All agents are NOT alike! Find out why we are top real estate experts. Call us: 847-970-5583.

Sign Up For Our eNewsletter, FREE!
There are always important changes happening in the real estate market, locally and nationally. These changes can affect YOU.
Find Out More >
View All Offers >

Compare three mortgages at one time. Download TripleCalc now. It's free.

Find Out More >
Download Now >

Jane Lee Realty Group are some of The Top Selling Real Estate Experts™
Find Out More >

First Time Homebuyers: Gurnee, Long Grove and Palatine Illinois home buying, real estate listings, and homes for sale in Lake County, IL

Welcome > For Buyers > First Time Homebuyers ...

Buying Your First Home? REALTORSŽ Are Your Professional Guides. Make Sure You Choose Top Experts.

You might be a bit afraid or intimidated by the whole process of buying your first home. As a top Real Estate Team, it's our job to guide you, from beginning to end.

We will take the time to go through each and every step of the buying process. There are no dumb questions!

Together, we will consider:

- How much can you really afford?

- How to qualify for a mortgage.

- How much cash you should put down.

- How to buy a home with little or nothing down.

- What it takes to get approved for financing. What banks and other financial institutions are looking for.

- How much your payments will be.

- The tax advantages of buying.

- Is renting or buying better for you?

Tell us a bit about your situation below. We'll get right back to you. There is absolutely no charge, and we offer this to you with no strings attached.

New to the home buying process? Tell us your concerns. Ask us questions. It's our job to help! There's no obligation, and we promise to get back to you quickly...

	About You
* Your Name:
* Your Email Address:
Your Street Address:
City:
State:
Country:
Zip/Postal Code:
Phone:
	About Your Move
When Are You Moving?
Where Are You Moving?
	About Your Home Search
Your Price Range?
Number Of Bedrooms?
Number Of Bathrooms?
Home Size In Square Feet?
	Additional Info
Please Enter More Details, Along With Any Comments, Concerns, Or Questions:
Send Latest Listings:
Send Latest News:

*Please note that fields marked with an asterisk are required.

Quick Response Guarantee >
We Guarantee Your Privacy >
Free & Without Obligation >

Buying Land and New Construction >Buying New or Buying Old

New homes typically have a higher sales price than comparable existing homes, and buyers are usually willing to spend more on a new home because of lower maintenance costs. Builders' warranties on new homes, when combined with a new roof, appliances, and major systems, usually make major repairs unnecessary and help to counter a slower initial rate of appreciation.

Census Bureau Housing Surveys suggests that operating costs are lowest for brand new homes and slightly higher for relatively new existing homes. Operating costs per square foot of living space are consistently higher for progressively older existing homes. Utility costs represent the largest factor in operating costs. Energy consumption per square foot depends on the size of the home, the insulation and quality of the windows, air leakage and the efficiency of the furnace.

New homes require fewer expenditures for routine maintenance. The cost of maintenance first increases with age, then declines, so you will generally spend less maintaining a home built before 1960 than for a home built between 1970 and 1975.

	See All Tips In The "Buying Land and New Construction" Category >
	See Complete Library Of Hundreds Of Tips In 30+ Categories >

Q	What is arguably the world's strangest (and most dysfunctional) kitchen?
A	In 1998 the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City first displayed a kitchen made entirely of 40 million colored glass beads by artist Liza Lou of Topanga, California.
See More Real Estate Trivia >

See the nation's top rated School Reports >

Coming Soon
Find Out More >

Jane Lee Realty Group, REALTORŽ, real estate agents and broker for Gurnee, Long Grove and Palatine Illinois home listings, property and land for sale - NUMBER1EXPERT(tm)

Jane Lee Team
RE/MAX Top Performers
210 N. Waukegan Road
Lake Bluff
IL 60044
Direct Office: 847-970-5583
Direct Fax: 847-295-0801
Main Office: 847-295-0800
Main Fax: 847-295-0801
Cell Phone: 847-420-8866
E-mail: leads@janeleehomes.com
The Jane Lee Team assists their clients by focusing on these seven priorities:

1. Providing Quality Service
2. Meaningful Communication
3. Addressing the Customer's Individual Needs
4. Providing Professional Advice
5. Delivering a Successful Market Plan through Innovation
6. Team Work
7. Continual Professionalism.

Legal Disclaimer - No Liability: RE/MAX Top Performers, Jane Lee, Jane Lee Team, its agents or employees shall not be held liable to anyone for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies under any circumstances. The entire risk for utilizing the information contained on this website or linked to this website, rests solely with the users of this website. The information is subject to inspection and verification by all parties relying on it. No liability for its accuracy/inaccuracy, errors, or omissions is assumed by the sellers or their agents. These listings may be withdrawn or modified without notice at any time. Information Not Warranted or Guaranteed: The official Jane Lee Homes website and all pages linked to it or from it, are PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS, AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. Jane Lee Home - Jane Lee MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO ANY INFORMATION OR USE OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE WEBSITE, OR LINKED FROM IT OR TO IT.

www.janeleehomes.com is brought to you by Jane Lee Realty Group
NUMBER1EXPERTS™ in real estate for Gurnee, Long Grove and Palatine, Illinois, buyers agent, buyers representative

Read our Privacy Guarantee, Terms of Service, and Free & Without Obligation Pledge