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Chicago, Illinois homes for sale ---- Alexander Harb

Chicago Area Real Estate Happenings ~~~ Facts about Chicago....

Chicago in the morning...what a sight.....

Here are some interesting facts about Chicago and it's
surrounding communities:

  • The Chicago area is the 26th largest metropolitan area
    and has over 9.5 million people across three states.
  • The city of Chicago is the 3rd largest city in the United
    States of America.
  • Chicago was founded in 1833 right near the great lakes
    and the Mississippi river.
  • In 2007, the city attracted 32.8 million domestic visitors
    and about 1.15 million foreign visitors.
  • Chicago has a heritage for hosting major international,
    national, regional, and local events that include commerce,
    culture, entertainment, politics, and sports.
  • The Second City Comedy Troupe was founded here.
  • There is upscale shopping along State Street and The
    Magnificent Mile.

I will be posting a LOT of relevant information on the Chicago
area in the coming weeks and months.

If you want to see Chicago Illinois Homes for Sale, just click this link.

Thanks to: doug.siefken and
www.flickr.com for the GREAT
Chicago picture!!

Chicago and Southern Illinois Real Estate ~~~ guess who has arrived??

Well now... I have changed my profile and settings to
reflect my move as of yesterday. I  linked up to the
Rice Property Management and Realty L.L.C. website.To get help with Chicago or southern Illinois real estate....click here...

I am now the Office Manager, a Property Manager and
I will be a licensed real estate agent for the state of
Illinois (AND/OR Indiana) soon.

I checked my status and I am in the #1 position for
points earned in the state of Illinois, the City of Chicago,
and Cook County.

I announced this in a previous post, just before I moved, to alert everyone in the area...... a NEW DOG has come to town....

Larry Bettag WAS #1 and I just kind of bounced him to the #2 position. He is still featured and the #1 Mortgage professional in the state of Illinois for points earned in ActiveRain.

 

Diane Rice is the Broker of Record at the company I do business at.

Rice Property Management and Realty L.L.C. is summed up as you will see below:

Beginning every transaction with prayer, we are grateful to have the opportunity to service all who have been given to us.  We realize that except the LORD build the house, we labor in vain, and we accept those appointed at this season.  We thank you in advance for initiating what could become a fruitful business relationship!

Licensed in the State of Illinois & Indiana, Rice Property Management & Realty, L.L.C., is a Residential and Commercial Property Management Company. We also serve as an Exclusive Brokerage Firm for both sellers and buyers. We have  Certified  Realtors who have completed the necessary training to  assist you in securing mortgage  assistance for residential loans.


RENTERS:
Rice Property Management has apartments and houses for rent in various locations throughout Chicagoland, Southwestern Indiana and South Suburban Illinois. Most rentals come with appliances and air conditioning. We accept housing assistance vouchers for government approved units. As your landlord, we are interested in directing you to favorable living environments prior to preparation for future ownership. We can place interested seekers with residential rentals listed throughout the state of Illinois and Indiana.

RICE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT......  "Where OUR housing is YOUR home!"  


SEEKING PROPERTY MANAGEMENT?

Our objective is to lease rental property to potential tenants looking for short or long-term leases. We endeavor to fill each vacancy with qualifying tenants to the satisfaction of the owners. Full-Service Management includes: acquiring tenants, collections, lease renewals, annual inspections, eviction preparations, lease enforcement, owner bookkeeping, and handling of all tenant concerns. In addition, we offer EXCLUSIVE OWNER RATES for apartment painting, carpet cleaning, debris hauling, and appliance cleaning through"Rice & Rice Painting & Carpet Cleaning"  
  www.RiceNRice.com



BUYERS & SELLERS:
Desiring to become YOUR Realtor, Rice Property Management & Realty, L.L.C. offers you our FREE services on this website. As your Exclusive Real Estate Partner, we look forward to helping buyers find the best home in areas of interest within the approved price ranges.

Sellers, with your help, together, we will sell your home for as much as the market will bear and as quickly as possible. Remember, we already have lists of pre-qualifed tenants in varying stages of pre-approval!

INVESTORS:
We can assist you with investment property..... we take the "fear" away by guiding you all the way.... starting with the selection, and aid you through the journey to after the purchase!  If you are desiring to venture in.....call us!  If you are the "seasoned investor" call us first!

