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A couple of great events are happening now through this weekend in the Geneva area!

Register now for a great learning opportunity tomorrow, September 14^th at the Geneva Public Library. From 10am to 11am they will be presenting Tech Tips, Tricks and Trends. Discover how to download books to your portable device. Take the mystery out of Facebook and Twitter. Any questions regarding these new devices will be answered, in fact, they recommend bringing your devices with you! To register, visit the Geneva Public Library at http://www.geneva.lib.il.is or call 630-232-0780 extension 251.

Now on to the treasure! If you’re a Fox Valley native, then you surely know all about the treasures waiting to be found at the annual St Peters Barn Sale. The barn sale will be held at the Kane County Fairgrounds this weekend. But did you know there are some great items available right now? Everything from a restored player piano, china donated by Gen-Hoe restaurant, furniture and more. For more information on these great treasures available for purchase now, send an e-mail to barnsale@sbcglobal.net.

This information was pulled from the Multiple Listing Service on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011.

There are currently 209 single family and townhomes listed for sale in Batavia. The median home is priced at $279,900. August closing numbers are up 69% over last year. The median sale price is down slightly to $224,000. Homes are taking a bit longer to sell as market time rose 32% over last August with the average home being on the market for 183 days.

Batavia is a progressive, friendly "family" community possessing many unique qualities offering an outstanding livable environment. This is why Batavia attracts new residents every year. Our strong city government works hard to maintain consistent and orderly growth, contributing greatly to our excellent facilities. Energetic business people are building thriving business sections while our residents live in well-kept neighborhoods dotting the tree-studded Fox Valley. We look forward to continued growth and prosperity in both areas. A quick look around will tell you Batavia is a unique place. Batavia's location and attractions are such that there is something for everyone. Opportunities are unlimited. You can enjoy your leisure time in a variety of ways pursuing widely divergent activities like shopping in one of our several business areas, enjoying the arts and entertainment, or the pleasures of the Fox River inviting you to hike, bike, or just enjoy the view.

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This information was pulled from the Multiple Listing Service on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011.

There are currently 133 single family and townhomes listed for sale in Elburn. The median home is priced at $295,000. August closing numbers are up 100% over last year. The median sale price is also up slightly to $234,000. Homes are taking longer to sell as market time rose 63% over last August with the average home being on the market for 174 days.

The '90s brought boomtown to Elburn. The Village added subdivisions on all sides and the industrial park grew beyond all expectations. The Kaneland Track Team sent nine members to state.. With the removal of an old restaurant/gas station - once thought to be one of Al Capone's hideaways - a new AMOCO station was built at the intersection of Routes 38 and 47. In 1998, Elburn joined the big time with it's first McDonald's on the southeast corner of Routes 38 and 47. The Village government moved into a new building on North Street, and a new library, across from the Village Hall, was built in 1999. A new post office opened in 1999. The Village is located at the intersection of Illinois 38 and Illinois 47. Interstate 88 and Illinois 56 are ten miles south of the Village. Freight service is provided by the Union Pacific Railroad. Major air transportation services are provided by O'Hare International Airport, the Greater Rockford Airport, and Midway Airport.

This information was pulled from the Multiple Listing Service on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011.

There are currently 314 single family and townhomes listed for sale in Geneva. The median home is priced at $324,950. August closing numbers are up 14% over last year. The median sale price is down slightly to $281,500. Homes are selling a little faster as market time dropped 33% over last August with the average home being on the market for 144 days.

Geneva is well known in the region as quaint, charming historic town. Part of what creates Geneva's character is its historic architecture. Very few large, ornate homes exist in Geneva. In contrast, most of the architecture is conservative and plain, yet always well maintained. Trees and yards are an integral part of Geneva's sense of place. Geneva still retains a large number of its mid-to-late 19th century homes. Many are in specific architectural styles such as Italianate, Greek Revival, and Queen Anne. Many of the older houses are of a common vernacular and built in some part with locally quarried stone found along the river. These separate styles blend together to create an atmosphere of refined and understated elegance, perhaps reflecting the taste of the New England roots of Geneva's earliest settlers.

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This information was pulled from the Multiple Listing Service on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011.

There are currently 168 single family and townhomes listed for sale in North Aurora. The median home is priced at $219,900. August closing numbers are down 6% over last year. The median sale price is also down slightly to $197,488. It's taking longer to sell your home as market time rose 27% over last August with the average home being on the market for 251 days.

The motto of Aurora's northern neighbor, "The Village with a View to the Future," is perhaps most appropriate. The town is looking ahead, expanding its boundaries and inviting new residents, as housing developments and new businesses, at a steady flow, become fixtures of the community. The Sesquicentennial Yearbook, put out in 1984 by North Aurorians celebrating the village's 150 years, is perhaps the most comprehensive account of the town's history. According to the yearbook, North Aurora used to be known as Schneider's Mill, or Schneider's Crossing, 161 years ago. At least that was the mailing address the U.S. Post Office recognized. That name came from a grist mill built by John Peter Schneider, the first settler to this valley locale, who came here in 1834.