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Hawthorn Woods Illinois Real Estate / Home Sale Statistics - June, July, August 2008

As of September 3, 2008 there are currently 118 homes for sale in Hawthorn Woods IL - ranging from a low price of $269,500 to a high price of $1,610,000. The majority of homes in Hawthorn Woods are in the $600,000-$1,000,000 range.

Hawthorn Woods home sale statistics are as follows:

June -- One home closed

July - Three homes closed.

August -- One home closed.

Given that rate of absorption – there is about 70.8 months of inventory on the market in Hawthorn Woods

Of note - in August - five homes went under contract - so August was a better month for sales in Hawthorn Woods.

As of September 3, 2008 there are currently 9 townhomes for sale in Hawthorn Woods - ranging in price from $ 349,000 to $539,000
1 Hawthorn Woods IL townhome closed in the past three months.
That means there is about 27 months of inventory – given the current rate of absorption.

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We provide expert research and negotiation for home buyers and investors in the Chicago area. Unlike traditional Real Estate agents - we are specialists -- always 100% on the buyer's side.... making us unique.

If you are thinking about buying / purchasing a home in the Chicago Illinois area, you will want to ensure that you have an agent that is on YOUR side – looking out for your best interests.

We are in the home buyer's corner - working for you - on your side - exclusively.

As buyer / investor specialists - not generalists (agents who represent both sides)- we are very good at helping you land the best possible purchase price in the current "buyers market"

Did you know that (In Illinois) - if you hire a so-called "Buyer's Agent" - they can be on the seller's side as well - during your transaction? -- Sad but true....

Most consumers are totally unaware of this... (It is called "dual agency" -- not a good thing for you - the buyer.)

Relocation Advisors Group, Inc. represents BUYERS ONLY in the Chicago metropolitan area so that you have 100% representation - 100% of the time.

We are always on your side. That makes us unique.

We never represent the seller....


We are called "Exclusive Buyer Agents" because we Exclusively Represent The Buyer


Like a Heart surgeon - We Are Specialists. (As Such - We Are Very Good at Getting Great Results / Outcomes.....Unlike Typical Agents - We Are Not "Salespeople")

If You Become our Client - We Tell You About the Negatives of a Home - Not Just the Positives.... You Have an Unbiased Consultant and Advocate and "Personal Real Estate Coach" on Your Side....

Best of All - You are Nothing Out of Pocket to Us For Our Services...

If you have excellent credit and are thinking about buying a home in the Chicago Illinois area during the next 60-90 days:

Please Call 847-566-7558 or Toll Free at 866-493-2842 or e-mail us at info@relocationadvisorsgroup.com to schedule a complimentary initial consultation.

A little bio / biographical background information I compiled on Sara Palin (with photos / pictures) - VP for John McCain - including the Miss Wasila Beauty Pagent Picture

Born: 11-Feb-1964 -- in Idaho - the first of four children
Birthplace: Sandpoint, ID

Father: Chuck Heath
Mother: Sally Heath
Husband: Todd Palin (commercial fisherman)

Sarah's family moved to Skagway, Alaska, when she was 2 months old, and her father took a teaching job there.Her mother, Sally, took the family to church, and her father, Chuck, instilled in her a love for sports and competition. Today, Palin's parents stay busy hunting, fishing, gold-mining and caring for grandchildren. Chuck is a retired teacher, and Sally worked as a school secretary.

Pciture of Sara Palin and her Husband Todd

Sara and Tood have 5 children --
Son: Track (joined the Army in 2007)
Daughter: Bristol
Daughter: Willow
Daughter: Piper Indy
Son: Trig (b. Apr-2008, Down syndrome)

Her favorite meal is moose stew.  She comes from a family of outdoor enthusiasts. She and her parents, Chuck and Sally Heath, enjoy hunting and fishing, and have both completed marathons.  In 1996 she was elected mayor of Wasilla. She's a lifetime NRA member and enjoys hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. Elected in 2006, she's Alaska's first female governor and the youngest governor elected in the state.

Sara Palil With a Fish

    High School: Wasilla High School, Wasilla, AK (1982)
    University: BA Journalism, University of Idaho (1987)

    Governor of Alaska (2006-)
    Mayor Wasilla, AK
    City Council Wasilla, AK
    National Rifle Association Lifetime Member
    Rotary International Honorary Member
    Salvation Army
    Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society
    Beauty Contest Miss Wasilla 1984

Official Website:
http://www.palinforgovernor.com/


She was born Sarah Louise Heath in Sandpoint, Idaho, the daughter of Sarah Heath, a school secretary, and Charles R. Heath, a science teacher and track coach.  She has English, Irish and German ancestry.

