Too cute to miss!  Lots of room for your money! Fenced in back yard with deck. 2 bedrooms on first floor, 2 on second.  Skylights.  Full bath on 2nd floor.  Snackbar in dining room. Pantry cabinet.  Recessed lighting.  Upstairs bedroom (larger of the two) carpet will be installed September 3, 2008.  MLS #193615

The 71st annual Momence Gladiolus Festival,  "Glads in Paradise," will kick into full gear tonight. The carnival will begin and the kid's parade will be held. It continues through Sunday.  Katherine Newberry was crowned queen of the 2008 Gladiolus Festival on Wednesday.  Sydney Reams (Our Realtor Linda Krause' grandaughter!!!)  was crowned princess.

Thursday - August 7th

6:30 p.m. -- Kid's parade, Washington Street

7 p.m.-11 p.m. -- Carnival at Je-Neir Elementary School grounds. Bracelets are available for $18 and allows unlimited rides. Adult admission to the grounds is $1

Friday - August 8th

3 p.m. -- Glad Run for children, reviewing stand

3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. -- Dave Rudolf Family Entertainment

5:30 p.m. -- Parade of old cars

6 p.m. -- Main Street Parade

6:30 p.m.-11 p.m. -- Carnival at Je-Neir grounds. Bracelets are available for $18 and allows unlimited rides. Adult admission to the grounds is $1

7 p.m.-11 p.m. -- Beer tent

8 p.m. -11 p.m. -- Jimmy Buffet tribute band "Gone 2 Paradise," River Street stage. There is a $5 admission charge

Saturday - August 9th

8 a.m. -- 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer River Run, sponsored by Lions Club

8 a.m.- 3 p.m. -- Antique car show and car corral giant flea, swap and craft market, Momence Island Park. There is a $2 admission

3 p.m. - Grand street parade

4 p.m.-10:30 p.m. -- Carnival at Je-Neir school grounds. Bracelets are available for $20 and allows unlimited rides. Adult admission to the grounds is $1

7 p.m.-midnight -- Beer tent

8 p.m.-midnight -- Dance featuring 1970s band Libido Funk Circus, River Street stage. There is a $5 admission

11 p.m. - Glad Fest raffle drawing, River Street stage

Sunday - August 10th

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. -- Antique farm tractor and classic truck show, giant flea, swap and craft market, Momence Island Park. There is a $2 admission fee.

Noon- 4 p.m. -- Adult bean bag tournament and beer tent

 The pictures below are in the Historic Riverview Area of Kankakee County.   Hundred year old trees were picked up and dropped like they were matchsticks. 

  The storms hit Monday night and left thousands without power.  A second wave of storms hit on Tuesday - with a tornado touching down by St. Anne at 6:00 a.m.  Area residents were still without power as of last night with many businesses, including the courthouse still without power.

Sold in AS IS condition.  No warranties expressed or implied.  Proof of funds/Preapproval required at presentation of offer. $1000.00 earnest money required at time of offer. Seller will present addendums at time of offer.  Seller assumes no expense for inspections. All inspection costs shall be buyers responsibility. Brokers and/or agents purchasing for themselves may not collect a brokerage fee.  Failure to disclose is grounds to invalidate the contract. 

MLS# 193375        $12,750.00

 Good times, bad times, Agents will be advertising. In good times agents
want to advertise; in bad times they have to.

Two women were walking through the woods when a frog called out to them and said: "Help me, ladies! I am a real estate agent who, through an evil witch's curse, has been transformed into a frog. If one of you will kiss me, I'll be returned to my former state!"

One woman took out her purse, grabbed the frog, and stuffed it inside her handbag. The other woman, aghast, screamed, "Didn't you hear him? If you kiss him, he'll turn into a real estate agent!"

The second woman replied, "Sure, but these days a talking frog is worth more than a real estate agent!"

10. Dazzle your friends with your knowledge of external obsolescence.
9. The wonderful world of rats, bats, and spiders.
8. Be a part of the profession blamed for the collapse of the savings and loan industry.
7. See places in people's houses that usually require a search warrant to access.
6. Arouse the suspicion of an entire neighborhood when inspecting comparable sales.
5. Chance to really irritate annoying real estate salespeople.
4. Walk around holding a clipboard just like "Skip" down at the Jiffy Lube.
3. Spend hours writing volumes of supporting documentation to justify the market value of a property you already decided on when you pulled into the driveway.
2. See that some people really do hang those black velveteen pictures of Elvis on their living room walls.
1. Be one of a handful of people who know that USPAP is not a medical term.

Realtors Change a Light bulb

 20 agents will go by and take a note that its out.
10 of those agents might call a store to see if they have the right bulb.
5 of these agents might go and buy the bulb.
But only one will actually bother to pull over a chair and get up there and change it!

  This world lost a wonderful mother, daughter, grandmother, and friend today. Speckman Realty Inc., GMAC lost a wonderful Realtor and friend.  We will miss you Linde with all our hearts!  To those of you that sent cards to Linde, thank you so much.  Lift a few margaritas for Linde Boggess! 

This warm & inviting three bedroom tri-level is located on quiet street and within walking distance to school. Family room adds additional living space for your family.  Easy access to I-57. Beautifully landscaped.  Lots of storage space in crawl space and in 10 x 11 utility room.  Lender is considering possible short sale.  Seller is licensed Illinois Real Estate Agent

  Look at the privacy of this three bedroom Limestone township ranch that is waiting for you!  Move in Ready.  Eat-in kitchen, 2 full baths, and fenced in yard with apple and pear tree.  New carpet in living room, hallway, and bedrooms.  Freshly painted.  Sump pump in crawl was replaced in April of 2007.  Property sold "AS IS"