chicago: Naperville's 175th Anniversary Community Mural - 11/18/06 10:40 PM
Celebrating Naperville's 175th Anniversary.... Residents of all age created this spectacular mural at the Vision Event at Frontier Park on October 14. Titled, "Children are our Bridge to the Future", the community mural incorporates the Anniversary themes of Heritage, Unity and Vision.
The 175th Anniversary Community Mural will be on display at the … (0 comments)
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chicago: Katrina Photo Exhibit To Be Unveiled During Holidays - 11/18/06 10:32 PM
The traveling "Katrina Kronicles" photo exhibit commemorates the volunteer response efforts of those Naperville residents, businesses and faith organizations that volunteered their time to help the residents of the hurricane-devastated Gulf Coast Region in 2005.
The photo exhibit will be on display at the Anam Art Gallery through Sunday, November 26. The traveling … (0 comments)
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chicago: Downtown Condos Down Again - 11/18/06 02:25 PM
This bit of news was just realeased by Crains:
New condo sales down again in 3QSales of new condos and townhouses downtown fell 35% to 1,324 in the third quarter compared to the year-earlier period. Sales dropped 11.5% from the second quarter, the second straight quarterly decline, according to a new report … (0 comments)
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chicago: Cleveland Rocks and Chicago is Just....The Windy City... - 11/17/06 06:56 PM
I am so tired of hearing how wonderful Chicago is, how many opportunities there are in Chicago, how fabulous the food is there, blah blah blah. And why I would listen to this dreck from a Clown who couldn't even find his nose if his life depended on it, is beyond me. … (18 comments)
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chicago: Naperville Stats 2006 - Monthy Stats - Detached Single Family Homes (Mid November) - 11/16/06 10:35 PM
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chicago: Naperville Stats 2006 YTD - Detached Single Family Homes (Mid November) - 11/16/06 10:32 PM
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chicago: Naperville Stats 2006 - Monthly Stats - Attached Single Family Homes (Mid November) - 11/16/06 10:26 PM
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chicago: Naperville Stats 2006 YTD - Attached Single Family Homes (Mid November) - 11/16/06 10:23 PM
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chicago: Naperville Stats 2006 - Monthy Stats - Detached Single Family Homes (Mid November) - 11/16/06 10:19 PM
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chicago: Naperville Stats 2006 YTD - Detached Single Family Homes (Mid November) - 11/16/06 10:16 PM
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chicago: Scamers are caught - 11/16/06 10:09 AM
Would you be curious if your neighbors had a Bentley, a Maybach and several other expensive cars sitting in their driveway, while all the other neighbors are driving Buicks, Chevys, or Hondas. I would be.
Turns out that the police are working on a big mortgage/real estate scam in the south side … (5 comments)
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chicago: Talking House Ads, Good Results Or Not? - 11/15/06 07:55 PM
I am seeing more and more talking house type signs on properties and have been asked by one of my Real Estate Partners to invest in a system which would advertise the homes sponspored by Leo Namiot - Wells Fargo Home Mortgage etc. The cost is about $2000 for a complete … (2 comments)
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chicago: Edgewater Condominiums - 11/09/06 01:51 PM
This spacious renovated Edgewater four-unit condo development has integrated contemporary features while maintaining the original vintage charm. This building features three, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom condos and one, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom residence.
Click here for a link to our featured property page
Click here for a free flyer (pdf) for our 3BR/2BA … (0 comments)
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chicago: Free Cruise for two adults on me! - 11/09/06 01:24 PM
Buy a home through me or Sell your home through me! Cruise for two on me! Five days/Four nights to Mexico, the Bahamas or the Western Carribean on Carnival Cruises (and their subsidiaries). Click here for more cruise information on my website as well as my buyer and seller services page. … (0 comments)
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chicago: City of Chicago Programs that Can Benefit You - 11/09/06 12:59 PM
Buying and Selling a Home in the City of Chicago:
Bill Pavala, Assistant Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Senior Housing Coordinator, will present "Buying and Selling a Home in the City of Chicago: City Programs That Benefit You"
When: Wednesday, November 15, 10:00am-11:00amWhere: 6700 S. Keating Avenue, Chicago
The event, sponsored … (0 comments)
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chicago: Property Pricing advice can be hard for sellers to swallow - 11/09/06 12:13 PM
Being a stager can put us in a "funny spot" with sellers. After working in a seller's homes and transforming them in ways they never consider... sellers REALLY starts to TRUST us.
