Melanie Thillens

YOU ARE INVITED!

Melanie Thillens — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:32:00 GMT

You are warmly invited to attend my open house at 728 N. Patton, Arlington Heights, IL on Sunday, February 21, 2010 from 1-4 P.M. It's going to be a great day!

Open House in Ridge Park on Sunday

Melanie Thillens — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:30:00 GMT

Ridge Park, Arlington Heights - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 728 N. Patton on February 21 from 1:00 AM to 4:00 AM.

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A House In Foreclosure

Melanie Thillens — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:04:00 GMT

I am a house; a lonely house. It’s easy to see the swing set where the children played and to hear the broken chains which are rattling in the wind. If I try hard enough, I can hear the kids’ laughter and squeals as they chase each other around the yard. Oh, what memories!

The bushes are dying from lack of water and trim. The grass has grown high now; the weeds even higher. The weeds seem to be the only thing flourishing here.

No one is around to feel my pain and I am depressed. My paint is chipping and the screen door flaps open like a slap in the face. I am truly exposed.

Oh sure, sometimes people come around to look at me in the hopes of a bargain. Once they see me, though, all they say is “oh, my”. Then I am alone again until the next group of people come by, which isn’t very often, I must say.

My “family” left me in a hurry and they were angry, and so it seems they took it out on me. Where there were light bulbs, there are empty sockets. Where there were drapes, there is cracked glass. They punched the walls and caused holes, they kicked the stove, and they ripped out the furnace. It’s cold in here now; they took their warmth. I miss them and wish they would come back.

I’m owned by a bank now that only cares about my value as an asset. The bank doesn’t care about how beautiful I once was; they only see the bottom line. For them, I’m a number on a balance sheet; a page in their book which they would like to close.

I pray that someday someone sees what a beauty I can be. I pray that they bring with them hope, love, laughter, and peace. I pray they use my walls for making a better life. I pray that when they open my doors it's to come in and not to get out. I pray that they close my windows when it gets too cold. I pray that they cherish me and I cherish them.

I am but a house; a lonely house: a house in foreclosure, praying to become a home once again.

Tax Time in Buffalo Grove

Melanie Thillens — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:24:00 GMT

It's such a beautiful spring day in Buffalo Grove that not even the thought of paying taxes can "cloud" it up! May the rest of your spring days be filled with sunshine and refunds!

Townhouse For Sale in Cherrybrook Village

Melanie Thillens — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:15:00 GMT

• 1 bath, 2 bdrm townhouse - MLS® $212,500

Cherrybrook Village, Palatine

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Don't miss this opportunity to buy this cute townhouse in popular Cherrybrook!

Sump Pump

Melanie Thillens — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:37:00 GMT

As I watch the rain out of the window today and frequently hear my sump pump at work, I'm reminded that the sump pump is past it's prime. I probably should have bought one last year, so as I add it to my "to do" list, I'll keep my fingers crossed that when it gets done, it's not too late.

Hopefully this will serve as a reminder to you, too, to make sure your sump pump hasn't reached the end of it's life expectancy which is roughly 3-5 years. After that, you're pushing your luck. It's a good idea to get a battery back up as well.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Melanie Thillens — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:34:00 GMT

Thinking of "love" today reminded me of how many times I've heard past buyer clients tell me that they still love their home!! Hearing that definitely warms my heart and is truly one of the rewarding aspects of this real estate career!

To all of you, Happy Valentine's Day and may you find a home you love for a long, long time!

February in Buffalo Grove

Melanie Thillens — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:22:00 GMT

I hope you're enjoying Buffalo Grove Houses.com so far -- I sure am having fun updating it and I hope you are enjoying it as well.

The weather outside is frightful (hmmm, when have I heard that?) I think that phrase belongs in December! The forecast is for a huge dip in the temperature bringing windchills in the subzero range tomorrow.

I took some photos of some of the public buildings in Buffalo Grove in part to show you what a good job BG does in snow removal. For those of you who are thinking of moving here, know that while we usually have snow in the winter, this amount is definitely atypical. It builds character (and makes one cranky.) LOL

More later.....

Melanie Thillens
Coldwel Banker Residential Brokerage
Buffalo Grove, IL

Almost ready to launch!

Melanie Thillens — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:29:00 GMT

Well, just a few more finishing touches, and I'll be ready to launch Buffalo Grove Houses.com. I can't wait to hear what you think of it!

It reminds me of when one is getting ready to list their property. You've thought about it for a long time, but you haven't really done anything about it. The days and weeks go by and you keep telling yourself that you're going to clean out the basement, etc. Excuse after excuse, but then suddenly you realize, you can't put it off any longer. So you bite the bullet and go full speed ahead!

That's where I'm at right now and I'm glad you're with me!