Blog entries tagged with "naperville":


naperville: Secrets to making your mortgage payment on time, and paying off your mortgage sooner | Plainfield Real Estate - 07/14/08 03:14 PM

Want to learn a quick and easy way to always make your Plainfield house payment on time, and stay on track with your budget? 
Here are a few little tricks I learned from my mom and dad about always making the house payment and having enough money left over to … (0 comments)

naperville: Plainfield, IL property values and how they compare against the housing bubble | Plainfield Real Estate - 07/14/08 03:12 PM
When you look at the May-June Plainfield Market Comparison* for the last 4 years and compare the data side by side, it looks like 2008 has brought us back to 2005's values. While the volume has decreased every year since 2006, the numbers mimick the values that were seen in 2005.  … (0 comments)

naperville: All Of Your Naperville and Plainfield Real Estate Questions Answered | Plainfield Real Estate - 07/14/08 03:06 PM
Do you have a burning question about real estate in Plainfield, Naperville, or anywhere in the suburbs of Chicago? 
Submit your question about Chicago Suburban real estate and your question may get featured in an upcoming post or in the Q&A section of this website!
Do you want … (0 comments)

naperville: Why You Should Use A Realtor When Buying New Construction In Plainfield or Naperville, IL - 07/14/08 03:00 PM

If you've been considering a purchasing a new construction home in Plainfield or Naperville it probably never even crossed your mind to use a Realtor, but using a Plainfield or Naperville Realtor to represent you will not only save you thousands of dollars, they will protect your best interest and … (0 comments)

naperville: Hobson West, Naperville Illinois - 07/14/08 08:08 AM
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naperville: "DON'T EVEN BOTHER" - 07/13/08 01:24 PM
People are funny.  They are all different. 
There are happy people and sad people.
Cheerful people and grumpy people.
I noticed this as I was hanging my newsletter this morning in one of my farm areas, Carrolwood in Naperville Illinois. 
It was a beautiful day.  Sunday morning.  People walking their dogs … (17 comments)

naperville: A BEAUTIFUL MORNING FOR FARMING - 07/13/08 01:02 PM
It was gorgeous out this morning.  A little breezy for my tastes, but no humidity and temperatures in the upper 70's here in Naperville, Illinois.
It was a beautiful morning for more farming.
We were back at it again this morning.  Nickie and I pulled into Carrolwood subdivision just after 10:30 … (7 comments)

naperville: East Highlands, Naperville Illinois - 07/13/08 04:08 AM
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naperville: Eagle Pointe, Naperville Illinois - 07/13/08 04:05 AM
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naperville: DOOR KNOCKING - 07/12/08 01:28 PM
Alright.  I admit it.  It has been quite a while since I have door knocked.  But I did it for about three months in February, March, and April of last year.
There was a riduculous cold spell last February.  Temps were under 20 degrees for two weeks straight.  My coldest evening … (21 comments)

naperville: Country Lakes, Naperville Illinois - 07/11/08 08:17 PM
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naperville: MY RESPONSE TO THE ANONYMOUS JELLYFISH - 07/11/08 06:26 PM
I tried to turn the other cheek...
When my boss handed me the letter, I was shocked.  We were in his office.  I never like being in a bosses office.  I feel like I am twelve years old, sitting in the principals office.  Nothing good can come from being there.
Anyway, … (16 comments)

naperville: Columbia Estates, Naperville Illinois - 07/10/08 08:07 PM
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naperville: Clow Creek Farm, Naperville Illinois - 07/09/08 08:12 PM
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naperville: WHY ARE SOME PEOPLE MEAN? - 07/09/08 07:21 PM
Just curious.  Was it nature or nurture?
I wrote a post today about a letter written by an apparently disturbed reader titled, My boss received an anonymous letter.  The letter had no return address.  I am fairly confident I know who wrote the letter.  It is someone I have never spoken with and … (13 comments)

