Errrrr, the Rottweiler - 04/29/11 09:04 AM
The RottweilerI had every intention of starting the day watching the Royal Wedding.  I don't care what you think, I really enjoy the pomp, circumstance and the wacky 'facinators'.  My alarm clock had another schedule for me today - it went off right on time but with no volume.  Suddenly while dreaming about being in an open carriage waving to the crowds I opened my one eye and realized 'hey, it's too light out for 4:15 am?  Yikes!  So I sprang into action and ran for the TV to see what had happened so far.  One thing I can't get over, … (15 comments)

Real Estate Top 20 Websites - Hitwise Report - 04/21/11 02:34 PM
Real Estate Traffic - who's got the most? who's a looser? Top 20 Real Estate Web Sites with market share percentage. Hitwise Monthly Category Report - Real Estate March 2011 … (11 comments)

2011 Chicagoland Easter Bunny & Springs Events Calendar - 04/17/11 02:15 PM

For Eggggceptional Easter Fun in the Chicagoland Area.  Fun for all ages in many communities.
April 21st in Schaumburg!
Posted by Gene Mundt who personally knows the Easter Bunny!
Via Gene Mundt (Chicago Bancorp):

    
 
 
     The Easter Bunny is a busy little bunny in Chicagoland right now. 
     There are egg hunts, special breakfasts, brunches, lunches, craft shows, photo opportunities, and more being held in his honor in many of our communities.  Especially if you have little ones around, you don't want to miss out on all the fun.              To help you find where the Easter … (4 comments)

National Assoc. of Realtors Town Hall Meeting Rebuttal - 04/15/11 10:18 AM
National Assoc. of Realtors Town Hall Meeting Rebuttal Town Hall Meeting Replay Here    You will be asked to sign in and the program is 1.5 hours long. Please speak your opinions here (towards bottom).The meeting began with reading a portion of our Code of Ethics.  What does our Code of Ethics have to do with real estate ownership?  The actual ownership of property?  Nothing in my opinion.  What it does is directs our actions towards buyers, sellers or anyone we work with on a daily basis.  What it is not is a constitutional right to home ownership.  Even though we rally loudly for … (37 comments)

Schaumburg IL Real Estate - Search for Schaumburg Homes Here! - 04/14/11 04:04 PM
Looking for a home in the Schaumburg IL area?    Check out what's available in Schaumburg Homes now!
These are the current market numbers and availability for Schaumburg Homes.  Lots of great home selections in Schaumburg (184 potential choices) with some below the $200,000 range and we've got great custom construction for price ranges above that!  Build your dream home for $1,600,000 and above.
But the best selection is between $200,000 to $300,000. The current average listing price for Schaumburg Homes is $339,149.  Some 'handyman specials, foreclosures and fixer uppers' are available for buyers trying to get instant equity in the … (3 comments)

Hoffman Estates IL Real Estate - Search for Homes Available - 04/13/11 05:57 PM
Looking for a home in the Hoffman Estates IL area?    Check out what's available in Hoffman Estates IL Homes now!
These are the current market numbers and availability for Hoffman Estates IL Homes.  Lots of great home selections (161 total) with some below the $200,000 range and we've got great custom construction for price ranges above that! Best selection is between $200,000 to $300,000. The current average listing price for Hoffman Estates Homes is $294,005. Some 'handyman specials, foreclosures and fixer uppers' are available for buyers trying to get instant equity in the market by doing the work themselves!  If you consider … (4 comments)

Lipstick on a Pig – Understanding the Dangers of Rehabbed Foreclosures - 04/11/11 05:47 PM
Shoddy worksmanship - slipshot repairs by unskilled, unlicensed help. This is just the beginning for some of the more recent rehabs. Always have these properties inspected by a professional and due yourself some 'due diligence' and check with the village authorities about recent permits.
Don't get me wrong, not all rehabs are bad but not all rehabs are good either. Just watch out for that 'lipstick on pig'.
Great post from John Mulkey.
Via John Mulkey, Housing Guru (TheHousingGuru.com):
Lipstick on a Pig – Understanding the Dangers of Rehabbed Foreclosures
 
With millions of homes having been lost to … (5 comments)

Poor little Postlets gobbled up by Zillow! - 04/11/11 04:27 PM
Poor little Postlets has been gobbled up by Zillow! ay it isn't true!  I really enjoy using Postlets and have used it for years.  Except for my finding out that they advertise for Coldwell Banker on the side bar of my listing and then try and steal business away from me - I really like them!  I won't use anything attached to Zillow just out of principle.Any other suggestions now?See the post here.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Northwest Suburban Housing Report - April 2011 - 04/11/11 11:59 AM
Northwest Suburban Housing Report - April 2011 Lyn Sims an extraordinary real estate agent (known as Dr. Real Estate) is currently standing in the emergency room of the hospital that is now resuscitating the Northwest Suburban housing market. Nurses and doctors are standing ready to work feverishly while lightly blotting away the sweat on their brows - what will be the outcome?Dr. Real Estate clears her throat ready to speak to the encircling media (sharks that they are).  The paddles are powered up, the EKG machine is plugged in and ready.  All surgical tools are neatly in place and at the ready … (3 comments)

