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Farmers from Michigan (Such an awesome state!) bring in fresh fruits and vegetables, but you need to get there early or you will be left with slim pick-ins (I made that mistake once).
Fruits and vegetables are not the only thing you can buy at the Farmers Market, fresh baked bread, cheese, homemade salsa, honey and all things made with honey, fresh herbs, homemade olive muffalata (reminds me of Italian gardinara) and a lot of beautiful flowers to choose from.
The Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fifth Avenue Station parking lot and runs until Oct 25th and is sponsored by the Naperville Farmer's Market Association.
Ribfest runs from July 3rd - 6th and it's been voted the Best Festival in the Midwest. Including 17 world-class rib vendors; Desperado's BBQ 7 Rib Co, Fast Freddy's Electric BBQ Ribs, Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue and Catering, Texas Outlaws BBQ, Pigfoot, Aussom Aussie, Butch's Smack Your Lips B-B-Q, Porky N Beans National BBQ Cooking Team, Rasta Joes BBQ, Sgt. Oink's Pit BBQ, Johnson's BBQ, Mojo's Ribshack, Smokin' Joe's Hog Wild Barbeque, Armadillo Rib and Que Company and Howling Coyote Southwest BBQ.
Two music stages provide rock-in entertainment , this year's line up included; Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Trace Adkins, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, The Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie, Foghat and Average White Band.
Carnival fun for all ages.
4th of July fireworks started lighting the Naperville skies at 9:30pm.
If you have never been to Ribfest, come and see what you have been missing. There is still time! Summertime fun is here in Naperville!
Someone from my networking group asked me that question last week. My first thought was, I am a Realtor you know that, but then it made me wonder how many more people are asking the same question.
However, I am going to answer from a different perspective. Rather than listing all the things I do for a seller client or buyer client, I would rather list all the roles I take on when hired by a client.
I am your Real Estate Advisor. I will give you advice on real estate matters, give you information, give you my recommendations and give you the facts.
I am your Problem Solver. You need to relocate to a different area, you have outgrown your current home, you need to sell a home for a family member or vice versa, you are relocating to the area and need to find a home. Whatever your real estate need is can fix your problem.
I am your Price Comparer. In whatever area you are currently living in, or wanting to purchase in, I will do the research that will determine the current market value to make sure you are asking enough or that you are not over paying.
I am your Marketer. I will create a marketing plan to promote your home to your target buyer, which will include my recommendation to have your home professionally staged. By creating the “WOW” factor, we will make your home stand out from the crowd.
I am your Negotiator. I will negotiate upon your behalf and always look out for your best interest.
I am your Event Planner. Once we are under contract, I will coordinate all the support professionals needed for your transaction to move forward smoothly. Stay in constant communication with your loan officer, attorney, and home inspector to make sure that all specific dates of the contract are being met.
I am your lifetime Real Estate go-to person. The sale or purchase of your home is now complete but you can always count on me for all of your real estate needs.
Maria Mastrolonardo Naperville IL Real Estate Agent (630) 248-6077
When dealing with a Short Sale it is best to have patience.
A Short Sale is when a lender accepts less than what the homeowner owes on their mortgage. But...before the lender accepts the offer several steps need to occur. The lender will want the property evaluated. The lender will order a Broker Price Opinion which will determine the value. The lender will want ALL documentation from the homeowner. Any missing or incomplete documents will delay the process. Lenders are currently overwhelmed with offers, counteroffers and foreclosures. Therefore it is not uncommon for a Short Sale to take anywhere from 45 - 120 days to close. However for you the buyer, short sales can be a good deal (not a steal) a good deal as long as you are aware Do not go at it alone, because short sales are complicated it is best to have a knowledgeable real estate agent involved. And remember have patience.
Maria Mastrolonardo Naperville IL Real Estate Agent (630) 248-6077
This is awesome! I have made my way to 10,000 points. I have made some amazing connections here and have learned so much from an amazing group of people. I truly consider myself blessed.
Brad Andersohn - Taught me how to set up my profile. Katerina Gasset - Shared so many tips on customizing a blog Brad Carroll - For creating ActiveRain Customizer
Thanks to everyone who commented on my posts! Someone asked me the other day, "Can you sell real estate nationwide?" I could honestly say, YES! I belong to a Real Estate Network and together we CAN sell real estate nationwide.
