real estate buyers: 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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real estate buyers: So, how's the real estate market?" - 06/17/08 11:34 AM
I’m around people in social situations all the time – I have been to my fair share of baseball games, football equipment pickup, coffee houses and graduation parties lately. Inevitably, the subject of work crops up and the first thing people ask after I tell them I’m in real estate is, … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Seller’s Responsibility Prior to Closing - Condition of Real Estate - 12/27/07 10:42 AM
Nobody likes to go to work the day after a holiday; however, I had a closing this morning. We did our final walk thru of the property on the 23rd of December. I always bring my camera to these final real estate inspections – just in case.
Our Mulitple-Board Residential Real … (8 comments)
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real estate buyers: 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 … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Lessons in Homeownership - Part II - 09/27/07 06:25 AM
Well, the storm passed through Wheaton, the tree was removed from roof and the claims adjuster came out - all good things. He assessed our damage, left and wrote a report; the check came in the mail. Seemed easy enough. We got three quotes for the work and the roofer were here … (1 comments)
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real estate buyers: Wheaton Real Estate - July Homes Sold - 08/11/07 10:28 PM
Another good month for Wheaton home sales. The month of July brought about 54 home sales. The real estate market seems pretty consistent considering there were about that many home sales last month. The average Sale Price to List Price ratio mains at 97%, up from the dip to 96% in … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Wheaton Illinois June Market Report - 08/05/07 04:29 PM
Good news for Wheaton home sales. The month of June brought about a $22,000 average sale price increase over June 2006. The average Sale Price to List Price ratio has also gone back up to 97% (from 96% in the month of May 2007).
June 2007 saw 57 homes close. That is … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: The Bigger Picture - Illinois Market Report - 06/27/07 09:07 PM
As we all know, there life outside of DuPage County. The Illinois Association of REALTORS released a state of the State report on homes sales in Illinois. Home sales were up 10.9% in May 2007 (14,349 homes sold) compared to the previous month of April (12,932 homes sold). Illinois defines homes … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Kitchen Not Included! - 06/25/07 07:06 AM
This kitchen is not included with the sale of the home. The home owner will be removing not only the appliances, but the cabinets and counters, thus leaving you a blank slate for a complete redesign.
Sound to me like a real estate agent's nightmare.
I was working an open house yesterday in … (11 comments)
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real estate buyers: Danada East: Location, Location, Location! - 05/06/07 10:21 AM
The Danada East subdivision is centrally located near many important Wheaton locations. Click on the google map to learn more about these places and their proximity to Danada East. Danada East subdivision is highlighted in red. The other locations are as follows:
Arrowhead Golf ClubBriar Patch Park - Home to the Wheaton … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Lot 14 Landon Circle, Wheaton IL, 60187 - 03/11/07 10:40 PM
Amberwood Estates (formerly Sunny Ridge)
Design and build your exquisite dream home on Wheaton's most coveted property, Amberwood Estates (formerly known as Sunny Ridge). This is Wheaton's newest luxury subdivision. The builder will deliver up to 5,200 buildable square feet on this premium lot in Southwest corner, backing to trees and open … (1 comments)
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real estate buyers: Evergreen Condos Market Report - 03/09/07 02:53 PM
2006 Sales of Evergreen Condos There were 8 condominium sales on Cedar Street last year. They were all 2 bedroom, 1 bath units. The high sale was $129,500 and the low was $118,000 with an average market time of 63 days.
Crrent homes on the Market in the entire Evergreen … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: The Buzz Around Courthouse Square - 03/02/07 04:52 PM
The Romanesque DuPage County Courthouse Building has been a staple in Wheaton since it was dedicated on July 4, 1868. This building was designed in 1896 by Miffler E. Bell and added to the National Register of Historic Place in 1978. After being moved to a new facility in 1990, the … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Stonehedge Subdivision Market Report - 02/17/07 04:48 AM
The Stonehedge subdivision in Wheaton, Illinois is a very popular location. It is know for its large homes and open floor plans. The Stonehedge homes are located in the Southwest corner of Wheaton along Butterfield Road. The subdivision was built by numerous builders in the early to mid 1980s.
Brighton Park … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Wheaton, Illinois - Danada North Market Report - 02/02/07 05:54 PM
According to the Illinois Association of Realtors, national home sales were down 8.4%. However, Danada North subdivision in Wheaton, Illinois defied the odds last year.
2006 saw the average home price rise by 8.4%.
In 2005 there were 9 homes sold with an average sale price of $485,056 and an average … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Making Sense Out of Real Estate Lingo - 02/01/07 09:19 PM
As with all industries, real estate professionals have developed a lingo and acronyms to help them communicate with each other more easily. For the first-time homebuyer (and even some veterans), making sense of property listings can sometimes leave you feeling like you're deciphering the DaVinci Code.
Let's take a look at a … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Increase in Wheaton Home Prices - 01/31/07 12:56 PM
You can’t read the newspaper or watch the nightly news without hearing about the sluggish housing market. But, keep in mind; they are talking about national numbers, not local ones. For single family homes in Wheaton, the average sale price was $433,464 in 2006, up about 3.3% from 2005. This is … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Welcome Home to Farnham - 01/27/07 08:46 PM
This dignified neighborhood is in the heart of Wheaton. It is located in the Southwest portion of town, surrounded by the best Wheaton has to offer. To the South is Seven Gables Park; a 66 acre retreat with walking paths, ponds, playgrounds and ball fields.
To the West is the country’s … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Spotlight Tours - A New Kind of Open House - 01/23/07 12:25 AM
First, let me say that in no way can I take credit for this wonderful idea. A group of Realtors at Keller Williams and ReMax thought it up and organized the event. Kevin and I just had the smarts to jump in and participate.
The concept is a Friday evening Open House. … (3 comments)
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real estate buyers: It’s a Magic Number… - 01/22/07 02:54 PM
While out on tour with a buyer client inevitability they will turn to me and say, “So what do you think the seller will take for this house? Can I get a good deal on it?” My answer is always the same, “It depends…”
And that’s the truth. It does depend … (1 comments)
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