Archive for February, 2007

Perfect Solution For Concealment Of Flat Panel Televisions In Custom Homes

Sunday, February 25th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

In my experience with home buyers, approximately 100% of the husbands want a large format t.v. in the family room. Unfortunately, in many cases, their wives do not. Western Springs ... Read more..

Real Estate Market Statistics For The Week of February 19, 2007

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

   Clarendon Downers   Western   Burr RidgeHillsGroveElmhurstHinsdaleLaGrangeSprings  (522)(514)(515)(126)(521)(525)(558)         Active Listings 93110366344268101109Under Contract 209454533238Average List Price $ $1,525,973 $935,935 $631,487 $673,330 $1,506,332 $746,870 $816,698 DOM 219225194206223159225Listings <$500K 1125199167314028$500K-$750K 17318068523142$750K-$1.0M 191392107442812$1.0M-$1.5M 29393538581932$1.5M-$2.0M 1211594343>$2.0M 250007320        Months Supply10.214.88.49.913.17.39.8          Read more..

Does The Chicago Real Estate Market Pick Up After The Super Bowl?

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

When does the Spring market begin? Dependent on your source, it can range from "after the first of the new year" to "after the first of the new year if ... Read more..

Are Zillow Estimates Reliable?

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Zillow, the popular on-line house valuation site, certainly has people talking. It's interesting to hear consumers refer to Zillow's estimate with reverence. My question is, "How accurate is Zillow?"As a ... Read more..

Vacant Lot In Hinsdale IL

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Here's a rare opportunity to own a lot which is nearly as deep as a football field. It measures 60X297. It is an interior lot-not a corner which is subject to ... Read more..

(Finally) A New Restaurant Opens In Hinsdale IL Area

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Can we be any more restaurant-deprived? Last Sunday night at about 6:30 p.m, I thought I'd take my wife and kids to the newly (like a week) opened Scapa Italian ... Read more..

What’s Hot In Housing Designs?

Monday, February 12th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Without fail, the timeless and classic home characteristics prevail. No one wants a home that's time-stamped "built in '06". In the near western suburban market of Chicago including Hinsdale, Western ... Read more..

Chicago’s Western Suburban Real Estate Market Is Changing

Monday, February 12th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Well before you'll hear about it in the newspaper or in other media, the best barometers for the immediate and forthcoming real estate markets is the activity of local Realtors. ... Read more..