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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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Customers say: Quick response
1505 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "

Melissa P on October 2025

Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "

Melissa P on October 2025


Kimberly Elliott-Birtch, Real Estate Group

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Kimberly Elliott-Birtch, Real Estate Group

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27 years of experience

I am a full service Real Estate Broker in Central Illinois. I have been helping people buy and sell homes since 1998. I work for myself in a company with over 100 agents who excel in our line of work.

I am a full service Real Estate Broker in Central Illinois. I have been helping people buy and sell homes since 1998. I work for myself in a company with over 100 agents who excel in our line of work.


CreditGuard of America

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CreditGuard of America

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12 years of experience

AMERICA’S MOST TRUSTED SOURCE FOR DEBT AND CREDIT SOLUTIONS. CreditGuard of America, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit credit counseling agency that is committed to providing innovative solutions for simple to complicated debt and credit issues. CreditGuard provides credit counseling and debt management along with free financial education to consumers throughout the United States, using state-of-the-art technology and superior customer service.

AMERICA’S MOST TRUSTED SOURCE FOR DEBT AND CREDIT SOLUTIONS. CreditGuard of America, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit credit counseling agency that is committed to providing innovative solutions for simple to complicated debt and credit issues. CreditGuard provides credit counseling and debt management along with free financial education to consumers throughout the United States, using state-of-the-art technology and superior customer service.


Farmland Solutions LLC

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Farmland Solutions LLC

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Whether your goal is to improve your farm income, change lease types, or buy or sell farmland, Farmland Solutions has the expertise to help you achieve your goals. Our focus is to assist absentee landowners and investors in Illinois and surrounding states needing assistance with farmland decision-making and operations. We function as a fiduciary agent for the owner. The land owners retain the right to participate in all decisions, but are freed from the day-to-day management of the farm. Our experts are Accredited Farm Managers and Illinois Licensed Real Estate Brokers. Solutions we can assist with include: • Levels of insurance needed on farm buildings • Buying and selling farmland • Renting farmland to hunters, and how to improve wildlife habitat • Improving farmland value • Participation in government farm programs Call Farmland Solutions today, or visit our website for more details!

Whether your goal is to improve your farm income, change lease types, or buy or sell farmland, Farmland Solutions has the expertise to help you achieve your goals. Our focus is to assist absentee landowners and investors in Illinois and surrounding states needing assistance with farmland decision-making and operations. We function as a fiduciary agent for the owner. The land owners retain the right to participate in all decisions, but are freed from the day-to-day management of the farm. Our experts are Accredited Farm Managers and Illinois Licensed Real Estate Brokers. Solutions we can assist with include: • Levels of insurance needed on farm buildings • Buying and selling farmland • Renting farmland to hunters, and how to improve wildlife habitat • Improving farmland value • Participation in government farm programs Call Farmland Solutions today, or visit our website for more details!


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Palm Tree Realty, LLC

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Palm Tree Realty, LLC

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15 years of experience

Palm Tree Realty, LLC is a full service real estate business offering services to buyers & sellers. Residential & Commercial properties. For clients looking for real estate services outside of Illinois, Palm Tree Realty, LLC will locate and refer clients to top agents in their specific area of interest.

Palm Tree Realty, LLC is a full service real estate business offering services to buyers & sellers. Residential & Commercial properties. For clients looking for real estate services outside of Illinois, Palm Tree Realty, LLC will locate and refer clients to top agents in their specific area of interest.





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Dawn Olson, Realtor

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Dawn Olson, Realtor

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20 years of experience

Real estate transactions are complex events. Because of that, people looking to buy a home or investment property usually request the help of a real estate agent to help them through the process. It will be up to the real estate agent to use their knowledge of the real estate market to assist potential buyers in securing the property that they desire. A prospective buyer may come to a real estate agent with specific requirements for a house. This could include size and a budget. The real estate agent will then find the best area and properties on the market that meet the buyer's requirements. Together, the real estate agent and potential buyer will visit the properties until the right one is located. People looking to sell their homes will also seek out a real estate agent. They can help to market the property by listing it in a general real estate directory of homes for sale. A real estate agent can also assist by drawing up a contract and negotiating the terms of a sale with a potential buyer. A real estate agent will also make sure that all things related to the sale of a home are handled appropriately. This can include a title search to make sure there are no issues regarding the ownership of the property. If termite or mold inspections were required, then the real estate agent will verify that they were completed.