Stagers need to be very careful. While you may be asked... a stager should NEVER suggest what a property should be listed for or … (32 comments)
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chicago: Who will win? - 11/06/06 04:32 PM
Okay folks.... just who do you think will take control of Congress... the Republicans or The Democrats in the upcoming election? And what impact if any do you think this will or might have on the real estate industry? Hmmm... I'm not quite sure what to think or expect... so let's … (5 comments)
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chicago: Play Virtual Tag in Chicago - 11/04/06 11:50 AM
Truly, our city is NOT The Second City!
Under the auspices of the Museum of Contemporary ART and a British Theatre Group called Blast Theory, you can play tag with real live people on your computer. And you can also see them live at the Museum.
Today's "show" as well as tomorrow's "show" … (0 comments)
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chicago: Fair Housing Commissions - 11/03/06 11:02 PM
Hi everyone! Here in Naperville, IL our City has it's own Fair Housing Advisory Commission. In addition to the assisting with Federal & State protection it serves to create local protection as well. I'm curious as to what other communities are doing on a local level in terms of fair housing... so … (1 comments)
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chicago: Buy Now Campaign - 11/03/06 04:07 PM
The National Association of Realtors launched a new ad campaign today pitching those prospective buyers to BUY NOW.
Why buy now according to the campaign?
Interest rates have fallen seven months in a row and are near 40-year lows. Inventories of existing homes are higher than they have been in decades. Home prices … (2 comments)
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chicago: Chicago Home Buzz Fall Report - 10/30/06 03:59 PM
I have released the third quarter market report for my local contacts in the Chicago region. For a copy of the report please write or email us and we will be glad to send you a copy. Give us your mailing address and we'll mail you a quarterly report as they … (0 comments)
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chicago: Chicago Market Statistics - 10/30/06 03:55 PM
Click below to see some great market statistics for the Chicago region.Be sure to click on the Real Estate link to see some interesting market statistics for the various neighborhoods in Chicago. I am a bit skeptical on some of the areas based on my experience, but in general the data … (0 comments)
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chicago: Chicago Foreclosures Up 2x National Average - 10/30/06 03:36 PM
It was reported recently that Chicago has twice as many foreclosures than the national average! Wow. That is in part due to aggressive investors who thought the market would never soften, partly due to agents who did not give good advice and partly due to lax lending rules. Those times are … (0 comments)
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chicago: Naperville Stats October 2006 YTD - WILL COUNTY - Attached - 10/26/06 11:47 PM
ALL CLOSED ATTACHED HOMES IN NAPERVILLE SINCE OCTOBER 1, 2006
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chicago: Naperville Stats October 2006 YTD - WILL COUNTY - Single Family Homes (Detached) - 10/26/06 11:43 PM
ALL CLOSED DETACHED HOMES IN NAPERVILLE SINCE OCTOBER 1, 2006
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chicago: Naperville Stats October 2006 YTD - Single Family Homes (Attached) - 10/26/06 11:25 PM
ALL CLOSED ATTACHED HOMES IN NAPERVILLE SINCE OCTOBER 1, 2006
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chicago: Naperville Stats October 2006 YTD - Single Family Homes (Detached) - 10/26/06 11:21 PM
ALL CLOSED DETACHED HOMES IN NAPERVILLE SINCE OCTOBER 1, 2006
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chicago: Naperville Stats 2006 YTD - Attached Single Family Homes - 10/23/06 10:21 PM
Source: Multiple Listing Service Of Northernm Illinois (MLSNI)
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chicago: Naperville Stats 2006 YTD - Single Family Homes - 10/23/06 10:12 PM
Source: Multiple Listing Service Of Northernm Illinois (MLSNI)
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chicago: Resident Newsletter - 10/20/06 10:44 PM
Hi folks! Locally, the City of Naperville publishes a bi-monthly newsletter. They even go so far as to mail a copy to every household incorporated in the City. They also make it available online. We are fortunate that our City does so much like this for us. Perhaps that is just … (0 comments)
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chicago: Real Estate Transfer Tax - 10/20/06 10:35 PM
Locally here in the Chicagoland area many communities (municipalities) charge a fee when real estate is either sold or even transferred. Usually the fee (a tax) is charged to one side of the transaction but there are some communities that charge both sides. And yes there are a few that don;t chrage … (1 comments)
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chicago: Naperville supports Home Energy Value - 10/20/06 10:30 PM
Wow! This is great! (The City of) Naperville is making funds available to income-qualifying residents to improve their home’s energy value. Weatherization reduces energy costs by increasing energy efficiency, which helps to ease the burden of energy bill payments especially in the winter when increased use of heat causes energy prices to … (0 comments)
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chicago: "CHEERS" to new marketing opportunities for stagers! - 10/19/06 08:26 PM
So if you have not figured it out yet... I have a BIG mouth.