 

 

 

Guess who will be #1 in in the State of Illinois for AR points earned after this person moves..???

You guessed it..... IF you did..... I am currently at #14 in the state Rice Property Management... THEE Chicago Property Management and Realty company!!
of Florida. Since that state is so competitive, I will have easily beat
my closest competitors in Illinois for the #1 position in ActiveRain©
for points earned once I settle in after my move....

I am moving to Chicago, taking a position with Rice Property Management
as a Property Manager, Office Admin. Real Estate Business Building Coach
and eventually licensed Realtor for that state AND / OR Indiana.

This whole move came as the culmination of 5 months of change in my life...

I so very excited to be making this move with Diane as a person I respect and admire.

WOOHOO !!!

Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- Ocoee Homes for Sale 9.27.2009

 

 


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Hello there!

Here is an Ocoee, Florida Real Estate Market Report for
Sept. 2009.

  • There are currently 270 single family homes, townhouses,
    condos, and villas for sale on the Regional Orlando MLS.
  • The high asking price is for an estate with over 5,500
    square feet of living space, with 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
    It is listed at $599,000.00.
  • The low asking price is for a one bedroom, one bathroom
    condo with 560 square feet of living space and is offered at
    $29,999.00, which is a STEAL of a price!! 
  • The average asking price for real estate in Ocoee, Florida is
    a little over $210,000.00.
  • The average time on the market in Ocoee, Florida  is just
    about 160 days or almost a half a year.

 

If you want to see ALL the current Ocoee, Florida homes for sale, just click on this link.

Here are some things going on in Ocoee and part of the Parks and Rec. Dept. there!!

 

Founders Day Festival

Jam Packed With Fun and Live Entertainment!
October 9 & October 10, 2009

Just how much fun can you handle in two days?

Founders Day is Friday, October 9, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. - 11 p.m. 

Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

There is music, food, games, rides, historical exhibits, arts and crafts, classic cars, a fishing tournament, a bicycle fest, and lots, lots, more! The highlight of the 2-day event is the FREE concerts on Friday and Saturday.

Preferred Seating tickets are now available for purchase! The cost for Preferred Seating will be $25.00 for one night and $40.00 for both nights. For more information, please contact Jamie Meeks at 407-905-3180 ext. 5010 or email jmeeks@ci.ocoee.fl.us

More information to come regarding the Founders Day Golf Tournament and 5K Walk.

Poker Run - October 3, 2009. For more information please contact the Ocoee Police Department 407 905-3160 ext. 3316.

The citizens of Ocoee have safe and enjoyable programs, parks and facilities that enhance the overall quality of life and promote a sense of community. The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing quality programs and parks, and they welcome your comments, suggestions and ideas. Please take a moment and browse through thier website to view the programs that are offered, and the variety of recreational facilities that are provided in your park system. The Parks and Recreation Department is located in the Jim Beech Recreation Center, at 1820 A.D. Mims Road.



Ocoee Family
Aquatic Center
Located at 1820 A.D. Mims Rd




Before & After School Program
Registration August 3rd - August 7th
 

 Woman's Basketball League
18 and up
Register August 14th-September 26th
Annual Halloween Event
Thursday, October 29th
Friday, October 30th

Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- Central Florida Market Report... 9.2009


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Hello there!!

Here is the general Central Florida Real Estate
Market Reprt for September 2009.

  • The Median sales price of central Florida properties
    has dropped to $128,000.00. This has been driven
    by foreclosures and short sales all over the central
    Florda area.
  • "Normal" sales of homes are holding steady at $165,000.00.
    This is a good sign that if you are selling your central Florida
    home, you should  begin to see better prices up ahead.
  • Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association members sold
    over 65% more homes than in August of last year, con-
    tributing to the area’s year-to-date sales increase of almost
    50%.
  • There is currently more than twice the number of pending
    sales this August than in August last year.
  • The Orlando affordability index improved in August to over
    193% because of the month’s decrease in median price.

    (An affordability index of 100% means that buyers earning the state-reported median income are 100% able to purchase a median-priced home. An affordability index that is over 100 means that median-income earners make more than is necessary to qualify for a median-priced home.)

    Buyers who earn the reported median income of just over $52,000.00 can qualify to purchase one of almost 9,000 homes in Orange and Seminole counties the local multiple listing service for $257,142 or less.
  • The area’s average interest rate decreased in August to a little over 5%.