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What Makes a House a Home, Plainfield, IL - May 21 12:39 AM
I spent a little "free time" watching the movie Sweet Home Alabama this weekend.  It's pretty sad when you equate "free time" with sitting on a gurney in the emergency room wearing one of the beautiful hospital gowns; but honestly I think it's the first time in about 2 years that I've actually watched a movie all the way through!
I'm not sure if you've ever seen this movie or not, but there's a line in the movie ...

Where do you DWELL? - Jun 20 10:48 AM
Or more importantly, where do you want to? 
I am a lover of modern architecture, I can spend hours pouring over "shelter" magazines.  My favorites?  Dwell tops the list, followed quickly by Metropolitan Home. . .  I adore flipping through the glossy pages filled with clean, modern rooms boasting large expanses of glass. These rooms evoke the indoor/ outdoor lifestyle that I love.  Natural light pours through the windows and illuminates the sleek modern furnishings that ...

Five Below but Beautiful - Jan 25 09:16 AM
The temperature on the bank registered -5 as I drove to the Inwood Athletic Club this morning at 5:30.  Call me crazy, but I am beginning to enjoy my early morning workouts despite the shock of crawling out of a warm bed and being greeted by a wall of cold air as I leave the house.  This habit of rising early to sweat is a new one. . .though I have been a long time exerciser, I find that shaking ...

Peotone, Illinois - Mar 10 09:59 AM
    Peotone Illinois, is located approximately 40 miles from downtown Chicago. They are a small community that is proud of their history of friendly people, good schools, and home to one of the last remaining mills in the country, originally built in 1872.  The Village of Peotone was established in 1856 on the windswept prairie of Illinois and soon grew into a farming community. 
    As there wasn't a reliable source of water available for the ...

New Lenox, Illinois - Oct 25 11:50 PM
New Lenox, Illinois is located in Will County, approximately 36 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. The Village of New Lenox is approximately 14 square miles in area, bordering City of Joliet immediately to the west, Mokena and Frankfort to the east and Manhattan to the south. With a population of approx 25,000 (2006) residents and growing every day it has become one the “hottest spots” to live in Will County. There is a large amount ...

Blue Men. . .a Train Ride Away - Apr 30 08:06 AM
One of the things I love about living in Joliet, IL is that for a mere $11.30 ($5 on the weekends) I can jump on the Metra and enjoy the delights of Chicago and come right back home again.  There are benefits to living so close to the third largest city in the nation!  A particularly delightful excursion includes a trip to Briar Street Theater to see the Blue Man Group.  Tonight, I'm not taking the ...

The Joliet Real Estate Market is Great for Investors! - Jan 16 04:45 PM
With the tightening of lending guidelines, I am encountering more people who are delaying the purchase of a home until they are in a more stable financial position.  This is driving up the need for quality rentals in the Joliet area. Okay, maybe a little more spacious than the one pictured!  But, my point is that the strong rental market in the Joliet area provides a fabulous opportunity for investors who are ready take on the ...

Joliet and Aurora Illinois - Dec 25 12:36 AM
I'm thrilled with the buyers and sellers in Joliet and Aurora. These are two of the hottest areas and I love it. If you know anyone looking to buy in the Joliet area or the Aurora area (Montgomery, Oswego), let me know. I'm out there every week showing houses and would love the referral. ...

Is this Listing Agent Serious? - Apr 12 09:16 AM
Today is April 12, 2007.
And, this morning I received the following email from a listing agent:
"You showed my listing at XXXXXX, Plainfield on 8/9/2006.
I have recently reduced the price on this listing from $599,000 to $598,000 and thought you may want to bring your buyers back for another look."
1) This is a reduction? If the buyers thought the property was OVER-priced at $599,000 would a thousand dollar "reduction" change their minds? NO!
Now, a five percent reduction ...

