naperville: Naperville's Hometown Holidays - Electric Light Parade - 11/18/06 10:50 PM
Mark Your Calendars for Friday November 24th.... Naperville kicks off the Holidays... An Electric Light Parade will step off from Centennial Beach at 4:30 p.m. At 5:20 p.m. Santa will flip the switch and light more than 300,000 holiday lights transforming downtown Naperville into a winter wonderland. Santa and Mrs. Clause … (0 comments)
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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: Naperville Stats 2006 - Monthy Stats - Detached Single Family Homes (Mid November) - 11/16/06 10:35 PM
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naperville: Naperville Stats 2006 YTD - Detached Single Family Homes (Mid November) - 11/16/06 10:32 PM
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naperville: Naperville Stats 2006 - Monthly Stats - Attached Single Family Homes (Mid November) - 11/16/06 10:26 PM
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Source: Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois
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naperville: Naperville Stats 2006 YTD - Attached Single Family Homes (Mid November) - 11/16/06 10:23 PM
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naperville: Naperville Stats 2006 - Monthy Stats - Detached Single Family Homes (Mid November) - 11/16/06 10:19 PM
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naperville: Naperville Stats 2006 YTD - Detached Single Family Homes (Mid November) - 11/16/06 10:16 PM
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naperville: What is Happening to the Naperville Real Estate Market? - 11/15/06 08:39 AM
I just compared data for closed properties in Naperville Illinois for October 1st 2005 thru October 31st 2005 and compared it to the same time this year.
Findings:#1-27.74% less homes closed in 2006. #2-The homes that did close took 21.68% longer than the homes closed in 2005. (101 days in 2006 vs. … (1 comments)
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naperville: Naperville Closed properties thru 11-14-06 - 11/14/06 11:47 AM
CLOSED LISTINGS - Detached Single … (0 comments)
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naperville: Frank Lloyd Wright's ghost haunts Naperville - 11/13/06 10:39 PM
It's interesting that in a recent Fine Homebuilding magazine, where they picked the 25 most important homes in America, Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater graced the cover. And, not only does the house sit over water, but there's water running inside which is causing damage.
Now, what does FLW have to do with Naperville … (5 comments)
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naperville: Do you have a Front Porch - 11/10/06 05:05 PM
According to NAR's online magazine, "Front porches are making a comeback - sort of.After porches practically disappeared in the last half of the 20th century, the number of new houses with porches has increased about 11 percent in the past decade, according to the National Association of Home Builders."
Interesting because … (7 comments)
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naperville: Naperville Sold Statistics - 11/10/06 11:00 AM
Naperville single family sold homes from January 1, to October 31, 2006 There were 8 2 bedroom single family homes sold with an average price of $312,175 and a market time of 46 days. There were 152 3 bedroom single family homes sold with an average price of $348,800 and a market … (2 comments)
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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY - 11/03/06 10:55 PM
The City of Naperville has nne of only two facilities in the State of Illinois for Household Hazardous Waste. The facility is only open on weekends but is a huge step forward in protecting our environment. The city's HHW site accepts many different household items including oil-based paint, stain, varnish and … (0 comments)
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naperville: My Winter Emergency Box - 11/02/06 12:10 PM
We're getting close to cold, snow and ice weather.And, I thought that I'd share with you my emergency box which is in the trunk of my car.I use a transfer box and put the following items in it:A fleece blanketA Roll of duct tapeA flashlightA small portable radioA plastic bag filled … (8 comments)
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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: Naperville Condo & Town home Statistics - 10/26/06 10:14 AM
Naperville Stats as of October 26, 2006 Condo & Town homes
Currently there are 295 2(or less) bedroom homes on the market with an average list price of $248,024 and a market time of 105 days.
Currently there are 122 3 bedroom homes on the market with an average list price of … (0 comments)
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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: Naperville Single Family Statistics, October 23, 2006 - 10/23/06 06:07 PM
Naperville Stats as of October 23, 2006
Single Family detached homes
Currently there are 178 3 bedroom homes on the market with an average list price of $426,881 and a market time of 118 days.
Currently there are 765 4 bedroom homes on the market with an average list price of $699,566 and a … (0 comments)
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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: Vacant Homes for Sale - 10/16/06 05:20 PM
I had a newbie agent call me the other day for feedback. Unusual, no, not really. Until he asked me the following:"Did I notice anything unusual in the bedrooms?" So, I asked him what he meant. And he told me this:"I think that someone is living inside the house. The drapes are … (8 comments)
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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: CNET "tiny apps" - 10/10/06 10:18 PM
I recently blathered on about a couple of small applications that I love, today I received the new cnet.com newsletter and they are talking about little tiny applications that are great. I've been using tweakui forever, but always forget to tell people about it... Many people love infranview, I like using it … (2 comments)
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naperville: Two things I install on my PC first... even before Anti-Virus - 10/04/06 07:52 PM
A couple of nifty little programs that I love!