Real estate transactions are complex events. Because of that, people looking to buy a home or investment property usually request the help of a real estate agent to help them through the process. It will be up to the real estate agent to use their knowledge of the real estate market to assist potential buyers in securing the property that they desire. A prospective buyer may come to a real estate agent with specific requirements for a house. This could include size and a budget. The real estate agent will then find the best area and properties on the market that meet the buyer's requirements. Together, the real estate agent and potential buyer will visit the properties until the right one is located. People looking to sell their homes will also seek out a real estate agent. They can help to market the property by listing it in a general real estate directory of homes for sale. A real estate agent can also assist by drawing up a contract and negotiating the terms of a sale with a potential buyer. A real estate agent will also make sure that all things related to the sale of a home are handled appropriately. This can include a title search to make sure there are no issues regarding the ownership of the property. If termite or mold inspections were required, then the real estate agent will verify that they were completed.


NVR Inc

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NVR Inc

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77 years of experience

NVR, Inc. operates in two business segments: homebuilding and mortgage banking. The homebuilding unit sells and constructs homes under the Ryan Homes, NVHomes, Fox Ridge Homes and Heartland Homes. As a corporate entity, NVR, Inc. provides various support functions for each of its sub-entities. These include sales and marketing support, vital human resource specialists, and an advanced information technology department, which provide a network of resources utilized by NVR, Inc. holdings.

"We absolutely love our new Ryan home, which is ready to move into. Jon, the construction manager was true to his word, and had the Home completed by the end of May. However., DO NOT GO WITH NVR MORTGAGE! We were supposed to close June 7, and Martha from NVR knew we wanted an early June close, I was retiring July 1st, and our mortgage was based on my pension MONTHS AGO. Now, a few weeks before closing after we scheduled a TON of services including movers, truck, friends taking off to help, babysitters for kids, and have a buffer of 3 weeks before we have to move out of a rental end of June; Martha tells me they require a certain letter from the pension that I will not receive until mid-july. Because of this they initially said we couldn't close until July. Then it is June 20th. If she provided us with this information months ago, we could have planned differently. Now we are scrambling to figure out what to do. So, I repeat, DO NO GO WITH NVR MORTGAGE. I'm not the only one either. I just spoke to our new neighbors who broke off with NVR and Martha after 6 months before closing because of similar issues. DO NOT GO WITH NVR MORTGAGE!!!! it should be NO STARS FOR NVR MORTGAGE."

Donald C on May 2023

NVR, Inc. operates in two business segments: homebuilding and mortgage banking. The homebuilding unit sells and constructs homes under the Ryan Homes, NVHomes, Fox Ridge Homes and Heartland Homes. As a corporate entity, NVR, Inc. provides various support functions for each of its sub-entities. These include sales and marketing support, vital human resource specialists, and an advanced information technology department, which provide a network of resources utilized by NVR, Inc. holdings.

"We absolutely love our new Ryan home, which is ready to move into. Jon, the construction manager was true to his word, and had the Home completed by the end of May. However., DO NOT GO WITH NVR MORTGAGE! We were supposed to close June 7, and Martha from NVR knew we wanted an early June close, I was retiring July 1st, and our mortgage was based on my pension MONTHS AGO. Now, a few weeks before closing after we scheduled a TON of services including movers, truck, friends taking off to help, babysitters for kids, and have a buffer of 3 weeks before we have to move out of a rental end of June; Martha tells me they require a certain letter from the pension that I will not receive until mid-july. Because of this they initially said we couldn't close until July. Then it is June 20th. If she provided us with this information months ago, we could have planned differently. Now we are scrambling to figure out what to do. So, I repeat, DO NO GO WITH NVR MORTGAGE. I'm not the only one either. I just spoke to our new neighbors who broke off with NVR and Martha after 6 months before closing because of similar issues. DO NOT GO WITH NVR MORTGAGE!!!! it should be NO STARS FOR NVR MORTGAGE."

Donald C on May 2023

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Real Estate Agents questions, answered by experts

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

Both conventional loans and FHA loans are types of mortgages, but they have a few key differences. Conventional loans are backed by private lenders without any government backing, and FHA loans are guaranteed by a government agency. FHA loans are designed to be easier for borrowers with low credit scores or income to qualify for.

An FHA appraisal is valid for 180 days from the effective date of the report. In some cases, you can have the appraisal recertified if you make your request before the original expires so that you still may obtain an FHA loan. If approved, your appraisal update is valid for one year.

Yes, hiring a real estate agent is worth it. Many homeowners make the mistake of trying to sell their homes by themselves, thinking that they’ll save money on the commission, but what they save on the commission, they very often pay for in frustration and concessions on the sale price. Hiring a real estate agent to handle the sale of your home not only makes the process far easier and takes the burden off of you, but most homeowners get more for their homes when going through an agent because of the marketing and salesmanship they bring to the table.

If the value of the home you want to buy is appraised at less than the price of the offer, you may not be able to obtain a loan for the offer amount. Lenders want to ensure that the amount they’re lending isn’t more than the market value of the property, so you may have to increase your down payment to reduce the loan amount or get a second appraisal if you still want to proceed with the purchase.

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