Plainfield IL, Naperville Illinois Real Estate - Negotiation Tip - May 06 08:17 PM
Negotiation is back in style, and is likely to remain a necessary part of buying or selling a home in today's residential housing market.
Needless to say, you need to work with the best real estate professionals you can find in your area. In most cases, it takes a team effort to put a home-sale transaction together and see it through to fruition.
HOUSE HUNTING TIP: Successful negotiations usually require give and take by both parties. It ...

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Barclay Estates, Bolingbrook Illinois - Nov 22 03:41 PM
View Homes For Sale in Barclay Estates, Bolingbrook Bolingbrook Real Estate Bolingbrook Real Estate market is quite varied. It offers not only single family homes in the range of $100-200k, but also many single family homes over $500k and approaching $1 million. Bolingbrook condominiums and townhomes tend to range from as low as $100k to over $400k. Within the past 6 months, those single family homes listed with a real estate agent in Bolingbrook sold for ...

Plainfield IL, Naperville Illinois Real Estate - Illinois 1st Quarter Housing Update - May 13 08:38 PM
Illinois 1st Quarter Housing Update
Illinois median home prices held their own in the first quarter while sales were constrained by the ongoing credit crunch and a softening economy. According to Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR) first quarter report, home sales totaled 21,576, down 27.0 percent from 29,553 home sales in the first quarter of 2007. The first quarter statewide median home sale price was $187,500, down 4.3 percent from $196,000 a year earlier. "Extreme winter weather ...

Plainfield IL. Real Estate, Naperville, Illinois Real Estate - Baby Boomers Dominate - Mar 01 08:59 PM

Baby boomers, the generation born between 1946 and 1964, and who count more than 76 million, are getting near to retirement but are most definitely not ready for a retirement home! Whether they are selling their homes and heading to Florida or remodeling to accommodate their retired lifestyle, boomers are making an impact on new housing trends. Some features that Orlando builders and remodelers are seeing as they begin to cater to the boomer generation include ...

Peotone Area Market Survey - Feb 22 10:42 PM
 Tim Ireland - Putting Families First!The Tim Ireland Home Selling Team Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell#1 Coldwell Banker in Illinois 2004 & 2005(708) 258-6397 - phone(708) 258-6398 - faxtim@timireland.com P.S.  Search the MLS just like a Realtor (R) at:www.TimIreland.com ...

Mokena Area Market Survey - Feb 22 10:38 PM
 Tim Ireland - Putting Families First!The Tim Ireland Home Selling Team Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell#1 Coldwell Banker in Illinois 2004 & 2005 (708) 258-6397 - phone(708) 258-6398 - faxtim@timireland.com P.S.  Search the MLS just like a Realtor (R) at:www.TimIreland.com ...

Augusta Village Bolingbrook - Nov 21 11:31 PM
View Homes For Sale in Augusta Village, Bolingbrook Augusta Village, Bolingbrook is located south of Boughton Road, east of Naperville-Plainfield Road, north of 111th Street and west of Weber Road. It consists of over 500 single-family homes ranging from the $200s to $400s. Search real estate in Augusta Village of Bolingbrook and find Augusta Village house values. Access all homes for sale in Augusta Village subdivision, including existing, new construction homes and foreclosures. We also serve ...

Plainfield IL Real Estate: Plainfield Townhouses and Plainfield Condos - Nov 08 04:42 PM
Townhouses/Condos for Sale in Plainfield, Illinois Updated: 11/1/2007 Listings Available: 257 Minimum Price: $133,900 Maximum Price: $599,000 Average Price: $211,736 Minimum Square Feet: 990 Maximum Square Feet: 5010 Average Square Feet: 895
Being 35 miles from the Chicago Loop, Plainfield IL Real Estate offers its own assortment of things to do. In addition to plenty of retail and dining establishments, Plainfield offers a multitude of clubs and organizations for residents of all ages. Outdoor ...

