A video blog with loan officer Jan Leasure where she provides financial advice relating to residential properties in Northern Chicago.
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Grant Vermeer '17 discusses housing and real estate options for Navy and Marine Corps Officers PCSing to new locations. This is the resource for learning about the real estate and living options before you arrive in your new location. Get a head start on your move! Learn about housing and real estate options for Navy and Marine Corps Officers before you PCS to a new location.
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Discovering Libertyville: Unveiling the Stories and People That Make Libertyville, Il so Unique
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Discovering Libertyville: Unveiling the Stories and People That Make Libertyville, Il so Unique
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#009 Pensacola: Buying a House as an Student Naval Aviator - the Pros and Cons w/ Bob Moore '23
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Should I purchase a house or rent when I move to Pensacola? Will I be in Pensacola long enough to buy a house? If I buy a house, is it possible to rent out rooms to other aviators? These are questions that Bob Moore, USNA '23, asked himself as he was moving to Pensacola. In this episode he talks all about his decision to purchase a home in Pensacol…
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#008 Pensacola: A Reflection on living in Pensacola as a Student Naval Aviator w/ Marley Lyster
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In this episode, Grant talks with Marley about her experience living as a student naval aviator stationed at both NAS Pensacola and NAS Whiting Field. She discusses factors to consider on your housing location based on what you want most out of your experience! Connect with your host Grant Vermeer on Linkedin or email him at grant@thevermeergroup.c…
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#007 Pensacola: An Overview of Pensacola for Student Naval Aviators with Archie Warren '13
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Join us as we sit down with Archie Warren, a 2013 Naval Academy graduate and real estate expert, alongside his father Paul, a former Blue and Gold Officer, to uncover the best neighborhoods for military officers relocating to the Pensacola Area. Whether you're seeking an easy commute to the Naval station, a beachside retreat, or a vibrant downtown …
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Allyson Cayce - Timothy Schmalz Art Gallery Pop Up
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Allyson Cayce - Timothy Schmalz Art Gallery Pop Up. Allyson shares a very unique opportunity for the Libertyville community. Listen in to hear about the Matthew 25 exhibit that will be in Libertyville for the month of May. The story behind this will blow you away!By David Woll
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Roch Tranel - The Tranel Financial Group . Whether he’s on a motorcycle adventure, camping under the stars, or spending quality time with his family, Roch brings passion and dedication to everything he does. With a strong commitment to growing in faith, leadership, and community service, Roch has made his mark in financial planning. As he embarks o…
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#006 Monterey: What Can I Afford PCSing to Monterey?
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The Tribal Connection - Building Community with Health, Love and Laughter
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The Tribal Connection - Building Community with Health, Love and Laughter. Entertaining interview about overall wellness. These three women know how to have a good time while providing a variety of wellness services in Libertyville.By David Woll
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#005 - Monterey: Living in Marina while PCSing to NPS Monterey with Dishan Romine
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#004 Monterey: Living in Seaside when you PCS to NPS Monterey, CA
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#003 Monterey: Living in the City of Monterey Proper with Allyson Franchi '16
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#002 Monterey: Living in Pacific Grove While at the Naval Postgraduate School with Kevin Alter '15, USMC
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#001 Monterey: Learning about the Monterey Peninsula While PCSing to NPS with Jan Leasure
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The Ultimate Guide to Monterey Living for Military Officers Host: Grant Vermeer Guest: Jan Leasure This episode of the USNA Property Network Podcast, sponsored by the Vermeer Group, features a detailed exploration of the benefits and tailored real estate advice for Navy and Marine Corps officers relocating to the Monterey Peninsula. With insights f…
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Dan Dugo - Joseph's Events Excited to share Daniel’s story of Joseph’s Events in Libertyville. He shares his love of community and the story of a the family business. Learn how hard work and dedication create the perfect event. Full Service custom event company in Lake County Illinois providing custom decor, furniture, lighting and floral…
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Jan Leasure - Diamond Residential Mortgage
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Jan Leasure - Diamond Residential Mortgage Are you ready to hear from the Loan Goddess? This interview is fun and filled with excellent stories with a deep love of Libertyville. You have to hear it to believe it. This is a must listen!By David Woll
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Get ready to hear JR’s story of his start in the restaurant business and his extraordianary leadership skills. Also how Pizzeria Deville became what it is today. Welcome back to Pizzeria Deville, where the beloved flavors of our pizzas remain, baked to perfection in our wood-fired brick oven. Our dough, carefully prepared, takes its time to rise ov…
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The USNA property network podcast educates military officers on the neighborhoods surrounding the military bases in which they could PCS. Our mission is to provide genuine, authentic, informal conversations that's going to help Navy and Marine Corps officers start their research into their new home. This podcast is made possible thanks to the spons…
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Liz Turnbaugh - My Charcuterie, The Board Room and Realtor
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Liz Turnbaugh - My Charcuterie, The Board Room and Realtor Learn about a hard working visionary with multiple businesses in Libertyville. Liz is dynamic and shares the stories of her 3 successful businesses.By David Woll
