Orland Park, IL

There is an old joke about the Chicago weather.. There are only two seasons in Chicago... winter and construction! I am happy to read that tollway construction is coming to a end and most amazingly $200 million under budget. For me that`s smooth sailing on 294 and I-88 without lane closures and heavy rush hour traffic. Also the new roads have 50yrs of old concrete, asphalt and repairs to have deeper, smoother highway roads to break the speed limit on. Great!

I can`t believe I am reading about a Chicago area project coming under budget when did that happen last when the first Mayor Daley was around? Construction and corruption have always been together in this town os it is great to read a big project saved the tax payers a little money.

In today's market we all need to be with people who know how to close a deal. If you need help with a real estate deal or a mortgage feel free to contact me.

Todd Probasco

Main Street Real Estate

Community Mortgage

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How many homes are for sale in Orland Park today? Today, there are 268 Orland Park homes for sale. How does this compare to active listings at other times this year? Are things better or worse?

In January, I wrote a post in my Chicago Suburbs Real Estate Blog that there were 244 homes up for sale in Orland Park. Many listings in January have been sitting over the winter. Although I did have a wonderful January one year (can't remember when that was), the month of January is usually a bit slower. A lot of sellers don't list their properties until the spring. Orland Park had less homes up for sale this past January, 2009, then it does now in October.

In April there were 287 homes on market, up from January. This reflects the spring selling season where many sellers try to get their homes on the market from March through May.

In July, which is towards the end of our summer sales spike, there were 295 single family homes on the market in Orland Park. Compared to that, today's market is lower. Does that mean all of those homes sold? Not necessarily, some sellers take their homes off the market during the fall or winter months knowing that there will be less buyers looking once the school season begins. But there does seem to be a surge towards the end of summer so a lot of inventory could have been sold since then.

The looming expiration of the First-time Buyer's Tax Credit certainly brought a lot of buyers out trying to find a home so they could qualify for the credit. That could also explain the drop in inventory from July to October.

Another reason could be that sellers that had homes sitting on the market finally reduced price enough to generate offers. There are so many price reductions occurring that buyers are getting used to them.

If you're still looking for an Orland Park home for sale give Judy Orr a call at 708-536-8200 or use the "e-mail me" link next to my photo.

When the world is in turmoil and the housing market is in the dumps it is important to remember what is really important in life and that is.. a good Chinese restaurant. Really, what can make you happier on a tough day than a good egg roll or some moo shu pork? In Orland Park there are some very good Chinese restaurants around but today I will quickly write about two: Lang Lee`s the old established place that has been around since Orland had cornfields instead of subdivisions. And Mo`s Chinese kitchen, the little bean sprout that`s only been around a few years. Ok I will state my favorite is Mo`s the lemon scallops are fantastic and now they have a new dining room that`s large and well decorated. Of course I will be glad to listen to other views and taste buds on what is the best Chinese restaurant--and your favorite dish at... Lang Lee`s or Mo`s?

Original owner has maintained this 1st floor end unit condo impeccably. Open floor plan invites you to a warm neutrally decorated home. Light oak cabinets in wonderful kitchen eith new duraceramic floor and pantry. Beautiful domed ceilings of lights with ceiling fan. Master bedroom with private bath and walk in closet. All windows are wood thermo pane throughout. Great park like location.

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