Plainfield Homes, Plainfield IL Real Estate - Nov 01 10:41 PM
Single Family Homes for Sale in Plainfield, Illinois Updated: 11/1/2007 Listings For Sale: 1006 Minimum Price: $150,000 Maximum Price: $1,350,000 Average Price: $356,283
View Plainfield Homes For Sale Plainfield IL Real Estate continues to grow, both in the residential a commercial markets. A Facade Improvement Plan helps owners and tenants of commercial buildings in the downtown area to rehabilitate and restore viable structures, thus drawing more commercial activity.
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Plainfield. . .Hot or Not? July Market Report - Aug 07 02:54 PM
As the heat and humidity outside soar, let's take a quick look at the Plainfield, IL real estate market from the comfort of my air-conditioned office. 
There are currently 1021 active listings for single family detached homes, the average list price is $354,589 with an average market time of 158 days.  So, with all those homes on the market, what exactly were sales like in July?  During the month 96 homes closed at an average sale price of $304,545 ...

Hey Sellers. . .check out the competition! - Jul 31 07:25 PM
July has come to an end, and I took a bit of time this morning to compile a market report for Joliet, IL.  So what is the state of the market in this town made famous by Jake and Elwood?  Well, lets start with the numbers. 
Detached Single Family Homes:                   Current Active Listings : 1023      Average Market Time:  127 days                   Closings in July 07 : 97              Average Market Time:   81 days
So what do these numbers mean?  ...

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Strack and Van Til Opening April 12th in Plainfield/Joliet, IL - Apr 05 12:54 AM
If you’re like me, you were very sad when Cub Foods in Joliet’s Caton Crossing closed it’s doors back in November.
For some sick reason, one of my favorite past times is grocery shopping! Strange I know, but I love it so much that I’d actually shop for other people if I had the extra time. I am pretty sure I owe this life-long obsession to my my Aunt Lou.
When we were kids, we ...

Frankfort IL New Homes - Inventory is moving - Jun 14 03:44 PM
Yes, the local real estate market is "slow" but we are comparing it to the BEST market of ALL TIME!  You can throw around all the statistics you want about home many % the market is down but what it really boils down to is what is happening RIGHT NOW in the local market. Having built over 30 new custom homes in Frankfort IL in the past 4 years it is our job to know what ...

Plainfield Illinois Real Estate, Naperville IL Real Estate - Will I still have to pay property taxes if I do a short sale? - Mar 13 11:21 PM
Will I still have to pay property taxes if I do a short sale?
Someone will have to pay the property taxes in a short sale.  It's just a question of who?  Whether it is the property owner or the lender depends on the policies and specific agreements negotiated during the short sale.  Do not take a short sale on by yourself, it's unnecessary.  Contact me today.
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Plainfield Area Chamber Business Expo February 9 - Jan 20 10:02 PM
Healthy Businesses...Healthy Community Expo 2008 will be held from 10am - 3 pm Saturday, Feb. 9 in the field house of Plainfield Central High School, 611 W. Fort Beggs Drive.
Children's acitivities and family entertainment also will be available.
Food will be sold and door prizes awarded, including round-trip tickets from Southwest Airlines.
Friends of the Plainfield Academy will sponsor a community pancake breakfast in the high school cafeteria from 8a-11a.
For more info about sponsorships and renting booths, ...

Plainfield IL, Naperville Illinois Real Estate - The Fed: Betting on a rate hike - May 15 09:44 PM
There is a growing sense that the worst of the credit crunch may be behind us. And despite a tamer-than-expected reading for April, inflation is still very much a concern for many Americans.
So with that in mind, could the Federal Reserve be forced to raise interest rates before the end of the year....even in the midst of the presidential race?
The Fed has historically been reluctant to make significant policy moves in the months leading ...

Plainfield IL, Naperville Illinois Real Estate - What is this I hear about Radon? - Mar 11 11:48 PM
A state law requires radon disclosure as of January 1, 2008. What do you need to know?
When a buyer and seller sign a contract on residential real estate property in Illinois on or after January 1, 2008, the new Illinois Radon Awareness Act will apply to the sales transaction. According to the new law, the seller must supply the buyer with two documents before the buyer will become bound on a contract to purchase the property. The first ...

