wheaton 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
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wheaton real estate: Glimmer of Hope – Home Sales Up Nationally - 01/27/09 02:22 PM
Both the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.com are reporting today that homes sales in December had their biggest monthly increase in nearly seven years. Homes sales were up 6.5% nationally in December 2008.
Most likely this is due to buyers taking advantage of home price cuts and homes in foreclosure.
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wheaton real estate: 2008 Year End Numbers - Wheaton, Illinois - 01/21/09 02:24 PM
I thought it would be more beneficial to look at 2008 Wheaton 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. The
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wheaton real estate: Glencoe Crossing Neighborhood Map - 10/02/08 02:09 PM
Gotta love a map that shows how close a neighborhood really is to town. Glencoe Crossing is a neighborhood in the middle of two towns. It has a Wheaton, Illinois address, taxes, library and water. It is also only 1.4 miles to the Glen Ellyn Train station. The children attend Glen
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wheaton real estate: Wheaton by the Numbers - 06/08/08 07:39 PM
People keep asking me how the market is doing. Has it picking up yet? Is it as bad as the media says it is? This is generally my answer: there is a lot of inventory in Wheaton right now.
There are currently 419 homes on the market waiting for
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wheaton real estate: DuPage County Property Taxes – A Rollercoaster Ride - 05/04/08 02:15 PM
I’ve been working a lot of open houses lately. I love talking with people about my listings and getting their opinions first hand. It is always an eye opening experience. Lately, I have heard a lot about high property taxes. I always expect a conversation like that from transferees. They always
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wheaton real estate: Public Service Announcement – Mortgage Fraud Allegations - 05/02/08 11:21 AM
If you worked with PLM Title Company and had any issues with your mortgage transaction, you may want to call the Wheaton Police Department at 630.260.2060. The Wheaton Police and the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office are investigating alleged misappropriation of funds. PLM Title Company is located at 1275
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wheaton real estate: 120 Tennyson Drive, Wheaton - 04/02/08 12:08 PM
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wheaton 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,
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wheaton real estate: Wheaton Real Estate – Good, Bad and UGLY - 03/13/08 11:12 AM
Today we are going to be dealing with the UGLY of local real estate in Wheaton – housing absorption rate. Absorption Rate is the rate at which properties are able to be sold in a given area. As of March 1, 2008 there were 372 active single family homes on the
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wheaton real estate: 1440 Wilmette, Wheaton - Stately Brick Georgian - 03/12/08 10:29 AM
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wheaton real estate: 1605 Wilmette Street, Wheaton SOLD - 02/17/08 11:34 AM
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wheaton 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
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wheaton real estate: 817 Webster Avenue, Wheaton - Homes for Sale - 01/23/08 11:58 PM
817 Webster Avenue, Wheaton - Walk to TownLocation: In Town WheatonBoth bathrooms have also been completely remodeled. The main bath is bright and features a new sink and vanity. The second 12 x 10 bath is really more of an at home spa! Enjoy many long hours soaking in the large
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wheaton real estate: Wheaton Buyers – Buying a Home in Farnham - 01/14/08 10:51 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
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wheaton real estate: Wheaton Buyers – Buying a Home in Danada North - 01/08/08 11:42 PM
Shopping for a home is an exciting adventure in Wheaton, Illinois. Once you have canvassed the town and narrowed down you neighborhood choices, it is essential to work with a real estate agent who knows the community, the homes and the current market. Here is a historic breakdown of home sales
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wheaton real estate: Wheaton Buyers – Buying a Home in Danada East - 01/08/08 11:18 PM
Shopping for a home is an exciting adventure in Wheaton, Illinois. Once you have canvassed the town and narrowed down you neighborhood choices, it is essential to work with a real estate agent who knows the community, the homes and the current market. Here is a historic breakdown of
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wheaton real estate: Wheaton Real Estate Market Report – Homes Closed in 2007 by Month - 01/02/08 09:37 PM
Here’s another look at last year’s single family home sales in Wheaton. 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. A total of 480 single family homes sold
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wheaton real estate: Wheaton Real Estate Market Report – Homes Closed in 2007 - 01/02/08 03:13 PM
It’s easy to get caught up in the doom and gloom media hype regarding real estate thesedays. What we need to remember is that the media coverage tends to be national, notlocal.The local Wheaton real estate market, once again, held it’s own compared to the nationalmarket. The numbers aren’t anything to
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wheaton real estate: 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
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