Beautiful views, end unit featuring spacious floor plan, hardwood flooring, carpet, 4 bedroom, 4.1 baths, 3-car garage, finished lower level with wet bar, fireplace and sliders leading to paver patio. Visit www.dlrealestate.com for more details.

What are you doing to keep upbeat!  Homes are selling if they are priced right.  Sellers are still having a hard time facing they have to take a loss if they want to sell.  The market was too high for too long and now all those that purchased properties early on are suffering.  I try to encourage my sellers or potential sellers, if you do not have to move, then stay.  Just be prepared it might not sell for the price you like, but you can get a good deal purchasing one.  What are others ideas, thoughts to help the sellers realize this is the market of today.

Ivanhoe Country Club - Villa for sale featuring 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, two wet bars, vaulted ceilings,finished lower level with walkout, brick patio and more. Visit www.dlrealestate.com for more information. $625,000

Condo featuring 2 bedrooms, e baths, heated underground garage, close to the city of Chicago for sale- $230,000 or rent - $1,400 per month. More details visit www.dlrealestate.com

Island Lake Townhome featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, 1-car garage. Newer carpet, end unit with nice backyard. $165,000. More details www.dlrealestate.com

Prospect Heights, IL Condo featuring 1 bedroom with large closet including built-in organizer, hardwood flooring, living room, dining room and kitchen, laundry room steps away. Convenient to shopping. $128,000. More details www.dlrealestate.com

Can someone answer if they know, why are points removed?  I read some of the blogs and they have points removed and not knowing why. 

What are you doing for Easter anything new and exciting to share?  Easter egg hunts, brunch, gourmet dinner?

What are your feelings about going Green?  Do you know enough about it?  You need to engage expert advice before starting anything.  I can tell you it is going to be the way of the future.  Just like sorting our trash to recycling.  It is best to start by building a home with all the efficiency products you can. No doubt it could get costly. You can also start out a few items at a time. The cost initially will pay off later with all the savings you will have.  You can also replace lightbulbs, carpeting just to name a couple items for a quick change and help with costs.  Get the education on going green and what it really means before you make a decision.

Did anyone get trapped with Real Estate Advocate? A lead generation web page that made all the promises and did not come through? There are law suits out there on the company.  Do not sign up if you are approached. E-mail me before you do.