Community Survey Results for Indian Prairie School District 204 - 01/26/10 10:18 AM
A critical part of education is assessment. Teachers are always gathering information to determine if student progress has been made. The data is essential to help chart a course for student success. As a district, it is important to assess if we are best serving our community. The district recently conducted a random sample phone survey to help us with this assessment.  
At Monday night's board of education meeting, Dr. Brad Senden from the Center for Community Opinion presented the results of the survey. The last time we surveyed our community was in 2005, and the majority of the questions we … (0 comments)

How Frustrated Would Moses Have Been!!!!!!!!!!!! - 01/25/10 11:13 AM
Over the weekend a friend sent me an email which contained the following quote by Ronald Regan:
" I have wondered at times what the Ten Commandants would have looked like if Moses had first run them through Congress."
I thought I would share this with all of you.  I still have not stopped laughing!
Linda Kemp, Keller Williams Realty, Naperville, IL
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Pets Caught in the Middle of Foreclosures--Is There Help Out There for Them? - 01/23/10 10:23 AM
I just finished a great article in the Keller Williams Realty publication, "Outfront."  The article talked about pets who loose their homes when the banks foreclosure on their owners.  Some of these animals are left abandoned either in the homes or in the streets.  The article went on to explain how KW agent, Sandy Zalagens from Los Feliz, California helped raise money for rescue organizations in her community.
This struck a cord with me.  Has anyone else out there participated in something similar to this?  I would be interesterd in hearing from any fellow associates on how you went about raising awareness … (2 comments)

Home Warranties--Are You Educating Your Clients? - 01/22/10 11:08 AM
I for one am a proptent of home warranties. Whether you are representing a buyer or seller this relatively small investment can save you time and money down the road.  As a listing agent I will always encourage my clients to invest in a home warranty.  It's just another way to add value to your listing and attract more buyers.  When I representing a buyer, I always advise my clients on the benefits a home warranty even if the home that they are looking at doesn't have one included with the listing.  Your clients can ask for one when writing the … (3 comments)

January 2010 Housing Trends Newsletter - 01/21/10 10:20 AM
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Welcome to the most current Housing Trends eNewsletter. This eNewsletter is specially designed for you, with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you're in the market for a home, thinking about selling your home, or just interested in homeowner issues in general. The Housing Trends eNewsletter contains the latest information from the National Association of REALTORS®, the U.S. Census Bureau and Realtor.org reports, videos, key market indicators and real estate sales statistics, a video message by a nationally recognized economist, maps, mortgage rates and … (0 comments)

Here's What You Should Know About the "Neighborhood Stabilization Program" in Illinois - 01/20/10 01:42 PM
Here is some great information that every Realtor should know regarding the "Neighborhood Stabilization Program" and how it affects Illinois.  Please read on...
The HUD Neighborhood Stabilization Program is intended to provide emergency assistance to state and local governments to acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties that might otherwise become sources of abandonment and blight within their communities. The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) provides grants to purchase foreclosed or abandoned homes and to rehabilitate, resell, or redevelop these homes in order to stabilize neighborhoods and stem the decline of house values of neighboring homes. The program is authorized under Title III of … (0 comments)