Military Relocation / PCS to Illinois Area? 
The military has long been part of the history of Chicago and the northern suburbs, especially the Navy and the Marines. We see the proud members of our armed forces everywhere, and I’m delighted to have helped many of them both quickly deploy, and settle in as neighbors here in Lake County.
Great Lakes Navy Base was started in 1911, and continues to be one of the most important basic training (or boot camp) facilities in the world, preparing over 2 million of our soldiers for battle over the last century. Up to 25,000 recruits live in the vicinity at any given time! Since 2000, Great Lakes has also been home to Marine Air Control Group 48, whose squadrons coordinate all aspects of air command, control and defense within the U.S. Marine’s aircraft wing. Their tactical units have supported America’s missions during Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield, in Iran, Africa, Southwest Asia, and closer to home, on America’s Gulf Coast after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, where they exerted control in support of disaster relief efforts.
If you are being deployed to or from Northern Illinois, let me help smooth the way for a quick sale or purchase of your home. On my website you’ll find information about local schools, helpful phone numbers to get you and your family settled, transportation links, and things to do in the greater Chicagoland region. In addition, I can offer sellers solid advice on how to prepare a home for sale, pricing structures and incentives, and if you’re moving out of the area, I can put you in touch with Realtors® in your new home town.
Contact me today for a FREE consultation - I look forward to assisting you!
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Great Lakes Addresses and Phone Numbers
Great Lakes Navy Base
Great Lakes Online
Navy Video Highlights
Fleet & Family Support Center
Marine Air Control Group 48
Transition & Relocation
Smart Web Move
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Chicago JROTC
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Tax Considerations >Tax Breaks
Most homeowners are keenly aware of the interest tax deduction on their home loan, but there are many other tax breaks which are often overlooked at income tax time. Pro-rated property taxes and mortgage interest in the year of sale are deductible. You will find these amounts listed on your closing settlement statement. If you paid off your mortgage and had to pay a pre-payment penalty, it qualifies as tax deductible interest. If you paid an "acquisition mortgage loan fee" on a home loan, this fee can be deducted as itemized interest. Home improvement loan fees are also deductible. Any remaining loan fees from re-financed or paid-off mortgages are fully deductible at the time of the mortgage payoff.
Certain items don't qualify as deductions, but can be added to the cost basis of your home, such as transfer taxes, recording and title fees, and special local property tax assessments for new sidewalks, streets, or sewers.
Don't be intimidated by the tax code! A little research or consultation with an expert can help you maximize your real estate tax advantages.
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Founder of the Kite Team of Keller Williams, Amy Kite specializes in the real estate needs of first-time home buyers, retirees, seniors and military personnel. Areas of expertise include foreclosure prevention, short-sales, new construction, and investment property. For the past three years, Amy has netted 98.7% for her clients of their asking price. For 2007, Amy has netted 99.5% for her sellers of their asking price and her buyers have paid on average 92% of the asking price. Amy Kite is a Top Expert in Lake County area real estate. Amy holds designations in the following: CRS, ABR, e-Pro, SRES, CNHS (Certified New Home Specialist), and CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert).         
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