I would rather share what I know and NEW THINGS I have learned about staging then hold it as a trade secret. WHY? Because the staging industry is young and the faster we all share what we … (29 comments)
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chicago: When will they ever learn??..... - 10/18/06 03:38 PM
Today as I was de-Staging a house, having the rental furniture removed and carrying my home Staging accessories out to my Jeep, I noticed that the other homes in the area that had been for sale months ago when I bid on Staging the vacant house, are still for sale. The house I Staged … (7 comments)
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chicago: Referral and leads groups - 10/17/06 02:16 PM
I have seen a number of posts about referral/leads groups and wanted to share a bit of my experiences.
I joined a referral group after moving to an area where I knew no one and wanted to restart my home Staging business. The referral group provides solid referrals not just leads and has allowed … (3 comments)
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chicago: Staging versus price reduction - 10/16/06 01:28 PM
Home Staging is the process of preparing a home for sale, regardless of price, location or condition. Staging is home merchandising and today, isn't everything merchandised?? When we put on makeup or do what we do to make ourselves more appealing, that's merchandising. When we buy clothes, they are set out on … (12 comments)
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chicago: Halloween Ideas - 10/15/06 11:29 PM
Hey folks! At this time of year, I always sponsor a local hayride and halloween parade in my subdivision as a kind of thank you for all the businees I get from the community. I am wondering what some of you do? How do you return your gratitude? … (0 comments)
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chicago: Naperville hosts informational meeting on Downtown Parking - 10/15/06 11:18 PM
The city will host a public meeting to provide residents and business owners with an opportunity to learn about the potential financing options that are being considered to fund future parking facilities in downtown Naperville. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 25, at 6:30 p.m. in meeting rooms B … (0 comments)
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chicago: Naperville: Another 1st - Auto Test Track - 10/15/06 11:15 PM
The City of Naperville officially unveil the country's first public-private automobile test track at 1720 W. Jefferson Avenue earlier this month. The Test Track, built by the City of Naperville and set for use by 12 local automobile dealerships, is located on a 9-acre piece of property directly north and west … (0 comments)
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chicago: Annoying SEO calls - 10/13/06 05:04 PM
I've been reading a lot about annoying SEO (Search Engine Optimization) calls from so-called SEO experts promising to move your website up in the search listings.
I have solved that problem.....at least for me. I am currently working with a SEO expert who has truly managed to get my website into the top … (5 comments)
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chicago: Who has recently touched you professionally? - 10/11/06 07:35 AM
Who have you meet professionally that really impresses you and are glad you met?
Well here is my “touching” story…
For me it is Kim Ashely here in Chicago. I had bumped into Kim a couple times at various real estate luncheons... and I basically steered clear of her. WHY? Well my company, Real … (9 comments)
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chicago: Buyer Incentives - 10/09/06 09:41 AM
When it comes down to negotiation time, it pays to know what bargaining chips you have available to you. There are many more ways to add value for your client than many Realtors first realize.
