homes for sale: 4 Bedroom Home For Sale - 1001 Arbor Ct, Wheaton, IL 60189 - 06/03/21 10:51 AM
Great Cul-de-sac location for this 4 bedroom home in Wheaton! Featuring 2284 square feet plus finished basement. This home features hardwood floors throughout, large rooms and has been well kept and maintained. Features (see improvements list) include new appliances, new light fixtures, new roof, siding and skylights, new air conditioner and more! Great location with easy access to I-355, Metra, Illinois Prairie Path and Roosevelt Road. Students attend Madison/Edison/WWS. Free Home Values Follow This Home Search All Homes For Sale Connect with Steve Schedule an Appointment Seller Secrets Book Schedule a Showing/Request Info Presented By: Stephen Roake Broker, Team Leader
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homes for sale: Aurora, IL Home Buyer Incentive - Real Estate Deal! Up to $27,000 - 07/06/15 01:09 AM
Up to $27,000 in grant money - Homes For Sale In Aurora, ILLooking for a hot deal to buy a home in Aurora, IL? The City of Aurora now offers first time buyer incentives. 
 
Down payment assistance allows buyers to keep more of their money in their pockets and can allow buyers to afford a larger home. The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) program provides $5,000 in down payment assistance as either a forgivable grant or 0% interest loan. The City of Aurora has received funding to add $2,000 additional on top of the $5,000 grant to buy a home. This totals … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Oswego New Construction Homes - Cambridge at Southbury - 10/07/13 12:27 AM
Oswego New Construction Homes - Cambridge at Southbury Find Oswego New construction homes with DR Horton, "America's Builder" is now building new construction homes in Cambridge at Southbury.  Southbury is located just east of IL 71 and south of Wolf's Crossing Rd.
DR Horton began building homes 35 years ago in the Dallas/Ft Worth area and grew to the largest home builder in the country by focusing on creating value at every step.  The company's vision is to create livable and affordable new homes built with unmatched efficiencies and uncompromising quality.  They have brought their commitment to design innovation, superior craftsmanship, … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Kearney Glen Subdivision - Joliet IL - Construction by M/I Homes - 09/14/13 07:11 AM
Kearney Glen Subdivision - Joliet, IL - Construction by M/I Homes Kearney Glen Subdivision in Joliet, IL is a community of 203 home sites.  Located at the northwest corner of Black Rd and County Line Rd, Kearney Glen lies entirely in Kendall County.  Started in 2003 by Kennedy Home Builders, 130 homes were built beginning in late 2005.  Homes built were between approximately 2200 square feet and 3530 square feet.  Typical homes have 3 bedrooms and a loft, 4 bedrooms or 4 bedrooms and a loft.   Kearney Glen has its own park, complete with playground and open spaces.
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homes for sale: White Eagle Club - 09/13/13 07:24 AM

White Eagle Club
White Eagle Club is located at the southwest corner of IL RT 59 and Montgomery Road in Naperville.  The north half of the White Eagle lies in DuPage County, while the south portion is in Will County.  The community features 1,085 homes, a private golf course, clubhouse, pool and tennis courts. Single family homes for sale in White Eagle sell* for a median price of $535,000 for 73 sold homes.  The current inventory of 20 active listings have an average asking price of $638,000 while 10 homes currently under contract have an average list price of $603,000.    Homes in White Eagle Club … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Rent to Own Homes Plainfield IL - 02/27/13 11:31 PM
Rent to Own Homes Plainfield IL Search Rent to Own Homes Plainfield IL and choose any currently listed home for sale. Renters now have an alternative to giving a lanlord their money and getting nothing in return.
 

    Program Highlights:
  
 
Choose from almost any* home for sale on the market Pay a market value rent Buy the home within 3-5 years or as soon as you can qualify for a loan Price Certainty - Lock in Prices based on the home's CURRENT market value NO RISK - as little as a 1 year committment required Low down payment … (1 comments)

homes for sale: Find Rent To Own Homes in Aurora, IL - 11/27/12 05:32 AM
Interested in Rent To Own in Aurora, IL?  Not sure where to start?  We can help. Nextage Realty Solutions in Aurora, IL has partnered with Restart Real Estate Group to create a rent to own program that turns many homes into rent to own homes.  Rent to own (also known as lease-purchase) works much like a car lease.  A buyer enters into an agreement to lease the property for a set period of time.  At the end of that period (typically 2-3 years or less) the buyer finalizes the purchase by obtaining a mortgage on the home and completes the rent … (0 comments)

