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Wordless Wednesday-"Baby Cardinal taken at Kukulski's Residence, Cary, IL"

 

 

Baby Cardinal taken at Debra Kukulski's home

 

 

 

 

Photo taken by Debra Kukulski, ABR, RECS, GRI, EPRO, Realtor with RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest Cary-Crystal Lake IL, provides highly professional levels of real estate services to home buyers and sellers in McHenry, Lake, Kane or Cook Counties in Northern Illinois. Visit my website at www.TheresNoPlaceLikeYourPlace.com to search for homes for sale in Northern Illinois. All information is believed to be accurate, but is not warranted or guaranteed in any way. "Baby Cardinal taken at Kukulski's Residence, Cary, IL" ©2008 Debra Kukulski, All Rights Reserved. Photo may not be used or reproduced in any way without express written permission from Debra Kukulski.

 

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It is an EXCELLENT TIME TO BUY NOW, especially for first time buyers, second home buyers, investors and move up buyers.

REAL ESTATE IN IL IS ON SALE! :-)

 

I hope you find this information useful.  I am only a phone call or email away of you need real estate help:-)

Debra Kukulski Real Estate Consultant

If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call or email me.  It will be my pleasure!  

By the way, if you know of someone that could benefit from my high level of service, please call or email

me with their name and daytime phone number and I will make sure to follow up and

take great care of them. 

The majority of my business is referral and repeat clients.  I am so grateful it keeps growing from your loyalty and referrals:-)

I appreciate YOU and your referrals!

 

 

I can be reached at my direct number at the office: 847.516.6760.  I look forward to hearing from you!

 

Information deemed accurate and reliable but not guaranteed. Source MRED MLS.Disclaimer: Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Debra Kukulski does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author.  All photos and content may not be duplicated without express written consent of author.
Copyright © 2011 By Debra Kukulski, all rights reserved.

 

Winterize your Pets ... Holiday Tips for Pets and their Owners

One of my associates posted this and I thought it was definitely worth re-posting!

Via Joan Whitebook, ABR,e-Pro,CEBA Southern New Hampshire:

TIPS winterize your pets

 

     The holidays can be a stressful time for your pets. 

Here are a few tips to get your pet ready for winter and the holidays

  • - Don't use glass ornaments. They may break and cut a your pet's feet and mouth.
  • - No edible ornaments. Your dog or cat may knock the tree over in an attempt to grab them.
  • - Whether your tree is live or ornamental, both kinds of needles are sharp and indigestible.
  • Keep the tree in a room that can be blocked off or have a barrier so the pets cannot get to the tree..
  • Tinsel is dangerous -- so if used, keep it up high.   It may obstruct circulation and, if swallowed, block the intestines.
  • Remember chocolate and alcohol are toxic for pets. Keep eggnog, sweet treats and other seasonal goodies out of reach.
  • Holly, mistletoe and poinsettia plants are pet poisons! Keep them out of reach!
  • Inspect all holiday gifts for dogs or cats to ensure they are safe and not toxic. Items such as vinyl, plastic and small rawhide sticks may be dangerous.
  • Keep lights from the lower tree branches. They may get very hot and burn dogs, cats (or toddlers)
  • Take care with electic cords.  Pets may chew them -- or they can get shocked or electrocuted.

GENERAL WINTER CONCERNS   

WINTER COLD CAN BE HARMFUL TO YOUR PETS                                         carley winter                           Carley

  • Don't leave your pet outside in the cold for long periods of time. Wind-chill makes the air colder than actual temperature readings.
  • Check your pet's body temperature and limit time outdoors.
  • Provide adequate shelter.  Keep your dog or cat warm, dry and away from drafts.
  • If an outdoor kennel... place blankets and pads on floors and/or in a plastic swimming pool for shelter and warmth.
  • Careful walking or playing with your dog near frozen lakes, ponds or rivers. Your dog could slip or jump in and get seriously injured (so could you).
  • Groom your pet regularly. A well-groomed coat keeps your pet insulated. Short and/or coarse haired dogs and short haired cats may get extra cold so consider a sweater or coat.
  • Long-haired dogs should have their nails clipped to ease snow removal and the cleaning of feet. Musher's wax is one product that safely and effectively coats the dogs pads, protecting them from ice, cold and cracking.
  • Towel or blow-dry your pet if  the pet gets wet from rain or snow. It is important to dry and clean their paws.
  • Don't leave your dog or cat alone in a car. It gets too cold and carbon monoxide from an engine left running is dangerous.
  • Rock salt may irritate footpads. Be sure to rinse and dry your pet's feet after a walk.
  • Provide plenty of water. Your dog or cat is just as likely to get dehydrated in the winter as in the summer.   Remember snow is not a satisfactory substitute for water.
  • Frostbite is a winter hazard. To prevent frostbite on ears, tail and feet, don't leave your dog or cat outdoors for too long.
  • Be very careful of supplemental heat sources. Fireplaces and portable heaters can severely burn your pet. Keep portable heaters out of reach and make sure screens are in front of the fireplace.