For instance:
buying down mortgage pointspaying closing costsgiving a credit for improvementspaying for the first years taxes
These are … (1 comments)
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chicago: Closing Gifts - 10/09/06 09:34 AM
One of my favorites "moves" to pull as a realtor is the old closing gifts at the closing table. It makes you come across like santa claus and definitely leaves a positive impression.
The question is what gifts get the best reception. Personally I've had a great response from Tiffanys gifts. Our … (11 comments)
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chicago: Client Appreciation Parties - 10/09/06 09:28 AM
One of the best ways to spend your marketing dollars is through client appreciation parties.
I try to have one twice a year. They don't need to be too fancy or even anywhere special (I hold mine at my condo in Lincoln Park). Don't skimp on the food or booze but other … (2 comments)
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chicago: Banner Ads - 10/07/06 12:38 PM
Keep an ear out for people you meet you own their own website!
Right now I am in the process of find cheap effective ways to drive more and more local traffic to my website to help grow my business. In life it always seems that when you have a goal you … (0 comments)
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chicago: ANNOUNCING: My new book on Real Estate Staging - 10/07/06 12:17 PM
While there are a few books out there that talk about real estate staging. I still feel there is room for a more comprehensive discussion.
I have been working on my own staging book and am PROUD to début the cover HERE on ACTIVE RAIN.
For marketing purposes (so that I … (29 comments)
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chicago: Advertising Broker Opens Part 1 of 2 - 10/06/06 11:38 AM
Broker Opens are one of the best methods to get your property advertised and properly featured to the real estate community. The more you can get other realtors excited about your property the easier it will be to get it sold.
My question to the active rain community is this - what methods … (3 comments)
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chicago: Informative Real Estate Newsletters - 10/06/06 11:24 AM
On my site, www.highendchicago.com , I offer clients and agents alike the ability to sign-up for my monthly newsletter which keeps my network informed about what is going on in the industry and in the neighborhoods that I specialize in.
To facilitate this I collect the 5-7 best articles I have come … (2 comments)
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chicago: Referrals Anyone? - 10/06/06 11:11 AM
In the interest of taking full advantage of the networking aspect of this site I would like to offer those realtors operating in markets outside of Chicago an opportunity to request referrals from me.
Our company website draws in leads from all over Chicagoland including suburbs that our office does not specialize … (3 comments)
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chicago: If Switzerland was a color, what color would it be? - 10/05/06 06:52 PM
Ok… so this is NOT a blog on behalf of the Swiss Visitor & Convention Bureau.
It is a blog with another basic staging tip about color of and in a house
Q: What is the RIGHT color to use in a home that is on the market… most notably for paint and carpet?
A: … (6 comments)
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chicago: Personal Agent Pages - 10/05/06 12:34 AM
The best complement to a good guerrilla marketing campaign is a strong, informative website.
When it comes to web shoppers, your website is the closer. If you have a well setup website you will be able to keep visitors on your site and interested for longer. If you have appropriate lead capture systems … (2 comments)
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chicago: guerrilla marketing - 10/05/06 12:23 AM
The bar none most cost effective way to generate new business and help sell the listings you already have is guerrilla marketing coupled with a good personal agent website.
My personal favorites are as follows -
1.) Asking the establishments you frequent to feature brochures and or business cards in a conspicuous place … (2 comments)
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chicago: Increasing web ranking with search engines, AKA SEO - 10/05/06 12:05 AM
As most of you are away blogging is probably the best way to drive traffic to your site and increase your ranking on the search engines like google or yahoo.
Other methods which I am familiar with include adjusting font size and placement of the key words you want to emphasize. For … (5 comments)
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chicago: Got Podcasting? - 10/04/06 11:09 PM
Real Living Helios Realty is the first brokerage in Chicago to adapt the 'podcast' to help advertise their listings.
