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Recent Closings in Brighton Lakes Subdivision in Plainfield IL | Plainfield IL Homes

The following properties recently closed in the Brighton Lakes Subdivision in Plainfield IL:

January 2009

  • 1803 Chestnut Hill Rd. closed on 1/28/09 for $201,000

December 2008

  • 5005 Brighton Ln. closed on 12/11/08 for $281,500

    Brighton Lakes Subdivision Plainfield IL


The Brighton Lakes subdivision is located near Rt. 59 and Theodore Rd in Plainfield IL. The neighborhood features a private clubhouse and pool for resident use. There is a homeowners association for the community of $70 per month, which includes the use of the clubhouse and pool.

The homes in the Brighton Lakes were built around 1996, but I’m not sure who the builder of this community was since I didn’t leave here when the community was being built.

Students in the neighborhood attend the following public schools:


If you, or someone you know, are interested in buying or selling a home in the Brighton Lakes subdivision in Plainfield IL, call me at 630-673-6233.

If you are behind in your mortgage payments you may qualify for a short sale or loan modification. Call me to confidentially discuss your situation.

Julie Ferenzi | Realtor®
Plainfield IL Homes
630-673-6233

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When is the best time to buy a house? | Naperville IL Homes

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If you are a buyer shopping for a new home, you may be wondering: When is the best time to buy? Is this the bottom? Did I miss out?

The truth is, the time is right when things make sense for you!

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The need to buy or sell is dependent on personal circumstances, not necessarily market conditions. While we all want to get the best deal we possibly be can, holding on, might mean missing out.

Getting married, having a baby, finishing college… even divorce, may accelerate your need to buy or sell a house in real estate market that is less than perfect, for both buyers and sellers.

Of course we all know sellers have their challenges in a buyers market like we are experiencing right now in Plainfield IL and Naperville, but buyers don’t necessarily have the upper hand either. Obtaining credit has become a challenge all unto itself as the credit market and lending criteria are constantly changing.

No one knows when the real estate market will become more stable and predictable, but life doesn’t wait for indicators like these.

Is this the right time to buy a house? It is if you find a house that meets your needs, at a price you can… and are willing to afford.

If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Plainfield IL or Naperville area call me at 630-673-6233.


What factors are you considering when it comes to making a new home purchase? Leave a comment!


Julie Ferenzi | Realtor®
Naperville IL Homes
630-673-6233

Greywall Club Subdivision in Joliet IL Recent Real Estate Closings | Joliet IL Homes

The following single family properties in Greywall Club in Joliet IL have recently closed:

  • 2300 Waterbury Dr. closed on 12/30/08 for $144,400 as a bank owned property
  • 8207 Waterbury Dr. closed on 11/24/08 for $180,000 as a short sale
  • 2109 Sienna Dr. closed on 10/07/08 for $180,000 as a bank owned property

The following town-home and duplex properties have recently closed in the neighborhood as well:

  • 2204 Pembridge Ln. closed on 2/18/09 for $117,000 as a bank owned property
  • 2220 Pembridge Ln. closed on 12/1/08 for $141,000 as a short sale
  • 2105 Tremont Ave. closed on 3/9/09 for $162,000 as new construction
  • 8200 Woodview Ave. closed on 2/5/09 for $173,000 as a retail sale.

Based on the data available on the MLS, its 5 of the last 7 closed sale comps in the neighborhood have been part of a foreclosure process. The properties did not seem to be distressed, but the motivation for the bank to sell these properties at a discounted price is to be to sell them quickly in a slow real estate economy.

Greywall Club in Joliet IL is located west of County Line Rd in Kendall County near the Plainfield South High School. The Greywall Club neighborhood features a community pool, clubhouse, workout room and park. The association assessments vary depending on the type of home you own. The neighborhood was developed by Lennar Homes in 2006, and include single family homes, duplexes, and town-homes within the community.

The school age students of Greywall Club attend the following schools:

If you are interested in a purchasing a home in the Greywall Club subdivision in Joliet IL, or have a home to sell in the area call me at 630-673-6233.

If you, or someone you know, is having trouble making your mortgage payments, you may qualify for a loan modification or short sale with your lender. Call me for a confidential conversation regarding your options.