WINTER EXERCISE - STRESS REDUCTION

indoor sports

The holiday season is NOT the time to start training your puppy or kitten.

  • Puppies, dogs, kittens and cats get stressed during the holidays. Allow them time-outs if you cannot supervise interactions between visitors and your pet.
  • Pets need to be exercised regularly for optimum health and well-being.
  • Just like humans, dogs need to be "conditioned" for specific sports or winter exercise.  Be sure to have your pet do a warmup.
  •    
  • Different breeds are better coated for harsh winter weather. Short coated breeds, need protection!
  • If you have an energetic pet but it is too cold to be outside, consider a healthy outlet like indoor dog sports/agility - or indoor play with your cat. 
  • To alleviate winter boredom around the home, create games that simulate outdoor activity. What does your dog or cat enjoy doing: digging, chewing, chasing things down? Hide a biscuit or favorite toy or find a local indoor agility facility.  

Tips /photos- compliments of Dog Talk & Thera Pet LLC with permission.

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Disclaimer:   Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice.  Joan Whitebook does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.  Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author.
Copyright © 2008 By Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved. Copyrights "Winterize your Pets ...  Holiday Tips for Pets and their Owners" 

Tips adapted with permission from DogTalk & TheraPet LLC - do not copy or adapt without permission from Dog Talk & Thera Pet LLC

 

To Search Homes For Sale, Please Contact Me Directly Or Feel Free To Search On My Website!

 

Search Waterfront and Fox River Front Homes For Sale Here

 

 
 

It is an EXCELLENT TIME TO BUY NOW, especially for first time buyers, second home buyers, investors and move up buyers.

REAL ESTATE IN IL IS ON SALE! :-)

 

I hope you find this information useful.  I am only a phone call or email away of you need real estate help:-)

Debra Kukulski Real Estate Consultant

If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call or email me.  It will be my pleasure!  

By the way, if you know of someone that could benefit from my high level of service, please call or email

me with their name and daytime phone number and I will make sure to follow up and

take great care of them. 

The majority of my business is referral and repeat clients.  I am so grateful it keeps growing from your loyalty and referrals:-)

I appreciate YOU and your referrals!

 

 

I can be reached at my direct number at the office: 847.516.6760.  I look forward to hearing from you!

 

Information deemed accurate and reliable but not guaranteed. Source MRED MLS.Disclaimer: Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Debra Kukulski does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author.  All photos and content may not be duplicated without express written consent of author.
Copyright © 2011 By Debra Kukulski, all rights reserved.

 

Real Estate CyberSpace Society

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So many of you have really enjoyed and commented on the tips in my monthly CyberTips Newsletter.  You can check out past newsletters and all of the great things membership in the Real Estate CyberSpace Society at:

archive to all past real estate cyber tips


Don't miss the annual online convention, coming up in February again:

http://recyber.cyberconventions.com/


Quoted from the site: " Members of the Real Estate CyberSpace Society represent the top real estate professionals specializing in the application of cyberspace programs to benefit their clients. Society Members are always current on ways to expand their high standards of service to the public with the very latest Internet and other CyberSpace strategies."


I have recieved so much education and value from my association and membership over the years, which, of course, benefits the valued clients I serve. If you would like to join the society, please go HERE to fill out the application and please do not forget to say Debra Kukulski sponsored you;-)

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If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call or email me. It will be my pleasure! By the way, if you know of someone that could benefit from my high level of service, please call or email me with their name and daytime phone number and I will make sure to follow up and take great care of them. My business is over 87% referral and repeat clients and I am so grateful it keeps growing from your loyalty and referrals:-)

My Direct Number at the Office is 847.516.6760

 

 

 

To Search Homes For Sale, Please Contact Me Directly Or Feel Free To Search On My Website!

 

Search Waterfront and Fox River Front Homes For Sale Here

 

 
 

It is an EXCELLENT TIME TO BUY NOW, especially for first time buyers, second home buyers, investors and move up buyers.

REAL ESTATE IN IL IS ON SALE! :-)

 

I hope you find this information useful.  I am only a phone call or email away of you need real estate help:-)

Debra Kukulski Real Estate Consultant

If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call or email me.  It will be my pleasure!  