In essence, the virtual tour is taken to the ipod. Buyers with video ipods can now conduct their real estate searches virtually anywhere they can take their ipod! All they have to do … (2 comments)
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chicago: The City of Chicago's Cultural Activities - 09/29/06 01:48 PM
For those of you either relocating to the Chicago Metro area, or coming to the "Windy City" for a vacation, we're now rocking and rolling with activities.
I thought about this yesterday as we attended Lyric Opera's Turandot, a grand opera with vivid costumes and bold staging. Currently, we have King Lear … (0 comments)
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chicago: Best Ballpark Venues: A Day Game at Wrigley - 09/28/06 02:43 AM
I’ll be the first one to admit that I am not the World’s Most Avid Baseball Fan. My son, Luke, would vie for that award, or maybe Brian Brady.
However, I do enjoy going to the game, sitting in the stands, downing a dog (or two!), and sippin’ on a tall, … (9 comments)
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chicago: Your Royal Highness: The CLEAN of Staging - 09/24/06 08:29 AM
When we speak of staging, we talk of a lot of things. Like thinning, de-cluttering, organizing, rearranging, repairing, trimming, mowing, painting, etc… but Cleaning reigns over all. The house on market should be cleaned as if Royalty was coming to visit… and remember royals wear gloves.
In today’s age, with all the … (9 comments)
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chicago: Oct 4th is Walk To School Day! - 09/22/06 11:05 PM
It began as an idea; It evolved into a movent; And now it's a priority! In 1997, the Partnership for a Walkable America sponsored the first National Walk Our Children to School Day in Chicago, modeled after the United Kingdom’s lead. Then children, parents, teachers and community leaders in nearly all … (0 comments)
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chicago: Staging Web Sites - 09/22/06 09:31 PM
Since I have been a member of Active Rain I have be in contact with so many people "intrigued" with staging and the possibility of staging.
I am honored to "field" the questions of stagers or wanna be stagers ( by "wanna be" I mean people intrigued in the opportunity staging offers). So … (8 comments)
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chicago: Celebrate the Riverwalk! - 09/20/06 08:47 PM
The Century Walk introduces Riverwalk Visionaries, new to our natural treasure in downtown Naperville. Begun in 1981 as a gift to the citizens of Naperville in celebration of the city's sesquicentennial year, the Riverwalk is known as the "Crown Jewel of Naperville."
The Century Walk sculpture depicting businessman Jim Moser and … (0 comments)
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chicago: EMERALD ASH BORER SEMINAR - 09/20/06 08:43 PM
Okay, It's time to start looking for that darn bug! The Morton Arboretum will host a seminar to educate property owners about guarding against the Emerald Ash Borer beetle during fall cleanups and winter preparations. Owners of homes and businesses, landscapers and anyone interested in learning more about the Emerald Ash … (0 comments)
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chicago: An event INSPIRED by Active Rain's community of friendly cooperation... - 09/20/06 06:16 PM
I am thrilled to share what I have been working on ALL day. Influenced by the kind and generous spirit of cooperation here on AR a realtor/friend of mine Annie Alexander, of Keller Williams, and I came up with the idea of creating a building wide Realtor Open House Tour.
Knowing and believing … (16 comments)
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chicago: Celebrating Naperville's Vision - 09/19/06 11:04 PM
That's the theme of the 175th Anniversary event that will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 14, in Frontier Park, located at 3380 Cedar Glade Drive. The last event of our 175th Anniversary won't be an ending, but a look toward the future.Activities range from a one-mile … (0 comments)
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chicago: United Way's Auction of the Naperville Dragons nets $80,000 - 09/19/06 10:40 PM
Depite their popularity, those whimsical dragons on display this summer in the downtown Naperville area were unable to bring the Naperville United Way the kind of money their predecessors had in years past.
Raising some $80,000 during the Mystical Dragons Fine Art and Sculpture Auction held Friday night at Bobak's Signature Events … (0 comments)
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chicago: I CONFESS... I watch OPRAH and enjoy it! - 09/18/06 06:14 PM
So today opens the new season of Oprah. I am sooooo in need of a fresh Oprah "fix".