I'm sure that many of you use this program, but there is absolutely no other utility that I install before Roboform . As a password manager, data protector and easy log in machine... there is just nothing that compares and it should be … (11 comments)
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naperville: I have a secret: I'm a list maker. - 10/04/06 10:16 AM
Ok...now the world knows! Out-of-box (is that similar to out-of-body?) chatting revealed my secret yesterday. So, I thought that I'd share with you my observations.
I started making listings back in school, to remind me of my homework assignments. Then, when I went into the adult world, I continued making listings. Only … (7 comments)
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naperville: Woo Hoo! Real Estate street spam! - 10/02/06 04:09 PM
You've probably seen them, they've replaced a lot of the "we buy houses" signs... I see them all over the place in Naperville and Aurora. Occasionally, the sign maker/owner gets fancy and has the sign professionally printed:
So, does anybody have the scoop? A search of Real Estate Investor Seeks Apprentice on … (9 comments)
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naperville: We have radon! - 09/29/06 04:15 PM
In the Naperville-Plainfield area, we have high levels of radon.What's radon? It's a colorless, ordorless gas that comes from decaying uranium that's in the soil. Why is it so dangerous? Because it causes lung cancer. And, if you smoke in a radon filed basement, you'll get lung cancer that much sooner. … (5 comments)
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naperville: 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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naperville: What's a million bucks among friends? - 09/27/06 11:38 PM
Declining market you say?
I’ve had fun all year watching the sales in excess of $1,000,000 luxury homes in Naperville through the MLS.
It's the one thing everybody always wants to know about... "what's going on with all those big houses?" I like to be ready with some basic information that … (2 comments)
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naperville: C.Y.A the easy way... - 09/27/06 12:10 AM
Unlike some of you I am not an organizational master…
I can get organized, but I just don’t stay that way. Hence it’s important for me to have an arsenal of tools which help to alleviate some of my shortcomings.
Sometimes I over compensate… but that goes back to the impulse … (3 comments)
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naperville: Personal marketing pieces that I've used in the past... (part 3... last one for a bit) - 09/26/06 10:10 PM
Alrighty then...So I've been happily sharing some of my bovine inspired marketing materials over the past week... I saved this one for last because it caused some controversy in the office.,.. a couple of agents in my office thought that the udders might be crossing the line... :) so of course I … (11 comments)
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naperville: That's the FAX Jack! - 09/26/06 09:52 PM
Do you have an online FAX service that you like? I’ve been happily using ExtremeFAX for the last year, it’s very reasonably priced at less than $7.00 a month and outgoing FAXes are part of the package. My basic package allows me to send/receive 300 pages per month for $6.77. I haven’t gone … (6 comments)
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naperville: High Octane center of operations... - 09/26/06 02:33 PM
OK, so I do the bulk of my computing from my home office, where I have a big desk, big monitor and a really comfortable chair..... and a most excellent Jura Capresso coffee maker. I do some of my work from my office too, but in the morning Erin is there, … (7 comments)
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naperville: WooHoo - geekfest! New phone takes the cake! - 09/25/06 08:20 PM
This is a quick snapshot in poor lighting with my new HTC TyTn Windows based phone and swiss army knife (well, it does do almost everything) If you'l remember I discussed my poor impulse controls last week and that made it inevitable that I would act... *sigh*
The phone has two cameras, one … (8 comments)
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naperville: Getting Your Property Sold - 09/24/06 06:09 PM
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naperville: Personal Marketing examples part 2 - 09/23/06 02:40 PM
More... just having fun... OK, so... day 2... here are a couple more direct mail (Jumbo) postcards that I've done in the past.
See... I do on occasion use real Angus cattle...
So... maybe the three "cow" garage was a little "over the top"...
It's funny that people think … (14 comments)
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naperville: Low offers..... - 09/23/06 12:20 AM
How do you feel about really low offers?
I welcome them. I try to prepare my sellers for low offers, I let them know that it doesn't matter where you start... it's where you finish, I also tell them not to be insulted... the buyer could have picked someone elses property … (14 comments)
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naperville: Here are a couple personal marketing pieces that I've used in the past... - 09/22/06 11:55 PM
These were both Jumbo postcard mailings that I sent out to my farm area... I also sent them to my sphere... It's a great way to get some attention and start some dialog... but mostly it's an "awareness campaign" designed to get people to think about me. (hopefully in a positive … (10 comments)
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naperville: 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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naperville: Personal marketing - making a name for yourself - 09/22/06 05:52 PM
I was asked in another thread why I use spotted cows (holsteins) instead of Black Angus steers....
I had my original logo done in 1991 by a now defunct company called Jungle Solutions. At the time very few people were doing any kind of personal branding, but it was something that I … (32 comments)
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naperville: Farm your neighborhood? - 09/22/06 08:29 AM
When I got into the business, my broker told me to go knock on doors and call people in the neighborhood where I lived. So, being new and desperate... I did. There are about 400 single family homes in that neighborhood and over the years, I've sold over 200 of them … (9 comments)
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naperville: e-mail..e-mail...e-mail...everywhere... - 09/21/06 10:48 PM
Some of you people will be way ahead of me on this... most will not.Over the years I've used Pegasus, Gold Mine, many versions of Outlook (Outlook express too) and Eudora, to get the e-mail via POP (post office protocol) from the server hosting my yourbestmooove.com domain. Because I am the … (9 comments)
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naperville: Photo Psy"cow"logy & The MLS - 09/21/06 07:45 PM
I was talking to another agent about our MLS system and the way agents use pictures in the system.
