Photos from Lori Gilmore - Will County Illinois Realtor
The Historic Auditorium Building in downtown Joliet. This lovely building is now being converted into luxury condos!Located in: Joliet, IL
If you are looking for something to do in Joliet, IL this weekend, there are some great events to choose from.
The Taste of Joliet is happening and is going to be bigger and better than ever. It's happening Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Memorial Stadium. Come hungry. . .there are going to be 32 food vendors there ready to satisfy the pickiest eaters.
Big name entertainment includes Pat Benetar performing at 9:00pm on Sunday and Jo Dee Messina hitting the stage at 7:30pm on Saturday. Sprinkled throughout the three days will be some great local bands and performers.
Hours: Friday, June 27 5pm to Midnight
Saturday, June 28 12pm to Midnight
Sunday, June 30 1pm to 10:30pm
Admission: $3.00 Friday
$3.00 12pm to 3pm Saturday
$10.00 3pm to 11pm Saturday
$3.00 1pm to 3pm Sunday
$10.00 3pm to 9pm Sunday
If you happen to be there Sunday night, yours truly will be pouring beer at the Park Foundation Tent near the stage. . .stop by and say hello.
Saturday and Sunday in downtown Joliet the Joliet Fine Arts Festival will be open from 10am to 5pm each day. The admission is free and will feature highly talented artists from around the country. Last year's festival was amazing! Booths will line Chicago Street from Jefferson to Clinton and food and wine vendors will be on hand to provide a bit of sustinence to patrons.
In conjunction with the Festival, the Friends of Community Public Art will host and open house and sale from 10am and 4pm Saturday at the gallery located at 310 N. Ottawa street. Over 15 artist will be working in the studio painting, sculpting and creating mosaics. Those who visit will have the opportunity to learn abou the ore than 150 outdoor Joliet artworks than have been created by Friends of Community Public Art in partnership with the City of Joliet.
Set aside some time this weekend to get out and enjoy all the city of Joliet has to offer!
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Contact Lori Gilmore, Realtor®, Radcliffe Realty at 815-207-9703 to list your property for sale or to buy a home, condo or investment property in Joliet, Plainfield, Crest Hill, Shorewood, Lockport, New Lenox or elsewhere in Will County, Illinios.
Please visit my profile or visit JolietHomesOnline.com to find out more about the services I offer. . . or give me a jingle. . . I'd love to chat about your real estate needs.
Copyright(c) 2008 by Lori Gilmore. All Rights Reserved.
One of the things I love about living in Joliet, IL is that for a mere $11.30 ($5 on the weekends) I can jump on the Metra and enjoy the delights of Chicago and come right back home again. There are benefits to living so close to the third largest city in the nation!
A particularly delightful excursion includes a trip to Briar Street Theater to see the Blue Man Group. Tonight, I'm not taking the Metra, instead I will pile on a bus and accompany an excited group of high school students to a show that never fails to entertain, provoke and provide laughs galore.
As a former high school teacher, I love this annual adventure. The students who have been to the show try to explain the performance to the others, with mixed results. If you have never experienced the Blue Man Group live, it is a hard show to describe.
So for an evening, I will not think about real estate, but instead be transported to another world. . .one where a plastic poncho just might be necessary! (If you have been in the front row during a performance, you will understand this reality!)
However, tomorrow, if you are searching for a dream home that is merely a train ride away from the fabulous city of Chicago, consider the Joliet area. . . it is convenient, affordable and offers some terrific real estate choices!
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Contact Lori Gilmore, Realtor®, Radcliffe Realty at 815-207-9703 to list your property for sale or to buy a home, condo or investment property in Joliet, Plainfield, Crest Hill, Shorewood, Lockport, New Lenox or elsewhere in Will County, Illinios.
Please visit my profile or visit JolietHomesOnline.com to find out more about the services I offer. . . or give me a jingle. . . I'd love to chat about your real estate needs.
Copyright(c) 2008 by Lori Gilmore. All Rights Reserved.
The temperature on the bank registered -5 as I drove to the Inwood Athletic Club this morning at 5:30. Call me crazy, but I am beginning to enjoy my early morning workouts despite the shock of crawling out of a warm bed and being greeted by a wall of cold air as I leave the house. This habit of rising early to sweat is a new one. . .though I have been a long time exerciser, I find that shaking up my schedule, renews my body and my mind.
The sun was rising as I ended my workout and I took some time to run a few errands. . .
The I&M canal runs through the city of Joliet and the banks are joined by a series of lovely draw bridges. When it is a particularly cold day, steam rises from the canal as the warmer waters hit the frigid air. Today was one of those days. . .here are a couple of pictures I snapped during my morning travels.
Joliet, IL happens to have a fabulous fitness facitility in the Inwood Athletic Club. A Joliet Park District facility, the club offers a 25 yard, eight lane swimming pool, a 10,000 square foot fitness floor, two group exercise studios, a spinning room, steam rooms. . . suffice it so say, there is something for almost everyone.
While the facilitiy is fantastic, what makes it a great place is the wonderful people who are members and the creative events and programs planned by the staff.*
A unique and fun event is planned for this Friday, January 18. . .come and enjoy an evening of Yoga, Wine and Cheese! From 6:00 to 7:30 there will be special Yoga session held in Studio 2 followed by a wine and cheese tasting in the board room from 7:30 until 9:00.