I recently was shopping for props for our prop library at IKEA here in Chicago and there was a woman that looked so much like Oprah... I had to ask. She just … (17 comments)
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chicago: Be careful what you ask for - 09/17/06 06:09 PM
Well this past week has been the busiest of my life. Hard, long and both physically and mentally exhausting. This is the one thing about staging I fear all the staging seminars are not teaching in their weekend workshops.
I woke a 3 AM 3 times this week to try to get … (13 comments)
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chicago: Chicago area Stagers participate in 2nd annual World Staging Service Day - 09/17/06 03:29 PM
Thinking globally while acting locally through the world of home Staging, Chicago area ASP Stagers participated Saturday, September 16th, in the 2nd annual World Staging Service Day. Over a dozen members of the Greater Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Home Staging Professional (IAHSP), their family members and other ASP Stagers volunteered their time, … (2 comments)
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chicago: Elderly Services Team - 09/14/06 11:10 PM
Naperville which is known for it's schools, kid friendly reputation and much, much more is at it again... This time they are thinking about our elderly. That's awesome! The city has developed the Elderly Services Team. It consists of members from all City departments as well as the local TRIAD, senior service … (0 comments)
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chicago: Target Resident Program - 09/14/06 11:04 PM
During the months of August and September, the city of Naperville updates its listing for the Target Resident Program. This free service, maintained by the fire department, records pertinent information about citizens who may require special consideration in emergencies. The program attempts to identify and register individuals with special needs stemming … (0 comments)
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chicago: Renewable Energy For Naperville - 09/14/06 09:46 PM
For as little as $5 per month, you can make a difference for future generations by enrolling in the city's Renewable Energy Option. Although this option is new to Naperville, many communities just like ours are already using renewable resources. Let’s unite in this effort to create a cleaner tomorrow for … (0 comments)
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chicago: National Merit Scholarship - Naperville School District 203 Ranks High! - 09/13/06 11:13 PM
Last year, 28 students in Naperville School District 203 were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
This year, 28 students from Naperville North High School alone achieved the honor, as did 26 students from Naperville Central High School.
The grand total of 54, which is nearly double the number of National Merit … (0 comments)
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chicago: Conservation Foundation helping push referendum in DuPage County - 09/13/06 11:07 PM
The November election is less than two months away and a local citizens committee and the Conservation Foundation have begun promoting a DuPage County Forest Preserve District referendum measure that will appear on the ballot. The committee isthe DuPage Neighbors for Open Space, Clean Water and Clean Air. Their role is to increase … (0 comments)
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chicago: Share The Ride - 09/13/06 08:15 PM
If you’d like to reduce your commuting costs and public transportation isn’t a viable option for you, consider sharing the drive and commuting costs with someone else. The Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS), a metropolitan transportation planning organization, operates a free Rideshare Service that helps match carpooling partiipants. For more information, … (1 comments)
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chicago: Naperville Citizens Appreciate Public Safety - 09/12/06 10:06 PM
Citizens Appreciate Public Safety (C.A.P.S.) is a community group in Naperville whose sole purpose is to recognize individuals in the Naperville Police and Fire Departments for their contributions to our community. Citizens can nominate any member of either department who displays an interest in the citizens of Naperville in a manner that … (0 comments)
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chicago: Naperville Auto Test Track - 09/12/06 02:00 PM
Can you believe it? Naperville has got just about everything you can think of... and now it has an auto test track! As one of the first facilities of its kind, the Naperville Auto Test Track (a pdf file) will provide a way for automobile customers to safely test drive passenger cars, … (0 comments)
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chicago: Clow International Airport - Naperville Residents Take Note! - 09/12/06 01:55 PM
Since the Village of Bolingbrook announced its interest in purchasing Clow International Airport from a private owner in early 2004, many questions have surfaced regarding how this change of ownership would impact the operation of the airport. The Naperville City Council recently received a report from city staff on the Village … (0 comments)
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chicago: 9-1-1 and VOIP Telephone Service - 09/12/06 01:50 PM
This is important Consumer Information... and Consumers Beware! VOIP or Voice Over Internet Protocol is becoming more & more popular... Yes it is cheaper in most cases but it has a drawback... Many VoIP service providers will not allow 9-1-1 calls from their lines. This means you could be outting your … (5 comments)
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chicago: Naperville Library is #1 for 7th consecutive time! - 09/11/06 10:22 PM
For an unprecedented seventh time in a row, the Naperville Public Library has been ranked the #1 public library in the U.S. in the 100,000 to 249,999-population category. The Naperville Public Library operates three full-service facilities, the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave., 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr., and … (0 comments)
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chicago: Red Light Running Study - 09/11/06 06:24 PM
Did you know that Naperville is part of a nationwide study by the Federal Highway Administration? Well, it is! Of course it is only one of a number of cities that are participating in the study. The purpose of this study is to determine the consequences of red light running at intersections. The … (0 comments)
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chicago: Naperville...Overview - 09/11/06 06:13 PM
Know anyone relocating to Naperville? I love referrrals! And cetrainly take care of my clients they way they want! Here's an overview of our great city....