I told Ron that when I search through the MLS and there is only a picture of the front of the house, I think " it may be a bad agent... or it may … (20 comments)
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naperville: Wide angle shots - - 09/21/06 04:21 PM
What a difference a lens makes...
In the early summer I purchased the Kodak V570 wide angle lens camera (this was so that my Nikon & Sony cameras would have some company.. as many of you know I suffer from too-little-toy-aphobia...) and I love it! They now sell in the mid $200's … (25 comments)
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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: Do you still read a newspaper? - 09/20/06 03:27 PM
I can remember in the olden days when the newspapers would publish both a morning edition and an evening edition. In fact, if I remember correctly, in Chicago, The Daily News (non-existant) used to publish several afternoon editions.My Dad would come home around 5pm (he was a teacher) with the latest … (8 comments)
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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: Translating MLS-ese into English - 09/19/06 07:30 PM
So, we get comfortable with all the abbreviations that are on our MLS. Our buyers don't.Here's an actual email from a confused buyer:"What does 2.2 bathrooms mean?"Hi Shontel,2.2 means 2 full bathrooms (shower or tub) 2 powder rooms (NO shower/tub)2.1 is what most homes haveI bet that the half bath is … (3 comments)
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naperville: The Riverwalk is a huge attraction! - 09/19/06 07:11 PM
This is a post with some pictures because it is difficult to describe the beauty of Naperville's Riverwalk. Built almost entirely with donated funds and time, the Riverwalk is the crown jewel of Naperville's thriving downtown area.
Folks just love to have dinner at one of the many outstanding restaurants and then enjoy … (4 comments)
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naperville: Not just your regular Über Burb! - 09/19/06 09:11 AM
For a long time, Naperville was known as the rapidly growing suburb west of Chicago. As the growth has slowed (running out of room) many of Naperville's other attributes are somtimes misssed by those that haven't been here.
There's more to those high rankings than just great schools, excellent libraries, high income and safety....
Naperville also … (3 comments)
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naperville: Energy Costs and our real estate market - 09/18/06 05:22 PM
Back in the Spring, House Values released a survey that buyers said they wanted to live closer to their jobs as gasoline prices were so high. True. They still do. And, they want to be close to good schools.
Today, with gasoline prices moderating for the winter months, we're facing a decidely … (2 comments)
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naperville: What kind of signs do you use? - 09/18/06 04:50 PM
I've been using picture signs since 1995 (always need to carry a small can of goof off for the things that are drawn on my face) It seems to create some awareness as I am frequently approached by people asking me if I am who I am... :)
The picture is my … (17 comments)
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naperville: Casual in 1995 - 09/18/06 01:07 PM
I started in the business in February of 1989... I was fortunate enough to pick a really great company to work for.. the broker/owner (Charlie Doss) is a top quality guy and runs his company in a very professional manner. I was also fortunate to have a great manager (Dave Chally) in … (11 comments)
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naperville: When a buyer tells you their price range... what do you do? - 09/16/06 07:18 PM
I had some transferees out today (all day...) they were trying to decide if they like our area and if they wanted to work with me overall. They've purchased 6 homes over the years... when they gave me their criteria I knew that we had a problem... But I did the … (8 comments)
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naperville: Broadband Wireless in Naperville - 09/15/06 09:47 AM
Last year when Cingular announced that it was turning on it's new 3g service (UMTS) in the Chicago area, I was very excited... until I saw the map. The whole Chicago area (blue) was getting the service except the western suburbs and Naperville (orange) They couldn't have honed in any better on my specific market … (5 comments)
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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: 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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naperville: October Will Be Crime Prevention Month In Naperville - 09/06/06 11:22 PM
Naperville is celebrating its first ever Crime Prevention Month in October. Residents, neighbors & just plain citozens are one of the city's most effective crime prevention tools. The Naperville Police Department, along with various community organizations and city services, will offer a number of fun and informative crime prevention programs throughout … (0 comments)
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naperville: Naperville Celebrates 175 Years! - 09/05/06 11:13 PM
Yes, you heard that right! Naperville is proudly celebrating 175 years! There are so many exciting events focusing on Naperville's Vision for a vibrant and healthy community. Some of which include... Musical and Theatrical Performances, a Family Health Walk and Wellness Seminar, a Kite Fly, a Interactive Community Mural, Technologies of the Future and … (0 comments)
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naperville: VisitNaperville.com - 09/05/06 11:06 PM
The Naperville Convention and Visitors Bureau recently launched its new VisitNaperville.com Web site. The new site allows the public to see all that Naperville has to offer, with easy navigation tools and a user-friendly design. The site features a comprehensive events calendar and hotel and restaurant listings. The new site also … (0 comments)
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