naperville: MY BOSS RECEIVED AN ANONYMOUS LETTER TODAY!!! - 07/09/08 03:44 PM
The letter was written by a "fan" here on Active Rain.  Someone that apparently gets very upset at my blog.  Someone at least slightly disturbed.
She may have worked for my old company, but certainly not my old office.  She has never met me, I am sure of that. 
Since the author obviously put … (29 comments)

naperville: Clow Creek, Naperville Illinois - 07/09/08 08:23 AM
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naperville: Cleander Farm, Naperville Illinois - 07/08/08 08:26 PM
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naperville: IT TAKES AWHILE TO CHANGE - 07/08/08 04:40 PM
At least for me it does. 
I mean change offices.  Real estate offices.
I was an agent at one office for almost three years.  It was where I got started.  It was a large part of my real estate identity.
Probably too much.
So it was time for a change. 
But … (13 comments)

naperville: Cinnamon Creek, Naperville Illinois - 07/08/08 08:08 AM
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naperville: Chicory Place, Naperville Illinois - 07/07/08 08:14 PM
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naperville: Clow Creek, Naperville Illinois - 07/07/08 08:31 AM
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naperville: Chateaux Le Provence, Naperville Illinois - 07/02/08 09:38 PM
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naperville: Charles Street Condo's, Naperville Illinois - 07/01/08 08:44 PM
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naperville: ARE YOU MAKING CHANGES BECAUSE OF GAS PRICES? - 07/01/08 05:04 PM
I paid $4.25 for a gallon of gas today.  That is a new record for me.  Just the cheap stuff, too.  So I was wondering,...
Are you making any changes because of the high gas prices?
I know I am.
Specifically, we will be driving my sister-in-law's Honda Accord to vacation … (18 comments)

naperville: Charles Place, Naperville Illinois - 07/01/08 07:32 AM
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naperville: MORNING CUP OF COFFEE - 07/01/08 07:28 AM
Ahhh.  Just starting my second cup of coffee.
My original plan was to start blogging on my first cup.  I was sidetracked.
Moving is no fun.  Whether you are moving homes or places of employment.  There are lots of headaches involved.
And I have moved homes and employment.
So I have … (11 comments)

naperville: Chantecleer Lakes, Naperville Illinois - 07/01/08 03:30 AM
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naperville: Century Hill, Naperville Illinois - 06/27/08 06:57 AM
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naperville: Century Farms, Naperville Illinois - 06/26/08 08:44 PM
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naperville: Centennial Woods, Naperville Illinois - 06/26/08 07:37 AM
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naperville: Cedar Glen, Naperville Illinois - 06/25/08 08:35 PM
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naperville: KELLER WILLIAMS - 06/25/08 01:58 PM
In the end, it was probably time for a change.
I had a good two and a half years at my last company.  I learned tons about real estate.  I learned tons about myself.  I learned I had tons more to learn.
But, it was time to change.  And I have.
(29 comments)

naperville: Carrolwood, Naperville Illinois - 06/25/08 07:34 AM
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naperville: Going Once, Going Twice, SOLD TO . . . My First Sheriff's Sale - 06/24/08 10:36 PM
My curiosity was kindled by an office presentation by a fellow Realtor about his experience purchasing property at the county sheriff's foreclosure sales. So off to my first Sheriff's sale I go.
I arrived about 15 minutes early and I was the first one there. The only indication I was in … (3 comments)

naperville: KEY LIME PIE - 06/24/08 09:26 PM
Mmmmm good.
I am having my third piece.  Not real big pieces.  But tasty.
Not too sweet.  A bit tart.  Just right.
When you start with a crumbling grahm cracker crust, how can you go wrong??
I did my yoga this morning.  And ran three times last week.  I have been … (14 comments)

naperville: A KELLER WILLIAMS BOOK, A RE/MAX HAT - 06/24/08 07:51 PM
I was just relaxing on my in-laws back deck. 
It is a beautiful evening in Naperville.  Perfect early summer.  Not too warm.  The sun is just starting to set.
I was reading a book.  A book written by Gary Keller.  Founder of Keller Williams Realty.  Big time Realtor.  Good book.
Yet … (17 comments)