Senate Takes On Mortgage Walk-Away - Plainfield, Naperville IL. Real Estate - Jun 02 10:21 AM
Recently came across this information thought some of you might find it interesting.
The Senate Banking Committee has just passed the Federal Housing Finance Regulatory Reform Act of 2008 by an overwhelming and bipartisan vote of 19-2.
Buried in the proposed legislation is something new and revolutionary, an effort to stop mortgage walk-aways.
Walk-aways arise when a borrower can no longer make monthly mortgage payments or sell the property. Rather than wait for foreclosure, the borrower ...

Plainfield IL, Naperville Illinois Real Estate - VA Jumbo Loan - May 27 11:03 PM
For years, the Veterans Administration has allowed "Jumbo" VA loans; it's just that hardly anyone knew about them. The current VA loan limit with zero down, is $417,000, matching the conforming loan limits set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. But the VA does make allowances for VA loans above that amount ... way above. Say around $700,000.
Current Jumbo fixed rates are anywhere from 1.00 percent to 1.50 percent higher than conforming rates. That's a ...

Plainfield IL, Naperville Illinois Real Estate - Fannie Mae nixes extra 5% down - May 21 05:22 AM
Update
Fannie Mae nixes extra five percent down in "declining markets."  On May 16, the country's largest secondary mortgage market company, Fannie Mae, announced that it will no longer require borrowers to put up an extra five percent down payment when purchasing homes in areas deemed "declining markets." According to an NAR: "Fannie Mae had been hearing concerns from REALTORS and others for months that its declining-markets policy was bad for the housing market because it ...

Plainfield IL, Naperville Illinois Real Estate - Fannie Mae's housing recovery initiative - May 13 08:47 PM
Fannie Mae's new housing recovery initiative. On May 6, Fannie Mae announced its Keys to Recovery Initiative to promote liquidity, stability, and affordability in the housing and mortgage markets.
Here are highlights developed by NAR:
First, Fannie is working to reduce the cost to consumers of jumbo conforming loans (loans above $417,000 up to $729,750) and make it easier to qualify for these loans. NAR expects these steps to significantly lower mortgage costs and give more choices ...

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Elwood Commericial 2-flat - Jun 04 10:36 PM
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For Sale By Owner ! Buy or Rent To Own! Chicago - Joliet - May 30 01:29 PM
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Great Lot in Joliet - May 12 10:50 AM
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25539 Pinewood Ln Monee IL Real Estate - May 10 01:32 PM
Serenity at its finest. This private estate is located on 6(+/-) heavily wooded acres with private stocked pond. Home features open floor plan with finished basement which has 2nd kitchen, rec room, shop area, tons of storage and garage entry. Sit in the sunroom and watch the sunset over your pond. Master BR has vanity area, WI closet, whirlpool tub w/ separate shower. unique kitchen layout with breath taking views. You'll never want to leave home ...

Plainfield IL, Naperville Illinois Real Estate - Aurora Townhome - 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom in Oswego School District 308 - Apr 30 08:55 AM
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1217 Cedarwood Dr. Unit A Crest Hill, IL - Apr 08 04:16 PM
Affordable Townhouse in Great LocationLocation: Colony WestNewly rehabbed, this three bedroom townhouse is ready for a new owner. Ceramic tiled kitchen leads to the light and bright living room overlooking private patio. Newly carpeted bedrooms have plenty of space and the master is complete with two closets. The full bath has been gutted and is all brand new. This fabulous end unit has an attached garage and two additional parking spaces. Why rent when you can ...

Plainfield Il. Real Estate, Naperville Illinois Homes for Sale - Mar 01 10:30 AM
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26516 Wildgrass - Monee - Feb 21 10:45 PM

26516 Wildgrass - Monee
$115,000
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27163 Prarie Grass Drive - Monee - Feb 21 10:41 PM
27163 Prarie Grass Drive - Monee
$120,000
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416 W Corning Ave. - Peotone - Feb 21 10:31 PM
$280,0004716 W. Corning Ave. ...

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