Picture of Sara Palin and Her Family
Her family moved to Alaska when she was an infant. She and her father would sometimes wake at 3 a.m. to hunt moose before school, and the family regularly ran "5K" (5 km/3.1 mi) and "10K" (10 km/6.2 mi) races.

Palin attended Wasilla High School in Wasilla, Alaska, where she was the head of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter at the school and the point guard and captain of the school's basketball team. She helped the team win the Alaska small-school basketball championship in 1982, hitting a critical free throw in the last seconds of the game, despite having an ankle stress fracture at the time. She earned the nickname "Sarah Barracuda" because of her intense play and was the leader of team prayer before games.

In 1984, Palin won the Miss Wasilla beauty contest,

Sara Palin - Miss Wasila Beauty Pagent Picture

then finished second in the Miss Alaska pageant, at which she won a college scholarship. In the Wasilla pageant, she played the flute and won "Miss Congeniality." Palin holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Idaho, where she also minored in political science. She married Todd Palin, her boyfriend since high school, on August 29, 1988. She then briefly worked as a sports reporter
for local Anchorage television stations while also working as a commercial fisherwoman with her husband.

served as city councilwoman and mayor of the town of about 9,000 before being elected governor of her home state just two years ago.  How does she keep so fit? Midnight runs and caribou dinners.

She is  the second female Vice Presidential candidate representing a major American political party (the first was Geraldine Ferraro). After being selected as the runner up in the 1984 Miss Alaska contest, Palin served two terms on the Wasilla, Alaska City Council from 1992 to 1996, was elected mayor of Wasilla in 1996, and ran unsuccessfully for Lieutenant Governor in 2002. Her family moved to Alaska when Sarah was an infant.

She refers to her husband, Todd, as the "First Dude." He's worked as a commercial fisherman and as a production operator on the North Slope for BP.  He enjoys snowmobiling and has won the Tesoro Iron Dog, billed as the world's longest snowmobile race, four times.  

An interesting mapping of her associations - http://mapper.nndb.com/start/?id=118491

Picture of Sara Palin in a Car

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We provide expert research and negotiation for home buyers and investors in the Chicago area. Unlike traditional Real Estate agents - we are specialists -- always 100% on the buyer's side.... making us unique.

If you are thinking about buying / purchasing a home in the Chicago Illinois area, you will want to ensure that you have an agent that is on YOUR side – looking out for your best interests.

We are in the home buyer's corner - working for you - on your side - exclusively.

As buyer / investor specialists - not generalists (agents who represent both sides)- we are very good at helping you land the best possible purchase price in the current "buyers market"

Did you know that (In Illinois) - if you hire a so-called "Buyer's Agent" - they can be on the seller's side as well - during your transaction? -- Sad but true....

Most consumers are totally unaware of this... (It is called "dual agency" -- not a good thing for you - the buyer.)

Relocation Advisors Group, Inc. represents BUYERS ONLY in the Chicago metropolitan area so that you have 100% representation - 100% of the time.

We are always on your side. That makes us unique.

We never represent the seller....


We are called "Exclusive Buyer Agents" because we Exclusively Represent The Buyer


Like a Heart surgeon - We Are Specialists. (As Such - We Are Very Good at Getting Great Results / Outcomes.....Unlike Typical Agents - We Are Not "Salespeople")

If You Become our Client - We Tell You About the Negatives of a Home - Not Just the Positives.... You Have an Unbiased Consultant and Advocate and "Personal Real Estate Coach" on Your Side....

Best of All - You are Nothing Out of Pocket to Us For Our Services...

If you have excellent credit and are thinking about buying a home in the Chicago Illinois area during the next 60-90 days:

Please Call 847-566-7558 or Toll Free at 866-493-2842 or e-mail us at info@relocationadvisorsgroup.com to schedule a complimentary initial consultation.

Lake County Illinois Taxes -- Some Interesting Facts

Of your total property tax bill - Lake County government keeps only 7%. The rest is distributed to 319 other taxing districts in the county - with schools getting the biggest piece. Lake County's median market value of a home is $282,000. County government receives about $390 of that property tax payment.

Only one third of the county's budget comes from property taxes. Other major revenue sources include:

Charges for service, like water bills

Federal and state grant cdollars

Motor fuel taxes

Sales, income and business taxes

Payments from other governments

Lake County spends about $390 million annually. Some- towards capital improvements such as roads, sewers etc. 27% of the annual budget goes toward law and judicial services. Another 27% is dedicated to health and community services.

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If you are thinking about buying / purchasing a home in the Chicago Illinois area, you will want to ensure that you have an agent that is on YOUR side – looking out for your best interests.