naperville: Carriage Way Estates, Naperville Illinois - 06/24/08 08:52 AM
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naperville: WHY BE OFFENDED BY FEE/MAX?? - 06/21/08 01:11 PM
I wrote a post yesterday titled "WHY IT IS A GREAT TIME TO GET "IN" TO REAL ESTATE".  I thought it was a fairly positive post about the market and our profession.  In it I not so subtly referred to RE/MAX as FEE/MAX.
The "FEE/MAX" reference offended a local RE/MAX agent.  Most … (19 comments)

naperville: THE PERFECT TIME TO GET "IN" TO REAL ESTATE - 06/20/08 02:58 PM
I write a lot about my life.  I have struggles.  Financial struggles.  But, I want to make it clear that this is...
THE PERFECT TIME TO GET "IN" TO REAL ESTATE
It is.
I don't care if you live in Las Vegas, Chicago, Miami, New York, Austin, Atlanta, or my little … (18 comments)

naperville: RE/MAX vs. KELLER WILLIAMS - 06/20/08 11:16 AM
So it looks like this is my decision.
RE/MAX vs. KELLER WILLIAMS
After a somewhat in debth search for my next office, these are the two the seem to match my needs the most.
They are very similar from a business standpoint. 
Both give the agents lots of independence.  Both have a very high payout schedule … (24 comments)

naperville: MY DECISION? - 06/19/08 08:14 PM
Keller Williams?  RE/MAX?  Baird&Warner?  Ryan Hill?  Coldwell Banker?  Tracy Real Estate?
I think I know.  I will decide by Monday.  I am itching to be a Realtor again.
There are homes that need sold.
Ken
(10 comments)

naperville: THE INTERVIEW PROCESS - 06/18/08 10:26 PM
Choosing a brokerage firm to hang my license has been more challenging than I thought. 
You may know I parted ways with my old office, a RE/MAX office, about 3 weeks ago.  Since then, I have done a slow search for a new place to build my business. 
These have been stressful times.  … (12 comments)

naperville: Carriage Hill, Naperville Illinois - 06/18/08 08:54 PM
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naperville: Caroline Woods, Naperville Illinois - 06/18/08 08:50 PM
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naperville: Carillon Club, Naperville Illinois - 06/17/08 09:16 PM
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naperville: Campus Green, Naperville Illinois - 06/17/08 09:13 PM
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naperville: STREAMLINING OPERATIONS - 06/17/08 10:33 AM
Sometimes one needs to take a look at their lives and figure out where they can streamline operations.
That's what we have done.  We have cut expenses, looked for other forms of income, and are excited about the next phase of our lives/business development.
It is apparent I bit off more than I … (10 comments)

naperville: Cambridge Cove, Naperville Illinois - 06/16/08 08:50 PM
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naperville: Buttonwood, Naperville Illinois - 06/16/08 08:48 PM
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naperville: Burr Oaks, Naperville Illinois - 06/15/08 09:04 PM
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naperville: Burnham Point, Naperville Illinois - 06/15/08 09:02 PM
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naperville: Brush Hill, Naperville Illinois - 06/15/08 08:59 PM
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naperville: Brookwood Trace, Naperville Illinois - 06/15/08 08:55 PM
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naperville: Naperville, IL Currently Available Homes by Price and Time on Market for May, 2008 - 06/13/08 08:42 PM

The table below lists all of the single family detached and single family attached homes currently on the market in Naperville, IL.  The data lists available homes by price range with average time on market in each range.
Should you have an interest in homes in a selected price range, … (0 comments)

naperville: Helios to Consult on Nation's First LEED Silver Fire Station - 06/12/08 01:42 PM
Helios Design + Build has been chosen as the LEED consultant for the city of Naperville, Illinois' new, environmentally conscious Fire Station No. 10.
The 12,000 square foot fire station includes a 6,000 square foot, 3 truck apparatus bay as well as 6,000 square feet of interior office and dormitory space.
The Project also features geothermal in-slab radiant … (8 comments)

