Archive for April, 2007

Real Estate Myth: List Your Home With The Realtor Who Says They Can Get You The Highest Price

Sunday, April 29th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

The oldest real estate scam in the book is to: Schmooze the sellerCompliment the houseOverprice it to get the listingThe scheme involves getting the seller to sign the listing agreement ... Read more..

Downtown Quality Restaurant In Western Springs IL: Vie Restaurant

Sunday, April 29th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

With a more than impressive list of educational and professional credits, chef-owner Paul Virant brings downtown Chicago dining to the western suburbs-specifically, Western Springs. It's self-proclaimed "seasonal contemporary American" cuisine ... Read more..

New Home On The Ever Popular Lawn Avenue In The Forest Hills Neighborhood of Western Springs

Friday, April 27th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Increasingly, Lawn Avenue is becoming a destination street in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Western Springs. It's a quiet, quiet, quiet street nicely set between St. John Of The Cross ... Read more..

Staging Your Home Is One Of The Most Important Ways To Get It Sold

Friday, April 27th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Next to proper pricing, professional marketing and good physical condition, professional staging is an integral part of effective marketing in today's market. Given the quantity of available listings on market, ... Read more..

Why I love the Hinsdale IL elementary schools: A Dad’s perspective

Thursday, April 26th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

It's no secret that the schools in the Hinsdale IL area are some of the best in the state of Illinois. At the elementary, middle and high school levels, the ... Read more..

MYTH: “Discount” or “Limited Service” Real Estate Brokers Will Effectively Market Your House

Wednesday, April 25th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

At any given time, there are usually more homes on the market than there are buyers for them. That's why such a high percentage of homes remain unsold. At all ... Read more..

A New Home In The Old Town Neighborhood Of Western Springs IL: 3903 Grand Western Springs Illinois

Saturday, April 21st, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

When you tell people that you're considering a move to Western Springs IL, invariably, you'll be questioned as to which of the seven primary neighborhoods you like best. The ensuing ... Read more..

Extra Deep Lot In Western Springs IL: 4082 Western Avenue Just Reduced To $425,000

Friday, April 20th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

When looking at lots in Western Springs, you usually either get a deep lot or one that's in a "walk to" train/town location. It's highly atypical to find both of ... Read more..

There is no substitute for the perfect location: 442 S. Monroe Hinsdale Illinois

Wednesday, April 18th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

You may as well sell your other car, you just won't need it if you live here in the heart of Hinsdale IL. You may have heard about how a ... Read more..

332 Walnut Elmhurst IL: A Builder’s Personal Residence For Sale

Wednesday, April 18th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

All brick home (no siding here) with upgrades which only a builder puts in his personal home. While the design is clearly traditional and fits on the block very well, ... Read more..