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Heather Fahrenkrog - Heather's Gym . In the latest episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of chatting with Heather Fahrenkrog, the visionary behind three thriving wellness businesses, each designed to cater to a unique aspect of health and fitness. Here's a summary of what these businesses offer: 1. **Heather's Gym** is known for its dynamic g…
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Jimmy Connell - Community Ambassador
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Jimmy Connell - Community Ambassador. This man has his hands in everything. Jimmy is a solid guy with a passion for building community through creativity. This is a must listen!By David Woll
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Brian Grano of Mickey Finn's shares his love for Libertyville and tells fun stories of Libertyville and the history of Finn's. Enjoy the first episode of Discovering Libertyville.By David Woll
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Hello and welcome to "Discovering Libertyville: Unveiling the Stories and People That Make Our Town Unique." I'm your host, David Woll, and I am thrilled to bring you this new podcast that explores the fascinating stories and experiences of local business owners and community leaders right here in Libertyville, Illinois. As a lifelong resident of L…
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Home affordability is shrinking fast. Here’s what you should do to get ahead of the curve. Home affordability is shrinking rapidly, according to research by Arch Mortgage Insurance. In the first quarter, affordability (defined as the size of the monthly mortgage payment needed to buy a home) dropped by 5%. This was mainly due to the increase in mor…
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The real estate market remains red-hot. In fact, Zillow estimates that homes sold more quickly in 2017 than ever before. And 2018 seems on-pace to beat 2017. However, one segment of the real estate market seems to be lagging. I’m talking about luxury homes. Prices in the top 5% of the real estate market increased just 5.1% in 2017, almost 2% lower …
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Before hiring a real estate agent, you need to do some vetting. Here are the questions that we recommend you ask. Buying or selling a home is a major project. Having a trustworthy agent to guide you through that project can be an invaluable asset. But how can you vet potential real estate agents to see who would be a good fit for you? Here are thre…
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If you’re buying a home with a mortgage, you absolutely need to get a pre-approval first. Here’s why. There's no doubt about it. It's a very competitive market today if you are looking to buy a home.Inventory is near record lows, and more and more homebuyers are entering the market. This means you need every advantage to grab that perfect home when…
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Happy New Year! We hope 2018 is your best year yet. Happy New Year! We want to take a minute to thank our wonderful friends, clients, and family members who worked with us or helped us this past year. Thank you so much for your trust in us here at Diamond Residential Mortgage- Libertyville. Jan has been serving mortgage clients for over 20 years no…
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The Fed’s announcement to cut back its balance sheet means the longer you wait to buy or sell a home, the harder it might be for you. The Federal Reserve just announced a move that will have a big impact on both home buyers and sellers. At the latest Fed meeting on September 20th, Fed Chair Janet Yellen announced that the Fed would start to cut bac…
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Real estate investing is on the rise. Here are five different ways you can get involved. Investing in real estate is no longer restricted to the super wealthy. According to a recent survey, real estate investors now make up 15% of the population. That translates to almost 50 million individuals who invest in at least one property other than their p…
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Home remodeling is as hot as it's ever been. Here are five projects that bring the best return on investment. Home remodeling is hotter than ever. According to researchers at Harvard University, remodeling investment is up 6% over last year and now makes up a $324 billion market. According to a survey of remodelers and real estate professionals, th…
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The Fed’s recent rate hike shouldn’t have any significant impact on our market. In fact, it might actually stimulate it. On June 14th, the Federal Reserve increased its federal funds interest rate by 0.25%. They’re also widely expected to raise rates once or twice more over the course of 2017. What does this mean for the real estate market? While a…
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Today I want to inform you about how Fannie Mae, the nation's largest underwriter of mortgages, recently introduced three new rules that will affect those with student debt. If you have a student loan or you are a cosigner on one, I have some good news for you. Fannie Mae, the nation's largest underwriter of mortgages, recently introduced three new…
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Today, I want to share with you all the options you have for an affordable down payment as a homebuyer. What's the biggest obstacle to homeownership? According to a recent survey, "saving enough for a down payment" comes at the top of the list. A whopping 55% of prospective homebuyers cited this as their main stumbling block. And with the continuin…
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I recently read some advice for self-confidence from a teenage girl's website, and I think it can actually be really helpful to you and your career. Try thinking about these scenarios in a different way to help yourself. Sometimes when we use our same introduction or phrasing over and over again, we can get a little bit stale. In turn, I think we c…
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Are you curious why so many people choose us to help them buy and sell homes? Let Liz Cannon tell you. Here at Liberty Mortgage, we value our clients’ well-being above all else. As a testament to our dedication and the quality of service we provide, today we’ve brought in a former client of ours, Liz Cannon, to share her experience of working with …
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I think Joe Maddon is not only a great baseball coach, but he also has some great philosophies on life I’d like to share with you. Today, I wanted to share with you an inspirational quote by Joe Maddon, the coach of the reigning World Series champion Chicago Cubs: “If I’m honest with you, you might not like me for a day or two, but if I lie to you,…
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