naperville: Down Real Estate Market - How do we survive it? - 06/11/08 09:30 PM
For myself I have decided that it's back to basics! We all know what to do but are we doing it and is it consistent? Take marketing a step higher and ask yourself what you can do that is unique? In sales I believe that we have to be "visible" so people … (6 comments)

naperville: GOOD NEWS ON HOME SALES - 06/11/08 05:30 AM
According to the Associated Press:
Pending home sales unexpectedly rose in April to the highest reading since October.  The National Association of Realtors' seasonally adjusted index of pending sales for existing homes rose to 88.2 from a March reading of 83.0 (the lowest level since the index started in 2001).
Pending … (10 comments)

naperville: Brookdale Manor, Naperville Illinois - 06/10/08 10:18 PM
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naperville: Brookdale, Naperville Illinois - 06/10/08 10:02 PM
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naperville: Numbers Do they Lie? Something to gnaw on from The Dawg.... - 06/10/08 02:46 PM
Things looking up a bit?...well I can say that I am seeing a few more buyer clients and a few more 'renters' are coming out of the woodworks! (Still beats me why they are not looking at buying....guess they like  giving their money away...)
It's still 'brutal' out here in the … (0 comments)

naperville: WE ARE RUDE - 06/10/08 12:27 PM
We are rude.  We are.  We are rude and unprofessional.
I write this post from an unusual perspective. 
I am a renter and a Realtor in the lovely city of Naperville.  My landlord wants to sell our home.  We cannot afford to buy it.
So we don't want the home to sell.  Anyway...
The … (19 comments)

naperville: Brook Crossing, Naperville Illinois - 06/10/08 07:38 AM
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naperville: Brighton Ridge, Naperville Illinois - 06/10/08 07:36 AM
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naperville: Bridgewater, Naperville Illinois - 06/10/08 07:34 AM
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naperville: Brenwood Estates, Naperville Illinois - 06/10/08 07:31 AM
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naperville: "JUST A GREAT PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY" - 06/10/08 06:27 AM
Good morning.  It's just after 6:00 AM.  Feeling better.
I was laying in bed this morning listening to my favorite talk radio program when a commercial interrupted my peace. 
It was a womans voice on the commercial.  It was a familiar voice.
IT WAS A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS COMMERCIAL!!
Most of the commercial was … (8 comments)

naperville: IT'S UP TO NICKIE - 06/09/08 02:18 PM
My wife Nicole is interviewing for a job.  She is at Central DuPage Hospital right now.  She is interviewing for the pediatric dietician position that just became available.
She has interviewed for the same position at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor last week.  I believe she has that job … (7 comments)

naperville: Breckenridge Estates, Naperville Illinois - 06/08/08 09:34 PM
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If you are considering a move to Breckenridge Estates in Naperville, there are many real estate options to choose from. Naperville Illinois Real Estate offers single family homes, townhomes and condominiums for home buyers at various price points. Naperville Illinois … (0 comments)

naperville: Bonnema Woods, Naperville Illinois - 06/08/08 09:31 PM
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naperville: Bennington, Naperville Illinois - 06/08/08 09:29 PM
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If you are considering a move to Bennington in Naperville, there are many real estate options to choose from. Naperville Illinois Real Estate offers single family homes, townhomes and condominiums for home buyers at various price points. Naperville Illinois is located … (0 comments)

naperville: Bay Colony, Naperville Illinois - 06/08/08 09:25 PM
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If you are considering a move to Bay Colony in Naperville, there are many real estate options to choose from. Naperville Illinois Real Estate offers single family homes, townhomes and condominiums for home buyers at various price points. Naperville Illinois … (0 comments)

naperville: HOW I MADE $2,000,000 AS A REAL ESTATE AGENT - 06/07/08 07:25 PM
This story has a happy ending.
About 2 and a half years ago, I began writing.  I was a brand new agent and was excited.
I was so excited that I titled my unwritten book How I Made $2,000,000 as a Real Estate Agent.
Admittedly, an ambitious title for a guy … (7 comments)