The wine is being provided by Winestyles, a little wine shop located on Route 59 in Shorewood. I happen to be a big fan of this shop and am a member of their monthly wine club . . .I picked up my selections today and happen to be sipping a nice Chianti as I write this. (I hope you will forgive any misspellings or poor grammar now that you know that little fact!)
If you are interested in attending this event the cost is $15.00 for Inwood Athletic Club members and $18.00 for non-members. Register by calling 815-741-7275.
Come and enjoy a fun evening and take comfort in the fact that the wine will come after the Yoga. . . we wouldn't want any compromised balance!
(*Disclaimer - In addition to being a Joliet Realtor(R), I also teach a few group exercise classes at the Inwood Athletic Club, so I might be a bit biased!)
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Contact Lori Gilmore, Realtor(R), Radcliffe Realty at 815-207-9703 to list your property for sale or to buy a home, condo or investment property in Joliet, Plainfield, Crest Hill, Shorewood, Lockport, New Lenox or elsewhere in Will County, Illinios.
Please visit my profile to find out more about the services I offer. . . or give me a jingle. . . I'd love to chat about your real estate needs.
Copyright(c) 2008 by Lori Gilmore. All Rights Reserved.
With the tightening of lending guidelines, I am encountering more people who are delaying the purchase of a home until they are in a more stable financial position. This is driving up the need for quality rentals in the Joliet area.
Okay, maybe a little more spacious than the one pictured! But, my point is that the strong rental market in the Joliet area provides a fabulous opportunity for investors who are ready take on the role of landlord.
I recently had a condo for sale in a lovely building and a good portion of the phone calls I recieved were from people who were searching for a nice place to rent.
While not everyone is cut out for the role, buying residential rentals can be a wonderful path to building wealth. Not only does it afford you with regular cash flow, there are substantial tax benefits as well.
Buying and holding these properties over a period of time can also result in substantial gains in equity.
Prices in Joliet are stable and there are some quality single and multifamily properties available. . .if real estate investing is a part of your financial plan, now is a great time to buy.
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Contact Lori Gilmore, Realtor(R), Radcliffe Realty at 815-207-9703 to list your property for sale or to buy a home, condo or investment property in Joliet, Plainfield, Crest Hill, Shorewood, Lockport, New Lenox or elsewhere in Will County, Illinios.
Please visit my profile to find out more about the services I offer. . . or give me a jingle. . . I'd love to chat about what your real estate needs are.
Copyright(c) 2008 by Lori Gilmore. All Rights Reserved.
Whether you are searching for a home or investment property to buy or have a property to sell in Joliet, Shorewood, Plainfield or beyond, I can guide you through the process.
In this slower real estate market, you need a strong Realtor! Lori Gilmore is a top notch Will County Realtor specializing in the sale of homes in Joliet, Crest Hill, Shorewood, Plainfield, Lockport, New Lenox, Minooka and Channahon. Lori has superior marketing skills and an arsenal of high tech tools helping today's sellers find a buyer even in this challenging market. Her comprehensive listing package far exceeds the marketing plan implemented by most Will County Realtors. Using cutting edge technologies, creative strategies and endless know how, Lori will design a marketing program to sell your Will County home! Lori delivers results!
Do you have a Will County home to sell?
Presentation is everything. . .Marketing a home requires way more than shoving a sign in the yard and waiting for a buyer. Instead it is all about increasing buyer interest and traffic. Through professional staging, excellent photography, extensive online placement and creative marketing events, I create an irresistable product that buyers want to see. Learn more about sellling your Joliet area home.
Negotiation is key. . .The goal is to sell your property in a reasonable timeframe for the highest possible price. Using extensive knowledge of the market, experience in structuring real estate transactions and savvy negotiations, I work hard to secure the best possible price and terms for each and every seller.
Follow through is crucial. . .A contract is only the beginning. Managing the many details of the transaction is crucial to ensuring a trouble free closing.
Referrals make my day. . .Earning your business and being allowed to serve your friends and family is my goal.
Give me an hour of your time. . .If you have a home to sell, I would love to interview for the job! Meeting in person is the best way to decide if my approach to real estate works for you.
Would you like to buy a Will County home?
Market knowledge gives you a competitive advantage. . .Real Estate is a local business. As a resident of Joliet for the past 15 years, I have come to know the area very well. Curious about home values in a specific neighborhood, just ask! Wondering about new construction opportunities, just ask! It is my business to know about local market conditions, housing trends, new developments and community events. . . I put my knowledge to work for you in securing the right property at the right price! Give me a call and quiz me about the local community, if I don't have an immediate answer, you can bet I know where to find one!
If you are considering a home purchase NOW IS A GREAT TIME! In the Will County the inventory is high, prices are good and interest rates are holding steady. While buying a home is a fun and exhilerating experience, it is also a serious financial investment. Hiring a professional to represent your interests and negotiate the best possible situation is a smart and cost effective decision. As a full-time professional Realtor, I am constantly tracking market trends not only in the larger Will County area, but in specific neighborhoods as well. Real estate is a LOCAL business. . .working with someone who intimately knows the area is important. If you have questions about specific neighborhoods in Joliet, Shorewood, Plainfield, Lockport, Crest Hill or New Lenox, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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