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2008 Kankakee County Real Estate Market Report

Residential sales of homes in Kankakee County totaled 811 homes in 2008.

The following numbers were compiled from our local MLS in Kankakee County.

  • 811 Residential Sales in the county.
  • Average selling price was $135,358 which is a decrease of 5.5% from the same time frame in 2007.
  • Bourbonnais- 216 homes sold averaging $210,577
  • Manteno- 43 homes sold averaging$181,835
  • Kankakee- 342 homes sold averaging $87,216
  • Bradley- 102 homes sold averaging $110,490
For More Detailed Housing Stats visit, K3CountyHomeSales.com

Homes that are priced correctly are still moving quickly in this buyers market, if you need help selling or pricing your home correctly. As a local real estate agent, I use my knowledge and expertise of our local market and we also utilize the latest in technology to reach the maximum number of potential home buyers with each one of my clients to achieve a successful home sale.

A great place to cut a Christmas Tree! -- Tammen Treeberry Farm

A great place to find the perfect tree during the holidays with the family that is not too far away is Tammen Treeberry Farm near Essex, IL. With 160 Acres of Christmas trees, Tammen's is open 7 days a week from 8am-4:30pm starting November 22nd. They will be closed Thanksgiving day.

Check out the Tammen Treeberry Farm Website for more info or contact (800) 892-5989 or (815) 458-6264.

PowerBoat Nationals on the Kankakee River - Labor Day Weekend

The Kankakee Valley Park District presents the 2008 Power Boat Nationals and River Fest on the Kankakee River Labor Day Weekend. The Power Boats will be racing on the River each day along with tons of activities along the riverfront starting Friday continuing through Monday.

  • Saturday features the Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and the always popular Cardboard Boat Races
  • Sunday includes a Guitar Hero Contest and a Double Elimination Dodgeball Tournament
  • Monday finishes the weekend with more Power Boat racing, an Outdoor Sportman Show and Pedal Go Carts

For a complete schedule of events and more information visit www.kankakeeregatta.com


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Manteno OktoberFest Sept. 18-21

The annual Oktoberfest starts Thursday 9/18 and continues thru Sunday 9/21. As usual there will be many activities throughout the weekend for all ages including..

  • Thursday from 2-6pm Farmers Market, 6pm The bean bag tournament starts
  • Friday and Saturday Check out the garage sales throughout the village.
  • Saturday Night @ 7pm The annual Lighted Parade
  • Sunday Morning @ 8am The Oktoberfest Run for Education starts at the High School- 5K Run that benefits the Manteno Educational Foundation
  • and many more events!!

Visit the Oktoberfest website for more information and signup sheets for the different events. www.mantenooktoberfest.com

Will County Fair returns Aug. 20-24th

The 105th Annual Will County Fair takes place in Peotone, IL from Wed. August 20 thru Sun. August 24th. The Fair will be jam packed with activities for the whole family including...

  • Wednesday is Family Day
  • Thursday is Senior Citzens Day including the I.T.P.A Tractor and Truck Pull
  • Friday will be Demo Derby Day #1
  • Saturday is "Democrat Day" featuring a second Demo Derby
  • Sunday is "Republican Day" that includes the Rodeo in the Grandstands at 2pm

For complete details of all the events during the Fair visit: http://www.willcountyfair.org


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