Poplar Creek is redesigned! Come check it out! - 04/10/11 02:53 PM
Poplar Creek is now the 'Bridges of Poplar Creek' with many new additions! In addition to the much needed floodplain-mitigation work, the majority of holes will feature new, preferred bent-grass on tee boxes, fairways and greens; modified forward and back tees tohelp players of all skill levels; and new fescue areas along the course. These will promote course aesthetics, water drainage, pace of play and exciting shot values for golfers.Poplar Creek's distinctive Golf Learning Center will enable golfers to perfect their game. Players hit within the learning center's 55 station practice facility, which provides both grass and synthetic turf hitting station … (5 comments)

Strategic Short Sale - yes, no, maybe so? Is it for you? - 04/09/11 09:37 AM
 
Yes or no? Should we? Could we? These are all the seller questions that homeowners might have when investigating or deciding a Short Sale.
Great explanation from Judy Chapman from our own Northbrook IL Area.
Via Judy Chapman (Koenig & Strey Real Living):

Maybe you’ve heard the term ‘Strategic Short Sale’ before. Maybe you haven’t.
Here’s the quick and dirty definition of a Strategic Short Sale —
A Strategic Short Sale occurs when homeowners who purchased at the top of the market — then watched the value of their property decline to such an extent that they’re now upside-down on … (8 comments)

For or Against the NAR Dues Increase? You better speak up NOW! - 04/07/11 11:33 AM
For or Against the NAR Dues Increase?  You better speak up NOW! This email came today:To help provide you with the latest information and answer many of the questions that have been raised, the Leadership Team is holding a LIVE virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, April 13th, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. central time.  Cathy Whatley, 2003 NAR President and Chair of the Political Survival Presidential Advisory Group, will be joining us to share her insights and clarify the value of this initiative to members.The town hall is open to ALL REALTORS®.  To participate simply use the link below.  You’ll be … (53 comments)

Rescuing a lost soul should not be based on having a fence! - 04/07/11 09:15 AM
Rescuing a lost soul should not be based on having a fence! Have been checking in and out of our local rescue shelters deciding if another dog is an option to add to my household (the Blog Dog says she needs a buddy!).  Even the possibility of an interim foster mom for an abused or neglected dog would be great.  Imagine getting this note from a local rescue center about an English Setter in my area:
"We also require fenced in yards for all of our dogs and puppies (traditional or invisible) and non-smoking homes. BOTH OF THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT … (16 comments)

Illinois Landlords - New laws to be aware of! - 04/06/11 08:59 AM
Landlords be aware of new Illinois Laws coming on the horizon! Recently there has been a plethora of legislation in Illinois with landlord and tenant rights.  Here are a few highlights:SELLER DISCLOSURE-TOXIC MOLD(HB 1543, sponsored by Representative Dan Beiser), amends the seller disclosure law to add toxic mold to the items on the disclosure list).  The bill also contained a definition of toxic mold.  Most home sellers would be aware of mold on the premises but few would know, without testing, whether it was toxic mold.  Further discussions will occur on this issue.RADON DISCLOSURE-TENANTS(HB 141, sponsored by Representative Dan Reitz), adds very … (9 comments)

Short Sale Reform - Rome is burning and all you can do is fiddle! - 04/05/11 09:07 AM
This is another installment of my guest blogger, Gary Lundeen, and his continuing saga with Short Sale Reform.  Gary has single handedly taken it upon himself to write the Congress, all Senate members and the governors of each wonderful state.  It is my sincere hope that reform is on the way but we can also use your help.  Please take the time to write your elected officials about what you see everyday during your 'Short Sale Adventures'.  I do not believe that our officials actually fathom the depth and scope of the bungling that banks are doing during the process.  You … (3 comments)

Heaven help us, we are surrounded by idiots! - 04/04/11 08:47 AM
Heaven help us, we are surrounded by idiots!OUR LEGISLATORS ...... are concerned that foreclosures are 'skewing' housing market prices.  Now?  They are concerned now?  After how many years, depending on the regional area has the market been this way?This is an article from DSNews.com that came out Friday I'd like to share with you:
"With foreclosure sales steadily rising, four states are concerned that the use of the foreclosure sale prices in appraisals of neighboring homes is distorting the market.Legislators in Illinois, Nevada, and Missouri have all proposed separate bills that would exclude or restrict foreclosure sales from being used as comparisons … (18 comments)

 
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