Julie Ferenzi | Realtor
Joliet IL Homes
630-673-6233

Recent Grand Park Real Estate Closings in Plainfield IL | Plainfield IL Homes

The following closed real estate transactions for properties in Plainfield, in the Grande Park subdivsion are:

  • 26537 Rustling Birch Way closed on 10/27/08 for $349,990
  • 13303 Morning Mist closed on 10/03/08 for $362,000
  • 26661 Lindengate Cir. closed on 1/30/09 for $362,500
  • 12904 Peppertree Dr. closed on 10/30/08 for $367,000
  • 12712 Grande Pines Blvd. closed on 2/01/09 for $389,900
  • 27114 Rustic Woods Ave. closed on 2/13/09 for $415,000
  • 13426 Lindengate Ct. closed on 9/25/08 for $425,000
  • 26005 Whispering Woods Cir. closed on 2/05/09 for $445,000
  • 26501 Rustling Birch Way closed on 12/12/08 for $455,800
  • 26112 Oakcrest Ln. closed on 11/14/08 for $472,500
  • 12842 Grande Pines Blvd. closed on 9/20/08 for $475,000
  • 13033 Timber Wood Cir. closed on 10/31/2008 for $525,000
  • 27015 Rustic Wood Ln. closed on 11/21/08 for $549,900
  • 12911 Grande Pines Blvd. closed on 9/17/08 for 560,000
  • 12924 Grande Pines Blvd. closed on 2/13/09 for $644,678

The Grande Park Subdivision is comprised of custom and luxury single family homes on premium home sites. The Grande Park subdivision is located near Rt. 30 and 127th Street in Plainfield. Construction in the community began in 2006 and homesites are currently available for new construction, though many of the custom home builders in that area have spec homes available for purchase.

Students attending public school in the Grand Park Subdivision in Plainfield attend the following schools if they are in the Kendall County and Oswego Township section of the subdivision:

  • Grande Park Elementary
  • Bednarcik Jr High
  • Oswego East High School

Students attending public school in the Grande Park subdivision in Plainfield attend the following schools if they are in the Will County and Wheatland Township section of the subdivision:

  • Walkers Grove Elementary
  • Richard Ira Jones Middle School
  • Plainfield North High School

If you want to know what your home in the Grande Park Subdivision is worth, or have a property in another subdivision in Plainfield, contact me at the tab on the top of this page or call me at 630-673-6233. It would be my pleasure to help you with any of your real estate questions.

Are you behind in your mortgage payments? You may qualify for a loan modification or short sale. Call me at 630-673-6233 to find out if you qualify for either of these programs.

Julie Ferenzi | Realtor®
Plainfield Real Estate
630-673-6233

The Front Street Cantina in Plainfield IL | Plainfield IL Homes

The exterior of the Front Street Cantina in Plainfield ILAs anyone who has been living in Plainfield IL for the last year knows, the downtown area has recently been renovated. Unfortunately, that meant avoiding the area for quite some time. About 2 months ago, my car needed some work so I took it up to Plainfield Automotive Inc. on Rt. 59. Since the time it was going to take to fix my car was going to overlap lunch time, I decided to walk into town to get a bite to eat. I wasn’t sure where I was going to go, but I started down Rt. 59 in the rain and turned down Des Plaines St and ran right into The Front Street Cantina in Plainfield.

I felt like a loser sitting down in the restaurant all by myself since the kids were with my father in law at home, but that wasn’t about to stop this hungry pregnant girl from embarrassing myself!

I’d never been to the Front Street Cantina to eat before, but the food was absolutely delicious. They had some really terrific lunch specials and authentic complementary chips and salsa. I thought to myself, this is the perfect place to bring the family for some casual authentic Mexican food, or great place to grab a couple of drinks with friends on the weekend.

I’ve been back several times since my recent discovery of The Front Street Cantina in Plainfield IL (but this time I wasn’t alone :) ), and everything I’ve tried on the menu is delicious. My personal favorites are the Chicken Fajitas and the Cheese Enchiladas. The food is served fast and hot, which is great if you get the chance to sneak in on your lunch break.

If you’ve never been to The Front Street Cantina in Plainfield, I highly recommend it. You won’t be dissapointed!

The Front Street Cantina is located at:

15120 N. Des Plaines St.
Plainfield, IL 60544
1-815-254-3474

Or check them out at the their two other locations in Wheaton and Naperville!

Julie Ferenzi | Realtor®
Plainfield IL Real Estate
630-673-6233