naperville: Baileywood, Naperville Illinois - 06/06/08 08:32 PM
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If you are considering a move to Baileywood in Naperville, there are many real estate options to choose from. Naperville Illinois Real Estate offers single family homes, townhomes and condominiums for home buyers at various price points. Naperville Illinois is located … (0 comments)

naperville: Avere Woods, Naperville Illinois - 06/06/08 08:28 PM
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If you are considering a move to Avere Woods in Naperville, there are many real estate options to choose from. Naperville Illinois Real Estate offers single family homes, townhomes and condominiums for home buyers at various price points. Naperville Illinois … (0 comments)

naperville: What is it that you do exactly? - 06/06/08 10:37 AM
 

 
Someone from my networking group asked me that question last week. My first thought was, I am a Realtor you know that, but then it made me wonder how many more people are asking the same question.
 
However, I am going to answer from a different perspective. … (47 comments)

naperville: Astor Place, Naperville Illinois - 06/05/08 08:54 PM
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If you are considering a move to Astor Place in Naperville, there are many real estate options to choose from. Naperville Illinois Real Estate offers single family homes, townhomes and condominiums for home buyers at various price points. Naperville Illinois … (0 comments)

naperville: Ashwood Park, Naperville Illinois - 06/05/08 08:47 PM
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naperville: STARTING FRESH - 06/05/08 08:40 PM
I expect to have a new office tomorrow.
I am excited. 
In the last week, I have lost my email as well as my MLS connection.  I am feeling out of contact.
Somewhat lost and aimless.
I miss trying to sell homes.
I have been busy the last week.  So much … (13 comments)

naperville: I WANT THIS OFFICE TO BE RIGHT FOR ME! - 06/05/08 11:23 AM
I am at a key moment in my career.  Perhaps I am making too big of a deal of the decision but...
I am seriously considering joining a small real estate company in downtown Naperville named Ryan Hill.
I want to get started.  The sooner I hang my license, the sooner I … (10 comments)

naperville: Ashwood Creek, Naperville Illinois - 06/04/08 09:47 PM
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If you are considering a move to Ashwood Creek in Naperville, there are many real estate options to choose from. Naperville Illinois Real Estate offers single family homes, townhomes and condominiums for home buyers at various price points. Naperville Illinois … (0 comments)

naperville: Ashbury, Naperville Illinois - 06/04/08 09:43 PM
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naperville: Andermann Acres, Naperville Illinois - 06/04/08 08:59 PM
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naperville: OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! - 06/04/08 04:34 PM
In case anyone has been reading and cares, good news maybe.
Nickie (my wife) has an interview in her field (pediatric nutrition) on Monday at Central DuPage Hospital.  This would be close to Naperville.
I also met a nice lady, Teresa Ryan.  She is broker owner at a cool real estate office downtown Naperville.
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naperville: TERESA RYAN - 06/04/08 01:35 PM
I met an interesting lady this morning.  Her name was Teresa Ryan.
She is broker/owner of a small real estate company in downtown Naperville called Ryan Hill Realty.
The office is cool.  Probably 35 agents.  Right on the main street through town, Jefferson Avenue. 
Incredible location.  Bars, restaurants, retail.
They have a … (5 comments)

naperville: TRACY REAL ESTATE ???? - 06/03/08 05:31 PM
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naperville: ALWAYS TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES - 06/03/08 12:27 PM
That was the message an agent friend of mine named Carole Baloun shared at an office meeting.
"Always take off your shoes.  It shows respect," Carole would say.
She was right. 
Last night I was at a friends house having a beer on his back deck.  I needed to go inside, paused at the screen … (13 comments)

naperville: Naperville District 204 High Schools "Top in the Nation" - 06/03/08 10:11 AM
As per the District 204 IPSD news website, Newsweek magazine released its 1,300 Top U.S. High Schools list, with Waubonsie Valley High School included in the top five percent of public schools across the country. The Indian Prairie community was pleased that Waubonsie Valley made the list for the second … (0 comments)

