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Chicagoland Housing Inventory Snapshot

Eric Egeland (Chicagoland Realtor / Broker) (Re/Max United) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:57:48 -0500

Housing Inventory Snapshot		August 30, 2008
	Average List Price	Median List Price	Average Days On Market
Cook County Chicago Area, IL
Single Family under $500K	$227,922	$221,200	108
Single Family over $500K	$1,158,717	$795,000	116
Condo/Townhome under $300K	$205,981	$210,000	120
Condo/Townhome over $300K	$619,855	$447,000	162
Cook County North, IL
Single Family under $500K	$322,984	$324,900	111
Single Family over $500K	$1,100,059	$799,900	127
Condo/Townhome under $300K	$189,461	$184,900	120
Condo/Townhome over $300K	$448,484	$395,595	144
Cook County South, IL
Single Family under $500K	$210,315	$198,000	109
Single Family over $500K	$820,190	$694,900	143
Condo/Townhome under $300K	$162,988	$155,000	115
Condo/Townhome over $300K	$412,876	$368,000	183
DuPage County, IL
Single Family under $500K	$303,540	$299,000	109
Single Family over $500K	$1,042,659	$799,000	155
Condo/Townhome under $300K	$186,621	$182,000	117
Condo/Townhome over $300K	$449,075	$389,000	164
Kane County, IL
Single Family under $500K	$271,290	$259,900	117
Single Family over $500K	$823,686	$669,000	155
Condo/Townhome under $300K	$188,635	$189,400	120
Condo/Townhome over $300K	$400,987	$359,900	174
Lake County, IL
Single Family under $500K	$267,618	$255,000	119
Single Family over $500K	$1,241,033	$869,000	154
Condo/Townhome under $300K	$186,498	$180,000	121
Condo/Townhome over $300K	$510,643	$419,500	164
McHenry County, IL
Single Family under $500K	$287,999	$275,000	131
Single Family over $500K	$1,031,270	$743,000	145
Condo/Townhome under $300K	$188,023	$189,000	133
Condo/Townhome over $300K	$424,968	$380,000	139
Will County, IL
Single Family under $500K	$252,046	$239,900	114
Single Family over $500K	$863,217	$697,000	149
Condo/Townhome under $300K	$181,458	$179,900	123
Condo/Townhome over $300K	$435,427	$374,899	112
Kendall County, IL
Single Family under $500K	$250,786	$245,900	116
Single Family over $500K	$754,019	$630,000	160
Condo/Townhome under $300K	$174,431	$175,000	120
Condo/Townhome over $300K	$350,634	$327,180	176
Grundy County, IL
Single Family under $500K	$242,500	$235,000	144
Single Family over $500K	$870,396	$650,000	170
Condo/Townhome under $300K	$178,932	$174,000	130
Condo/Townhome over $300K	N/A	N/A	N/A

MORTGAGE. National Averages (August 30, 08)*
30-year fixed	Rate - 6.59%	APR - n/a%
15-year fixed	Rate - 6.19%	APR - n/a%
5/1 ARM	Rate - 5.63%	APR - n/a%

Just Listed BG Townhouse

Eric Egeland (Chicagoland Realtor / Broker) (Re/Max United) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:21:58 -0500

Eric P. Egeland | RE/MAX UNITED | 847.337.7090

2407 Palazzo, Buffalo Grove, IL

Just Listed BG Townhouse

2BR/2.5BA Townhouse

offered at $339,900

Year Built	1986
Sq Footage	1,838
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$253 per month

DESCRIPTION

Premium interior location! End unit home reflects pride of it's ownership. 'Pottery Barn' decor is showcased at its best. Dramatic open design with soaring vaulted ceiling. Well appointed eat in kitchen & breakfast bar. Stunning living room & dining room. Spacious family room overlooks beautiful grounds. Master bedroom with 'walk in closet'. 2nd master suite with bath & 'walk in closet'. Full basement. Hardwood floors & custom plantation shutters. Steps to the park.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor
Family room	Living room	Dining room
Dishwasher	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Basement	Washer	Dryer
Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Eric P. Egeland