City of Naperville, incorporated in 1857, is located in the northeastern part of the state which is the top growth area in Illinois. Naperville is 28 … (0 comments)
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chicago: Residents' Newsletter called "Bridges" - 09/11/06 06:09 PM
Residents of Naperville recieve a bi-monnthly newsletter "Bridges" that is mailed to each home in Naperville. Bridges, is published by the City of Naperville and is designed to keep residents informed about city government services and events. For the latest copy of Bridges and archived past issues click here. … (0 comments)
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chicago: Commuter Connection - 09/11/06 06:04 PM
Did you know that the City Of Naperville offers a Commuter Connection? I didn't but now I do and plan to put it to use... but what exactly is a Commuter Connection? The Commuter Connection is a quarterly publication and newsletter that keeps commuters up to date with the latest commuting information. … (0 comments)
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chicago: Bad News Bonds: Good for Rates - 09/10/06 09:45 PM
Bad News Bonds: Good for Rates
Remember, when the bond news is bad that is good for our mortgage rates. Overnight real estate rates tumble for a 30-year fixed rate at 6.31%; 10-year Treasury yield at 5.06%Now more than ever (because these rates won't stay down for a long time), it … (0 comments)
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chicago: Rate Hike Pauses: Who Cares? - 09/10/06 09:40 PM
Rate Hikes Pauses: Who Cares?
Yes in an historic move (not done in the last 18 months anyways) the Federal Reserve Board has decided to halt their consecutive increase in interest rates at their meeting yesterday.What does this mean for mortgages?Not much.What does this mean if you have a home equity … (0 comments)
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chicago: Live CHAT LIVE!!! on my website - 09/10/06 09:38 PM
In an attempt to break down the walls of blogging and posting (and timidity about calling a 'stranger') I have introduced LIVE CHAT on my Chicago HomeBUZZ blog.If you have any questions or would like to chat live about any real estate topic, if you see my picture on this site … (1 comments)
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chicago: Our One Year Blog-iversary - 09/10/06 09:37 PM
Our One Year Blog-iversary
A short post to celebrate our one year of our Chicago HomeBUZZ blog and posting real estate information is here! Let me know how we can make the site better. Feedback is always welcome.Thanks to our loyal subscribers.Jim … (2 comments)
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chicago: Cell Phones for Seniors - 09/10/06 07:56 PM
Naperville... you think of everyone! The Cell Phones for Seniors Program provides Naperville area seniors with free cellular phones that can be used in an emergency to call 911. A little known Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulation requires that all properly charged cellular phones, whether or not they have paid service, … (4 comments)
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chicago: Safeguarding Children on the Internet - 09/10/06 07:55 PM
Naperville is on top at educating it's residents about the Internet. One such instance is the information it provides for safeguarding our children. The city has provided a sort of manual at knowing what to do and so forth at managing the Internet by all family members... This is what truly … (0 comments)
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chicago: Naperville Regulation - Solicitors/Peddlers - 09/10/06 07:48 PM
Solicitors and peddlers may not call at homes before 9 a.m. or after 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and never on Sundays and holidays. Residents may post a "No Solicitors Invited" card, or pick up a free sticker at the City Clerk's office or Police Department. For more information call 630-420-6046. … (1 comments)
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chicago: Fire Prevention Week... Coming Soon - 09/09/06 11:44 AM
Fire Prevent Week in our area will soon be upon us! Slated for the week of October 8-14,2006, The Naperville Fire Department, one of the nation's finest, if not the finest already will host the event. This year's theme is "Prevent Cooking Fires: Watch What You Heat." Apparently more fires start … (0 comments)
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chicago: Be Prepared - I-88 Construction - 09/09/06 11:34 AM