homes for sale: 4247 Mound Rd, Joliet IL - 2 Bedroom Home for Sale Near Joliet Junior College - 09/17/11 06:23 AM
4247 Mound Rd, Joliet IL  - 2 bedroom Home for Sale Near Joliet Junior CollegeOffered at $40,000MLS # 07902848Cozy 2 bedroom townhome for sale with 1.5 bathrooms near Joliet Junior College on dead end street in Wessex Townhomes.  Easy access to expressways I-55 and I-80 via Houbolt Road.  Close to shopping areas, downtown Joliet and casinos.This Joliet home for sale features a large vaulted living/dining room combo with skylight, 1st floor bedroom, 1/2 bath and laundry.  The second floor has a full bathroom, master bedroom and loft area.  Outside is a private patio area with open space behind the home.  This home … (1 comments)

homes for sale: 3 Bedroom Home for Sale in Minooka - Arbor Lakes Subdivision New Construction "The Red Maple" - 09/13/11 06:27 AM
3 Bedroom Home for Sale in Minooka - Arbor Lakes Subdivision New Construction "The Red Maple"
Base Price: $168,500
The Red Maple is a 2 story 1,890 square foot, 3 bedroom home for sale located in Arbor Lakes Subdivision of Minooka, IL. 
The home for sale features a charming country kitchen with dining area, family room with optional fireplace, living room, master suite, 2.5 baths with optional luxury bath, a loft, and optional 2nd floor laundry, hardwood floors, granite countertops and full basement.  Elevation B adds $1,900 and Elevation C adds $3,100. 
The Red Maple's eat in kitchen measures 20x11 with … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Arbor Lakes - Minooka, IL New Construction Homes for Sale, - 09/13/11 05:41 AM
Arbor Lakes Homes for Sale, Minooka New Construction
Are you looking for the perfect home?  Look no further than Arbor Lakes!  Build the perfect home, customized to your lifestyle at a price you can afford.  Arbor Lakes will work with you to maximize your dollars and provide you with a home you'll love. 
Arbor Lakes is located on the west side of Ridge Rd in Minooka, IL.  Minooka is located in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, along Interstate 80 and just west of Interstate 55.  It is a growing community in Northeastern Grundy County.
The Arbor Lakes subdivision is built … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Steve Roake Real Estate Profile Page - 01/11/11 04:29 AM
Steve Roake, Real Estate Broker ProfileSteve Roake is a Real Estate Broker with McColly Real Estate in Shorewood, IL.  Steve has been working in real estate since 2003.  Steve Roake earned the Illinois Real Estate Broker license in October 2010, is an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and is Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Certified (SFR).  He specializes in short sales and has programs to help sellers get back into home ownership.Steve Roake believes that technology is the key to success in today's real estate market.  Technology is important because it allows full time REALTORS, like Steve Roake, the ability to interact … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Shorewood Foreclosure News: More Homes Lost - 10/19/10 11:02 AM
Shorewood Foreclosures News: More Homes LostDSnews.com reported that over 7 million homes are 30 or more days delinquent.  A little more than 2 million homes had already started foreclosure proceedings and about 2.5 million that are 90 days past due and about to begin foreclosure.  Currently, Shorewood has 350 homes in foreclosure, according to Realtytrac.com.  47% of these homes are pre-foreclosure and can avoid foreclosure auction.  Short sale is a viable option and many times foreclosure can be delayed.  This allows homeowners a little more time to sell via short sale and protects their credit rating from foreclosure, which may prevent anther … (0 comments)

homes for sale: States Attempt to Stop Foreclosures & Foreclosure Update in Plainfield, Shorewood and Joliet, Illinois - 10/14/10 03:44 PM
Probe Continues as all 50 States Attempt to Stop ForeclosuresThe Chicago Tribune (10/14/10, page 27) reported today that President Obama would likely not take action to stop foreclosures.  The administration believes that the foreclosure moratorium that some banks have voluntarily undertaken will drive prices down more and delay the recovery of the real estate market if there were a nationwide suspension of foreclosures.  In September, 1 in 99 Plainfield homes received a foreclosure filing with 208 homes receiving notice.  This represents a decline in foreclosure activity as there were 266 Plainfield foreclosures in July and 243 in August.  The average price … (2 comments)