In order for it to be a buyer's market the seller has to agree to sell. I am working with a very nice couple, looking to buy their first home. We put offers in on, not one but, two properties this past week. (Not at the same time of course). Both offers were rejected. The first home needed a lot of work, has been on the market for a year, on the 3rd listing agent and the seller would not work with our offer. The second home, a little newer but, over priced. The sold comparables showed the same model home, same condition, same location, sold for 20K less than what the sellers are asking. We submitted our offer based on the comparables, but they just flat out rejected the offer. Unfortunately in both cases the sellers are going to lose. I ran the stats for the area and YTD they are down, 38% units sold, down 12% average sale and down 13% median sale. In speaking to a local agent, the priced are definitely not going up. I just don't get it. Confused in Naperville. Your comments are appreciated. Here are some of the reasons why I love living in Naperville, Illinois
All photos are in and around the Naperville Area and Downtown Naperville. Our Downtown is our main attraction, gives visitors the feel of big city living but with a friendly small town atmospere. Many top rated restaurants are located in Downtown Naperville.
We are currently in a buyers market and buyer opportunities have never been better. 
Home prices are adjusting making it more affordable for you the buyer,
to top it off there are a large selection of homes giving you many
choices to find the home that you love.But you are still not buying, WHY?..what is your excuse? The following are some of the top excuses, here to help you understand what might be stopping you: Excuse #1 - I can't afford it. You really can't afford not to. The following is an example graph showing what you throw away in rent year after year. That money could be equity in your home instead of having nothing to show for it.
Excuse #2 - I don't have the down payment. There are down payment assistance programs available to you, two that I am familiar with are Nehemiah and Ameridream, both websites can provide you with more information. Excuse #3 - It might not be the right time. Now is the perfect time! Mortgage interest rates are low. There are an abundance of motivated sellers and banks. High supply, low demand. The right time! Excuse #4 - I have poor credit. There are many reputable credit repair companies that will help you get your credit back on track. Credit repair has many benefits: will save you valuable time before making a home purchase and will help save on interest rates you are charged with other major purchases. Excuse #5 - I don't like yard work. Then either a townhome or condo might fit your needs. In a townhome or condo you will pay a fee to the association and they will take care of the lawn care and snow removal. That's it...no more excuses. The fact is that if you really want the American dream of  homeownership,
there is nothing that should stop you. Homeownership is key to building long-term wealth, start building! It's all about our
Relationships...
 I had a business (brainstorming) meeting this morning (it was great as always) as I left I thought to myself, this business is truly about relationships (not that I didn't know that already, but this morning just reaffirmed it). I thought to myself, it doesn't matter whether they are a client, fellow Realtor or service professional. It's all about developing the connection, the relationship and trust. I consider myself blessed with all the relationships I have developed; clients, Realtors and service professionals. When I have a client that needs a referral I feel comfortable about referring that client to any one of the professionals I know. The best compliment I received, was when a client said to me, " Maria, you surround yourself with a great group of professionals, thank you for everything" I look forward to developing those same types of relationships here at our Active Rain community. I believe that there is a reason why certain people come into our lives, and I believe that if we stay true to ourselves, treat people the way we would want to be treated, we can then build a network of people who enrich our lives, and our businesses, and whose lives and businesses we enrich in turn. Here's to great relationships! BEAUTIFUL WHOLE HOUSE REMODEL!  BEAUTIFUL REMODEL!*WHOLE HOUSE HAS BEEN REDONE*NEW CARPET*9 CEILINGS 1ST FLOOR*BRAZILIAN CHERRY FLOORS IN LIVING ROOM AND KITCHEN*TRAVERTINE TILE IN DINING ROOM*ROMAN COLUMNS SEPARATE LIVING &DINING ROOMS*NEW FAMILY ROOM ADDITION W/VAULTED CEILINGS & SKYLIGHTS*KITCHEN DONE W/CUSTOM CABINETS ,BLACK GALAXY GRANITE COUNTERS,SS APPL & TRAVERTINE MOSIAC BACKSPLASH*NEW MASTER ADDITION W/VAULTED CEILINGS & SKYLIGHTS*LUXURY MASTER BATH W/STEAM SHOWER,WHIRLPOOL,SLATE TILE &DOUBLE BOWL VANITY. 3 ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS + LOFT AND 1ST FLOOR DEN. 2 FURNACES PROVIDE HEAT CONTROL. A MUST SEE! Information Contact Information Pricing Asking Price: $489,000 Flexibility: Negotiable Property Location Features Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.1 Parking: Garage Year Built: 1996 School District: 204 Square Footage: 2478 Agent Name: Maria Mastrolonardo Broker: RE/MAX of Naperville MLS #: 06857067 Attributes Appliances Range/Oven Full Refrigerator Washer/Dryer Dishwasher Sink Disposal Microwave Satellite Interior Amenities Fireplace Hardwood Floors Security System Vaulted Ceilings Basement Exterior Amenities Fenced Yard Grass Lawn Photo Gallery    |
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Every year, 4th of July weekend reminds me that summer fun is here and what better way to kick it off then with Naperville's Ribfest. An annual event for nearly 15 years that provides food and musical enjoyment for all.
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