Archive for December, 2007

FHA Financing Is Back

Monday, December 31st, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

While FHA-insured mortgages have been in existence for over 60 years, they have been revised to be more flexible to today's transactions. No longer will you see the dreaded "VC ... Read more..

Some Near Year End Real Estate Market Statistics For Chicago’s Near Western Suburbs

Thursday, December 27th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

As we midway through the holiday season of 2007, be cognizant that a number of home sellers have taken their home off market. The goal of this activity has been ... Read more..

Relocating To Chicago? Before Moving To Chicago, Learn The Language (Part 2)

Tuesday, December 25th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

In Chicago, we are know for our style of pizza, hot dogs and use of the English language. In part 1 of Relocating To Chicago? Before Moving To Chicago, Learn ... Read more..

A New Middle School For Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Burr Ridge Kids?

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Today, the Village of Hinsdale and Community Consolidate School District 181 announced the creation of a new joint task force which will have as it's purpose to examine the feasibility ... Read more..

Relocating To Chicago? Before Moving To Chicago, Learn The Language

Monday, December 17th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

While most consider the use of the English language by Midwesterners to be the most "accent-free" of that in the United States, Chicagoans have their own spin on the Queen's English. If ... Read more..

Where To Find Foreclosure Properties?

Friday, December 14th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

When searching for foreclosure properties, one of the most comprehensive sources is http://www.realtytrac.com. RealtyTrac is a subscription-based web solustion (with a one week free trial) offering ample information on pre-foreclosure, ... Read more..

Clarendon Hills Real Estate: Just Reduced To $1,174,900

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

A perfectly maintained newer home in an easy "walk to" school, train and town location in Clarendon Hills. Four finished levels of living area in all! 4,000 square feet of ... Read more..

Hinsdale IL Real Estate: Large Buildable Lot For $624,900

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Excellent interior lot on a block primarily comprised of new, custom homes. The lot measures: 86x194x85x180. It's one of those rare, low traffic streets as well. The trifecta of schools ... Read more..

Existing House Sales Unexpectedly Increase In October 2007

Monday, December 10th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

In October, there had been an increase in the number of accepted contracts on existing homes (combined). This news implies that the slowdown in U.S. housing may not be as extreme ... Read more..

Residential Real Estate Podcast: December 2007

Sunday, December 9th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Audio program length 5 1/2 minutes.This month's podcast talks about trends in residential real estate particularly as they relate to buyers in Hinsdale, Western Springs, Clarendon Hills, Burr Ridge, La ... Read more..