homes for sale: Number 1 REALTOR in Shorewood, IL. ActiveRain Featured Agent Steve Roake. - 10/10/10 06:03 PM
Number 1 REALTOR in Shorewood, IL.  ActiveRain Featured Agent Steve Roake.  I have been in Real Estate since 2003 and lived in the Shorewood area for just as long.  I recently earned my Broker's license and have become a Performance Coach for McColly Real Estate.  I have also completed Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) training and am an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR).  I have been blogging for 10 months and have risen to the top of Shorewood REALTORS in Activerain points.  I'm also currently #9 in Will County and rising fast.  Blogging allows me to connect with people who wouldn't … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Plainfield Real Estate Market Report, Oct. 10, 2010 - 10/10/10 05:40 PM
Plainfield, IL Real Estate Market Report, 10/10/10Currently, Plainfield, IL has 486 single family homes for sale with a median list price of $223,500.  There are 32 homes under contract.  The average market time is 191 days.  Prices range from $110,900 to $410,000.  See all of these listings at http://www.roakehomes.com.  In the last 30 days, 67 homes for sale have closed at a median price of $203,500 and 100 homes have had the listing expire or have been cancelled.  Sold homes had an average list price of $263,855 and were on the market, on average, for 170 days.  Expired/cancelled Plainfield homes for sale … (0 comments)

homes for sale: For Sale by Owner HELP in Joliet, IL - 09/06/10 05:32 AM
For Sale by Owner in Joliet, IL?
Selling your home is a big decision.  You need to find the right price, maximize your investment in marketing, manage showings, paperwork and more.  Its a big job that many people leave to the professionals.  But for many people, the opportunity to save that brokerage fee drives them to do-it-yourself real estate. 
Most for sale by owners in Joliet run down to their local hardware store and buy a FOR SALE sign to stick in the yard.  They take out an add in the local paper.  Some spend hours searching the internet for inexpensive … (2 comments)

homes for sale: Help For Sale by Owners in Shorewood, IL - 09/06/10 05:28 AM
For Sale by Owner in Shorewood, IL?
Selling your home is a big decision.  You need to find the right price, maximize your investment in marketing, manage showings, paperwork and more.  Its a big job that many people leave to the professionals.  But for many people, the opportunity to save that brokerage fee drives them to do-it-yourself real estate. 
Most for sale by owners in Shorewood run down to their local hardware store and buy a FOR SALE sign to stick in the yard.  They take out an add in the local paper.  Some spend hours searching the internet for inexpensive … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Why I hate Zillow...and why its OK. - 08/03/10 01:16 PM
Ok, for those of you living under a rock the past few years, there is a website called Zillow.com.  Zillow has a Zestimate.  The Zestimate has godlike powers to determine the value of your home (I made that last bit up).  Many people go to Zillow for advice (that's why I go), some to agonize over their home's Zestimate, some to search listings, some to do who knows what. 
I like Zillow because I have spent enough time earning Zillow All-Star Status which allows my picture and contact info to appear next to many, many homes in my area.  I've even been … (7 comments)

homes for sale: Shorewood Short Sale and Foreclosure Homes For Sale Snapshot - 07/28/10 04:48 PM
Shorewood IL Short Sale and Foreclosure Homes For Sale Snapshot for 7/28/10
Currently, there are 290 homes for sale in Shorewood, Illinois according to MLS data.  In the past month, 15 homes were sold with a median sales price of $275,000.  The average sales price was somewhat lower at $261,000.  List prices for both median and average sales prices were higher by $15,000 on average and $24,000 on median, indicating that buyers are getting almost between 6 and 8% off list prices.   Average market time was 124 days, but is likely higher as MREDLLC does not use total days on market, … (0 comments)

homes for sale: To Buy a Home or Not to Buy a Home? - 06/30/10 05:08 AM
6/30/2010
We are in uncertain economic times.  Unemployment is high, the housing market remains in crisis, the gulf coast is being devestated, my clients are on the fence about whether to buy, sell, rent, or foreclose.  What is the right thing to do right now?
REFINANCE NOW.  Interest rates are still at historically low levels.  30 year fixed rates can be had for under 5% APR.  A $250,000 mortgage at 6% has a payment of $1498.88.  At 4.875%* that same mortgage has a payment of $1323.02.  That's a savings of $175.86 every month.  If you assume that it will cost one … (0 comments)