Vanessa Bowe-Realtor

01/30/2025

Happy New Year all! 🎉Closing out the beginning of the month with some energy for 2025!

These last few days allowed me to reflect and reconnect with some of my peers at the Illinois Realtors REengage Winter Conference. I was honored to spend some quality time with my and members and leadership. Very much looking forward to continued industry involvement and personal evolution. 💪🏾💪🏾🏠
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12/10/2024

2 MORE DAYS till our masquerade Installation!

Thank you to our sponsors for helping us to make this all happen. We are excited to close out the year with another amazing Women's Council of Realtors Chicago event 🎉 See you soon 💛💙

**See link in Bio for registration, HURRY!**

06/01/2024

Enhance your home to captivate buyers. Use these staging tips and tricks and elevate your property's appeal, leave a lasting impression, and attracting top-dollar offers.

05/25/2024

To all who answered the call to ensure we continue to enjoy our freedom – thank you for your service and for defending the nation we call home. We show you extra appreciation, our servicemen and women, this month and as we head into holiday time.

Memorial Day typically marks the beginning of summer, featuring discount sales and cookouts with friends. As we approach Memorial Weekend, let's reflect and pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for these simple pleasures. Take the opportunity to educate others and pause for a moment to honor the fallen.🇺🇸🫂
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05/16/2024

Get yourself a Realtor®️! Happy Thursday all, today I’m Branding to Expand at the Chicago Association of Realtors building with my Women’s Council of Realtors Chicago members. So thankful for a beautiful day ☀️
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05/01/2024

There’s nothing quite like handing keys to a client – and I’m happy to experience that joy again and again. Congrats to all new homeowners, and if you need any assistance, you can always contact me for your real estate needs.
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04/27/2024

In the real estate industry April is known as Fair Housing Month.

It is important to understand most, if not all, people will fall under a protected class of citizen. The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in all aspects of real estate transactions; this can be a range of specifics from race, to religion, to familial status. 'The law also prohibits aiding and abetting unlawful discrimination, intimidation and interference in the exercise or enjoyment of an individual’s fair housing rights, and retaliation against an individual for opposing what they reasonably believe is unlawful discrimination.'

One thing about working with a Realtor®️ is knowing that we have your back. We follow local and national guidelines to do everything in our power to do right by our clients, including protecting them against unfair housing practices.

Know our rights! If you are unsure about a form of discrimination ask me and we can discuss.
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04/18/2024

Attention Cook County Homeowners!

The deadline to file for exemption savings for tax year 2023 is Monday, April 29, 2024. If you received an application booklet in the mail, please mail it in immediately or apply online.

'Most homeowners are eligible for this exemption if they own and occupy their property as their principal place of residence. Once the exemption is applied, the Assessor’s Office automatically renews it each year. A Homeowner Exemption provides property tax savings by reducing the equalized assessed value.'

Are you 65yrs old and up? Apply for Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption as well!

*As a reminder property tax savings are reflected on the 2nd Installment Property Tax Bill.*

If you are not a Cook County resident, look up your local assessor site for applications.

https://www.cookcountyassessor.com/homeowner-exemption

Most homeowners are eligible for this exemption if they own and occupy their property as their principal place of residence. Once the exemption is applied, the Assessor’s Office automatically renews it each year. A Homeowner Exemption provides property tax savings by reducing the equalized assesse...

04/02/2024

Don't Miss out!

Reserve your spot and join us on Saturday APRIL 13th for an in-depth homebuyer seminar.

Hear from quality professionals about everything you'll need in the buying process from start to finish. With a knowledgeable team of people behind you, your always that much closer to the closing table!

Bites and coffee will be provided for your morning pick-me-up 🥐☕
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-time-homebuyers-seminar-tickets-872102250307?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR3TVTFDDDSYj2HC4Ru7fFyz3O1PNeoyFfTJChwKXi3VQjfu2ZMsfJojh8o_aem_ASOvhQVS6odenB17j91rO3uJdXefYQ0X9WS9KTPBekMi4Q1uiBAeD5Zl3Di6EWhlVDq4VaVyx6B8MvSrWDV3loxI

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03/28/2024

Hey there homebuyers! RSVP for this special event hosted by myself and sponsored by Guaranteed Rate Affinity.

Learn about the tools you need for the home-buying process and get prepared for the current market. This is a one-stop shop opportunity, meet a great team of professionals who are here to serve you in the home-buying journey!

Save the date and register today!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-time-homebuyers-seminar-tickets-872102250307?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR2g48qs6bVuu2kp5DBJmDEf3li2Xea1VzpoMYXPQJPXh3ffuReJorDQ40g_aem_AWXHr8y0e9E4w5Wp4Jf1wACGwgtMNU79gtAn-UHsJcOuggHwb-Kn15Gt6YVUQmY4kFEFw_jvy1AaBMP4oC3x073Q
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03/25/2024

Did you know the city of Chicago offers many affordable housing options, one of them being the Chicago Housing Trust, which preserves affordability for Chicagoans.

Through the city's ARO inclusionary housing program, the Chicago Housing Trust is bringing homeownership within reach for low- to moderate-income Chicagoans while ensuring long-term affordability in vibrant neighborhoods. Buyers must have a gross household income of no more than 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI).

Also administered by the Housing Trust, the Affordable Homeownership and Housing Program (AHHP) Acquisition and Rehab program is available to partner organizations that wish to acquire properties for resale to eligible buyers according to the requirements of the Housing Trust. For more information on becoming a partner organization, please email to [email protected].

Let's talk about your housing options today!
https://chicagohousingtrust.org/
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The Chicago Housing Trust has over 120 units across Chicago, indicated by the purple homes on this map. Chicago Community Land Trust proudly serves our community of neighbors and friends throughout the city of Chicago.

03/08/2024

Rental season is open! The hunt is on for many in the rental market.

Similar to a buyer, a renter will need to be well prepared before filling out applications. Landlords want to know you are capable of paying the rent on time and in full!

1. Know your current credit score.
--There are many free and low-fee resources to keep track of your score and know what debts may be open on your credit (ie. Credit Karma or your bank). If you can pay down your smallest debts you will see a gradual raise in your score.

2. Be prepared to provide proof of income. This can be from paystubs, Social Security payments, bank statements, self-employment records, etc.

3. Having a list of reliable references such as previous landlords and employers will help your chances of getting an accepted application.

4. Nothing is free unfortunately. Consider the seriousness of your application because those fees will add up if you apply to more than one place. Be prepared to pay a move-in fee or a deposit which can equal half to up to 2x the rent! (If you are really serious you can volunteer to pay a higher deposit than is requested.)

Sometimes you just need a little extra assistance; having a reliable co-signer with good credit on hand may be what you need to lock in that unit. But remember, you want to be a stellar rental and not fall behind on payments. Know your budget and consider your utilities as well.

Most renters do not need an agent, but special circumstances may apply. Be prepared to have all this information ready for your real estate agent so that they can best assist you in your search.❤

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