Lake and Cary area to work for you in finding the home that perfectly suits your lifestyle and budget. 

 

     
   
     
 
     
 

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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!

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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.

 
     
   
 
     
   
     

Mary Opfer, Managing Broker, Team Leader, ABR, ASP, SFR, Buyer & Seller Representation

REMAX Unlimited Northwest
7107 Pingree Road
Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

Serving the Northwest Suburbs