We are in the home buyer's corner - working for you - on your side - exclusively.

As buyer / investor specialists - not generalists (agents who represent both sides)- we are very good at helping you land the best possible purchase price in the current "buyers market"

Did you know that (In Illinois) - if you hire a so-called "Buyer's Agent" - they can be on the seller's side as well - during your transaction? -- Sad but true....

Most consumers are totally unaware of this... (It is called "dual agency" -- not a good thing for you - the buyer.)

Relocation Advisors Group, Inc. represents BUYERS ONLY in the Chicago metropolitan area so that you have 100% representation - 100% of the time.

We are always on your side. That makes us unique.

We never represent the seller....


We are called "Exclusive Buyer Agents" because we Exclusively Represent The Buyer


Like a Heart surgeon - We Are Specialists. (As Such - We Are Very Good at Getting Great Results / Outcomes.....Unlike Typical Agents - We Are Not "Salespeople")

If You Become our Client - We Tell You About the Negatives of a Home - Not Just the Positives.... You Have an Unbiased Consultant and Advocate and "Personal Real Estate Coach" on Your Side....

Best of All - You are Nothing Out of Pocket to Us For Our Services...

If you have excellent credit and are thinking about buying a home in the Chicago Illinois area during the next 60-90 days:

Please Call 847-566-7558 or Toll Free at 866-493-2842 or e-mail us at info@relocationadvisorsgroup.com to schedule a complimentary initial consultation.

EJ&E railroad -- Will Clog Traffic in Chicago's Northwest Suburbs - Meetings in Mundelein and Barrington and Bartlett

A meeting over the Canadian National purchase of the EJ&E railroad occurs tonight in Mundelein. Tonight's meeting in Mundelein is scheduled for 4 to 9 p.m. at the Crown Plaza Chicago North Shore, 510 E. Route 83. Please be there to protest.

Besides clogging traffic - there about about 12 other negatives - including the fact that emergency vehicles (fire, ambulence etc.) might not be able to get to where they need to be for an emergency. All the negatives might impact home values in the area. There will be more air pollution etc. The web site "Lake County Motorist" has more details.

The Surface Transportation Board, a three-member presidentially appointed board that has final say on the deal, is hosting meetings throughout the region to give residents a final chance to voice their opinion on the controversial plan to route more freight traffic over the EJ&E.

In Barrington, more than 3,000 people are expected at Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St., for Wednesday's meeting with the STB

Wednesday's meeting starts at 4 p.m. with a two-hour open house. Representatives from the STB will be available to answer questions and help the public review project maps and findings of the recently released draft environmental impact study. etween 6 and 9 p.m., a public meeting is scheduled where STB officials will take formal comments on the impact study.

Shuttle bus stops include: Field of Dreams on Hart Road, north of the high school; the Village Church of Barrington, 1600 E. Main St.; Grove Avenue School, 900 S. Grove Ave.; Healthworld, 1301 S. Grove Ave.; and the Barrington Metra station, south of Lake Cook Road, east of Hough Street. Parking will also be available at the high school and across the street at the PepsiCo building, 617 W. Main St.

There is also a meeting on Thursday at Bartlett High School, also from 4 to 9 p.m., 701 Schick Road.

The STB is using the comments collected to help determine the overall impact of the deal. I don't know of anyone in Chicago's Northwest Suburbs who wants the train.

The final impact study is expected to be released sometime between Dec. 31 and Jan. 31.

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If you are thinking about buying / purchasing a home in the Chicago Illinois area, you will want to ensure that you have an agent that is on YOUR side – looking out for your best interests.

We are in the home buyer's corner - working for you - on your side - exclusively.

As buyer / investor specialists - not generalists (agents who represent both sides)- we are very good at helping you land the best possible purchase price in the current "buyers market"

Did you know that (In Illinois) - if you hire a so-called "Buyer's Agent" - they can be on the seller's side as well - during your transaction? -- Sad but true....

Most consumers are totally unaware of this... (It is called "dual agency" -- not a good thing for you - the buyer.)

Relocation Advisors Group, Inc. represents BUYERS ONLY in the Chicago metropolitan area so that you have 100% representation - 100% of the time.

We are always on your side. That makes us unique.

We never represent the seller....


We are called "Exclusive Buyer Agents" because we Exclusively Represent The Buyer


Like a Heart surgeon - We Are Specialists. (As Such - We Are Very Good at Getting Great Results / Outcomes.....Unlike Typical Agents - We Are Not "Salespeople")

If You Become our Client - We Tell You About the Negatives of a Home - Not Just the Positives.... You Have an Unbiased Consultant and Advocate and "Personal Real Estate Coach" on Your Side....