RE/MAX UNITED

847.337.7090

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Aug 21, 2008, 6:13am PDT

Listing information courtesy of Alicia Anderson-Coldwell Banker

Arlington Heights Rental

Eric Egeland (Chicagoland Realtor / Broker) (Re/Max United) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:21:42 -0500

Eric P. Egeland | RE/MAX United | 847.337.7090/font>

522 Happfield, Arlington Heights, IL

2 Bed 2 Bath Arlington Heights Townhome

2BR/2BA Townhouse

offered at $1,400 a month $1,900 furnished

Year Built	1989
Sq Footage	Unspecified
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	Unspecified
Parking	1 Car garage
Lot Size	Unspecified

DESCRIPTION

Perhaps the best location in the community! Desirable 1st floor ranch design offers a dramatic volume living room with palladian windows. Bright eat in kitchen. Spacious master bedroom with walk-in-closet & master bathroom with double vanity. Laundry room with washer/dryer. Direct garage access. New in '07: security system. '06: furnace ,AC, refrigerator, disposal. '04: roof 03: washer & dryer '02: water heater.

Eric P. Egeland
RE/MAX UNITED
847.337.7090
ChicagolandHomeSeller.com

see additional photos below

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Eric P. Egeland

RE/MAX UNITED

847.337.7090

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Aug 18, 2008, 6:20am PDT

Listing information courtesy of Alicia Anderson-Coldwell Banker

Wicker Park Duplex with parking for 325k

Eric Egeland (Chicagoland Realtor / Broker) (Re/Max United) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:45:39 -0500

Eric P. Egeland | RE/MAX UNITED | 773.294.4491

1049 N. Winchester #1, Chicago, IL

Bucktown/Wicker Park Duplex down with garage parking for 325k

2BR/2BA Condo

offered at $325,000

Year Built	1999
Sq Footage	Unspecified
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	1 Car garage
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$75 per month

DESCRIPTION

Great Bucktown/Wicker Park 2 Bedroom 2 bath duplex down with garage parking under $325K. Fantastic location. Walk 1 block to Division & Damen. Area offers some of the cities finest dining, bars, boutiques. This unique building was built in 1999 & has only 1 other unit. Low monthly assessments ($75) Low Taxes ($3063) Unit features Hardwood floors, 42” cabinets. Washer/Dryer in unit. Central Air. Patio & huge backyard. Covered garage space shared with 1 other car.

Virtual Tour

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Hardwood floor
Tile floor	Living room	Dining room
Refrigerator	Stove/Oven	Microwave
Washer	Dryer	Balcony, Deck, or Patio
Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

Covered parking

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Eric P. Egeland

RE/MAX UNITED

773.294.4491

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Aug 14, 2008, 12:40pm PDT

Deerfield Illinois Market Activity

Eric Egeland (Chicagoland Realtor / Broker) (Re/Max United) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:13:53 -0500

Market activity for July 14-28th 2008

Single Family Homes

New Listings
23349 N Wildwood LN 2 Beds 1 Baths $439,000
413 Locust PL 4 Beds 2.1 Baths $439,000
444 Hermitage AVE 5 Beds 3 Baths $479,000
1539 Woodland DR 5 Beds 3.1 Baths $649,000
1102 CAMILLE AVE 4 Beds 2.1 Baths $859,000
1562 Crabtree 4 Beds 2.1 Baths $1,199,000
61 Ellendale DR 5 Beds 3.1 Baths $589,000

Under Contract
806 Appletree LN 3 Beds 1.1 Baths $359,000
1315 Greenwood AVE 3 Beds 2.1 Baths $408,000
75 E MULBERRY EAST RD 4 Beds 2.1 Baths $498,000
822 Spruce 4 Beds 4.1 Baths $859,000
657 COLWYN TER 5 Beds 4.1 Baths $1,499,000

