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Giffin, Winning & Bodewes
The law firm of Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C. was founded in 1911 and has provided quality legal services for over 90 years. The firm counts among its former members and associates a current U.S. Senator from Illinois, congressmen, judges and prominent private and governmental leaders. Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C. engages in a substantial litigation practice in Federal and State courts; legislative and governmental affairs practice; real estate development; transactional, business, commercial and banking practice; and agricultural economics practice. Clients include insurance companies, trade associations, manufacturing companies, financial institutions, business enterprises, distributors, professional and consulting firms, general contractors, health care facilities, transportation companies, real estate developers, governmental units and universities. The firm's attorneys maintain practice in wide-ranging areas of the law. Where appropriate, the firm is able to combine the specialties of several areas of law to provide a comprehensive approach to problem solving. One of the strongest assets of Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C. is the wide range of interests and diversity of backgrounds our attorneys bring to the firm. Members of the firm have been recruited from the ranks of governmental agencies, prosecutors, and clerks for judges. Our attorneys serve on the boards of professional, cultural, educational and civic groups. Members of the firm have written articles for West Publishing Company, numerous pieces for Association newsletters and law journals. Firm members have also conducted seminars for Illinois Institute for Continuing Education and are active in both state and local Bar Associations
Cosmetic Improvements >Brighter is Better
Sometimes a real estate agent will walk into a home that is basically attractive, yet communicates the feeling that something is lacking. Then the agent notices that all of the drapes are closed, interior lights are off and there is a lot of overgrown shrubbery blocking the sunlight that might otherwise pour through the windows.
A dark house is not as appealing to most buyers as one that is flooded with light. As a part of your preparations to market your home, try to maximize the light in your home. Make sure that all the windows are clean and the drapes are open when the house is being shown. A fresh coat of light paint can do a lot to brighten up the interior. If your house has very dark paneling, and you do not wish to repaint the walls, you may want to consider adding additional lamps. Your real estate agent may be able to provide other simple and cost-effective ideas about how to maximize your home's appeal.
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What are three of the best indicators of real estate market trends?
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Existing home sales, new home building and mortgage interest rates.
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