Inspect the Inspector - 07/31/08 04:15 PM
You have an accepted contract to purchase a home!
You have five business days in the Northern Illinois area to get a home inspection done and ask for any needed repairs.
How do you decide which home inspector to use?
My advice is to look for a personal (0 comments)
The ARM's Race of 2008 - 07/28/08 06:43 PM
This August, some homeowners will be feeling a little more than the usual heat. By the end of this summer, over 300,000 subprime adjustable rate mortgages will "reset" from lower introductory rates to current market rates. The change in rate can equate to a tough-to-stomach bump in monthly payments, especially for (0 comments)
Antioch Real Estate: For Sale 42660 N Park, Antioch - 07/28/08 06:39 PM
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Round Lake Beach, Illinois Real Estate Market Report 7/26/2008 - 07/26/08 01:05 PM
July 26, 2008
Round Lake Beach Statistics Report - past 30 days
Single Family Homes
Active Listings:
Number of Homes for Sale: 282
Average List Price: $175,369
Average Market Time: 179 Days
Sold Listings:
Number of Homes Sold: 1
Average List Price: $157,900
Average Sold Price: $155,000
Sold Price to List (0 comments)
Mundelein, Illinois Real Estate Market Report 7/26/2008 - 07/26/08 01:00 PM
July 26, 2008
Mundelein Statistics Report - past 30 days
Single Family Homes
Active Listings:
Number of Homes for Sale: 368
Average List Price: $398,336
Average Market Time: 177 Days
Sold Listings:
Number of Homes Sold: 3
Average List Price: $304,633
Average Sold Price: $283,167
Sold Price to List Price Ratio: (0 comments)
Libertyville, Illinois Real Estate Market Report 7/26/2008 - 07/26/08 12:56 PM
July 26, 2008
Libertyville Statistics Report - past 30 days
Single Family Homes
Active Listings:
Number of Homes for Sale: 368
Average List Price: $698,916
Average Market Time: 234 Days
Sold Listings:
Number of Homes Sold: 2
Average List Price: $948,500
Average Sold Price: $877,500
Sold Price to List Price Ratio: (0 comments)
Lindenhurst, Illinois Real Estate Market Report 7/26/2008 - 07/26/08 12:53 PM
July 26, 2008
Lindenhurst Statistics Report - past 30 days
Single Family Homes
Active Listings:
Number of Homes for Sale: 161
Average List Price: $359,540
Average Market Time: 165 Days
Sold Listings:
Number of Homes Sold: 2
Average List Price: $383,150
Average Sold Price: $366,500
Sold Price to List Price Ratio: (0 comments)
Lake Villa, Illinois Real Estate Market Report 7/26/2008 - 07/26/08 12:48 PM
July 26, 2008
Lake Villa Statistics Report - past 30 days
Single Family Homes
Active Listings:
Number of Homes for Sale: 236
Average List Price: $331,759
Average Market Time: 175 Days
Sold Listings:
Number of Homes Sold: 6
Average List Price: $305,967
Average Sold Price: $289,575
Sold Price to List Price (0 comments)
Gurnee, Illinois Real Estate Market Report 7/26/2008 - 07/26/08 12:43 PM
July 26, 2008
Gurnee Market Statistics Report - past 30 days
Single Family Homes
Active Listings:
Number of Homes for Sale: 345
Average List Price: $391,564
Average Market Time: 176 Days
Sold Listings:
Number of Homes Sold: 4
Average List Price: $261,850
Average Sold Price: $251,938
Sold Price to List Price (0 comments)
Grayslake, Illinois Real Estate Market Report 7/26/2008 - 07/26/08 12:35 PM
July 26, 2008
Grayslake Market Statistics Report - past 30 days
Single Family Homes
Active Listings:
Number of Homes for Sale: 342
Average List Price: $367,854
Average Market Time: 143 Days
Sold Listings:
Number of Homes Sold: 7
Average List Price: $253,609
Average Sold Price: $237,329
Sold Price to List (0 comments)
Why Don't You Give Me A Call? - 07/25/08 02:57 PM
How do you pick your real estate agent?
An important factor, that you may not have considered, is a very simple question:
Can you get ahold of your agent on the phone?
I am surprised by the number of real estate agents that do not answer their phone. (0 comments)
Grayslake Real Estate: For Sale 111 Wicks St, Grayslake IL 60030 - 07/25/08 11:02 AM
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Locate The Cheapest Gas In Your Area - 07/24/08 07:31 PM
Did you know that you can shop around for the best gas prices online?
Here are two different websites to check out for current gas prices:
GasBuddy.com
www.gasprices.mapquest.com
Use these sites to locate the cheapest gas in your area.
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Your Credit Score: 5 Key Factors - 07/20/08 02:10 PM
You're looking for a home and you need a mortgage. You want the best interest rate for your mortgage that is available. What determines the interest rate you qualify for? Your credit score does.
Credit scores range between 200 and 800, with scores above 620 considered desirable for obtaining a (1 comments)
Lake County Fair Schedule - 07/18/08 03:49 PM
Lake County Fair Schedule July 22 - 27, 2008
Tuesday, July 22
AM
9:00 Dairy Junior Livestock Show
9:00 Poultry, Game Birds Judging (open class)
11:00 Opening Ceremony Flag Raising (Center Stage)
PM
12:30 Bucket Boys (Center Stage)
2:30 Muttin' Bustin'
2:30 Popeye & Swee' (0 comments)
Lake County Fair 2008 General Information - 07/16/08 03:41 PM
2008 Lake County Fair General Information:
Lake County, Illinois: 80th Anniversary Fair from July 22nd - July 27th, 2008
The 2008 Lake County Fair will be held at the Fairgrounds on Hwy. 120 and Route 45 in Grayslake.
ADMISSION INFORMATION:
General Admission: $8.00 - adults, Children 12 (0 comments)
Get Prequalified or Get Preapproved? - 07/15/08 02:24 PM
If you're considering the purchase of a new home, you may be concerned with the issue of finance. Attaining the right mortgage is a key step in the home buying process, but it doesn't have to be a stress-inducing one.
Most lenders offer prequalification, pre-approval or both to help you (0 comments)
Assess Your Flood Risks - 07/14/08 04:01 PM
The United States government has a website which allows you to input an address to determine the flood risk factor. You can also receive information on how much flood insurance would cost and where to go to find an insurance agent for flood insurance.
The website also provides information on (0 comments)
You and Your Home: Green Choices - 07/11/08 11:28 AM
Many of you, myself included, have concern about protecting the environment and doing what we can for future generations.
There is a trend towards more green homes. The U.S. Green Building Council defines a green home as: "A home that incorporates smart design, technology, construction and maintenance elements to significantly (0 comments)
The Illinois Housing Market - 07/09/08 03:42 PM
The Illinois Association of Realtors recently offered the following facts on the Illinois Housing Market:
1. There is no such thing as a national real estate market. Just like there is no national weather forecast, local housing market conditions are oftentimes different from what’s happening nationally, so it’s best to (0 comments)
Beyond the "Wow" - 07/08/08 02:30 PM
Beyond the "Wow" - are there any negatives about a home that you are overlooking because of the decorating?
You may see a home that is decorated so well, it all feels "right" - but are you making sure that the house meets your needs?
Sometimes you may overlook (0 comments)
856 Newbury Ct, Grayslake: Beautiful Home with Great Yard, Hot Tub - 07/07/08 04:14 PM
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851 Newbury Ct, Grayslake: Great Central Location! - 07/07/08 04:01 PM
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545 W Park Ave, Libertyville: Beautiful Condo For Rent - 07/07/08 03:31 PM
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