What Does the Fed's Quantitative Easing Mean to the Economy and Home Loan Rates? - 11/30/10 02:46 PM
In the statement released after its November meeting, the Federal Reserve announced that it will purchase a further $600 Billion of longer-term Treasury securities by the end of the second quarter of 2011, in what is known as another round of Quantitative Easing (or QE2).
To help you understand what this means to the economy and to you, let's break down the details, starting with what Quantitative Easing is and the reasons behind this move by the Fed.
What is Quantitative Easing?Quantitative Easing is the concept of the Fed becoming a heavy buyer of Treasuries and Bonds. This is done to … (0 comments)

8 Easy Ways to Seal Air Leaks Around the House - 11/29/10 03:38 PM
For what the typical family wastes every year on air leaks--about $350--you can plug energy-robbing gaps, start saving money, and enjoy a more comfortable home.
A typical family spends about a third of its annual heating and cooling budget-roughly $350-on air that leaks into or out of the house through unintended gaps and cracks. With the money you waste in just one year, you can plug many of those leaks yourself. It's among the most cost-effective things you can do to conserve energy and increase comfort, according to Energy Star. Start in the attic, since that's where you'll find some of … (2 comments)

Wallace Farms of Iowa Opens It's Doors in Naperville! (Or Grass-Fed Beef and its Positive Affects on Our Diet!) - 11/19/10 02:07 PM
It's no surprise to my friends and family that I am very careful about the foods that I eat.  Up until recently I had been through a rough period of time with severe headaches lasting 4 or 5 days.  These are no ordinary headaches and they are sometimes violent.  While I have always known that they were related to my diet I had no idea I was eating foods that set off a constant stream of migraine related episodes.  That is--until I actually began to examine what I was eating much more closely.
What I have found is astounding!  Soy is … (1 comments)

Naperville Community Asked by Mayor Pradel to Be Part of their Holiday Card! - 11/18/10 01:01 PM
So you like to be in pictures?  Well here is your chance to not only have your moment on film but to be a part of the Naperville community!  On Friday, November 26th at 2:00 PM Mayor George Pradel is inviting the Naperville community to participate in a photo shoot will take place outside of the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St.  The photo will be taken from the roof of the Naperville Municiple Center and the participants will be staged to reflect a holiday message of good will.
The only special attire needed is a warm smile!  People of … (0 comments)

November 2010 Housing Trends eNewsletter--Hot off the Press!!!!!! - 11/15/10 01:49 PM
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.
Please click on this link to view the NOVEMBER - 2010 Newsletter Housing Trends eNewsletter:http://lindakemp.housingtrendsenewsletter.com?Newsletter_ID=255&Period_ID=191
The Housing Trends eNewsletter contains the latest information from the National Association of REALTORS®, the U.S. Census Bureau, Realtor.org reports and other sources.

It also includes press releases with charts and videos, key market indicators and real estate … (0 comments)

Here's an Opportunity to Help the SOS Children's Village in Lockport - 11/12/10 04:31 PM
For the third year in a row Keller Williams Infinity's, Dena Furlow has launched another holiday fundraiser in an effort to help the Lockport SOS Children's Village--Dena's Helping Hands.  SOS Children's Villages are designed to help children reach their full potential.  Clusters of individual homes share recreational facilities and administrative office, creating a true sense of community.  The real strength, however, lies in the collective power of the foster parents, staff, and the surrounding community to help children find new hope and trust.  With a stable home, caring siblings, and a loving foster parent, the children can have happy childhoods and … (0 comments)

7 Tips for Staging Your Home - 11/09/10 12:05 PM
Make your home warm and inviting to boost your home's value and speed up the sale process.
The first step to getting buyers to make an offer on your home is to impress them with its appearance so they begin to envision themselves living there. Here are seven tips for making your home look bigger, brighter, and more desirable.

1. Start with a clean slateBefore you can worry about where to place furniture and which wall hanging should go where, each room in your home must be spotless. Do a thorough cleaning right down to the nitpicky details like wiping … (8 comments)