glen ellyn real estate: Buyers Ask Some Common Credit Questions - 03/05/09 10:32 AM
In today’s real estate market, the mortgage rules seem to be in constant flux. Here are some common credit questions that will help you make sure you are positioned well to get that home loan (or any other loan for that matter).
Will ordering my credit report negatively affect my … (1 comments)
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glen ellyn real estate: 2008 Year End Numbers – Glen Ellyn, Illinois - 01/21/09 02:19 PM
I thought it would be more beneficial to look at 2008 Glen Ellyn Real Estate numbers in context with those same numbers from past years. I have gone back to 2005. This should give us a good idea of where we have been.
This first graph is of average sale price. … (0 comments)
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glen ellyn real estate: Complete Gut Rehab | 3S281 Osage Drive, Glen Ellyn - 08/21/08 10:49 AM
Amazing Gut Rehab!Location: Valley View This completely rehabbed ranch is located in the tree-lined Valley View neighborhood. The remodeled home boasts a new kitchen with Napoleon Giallo Granite, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, custom maple cabinets, new lighting and inset refrigerator. No detail was over looked by the owner. Marble tiles … (0 comments)
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glen ellyn real estate: Glen Ellyn by the Numbers - 06/08/08 07:41 PM
The Village is vibrant these days. Spring is really here – warm, then rainy, then humid, then bright and sunny. Sunset pool is teaming with kids who just got out of school and there are more and more people starting to look for new homes.
There is definitely a lot … (0 comments)
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glen ellyn real estate: FHA Loan Limits Increase to $410,000 - 03/15/08 09:36 AM
Finally, some good real estate news! Last week, FHA decided to increase the loan limits to $410,000 in DuPage County. This is great news for first time home buyers and people wanting to move from a condo or townhouse into a single family home. According to a HUD news release, … (0 comments)
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glen ellyn real estate: Glen Ellyn Buyers – Buying a Home in the Glen Ellyn Woods - 01/30/08 10:12 PM
The Glen Ellyn Woods is very near and dear to my heart. When my parents moved to Glen Ellyn in the mid 70s, they moved us to a ranch in the Glen Ellyn Woods. It was a wonderful neighborhood to grow up in. Ironically, 30 years later, my son has … (0 comments)
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glen ellyn real estate: When Will You Be Ready to Market My Home? - 01/26/08 10:35 PM
During my last few listing appointments I have gotten this same question almost verbatim: “When will YOU be ready to market my property?” My response was the same, “When will you be completely ready to have me come take photos of your home?”
After I have walked through a … (1 comments)
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glen ellyn real estate: Glen Ellyn Buyers – Buying a Home in Derby Glen - 01/14/08 10:47 PM
Derby Glen is a community of just under 100 homes in the Northwest corner of Glen Ellyn. In the last three years nine homes have sold. Derby Glen feeds the Glen Ellyn District 41 schools and is only 2 miles from the Glen Ellyn Metra Train Station.
Average market … (0 comments)
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glen ellyn real estate: Glen Ellyn Real Estate Market Report – Homes Closed in 2007 by Month - 01/02/08 10:17 PM
A total of 354 homes sold in Glen Ellyn in 2007; about 18% less than in 2006. Everything was going well until September. Normally, we call September the beginning of the “second season” in real estate. This year, the August mortgage issue effected the rest of the year. Both the … (0 comments)
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glen ellyn real estate: Should I remodel my home before I sell? - 12/11/07 10:34 AM
I often get this question from neighbors or potential clients as I walk around their homes. My answer is always, it depends. It depends on the condition of the original room, the amount of money they want to spend and the condition of other homes in the area. Remodeling Magazine … (0 comments)
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glen ellyn real estate: 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 … (2 comments)
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glen ellyn real estate: Glen Ellyn Real Estate Market Report - September - 10/02/07 10:54 PM
Currently there are 385 homes for sale in Glen Ellyn with an average market time of 209 days. The average list price is just over $689,000. September brought about 19 closings with an average sale price of $452,526. That is about 95% of asking price. No seller wants to hear that. … (0 comments)
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glen ellyn real estate: Tips to Avoid the "F" Word - 09/10/07 03:03 PM
Well, by now you much know I am talking about Foreclosure. There are many things you can do to avoid a foreclosure situation.
Don't ignore the problem. No matter how hard you may try, pretending the problem isn't there, won't make it go away. Contact your lender right away. They might be … (0 comments)
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glen ellyn real estate: It's the "F" Word We All Hate - 09/10/07 02:31 PM
No, not that "f" word; but one just as alarming to many homeowners theses days. The word is foreclosure.
According to Wikipedia, foreclosure is, "the equitable proceeding in which a bank or other secured creditor sells or repossesses a parcel of real property due to the owner's failure to comply with … (2 comments)
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glen ellyn real estate: High End Homes in Glen Ellyn - 08/06/07 11:28 PM
Glen Ellyn is known for its tree lined streets, quaint downtown shopping and beautiful Lake Ellyn. It's no wonder that this town has drawn people from all walks of life. There are currently 63 homes in Glen Ellyn listed for over $1,000,000. Since January 1, 2007 only 13 homes have sold … (0 comments)
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glen ellyn real estate: June 2007 Glen Ellyn Real Estate Market Report - 08/05/07 04:18 PM
The average list price to sale price ratio stayed the same this month for Glen Ellyn real estate. Real estate is holding out at 96% of asking price. There were 49 homes that sold in Glen Ellyn in May 2007 and 50 that closed in June. So the Glen Ellyn numbers … (0 comments)
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glen ellyn real estate: The Final Walk-Thru - Is it Necessary? - 01/16/07 11:02 PM
In the sales contract, the sellers of your new home agreed to leave all the light fixtures, custom blinds, and refrigerator, in addition to it being “broom clean.” When you walk in the home on moving day, to your surprise, all of those things are gone. And the locks on the … (1 comments)
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glen ellyn real estate: Can You Afford That House? - 01/13/07 03:08 PM
According to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), depending on the current debt ratio, most people can typically afford to pay 29 percent of their gross monthly income for mortgage payments. For example, if you earn $50,000 annually, then your monthly income is $4,167. Twenty-nine percent of that is $1,208.
Although this … (0 comments)
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glen ellyn real estate: Carbon Monoxide Detectors Mandatory for 2007 - 01/04/07 09:07 PM
A new Illinois law mandates that Carbon Monoxide Detectors be installed in all residences as of January 1, 2007. Between 200 - 300 people die in the United States each year due to carbon monoxide poisoning. The Carbon Monoxide Alarm must be placed within 15 feet of every bedroom.
This new … (4 comments)
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glen ellyn real estate: Choosing Retirement Living That Fits Your Needs - 12/29/06 04:54 PM
For many, retirement is a time when people shift priorities and put their own needs first. One of the most important choices they need to make is where to live in retirement. Choosing the right community and home is an important and challenging decision.
Ask yourself, do you want to:
Remain in the … (0 comments)
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