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Naperville Illinois Real Estate, Home Sales and Market Statistics - September 2008

What's happening with Home Sales in Naperville Illinois you Ask? Here's the real story. The graph below illustrates where the local home sales are for the month of September, 2008.

So what does this graph actually tell me? This graph is only one of the tools I use to illustrate current transaction activity in our real estate market at any given time. This information, you would agree, is critical to the success of my Sellers & pricing the home correctly. The knowledge we can take from this information is just how many homes are receiving not only offers, but contracts for the month of September 2008 in Naperville Illinois.

So, according to this graph, you will see that 6.5% of the homes listed for sale in Naperville Illinois received agreed contracts to purchase. So 6.5 out of every 100 homes for sale - whereas nearly 8.5 out of 100 homes received contracts in September 2006. So from last year, home sales are actually down 2%! It's really great information.

The second graph located below, illustrates a boiled down 2 year snapshot of the market - from September 2006 to September 2008. So from 2006 to 2008, the percentage of homes Under Contract (UC) is down 23%.

The market is ever changing - and the one thing that never changes is that the market is always on the move. In order to present your home to the market, you need to make sure we're ready to compete. There are numerous ways to make your home stand out from others listed for sale. Knowing how to stand out....that's what I do.

I'm happy to discuss how I position your listing for success. I hope this information was helpful.

**If you're looking to Buy - there is no better time than now. Take a look at my website www.joegraham.net and sign up for my Buyers Advantage Program. By signing up, I Guarantee all of my Buyers a minimum savigs of $10,000 on their purchase or I'll pay you $1000 CASH at closing. Don't wait for the market to rebound, once you hear the market is balancing out, it's already too late!

Joe Graham

Coldwell Banker Primus Realty

630-452-1648

Naperville Illinois Real Estate Home Sales & Market Statistics

Aurora Illinois Real Estate Sales & Market Information

What's happening with Home Sales in Aurora Illinois you Ask? Here's the real story. The graph below illustrates where the local home sales are for the month of September, 2008.

So what does this graph actually tell me? This graph is only one of the tools I use to illustrate current transaction activity in our real estate market at any given time. This information, you would agree, is critical to the success of my Sellers. The knowledge we can take from this information is just how many homes are receiving not only offers, but contracts for the month of September 2008 in Aurora Illinois.

So, according to this graph, you will see that 7.2% of the homes listed for sale in Aurora Illinois received agreed contracts to purchase. Roughly 7 out of every 100 homes for sale - whereas nearly 11 out of 100 homes received contracts in September 2006. So from last year, home sales are actually up .7%! It's really great information.

The second graph located below, illustrates a boiled down 2 year snapshot of the market - from September 2006 to September 2008. So from 2006 to 2008, the number of homes Under Contract (UC) is down 33%.

The market is ever changing - and the one thing that never changes is that the market is always on the move. In order to present your home to the market, you need to make sure we're ready to compete. There are numerous ways to make your home stand out from others listed for sale. Knowing how to stand out....that's what I do.

I'm happy to discuss how I position your listing for success. I hope this information was helpful.

**If you're looking to Buy - there is no better time than now. Take a look at my website www.joegraham.net and sign up for my Buyers Advantage Program. By signing up, I Guarantee all of my Buyers a minimum savigs of $10,000 on their purchase or I'll pay you $1000 CASH at closing. Don't wait for the market to rebound, once you hear the market is balancing out, it's already too late!

Joe Graham

Coldwell Banker Primus Realty

630-452-1648

Aurora Illinois Real Estate Sales and Market Statistics

Aurora Market Update


Hello Area Home Shoppers! As the weather improves and the sun once again makes an appearance, often the local Housing Market gets re-energized. For those who are looking to BUY or SELL in the coming weeks, take a look at the latest numbers you need to know located just below. Extracted directly from the MLS of Northern Illinois, this data can be an effective tool for BUYERS looking to make an offer on a home, as well as SELLERS who are considering entering the market place.

Unfortunately, throughout Kane County and the surrounding areas of Kendall, DuPage and Will Counties, Foreclosures are on the rise. It's unfortunate, however to a savvy BUYER, purchasing a Foreclosure can represent a tremendous opportunity to purchase a home in a desireable neighborhood that otherwise may be out of reach.

Mortgage rates (click for latest rates) continue to stay near all time lows, which combined with a sustained high level of residual inventory, makes for a great situation that BUYERS haven't seen for over 10 years! If you're considering BUYING or SELLING, the time is now - don't wait to any longer.

Source of Data - MLSNI 3/13/2008 - data for 12 month period - Aurora, Illinois


If you would like more information on what exactly these numbers can mean for you and your situation, just call (630) 452-1648 anytime or send me an email at Joseph.Graham@coldwellbanker.com and I'll be happy to lend a hand.

You may also like to get an idea of what you could expect to NET from your home sale in today's market. If you'd like to take advantage of my FREE Over-The-Net Home Evaluation Tool, just Click Here.

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Aurora Real Estate Update - February 2008

A little about living in Aurora

Aurora really is a terrific city to live in, and may be one of the most diverse cities in the area – economically and socially. The home prices in Aurora range from under $100-thousand to over $1 million and can be purchased in new master planned communities and in historic communities alike.

With approximately 160,000 residents, Aurora is the second largest city in Illinois and is somehow able to maintain the feel of a town only a fraction its population.


Real Estate in Aurora

According to the local MLS—January07/January08. Fewer homes were introduced to the market for sale in January 2008 (429) over last year (529), while fewer homes under contract in went down 34% from a year ago.

In recent weeks, consumers appear to be reacting to the continued low 30-year mortgage rates. Lenders are reporting higher numbers of pre-approvals, and sellers are seeing a much needed boost in showings.

The median sale price of a single family home in January 2007 was $191,838 while in January 2008 was $179,450—a decrease of 6.46%.

In Jaunuary 2007 138 single family homes were sold in Aurora, where only 104 homes were sold in January 2008, a decrease in sales of over –24% in one year.

To receive a FREE Over-the-net Market Analysis of your Aurora area home, visit FreeAuroraHomeValues.Com

Mortgage Rates

Interest rates are remaining near all time lows at 5.75%. With low rates and higher than normal residual inventory, buyers are getting the message that the time to buy is now.

Additional real estate buying and selling tips & tricks as well as local school reports are available at http://www.yourwisemove.com . Please stop in frequently for market updates and plenty of great real estate information sure to help in your next move.

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Village of Oswego Illinois

Oswego, Illinois is a great town along the Fox River in Kendall County - just southwest of Aurora. Until recently it was considered a small village and has since been transformed into one of the fastest growing communities in the state. Kendall County was considered the second fastest growing Counties in the nation.

Oswego is quickly earning recognition of their excellent school system (District 308). Throughout the community there are wonderful parks and recreation facilities that create a climate which attracts families.

The Village of Oswego launched a project to enhance and restore the historic downtown district which included streetscape improvements such as brick pavers, sidewalks, landscaping and decorative streetlights and benches. Hudson Crossing Park is located along the Fox River and connected to downtown by the Waubonsee Creek Promenade.

Home prices range from $100,000 - $1,000,000.

Be sure to visit my website for terrific real estate information, MLS Search and FREE reports sure to add value to your next move.

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