Move UP to Naperville Blog #2 - Archives November, 2007

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Housing Recession is Nationwide - 11/27/07 02:20 PM

An article reported in today's news:
The S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index dropped 4.5% from last year's third quarter, Standard & Poor's said Tuesday. The drop from the second quarter marks the largest sequential decline in the index's 21-year history. The HGX Housing Index has come back to where it … (5 comments)

The Sub-slime Mess - 11/26/07 11:17 AM

It seems to me that we're entering into a very difficult time in our economy.
Each new housing report shows declining sales. Major banks and lenders who originally reported write-downs of ONLY 2 or 3 billion are now saying that the real amounts will be closer to 7 or 8 billion. Now, … (0 comments)

Eileen's Woodrige Single Family Stats, November, 2007 - 11/26/07 10:48 AM

Eileen's Woodrige Single Family Stats, November, 2007
Woodridge Single Family Active Listings, November 25, 2007:
There are a total of 132 homes on the market; Average price: $372,254 Days on Market: 135
There are 59 3 bedroom homes on the market; average list price $315,866; days on market: 144
There are 59 4 … (2 comments)

Eileen's Naperville Single Family Statistics for November, 2007 - 11/26/07 10:34 AM

Eileen's Naperville Single Family Statistics for November, 2007

As of 11/25/2007:
Number of Active listings: 1061
Average list price:            $705,936
Average days on market: 208
The breakdown:
There are 213 3 bedroom homes on the market; average price: $388,903.      Market time: 164 days
There are 671 4 bedroom homes on the market;   average … (2 comments)

Estimated Home Appliance Life Span - 11/20/07 09:13 AM

Have you ever wondered if an appliance should be repaired or replaced? Here's a list which should help you decide.
Appliance                                Estimated Life Span
Compactor                                7-10 Years
Dishwasher                                7-10 Years
Disposal                … (0 comments)

I repeat, I am a REAL ESTATE Broker! - 11/12/07 03:57 PM

and that means that I sell residential homes. I do NOT sell insurance, siding, roofing, lawn care or any other products.
Now, why am I so adament? I just received the following email:
Hi! My name is Cynthia and I am a recruiter with Allstate Insurance Company. I'd like to disucss the possibility … (6 comments)

It's Smarter to Buy a Pre-existing Home Today - 11/06/07 10:16 AM

So you've fallen in love with a model home floor plan. What do you know about the builder? Do you think the builder will show you his accounts so that you know he has the money to build your home? Do you know that the builder can finish the sub-division that … (2 comments)

Congratulations Kennedy Junior High School, Lisle - 11/02/07 10:09 PM

The 2007 Illinois School Report Card results was released this week. And, Naperville School District 203's top ranking school was Kennedy Junior High. The school is located in an area of Lisle that's adjacent to Naperville. Many of the children who attend come from the Green Trails subdivision and also Seven … (1 comments)

Some Halloween Observations - 11/01/07 09:41 PM

Yesterday as I was giving out candy bars to the youngsters who came to my door, I noticed something very disturbing.
The girls were all dressed up in costumes. They smiled. They said, "Thank you."
The boys, on the other hand, were not in costume, unless you call a sweatshirt a costume. None … (3 comments)

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