Best of All - You are Nothing Out of Pocket to Us For Our Services...

If you have excellent credit and are thinking about buying a home in the Chicago Illinois area during the next 60-90 days:

Please Call 847-566-7558 or Toll Free at 866-493-2842 or e-mail us at info@relocationadvisorsgroup.com to schedule a complimentary initial consultation.

Del Webb Grand Dominion (55 and older senior / retirement community) - Mundelein Illinois Has 2 Spec Homes Discounted at the Moment

This 55 and over community located at:

3561 Melody Street
Mundelein, IL 60060

has been open since february, 2008.

The Lodge is 17,500 SF

and has --

Indoor/Outdoor Pools
Fitness Center
Business Center
Sun Room
Computer area
Three Multi purpose rooms
Large patio overlooking Lake Dominion (13-acre natural lake)
Over 45+ clubs/activities to join all overseen by an onsite lifestyle director

1.25 miles of walking trails around lake dominion
Golf Carts available..
Near Steeple Chase and Countryside golf courses


The development is currently around 63% sold.

They have two "spec homes" currently - due to financing that didn't go through. If you purchase through us -- (info@relocationadvisorsgroup.com or 847-566-7558 - an Exclusive Buyer Broker - who is always on the buyer's side - never the seller's - since we never represent sellers unlike other agents...) we can get you at least $50,000 off on the Kennelworth -- 2450 sq feet normally - but this one also has a 125 sq ft sun room. It also had extra upgrades such as cherry cabinets and hardwood floors. The Kenelworth is one of two ot of 12 models that has 3 bedrooms - not just two. The other model that has three bedrooms is the Havenwood - which is an "Estate Home" - having a 3 car garage -- and 2559 square feet of living space. An "Estate Home" is more upgraded than the other series of Del Webb homes (there are four series.)

The Kennelworth normally goes for $435,500 without the sunroom & hardwood and cherry cabinets. We can get you the spec home with the extra upgrades for $419,900 or less.

The other spec home in Del Webb Grand Dominion, Mundelein (Illinois) - is a Rosemor Model --

It is 2833 square feet one one level (ranch) -- 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with a den. Normal price is $581,340 - but we can get it for you at $531,340 or less.

It has 2800 sq feet if addutuiabk space in a walkout basement.

Though Del Webb offers these prices if you go through their lender - Pulte Mortgage -- or if you pay cash -- I think we can dicker on that..... They need to dump these homes.

(Pulte acquired Del Webb in 2001)

Assocaition fees for the Del Webb Grand Dominion community range from $152 to $178/mo.

For more information - please call us at 847-566-7558 or e-mail info@relocationadvisorsgroup.com

We are the only Real Estate company in the Northwest Suburbs that is ALWAYS on the buyer's side. As specialists - we are very very good at what we do - getting very nice price off for our clients - as well as all of their closing costs paid for - if they so choose.

When you want the best price in a "buyer's Market" - choose an Exclusive Buyer Agent / Broker..... as recommended by Suze Orman, Consumer Reports, Money Magazine, Kiplingers Personal Finance, Ilyce Glink, CNN Money and others.

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If you are thinking about buying / purchasing a home in the Chicago Illinois area, you will want to ensure that you have an agent that is on YOUR side – looking out for your best interests.

We are in the home buyer's corner - working for you - on your side - exclusively.

As buyer / investor specialists - not generalists (agents who represent both sides)- we are very good at helping you land the best possible purchase price in the current "buyers market"

Did you know that (In Illinois) - if you hire a so-called "Buyer's Agent" - they can be on the seller's side as well - during your transaction? -- Sad but true....

Most consumers are totally unaware of this... (It is called "dual agency" -- not a good thing for you - the buyer.)

Relocation Advisors Group, Inc. represents BUYERS ONLY in the Chicago metropolitan area so that you have 100% representation - 100% of the time.

We are always on your side. That makes us unique.

We never represent the seller....


We are called "Exclusive Buyer Agents" because we Exclusively Represent The Buyer


Like a Heart surgeon - We Are Specialists. (As Such - We Are Very Good at Getting Great Results / Outcomes.....Unlike Typical Agents - We Are Not "Salespeople")

If You Become our Client - We Tell You About the Negatives of a Home - Not Just the Positives.... You Have an Unbiased Consultant and Advocate and "Personal Real Estate Coach" on Your Side....

Best of All - You are Nothing Out of Pocket to Us For Our Services...

If you have excellent credit and are thinking about buying a home in the Chicago Illinois area during the next 60-90 days:

Please Call 847-566-7558 or Toll Free at 866-493-2842 or e-mail us at info@relocationadvisorsgroup.com to schedule a complimentary initial consultation.