If you have recently travelled along the I-88 corridor in and around Naperville..you're well aware of all the construction. Boy, has it been a real mess... Still the construction is very much needed. Beginning early Sunday morning... tommorrow the long anticipated project at Naperville Road and I-88 is slated to begin. … (0 comments)
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chicago: Closing Wheatland, Opening Peterson - What to do? - 09/09/06 11:28 AM
Indian Prairie Unit District 204 is expected to consider cloing Wheatland Elementary again and that's when officials will again consider options for opening Peterson Elementary, newly built on Naperville's far-southwest side. Wheatans is the smallest and oldest elementary school in District 204.... so the newest one Peterson....didn't open this year because development … (0 comments)
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chicago: Annual Wine Festival - 09/08/06 08:42 PM
One event not to be missed is the annual wine festival. The fourth annual Naperville Wine Festival will be held Sept. 15-16, at historic Naper Settlement. Guests will be treated to workshops and seminars, discover wines from emerging regions and taste wines from around the world. Hours are from 4 to … (2 comments)
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chicago: Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club - 09/08/06 08:39 PM
Naperville is well known for it's "kid friendly" reputation but it also goes beyond ourr kids.... Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club is a social organization that welcomes newcomers and long-time residents who want to meet new people through our educational, social, and charitable activities. With 392 members it holds monthly events … (0 comments)
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chicago: showhomes.com - 09/08/06 08:32 PM
Have a vacant home? Has it been difficult to sell? Even if the answer is no, consider this: Buyers are often unable to visualize the empty space. Even if the empty house sells, it is often for a price far below the list price. Showhomes.com is a very unique service offered … (2 comments)
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chicago: Emerald Ash Borer - 09/07/06 11:32 PM
Be on the lookout for this pesty bug! Let's protect all of our Ash trees as long as we can. The City of Naperville has posted some very good information on what to know about this bug. You can find it online at http://naperville.il.us/dynamic_content.aspx?id=2185#Naperville … (0 comments)
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chicago: Carillon Rocks! - 09/07/06 11:22 PM
Yes that's right! Have you heard Naperville's own Carillon? One word sums it all up...incredible! In the tradition of Centennial Beach and the Riverwalk, the Millennium Carillon is a gift from the people of our community for all future generations to enjoy. For More Details … (0 comments)
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chicago: Naperville Art Fair - 09/07/06 11:15 PM
Cekebrating it's 45th year, the Naperville Art League will host it's annual Art Fair Saturday, Sept. 16 and Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days. This is always an outstanding evemmt in Naperville and one that should bot be missed! For more details visit: http://www.napervilleartleague.com/riverwalkfair.htm … (0 comments)
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chicago: Outstanding Libraries - 09/06/06 11:25 PM
The Naperville Public Library system operates three full service libraries in various sections of the city. It is consistently ranked the #1 public library in the US in the 100,000 to 249,000-population category.
For information on locations, hours, or resources, visit them on the Web at http://www.naperville-lib.org/, or call (630) 961-4100.
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chicago: Homeowners Associations and Confederation of Naperville - 09/06/06 11:24 PM
More than 150 individual homeowner associations serve residents in subdivisions and neighborhoods throughout the city. Associations maintain common facilities and administer special neighborhood events.
The Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation, an umbrella organization of member associations, is a liaison between individual associations, providing a link to city, county, and other local government agencies. For … (0 comments)
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