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Laura Karambelas-Chicagoland Real Estate

A Satisfied Client in Schaumburg

I've recently had the please of working with Joe & Pat. We sold their home in 3 weeks after being on the market with different agents for 2 years.

Here is their recommendation:

"Laura is very knowledgably of the industry, dependable and resourceful. She understands what it takes to produce a positive outcome and is creative in developing solutions to help meet her clients' goals. She is a very focused and an individual who will go that extra mile to ensure a positive conclusion for her clients. Great to work with and would highly recommend her." October 15, 2009

A Satisfied Client in Chicagoland

I've recently had the pleasure of working with Joe & Eleanor. We found a great property for them and they will be closing shortly.

Here is their recommendation:

Laura - You're absolutely the best realtor we've had the pleasure of working with. We appreciate your professionalism and the patience you've shown over the last 24 or so months. You've provided an endless number of listings, countless showings, invaluable professional advice and referrals, and even hot soup when Eleanor was ill. Bottom line is that you clearly put your clients first. And for us, in the end your patience and persistence paid off. When I said "Bring us a deal," you did just that. You found exactly the property we wanted within our price range in a desirable, convenient community. Thanks for hanging in there with us. You're tops." October 7, 2009

Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , Expert

Yes, homes are selling in Downers Grove Illinois

Yes, homes are selling in Downers Grove Illinois!

There were 66 single family homes that went under contract in Downers Grove, Illinoisfrom April 1, 2009 thru May 20, 2009.

26 of the homes that went under contract in Downers Grove were priced from $400,000 to $1,395,000 and 7 of those homes in that price range went under contract in under 30 days.

The homes that went under contract were priced from $94,900 thru $1,395,000. The average market time was 182 days with a Total Sales Volume of $29,003,730.

There were also 16 attached homes that went under contract for the same time period. These attached homes were priced between $89,900 to $375,000 and an average market time of 207 days.

In our current Real Estate market, it is very important to price your home for today's trends. It is hard to chase a market that has been on a downward trend. STAY AHEAD OF THE TREND. Know your competition...as more homes come on the market, lower their prices or close for a lower price, you will need to continue to adjust your price so you need to "PRICE RIGHT AS SOON AS YOUR HOME GOES ON THE MARKET"!

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in the Downers Grove area and would like a "Market Analysis" or additional information on our current market, give me a call at 630-964-3276.

Laura Karambelas, Downers Grove Realtor

Spring Things to Do Around Downers Grove

Upcoming Events

The Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove presents: "The Egg and I" movie on Wednesday, April 8th, 2009. Showing at 1:30 and 7:30 P.M. The cost is $4.

Morton Arboretum, Lisle

Wind exploration activities weekdays in April, from 1 to 4P.M.

"New Tree Times" - Children planting seeds in newspaper containers, weekends in April from 11 to 4 P.M.

For more information you can visit their website at www.mortonarb.org

Naper Settlement, Naperville

Lincoln Exhibit- now through Sunday, June 28th

523 S. Webster

Naperville, IL

630-420-6010

For more information you can visit their website at www.napersettlement.museum

Borders Books, Oak Brook

On April 17th, 2009, Marlee Maitlin will sign copies of her book "I'll Scream Later" at 7 P.M..

1500 16th Street

Oak Brook, IL

For more information you can call Borders at 630-574-0800

Laura Karambelas-Downers Grove Realtor

724 Ogden

Downers Grove IL 60515

Direct: 630-964-3276

www.LauraKarambelas.com