Price Changes
857 JUNIPER CT 2 Beds 2 Baths $279,900 New Price $269,900
20880 N CATALPA ST 3 Beds 1 Baths $359,900 New Price $355,000
649 W Elder LN 2 Beds 1 Baths $379,900 New Price $369,900
417 Willow AVE 4 Beds 2 Baths $399,000 New Price $389,000
1356 Hackberry 3 Beds 2 Baths $419,000 New Price $399,000
1119 COUNTRY LN 3 Beds 2.1 Baths $439,900 New Price $424,900
1103 ELMWOOD AVE 3 Beds 3 Baths $449,000 New Price $439,000
1142 Warrington RD 3 Beds 2 Baths $519,000 New Price $507,000
1152 PRAIRIE AVE 4 Beds 3.1 Baths $789,000 New Price $779,000
1116 Linden 4 Beds 4.1 Baths $1,049,000 New Price $999,000
195 River ST 4 Beds 4.1 Baths $1,230,000 New Price $1,075,000
1327 Somerset ST 4 Beds 3.1 Baths $1,290,000 New Price $1,175,000
1164 Wilmot RD 4 Beds 4.1 Baths $1,229,000 New Price $1,195,000
1611 Montgomery RD 5 Beds 6.1 Baths $1,399,000 New Price $1,379,000
461 Woodvale AVE 5 Beds 4.2 Baths $1,699,000 New Price $1,675,000
316 Landis LN 5 Beds 6.1 Baths $2,875,000 New Price $2,799,000
880 Northwoods 4 Beds 2 Baths $675,000 New Price $649,000

Closed
464 Grove PL 2 1.1 3910 $329,000 closed for $297,500
1252 Carlisle PL 4 2.1 3517 $459,900 closed for $430,000
1130 RAGO AVE 3 2 3640 $479,000 closed for $455,000
905 Warrington RD 3 1.1 3750 $499,000 closed for $435,000
43 ESTATE DRIVE 5 3.1 3910 $859,000 closed for $840,000
1314 Hazel AVE 4 3.1 3710 $979,000 closed for $925,000
1541 Hawthorne 5 6.5 3910 $1,699,000 closed for $1,515,000

Attached Homes

New Listings
378 GOSHAWK LN Unit # 378 2 Beds 2.1 Baths $244,900
401 Winston DR Unit # 401 2 Beds 2.1 Baths $252,000
392 Kelburn RD Unit # 222 3 Beds 2 Baths $498,000

Price Changes
1015 Deerfield RD Unit # 232 2 Beds 2 Baths $170,000 New Price $159,900
433 N SWAN BLVD Unit # 433 3 Beds 2.1 Baths $279,900 New Price $279,500
610 Robert York RD Unit # 107 2 Beds 2.1 Baths $599,000 New Price $575,000

Closed
459 Elm ST Unit # 1C 2 Beds 1.1 Baths $184,500 closed for $182,000
423 ELM ST Unit # 5C 2 Beds 1.1 Baths $189,000 closed for $175,000
610 Robert York RD Unit # 110 2 Beds 2 Baths $279,900 closed for $267,000

Eric P. Egeland
RE/MAX United
847.337.7090
DeerfieldsAgent.com

Lakeview Price Reduction

Eric Egeland (Chicagoland Realtor / Broker) (Re/Max United) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:47:53 -0500

Eric P. Egeland | RE/MAX United | 773.294.4491

2800 Lake Shore Drive #905, Chicago, IL

Price reduction

1BR/1BA Condo

offered at $297,500

Year Built	1969
Sq Footage	985
Bedrooms	1
Bathrooms	1 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$312 per month

DESCRIPTION

Totally Rehabbed unit with designer upgrades throughout. Oversized 1 bedroom with Lake views will impress you the moment you enter. New kitchen features custom made cabinets, granite counters, & stainless steel
appliances. Walk right out to Lincoln Park, the Lake, shopping, dining & nightlife. One of the city's best managed buildings with
over $3 million in reserves, 24hr. doorman, awesome party room, valet parking, on-site manager/engineer, storage, pool, exercise facilities, assessments cover air & heat.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Hardwood floor
Living room	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Microwave	Granite countertop	Stainless steel appliances

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking	Covered parking	Guest parking
Clubhouse	Laundry on-site	Storage space(s)
Fitness center	Swimming pool(s)	Secured entry
Elevator

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Eric P. Egeland

RE/MAX United

773.294.4491

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jul 27, 2008, 7:45am PDT