By the way, if you know of someone that could benefit from my high level of service, please call or email

me with their name and daytime phone number and I will make sure to follow up and

take great care of them. 

The majority of my business is referral and repeat clients.  I am so grateful it keeps growing from your loyalty and referrals:-)

I appreciate YOU and your referrals!

 

 

I can be reached at my direct number at the office: 847.516.6760.  I look forward to hearing from you!

 

Information deemed accurate and reliable but not guaranteed. Source MRED MLS.Disclaimer: Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Debra Kukulski does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author.  All photos and content may not be duplicated without express written consent of author.
Copyright © 2011 By Debra Kukulski, all rights reserved.

 

Deb's December Real Estate Update

Your REALTOR:

Debra Kukulski
December 2008
Real
"The highest compliment a client can give me is to trust me with a referral, this is how I build my business!"
If you have a friend or family member looking to buy or sell a home please pass their name and number along to me and I will give them the same great service I give to all of my clients! I can also help
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Should I Take My Home Off the Market During the Holidays?

  When you look at your calendar you may find the months already overloaded with seasonal obligations -- shopping, entertaining, children's pageants, charity work, decorating the house, and so much more. If you are also trying to sell your home, you are under extra pressure to keep your home in "showtime" condition. And that could be the last thing you need before the holiday spirit is broken.
      It is understandable why you would be tempted to take your home off the market during the holidays. And the list of justifications is long. If you are too busy, buyers may be also, and you may

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find your efforts unrewarded with not enough showings. And what if you do get an offer? You may be faced with the possibility of packing and moving during the busiest time of the year. Besides, you can give your house a rest, and it will
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Disclosure: Safest Way
To Sell A Home


     If you're putting your home on the market, better be sure you're ready to tell all -- good and bad.
      "The majority of lawsuits or claims that occur are as a result of buyers finding out about something that is wrong with their property after the close of escrow and coming to the belief that the seller knew but didn't tell them," says real estate attorney, Peter Solecki of Winton & Larson, LLP.
      Disclosure is vital. In one extreme case, it may have spared a seller from going to jail and even saved lives. The New York Times reported on a trial back in the late eighties that found the seller of a home guilty for not disclosing to the buyers that the home's heater had malfunctioned. The buyers and one of their children were asphyxiated by fumes from a gas-fired heater used to de-ice the driveway of their home. Only their four-year-old child survived. The seller was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. This case is believed to be the first of its CONTINUED >>>




Real Estate Outlook: Sales Picking Up Tempo

     Here's a key question about the current market: Do you look at home prices to figure out where we are in the real estate recovery cycle, or do you focus on sales?       In an economy where an estimated 35 to 40 percent of all home transactions are foreclosures or short sales - distress situations in other words -- prices won't really guide you much beyond the conclusion that: We're still "correcting" the excesses of the boom years, still peeling back those wild and unsustainable hyperinflationary price run ups.
      So it's no surprise that median prices are down, year to year, in a majority of large markets across the country.
      Sales statistics, on the other hand, tell you how fast buyers are responding to those lower prices -- and greatly improved affordability.
      Right now, in market after market, sales are picking up tempo -- especially in places where prices once spiraled out of control.
      Third quarter sales of existing homes in the U.S. were up by 2.6 percent over second quarter 2008 levels, according to the National Association of Realtors' latest study.
      That's not spectacular -- but let's face it: It's forward movement ... and we're in CONTINUED >>>



Thinking of Selling? Contact me!

If you are thinking of selling, please contact me for a professional opinion on the current market value of your home and to learn about my very successful marketing plan for sellers WORKS in this market! I understand the value of the internet in selling a home and the keys to getting top dollar in today's buyer's market.




How Can Debra Kukulski Help You?
     If you are seeking a top, experienced professional who will listen, coach and help you work through your transaction so that you can relax and enjoy the fun and rewarding part of buying/selling, call Debra directly at 847-516-6760 or visit her excellent website for real estate, area, community, and school information. You can also search over 120,000 listings from her website: http://www.TheresNoPLaceLikeYourPlace.com.
     Ask her about her exclusive 'Sellers Marketing Plan' which includes extensive internet exposure for your home, or her 'Preferred Buyers Program', where you will recieve daily notifications of new listings from ALL of the offices that match YOUR criteria and a private, password protected, interactive web site that is updated daily for you AND has all of the details and pictures! (Trust me, you will LOVE this!)
     


