Mari L Van Meter

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Mari L Van Meter

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Mari L Van Meter

Mari Van Meter

Mari has been an active member of her community for over 24 years through a hands-on approach to service. She has held leadership roles in her children’s schools and her church and places high value on her arts community and her work with social and racial equity. As a teacher with Rock ‘n’ Kids, Inc, Mari has taught thousands of children through weekly classes and conducted hundreds of parties and special events. Mari is also a local ambassador and supports local business through featured interviews and promotion. She is excited to expand her community focus through Real Estate.

With this passion for service, Mari is ready to help with your home buying and selling needs. As a member of the Real People Realty, Inc. family, Mari carries the values of hard work, integrity, and outstanding client service into everything she does.

REAL PEOPLE REALTY INC.

9981 W 190th Street Suite H
Mokena, Illinois 60448
(630) 267-1808

Recent Articles

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01 Jun 2022

Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Real Estate in 2022

by Mari L Van Meter

The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19%...

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01 May 2022

5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market

by Mari L Van Meter

Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of...

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01 Apr 2022

Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale

by Mari L Van Meter

We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting...

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01 Mar 2022

Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types

by Mari L Van Meter

The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars,...

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01 Feb 2022

8 Popular Home Design Features for 2022

by Mari L Van Meter

There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that design is also a key factor. It’s often one of the...

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01 Jan 2022

A Return to ‘Normal’? The State of Real Estate in 2022

by Mari L Van Meter

Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar nationwide by a record 19.9% between August 2020 and August...

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12 Dec 2021

Authentic and Yummy Malaysian Food in Wheeling, IL – Interview with Lin Randazzo, Owner of HD Cuisine

by Mari L Van Meter

Hi, I’m Mari Van Meter with Real People Realty and you’ve landed on my channel, Flying Home Dragonfly, where we talk about all the great things that we can find locally right here in...

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01 Dec 2021

20 Unique Home Gifts for Every Person on Your List

by Mari L Van Meter

Every year, it seems the holidays sneak up on us—and every year, that brings with it the dreaded-last minute gift panic. Finding a present that hits all the right notes can be surprisingly stressful,...

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01 Nov 2021

New Build or Existing Home: Which One Is Right for You?

by Mari L Van Meter

Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale.1 Nationwide, there were 1.27 million active listings in September, down 13% from the previous year. According to the National Association...

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29 Oct 2021

Shut Down Home Intruders With These 7 Safety Strategies

by Mari L Van Meter

According to the FBI, more than one million burglaries are committed in the United States each year, with victims suffering an estimated $3 billion in combined property losses.1 Fortunately, there are some proven tactics...

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