Sherry Spengel | Wheaton IL

As of March 1, 2008 there were 372 active single family homes on the market in Wheaton. If home sell at the same rate as they did for the last 6 months, it will take 14.88 months to sell off the current Wheaton inventory. Ouch!

The picture is a little brighter for town homes and condos – 10.72 months.

What does this mean for people with their homes currently on the market or hoping to come on in the Spring?

Price is KING.

In order to be competitive in this market, you need to correctly price your home. Buyers are very educated. They know what is out there (trust me - they have seen it all). They know inventory is high. They are waiting for a good deal.

A well priced home will get more showings and sell faster than one that is listed to high.

As I write this, I realize that I missed in-person registration, however, you can still mail in your registration by February 10. Tryouts for teams will be held in the Glenbard South Field house on March 1^st and 2^nd.

There are so many wonderful things about this league; the parents, the coaches, the teaching philosophy, and the kids just to name a few. Now here is an insiders view of the fringe benefits to Briarcliffe Baseball: wonderful game fields, a field house with indoor bathrooms, a well stocked concession stand (when you don’t have time to feed the kids before the games) and of course the newly purchased refrigerated golf cart. The food actually comes to you! It doesn’t get any better than that.

Now, a refrigerated food cart might sound like an extravagance, but it’s really not. Unlike other leagues that need to have the kids sell coupons or candy door-to-door, Briarcliffe Baseball raises money from the sale of food, candy and drinks at the games. So there are two benefits, I can feed the kids at the games and I help support the league – a win, win situation all around.

(Now if they were able to sell alcohol at the games, the league would be swimming in money. Not a games goes by were someone walks up the cart and asks for beer.)

I am sure I’m biased in my opinion. It could be the fact that I have four kids or that I love museums of all kinds; but the DuPage Children’s Museum is a true local treasure. The museum is located at 301 North Washington Street in Naperville.

There are three floors of bubbles, windmills, blocks, scales, waterways and math toys. They even have a workshop for kids to experience the joy of creating items with real tools – although small in size.

The energy and excitement when you walk in the door are amazingly evident. Children are everywhere, laughing, playing, and experimenting. The kids don’t know it, but they are learning so much while having fun.

Grab your child, a niece or grandchild and head over for an afternoon of fun and enjoyment. It is a short 20 minute ride from both Wheaton and Glen Ellyn.

This dignified neighborhood is in the heart of Wheaton. It is located in the Southwest portion of town, surrounded by the best Wheaton has to offer. To the South is Seven Gables Park; a 66 acre retreat with walking paths, ponds, playgrounds and ball fields.

To the West is the country’s first 18 hole golf course: Chicago Golf Club was just named the 7th most prestigious private club in America according to Golf Connoisseur Magazine. To the North is Whittier Elementary School, the state’s #1 public elementary (rated by ISAT Illinois State Achievement Test scores).

This established, prestigious neighborhood offers all that Wheaton has to give; caring neighbors, peaceful surroundings, and wonderful amenities at your fingertips.

For more information about homes or properties in Wheaton or DuPage County, call Sherry Spengel with Prudential Spengel Realty (630.408.1313). Are you buying a home in Wheaton? I can help you find your Dream Home. Are you selling a home in Wheaton? I can help market it to real buyers. Call today to find out how I can help you fulfill your dream.

Derby Glen is a community of just under 100 homes in the Northwest corner of Glen Ellyn. In the last three years nine homes have sold. Derby Glen feeds the Glen Ellyn District 41 schools and is only 2 miles from the Glen Ellyn Metra Train Station.

Average market times have increased from 12 days in 2005, to 56 days in 2006 and 74 days on the market in 2007.

For more information about homes or properties in Glen Ellyn or DuPage County, call Sherry Spengel with Prudential Spengel Realty (630.408.1313). Are you buying a home in Glen Ellyn? I can help you find your Dream Home. Are you selling a home in Glen Ellyn? I can help market it to real buyers. Call today to find out how I can help you fulfill your dream.