Archive for November, 2009

Top 100 Elementary Schools In Illinois

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

I don't know about you, but I never tire of seeing our local elementary schools ranked as being the best in Illinois. It really does not matter who does the ... Read more..

Top Ten Reasons To Market Your Home Over The Holidays/In Winter

Saturday, November 21st, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

1.       Corporate transferees, who need to buy a home now, can't wait until Spring. 2.       Winter prospects are more serious buyers. Who else wades through snow and subzero temperatures to see houses? 3.       ... Read more..

Bank-forced Sale Of New Home In Downers Grove IL

Friday, November 20th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_846" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="6557 Davane Downers Grove IL"][/caption]   Only a forced sale from a bank would present such a screaming value to the real estate market. This is a complete ... Read more..

Average Prices In Chicago’s Best Western Suburbs

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

As defined by me, the absolute best western suburbs of Chicago are Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Oak Brook, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, La Grange and Western Springs. If you can ... Read more..

The Real Estate Sales Activity In Chicago’s Western Suburbs Continues To Outperform Last Year

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 Posted in Best Of Chicago's Western Suburbs | Comments Off

An important measure of Chicago’s western suburban real estate market performance is the number of accepted contracts received versus the same thirty day period last year. In this mini report, ... Read more..

Update On Federal Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension

Monday, November 9th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate Finance | Comments Off

The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has extended the tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence. The tax credit ... Read more..

Excellence in Family Photography in Elmhurst IL

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 Posted in Best Of Chicago's Western Suburbs | Comments Off

If Natalie Prosser had been around when my parents had pictures taken of me, maybe my childhood photos would not look so Sears Roebuck-like in appearance. Who is Natalie Prosser? Natalie is ... Read more..

The Most Anticipated Bakery Opening In Chicago’s Western Suburbs (Clarendon Hills)

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

A new bakery is about to open in downtown Clarendon Hills. Thank God. Four Loaf Clover is an Irish-themed bakery which appears to have a bit of a updated twist (at ... Read more..