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It is a GREAT TIME TO BUY REAL ESTATE in McHenry County, Cook County and Lake Counties in Northern Illinois.  There are fabulous homes for sale at great prices in Wauconda, IL *especially for first time buyers, investors and move up buyers.*  Rates are great, too!

We are having a "HUGE sale" on our large inventory of VERY well priced HOMES! ;-)

 

 

 

If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call or email me.  It will be my pleasure!  By the way, if you know of someone that could benefit from my high level of service, please call or email me with their name and daytime phone number and I will make sure to follow up and take great care of them.  My business is over 87% referral and repeat clients and keeps growing from your referrals:-)

 

My Direct Number at the Office is 847.516.6760

 

 

To Search Homes For Sale, Please Contact Me Directly Or Feel Free To Search On My Website!

 

Search Waterfront and Fox River Front Homes For Sale Here

 

 
 

It is an EXCELLENT TIME TO BUY NOW, especially for first time buyers, second home buyers, investors and move up buyers.

REAL ESTATE IN IL IS ON SALE! :-)

 

I hope you find this information useful.  I am only a phone call or email away of you need real estate help:-)

Debra Kukulski Real Estate Consultant

If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call or email me.  It will be my pleasure!  

By the way, if you know of someone that could benefit from my high level of service, please call or email

me with their name and daytime phone number and I will make sure to follow up and

take great care of them. 

The majority of my business is referral and repeat clients.  I am so grateful it keeps growing from your loyalty and referrals:-)

I appreciate YOU and your referrals!

 

 

I can be reached at my direct number at the office: 847.516.6760.  I look forward to hearing from you!

 

Information deemed accurate and reliable but not guaranteed. Source MRED MLS.Disclaimer: Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Debra Kukulski does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author.  All photos and content may not be duplicated without express written consent of author.
Copyright © 2011 By Debra Kukulski, all rights reserved.

 

Wauconda ILLINOIS Holiday Walk Event Today

Don't miss the Holiday Walk today on Main Street in Wauconda, IL!

Horse Drawn Carriage Ride

It is taking place today 12/6/2008 from 11-3. 

With the fresh cover of white snow we got last night, the setting could not be lovelier!

The Wauconda Chamber of Commerce and Wauconda businesses and merchants have put together a really fun day including:

Santa in the Village Gazebo and Pictures With Santa

Trivia Treasure Hunt and Adult Raffles

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

Holiday Shopping, Market and Craft Bazaar

Hot Food and Warming Stations With Snacks

Open houses at the Village Hall, Wauconda Fire Station and Lake County Model Railroad Club

Ornament Making, DJ, Carollers, Santa's Elves, Roasted Chestnuts, Chair Massages, Academy of Ballet Performances, Santa's Elves, Candle Dipping, Waters Edge Waldorf School Recorder Ensemble, Wauconda Middle School Band, and more!

 
Click Here for details, times, and a list of activities

 

It is a GREAT TIME TO BUY REAL ESTATE in McHenry County, Cook County and Lake Counties in Northern Illinois.  There are fabulous homes for sale at great prices in Wauconda, IL *especially for first time buyers, investors and move up buyers.*  Rates are great, too!

We are having a "HUGE sale" on our large inventory of VERY well priced HOMES! ;-)

 

 

 

If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call or email me.  It will be my pleasure!  By the way, if you know of someone that could benefit from my high level of service, please call or email me with their name and daytime phone number and I will make sure to follow up and take great care of them.  My business keeps growing from your referrals.

 

My Direct Number at the Office is 847.516.6760

 

To Search Homes For Sale, Please Contact Me Directly Or Feel Free To Search On My Website!

 

Search Waterfront and Fox River Front Homes For Sale Here

 

 
 

It is an EXCELLENT TIME TO BUY NOW, especially for first time buyers, second home buyers, investors and move up buyers.

REAL ESTATE IN IL IS ON SALE! :-)

 

I hope you find this information useful.  I am only a phone call or email away of you need real estate help:-)

Debra Kukulski Real Estate Consultant

If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call or email me.  It will be my pleasure!  

By the way, if you know of someone that could benefit from my high level of service, please call or email

me with their name and daytime phone number and I will make sure to follow up and

take great care of them. 

The majority of my business is referral and repeat clients.  I am so grateful it keeps growing from your loyalty and referrals:-)

I appreciate YOU and your referrals!

 

 

I can be reached at my direct number at the office: 847.516.6760.  I look forward to hearing from you!

 

Information deemed accurate and reliable but not guaranteed. Source MRED MLS.Disclaimer: Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Debra Kukulski does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author.  All photos and content may not be duplicated without express written consent of author.
Copyright © 2011 By Debra Kukulski, all rights reserved.