naperville: Naperville School District 204 students compete in math contest - 06/03/08 09:51 AM
According to 204 E-News release, Thirty-three District 204 students recently competed in a state math contest sponsored by the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America organization.
FCCLA is a national student organization that helps young people become better leaders in their families, careers and communities.
Rita Movelle from Neuqua … (0 comments)

naperville: TOUCH OF IRONY - 06/02/08 11:42 AM
So I stopped by my old office yesterday to clean out my mailbox.  If you are one of my usual readers, then you know that I was just fired.  Anyway...
In my mailbox there was a large white envelope.  I opened it up and found a nice trophy along with a congratulatory … (21 comments)

naperville: How To Stop ID Theft - Naperville, Plainfield IL. Real Estate - 06/02/08 10:23 AM
Consumers are proving they can turn back time on identity theft by following a prescribed program of diligent document protection and criminal deterrence.A well-measured program of preventive steps can protect your identity from theft.ID theft-related fraud fell by 12 percent in 2007 and 300,000 fewer adults were victims, according to the … (1 comments)

naperville: Senate Takes On Mortgage Walk-Away - Plainfield, Naperville IL. Real Estate - 06/02/08 10:21 AM
Recently came across this information thought some of you might find it interesting.
The Senate Banking Committee has just passed the Federal Housing Finance Regulatory Reform Act of 2008 by an overwhelming and bipartisan vote of 19-2.
Buried in the proposed legislation is something new and revolutionary, an effort to stop … (0 comments)

naperville: INTERESTING STATS FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS - 06/01/08 05:53 PM
Some interesting stats from the National Association of Realtors (NAR):
The median income for a Realtor in 2007 was $42,000.  That was down about 11% from 2006.
The median income for a Realtor with:
Two or less years of experience: $10,500.Three to six years of experience: $34,600.Six to 15 years experience: … (17 comments)

naperville: DETROIT. THE BEST REAL ESTATE MARKET AROUND. - 05/31/08 12:32 PM
I think real estate is the best investment.  Period.  I do.
There is only so much land.  They can't make any more.  The world is finite.
That being said, we look to buy low and sell high.
Therefore, buying real estate in 2008 is probably a great investment. 
Will we be … (11 comments)

naperville: I WAS JUST FIRED - 05/28/08 04:56 PM
That's right.  I was just fired.
My boss was fairly cool about it.  We just got off the phone.
I have been at one office my whole career.  Started in October 2005.  Now I need to find another office.
He has been unhappy with my production.  Heck, I am unhappy with … (38 comments)

naperville: WE WILL BE MOVING - 05/27/08 07:23 PM
We found out the news on Friday. 
Our landlord will be selling our home.  We need to be out around the middle of June.
Bummer.
We love this home. 
It's in a perfect little spot, less than 2 miles from downtown Naperville.  Big trees.  Great neighbors.  Perfect location.
Pleasantville.
We will … (18 comments)

naperville: 43 DOWN, 57 TO GO - 05/23/08 11:55 AM
I thought it time I give an update on my goal...
TO WRITE 100 NOTES.
Originally encouraged to write notes to past customers by Kevin O'Neil, I set my goal of writing 100 hand written notes to my "sphere of influence".
I have written 43.  I have 57 to go.
It has … (12 comments)

naperville: HOW IS THE MARKET? - 05/23/08 10:42 AM
If I had a nickel for every time I was asked this question, I would have a lot of nickels.
I am sure all real estate agents are asked it all the time.
"How is the market?"
My boss always answers, "Unbelievable!"  He doesn't ever say good or bad. 
The market is, … (18 comments)

naperville: Real Estate Market Statistics for Naperville - 05/21/08 04:13 PM
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naperville: A GORGEOUS DAY DRIVING - 05/21/08 03:23 PM
I drove a lot today.  Around Naperville.  Lisle, Lombard, Glen Ellyn, and Villa Park too. 
I enjoy driving the back roads when I can, as opposed to the big streets.
It allows me the opportunity to see more homes and more neighborhoods. 
Always learning, I figure.
But it was a gorgeous day … (7 comments)

 
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