Milton Township Assessment – Yearly Change in Assessed Real Estate Value - 11/21/07 01:30 PM
The Milton Township Assessor just reassessed all real estate in the township.  The results were mailed to your home and published in the Wheaton Leader and Glen Ellyn News the week of November 12th.
This assessment is determined by the current estimated selling price of you home.  You are taxed on 33.33% of that number.  So, if your home as an estimated sale value of $300,000 then your assessed value for tax purposes is $100,000.  That number is then multiplied by the tax rate.
If you do not think your assessment is correct, you have 30 days from receipt of the … (2 comments)

Dickens of a Christmas – Wheaton’s 24 Annual Celebration - 11/17/07 01:57 PM
Another wonderful celebration is planned to kick off the holiday season in Wheaton.  Downtown Wheaton will be bustling with activity on November 23rd.
5:00 – 5:45pm  >>  The night starts with members of Wheaton Drama caroling in front of Martin Plaza*.5:45 – 6:00pm >>  The lighting of the tree by Mayor Gresk will take place in front of Martin Plaza.6:00 – 7:00pm  >>  Both young and old will enjoy a Christmas parade with lite floats adorned by storybook characters.7:00pm  >>  Little Obie Locomotive will be boarding in front of the Wheaton Post Office at 122 N. Wheaton Ave.7:00 – 9:00pm  >>  … (0 comments)

Glen Ellyn Public Library – Celebrate the Season - 11/17/07 01:00 PM
The Glen Ellyn Public Library will be hosting a “Celebrate the Season” party on November 23, 2007.  The library will be open from 7:00pm to 9:30pm the Friday after Thanksgiving to kick off the holiday season. 
Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus  >>  7:30 – 8:00pmChris Fascione (juggler/storyteller)  >>  8:00 – 8:30pmGlen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale  >>  8:30 – 9:00pmGlenbard South Madrigal Singers   >>  9:30 – 9:30pm You can also browse the Glen Ellyn downtown store windows while waiting for Santa to light the official Glen Ellyn Tree.  Downtown Glen Ellyn events begin at 6:00pm.
 Grab a friend and start the season out right!
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Radon Gas – What You Need to Know When Buying a Home - 11/08/07 10:26 AM
As of January 1, 2008 sellers will be required to provide the buyer with a pamphlet entitled “Radon Testing Guidelines for Real Estate Transactions” and “Illinois Disclosure of Information of Radon Hazards.”
Radon is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas that occurs naturally.  The problem arises when radon gas gets trapped inside our homes with no way of dissipating.  Unsafe levels of radon in homes were found in almost half of the homes tested in 2003 and 2004.  Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer. 
The test is simple and takes only 48 hours to conduct.  A … (0 comments)

November is Adoption Awareness Month - 11/01/07 10:14 AM
What does adoption and real estate have in common?  Well, nothing really, except Kevin and I are foster and adoptive parents.  So, there is you air tight connection – LOL.
We have two birth children and one adopted son.  Our son's adoption was finalized in November of 2005.  Our youngest daughter will be adopted soon.  The paperwork is with DCFS and all we need is a signature before we get to stand in front of the Judge for the last time.  We are hoping for that to happen before the end of the year.  Keep your fingers crossed.
People often ask if … (5 comments)

 
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