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La Grange Wins vs. Chicago for First-Time Buyers

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Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart

I had received an inquiry from first-time home buyers looking in Chicago and possibly some suburbs close to Chicago.  They were interested more in the north side of Chicago so I referred them to one of my referral agents in the city.  They weren't too happy with the areas they were being shown in their price range.

They decided to look with me in the suburbs.  We looked at La Grange real estate, Forest Park, North Riverside and Oak Park.  They chose a great house in La Grange.

Their criteria was a city close enough to Chicago with a good crime rate and it's own "downtown area."  They weren't really knowledgeable about the village but I told them about the downtown strip filled with shopping, dining and entertainment.  In fact, I took them out to lunch and when they saw the area south of Ogden on La Grange Rd., they were very pleased with this wonderful village.

Add to that the train station in town and the quick trip to downtown Chicago and they were sold.  The La Grange home they chose really gave them more for the money than in other towns they looked in.

La Grange has always been one of my favorite places and my first memories were the many victorian and unique homes lining La Grange Rd.  If you're nterested in La Grange homes call Judy Orr at 708-536-8200.

Posted by
Judy Orr
HomeSmart Realty Group
18305 Distinctive Dr.
Orland Park, IL, 60467
US
Work: 708-536-8200
Fax: 708-249-0074
 
Julie Ferenzi
john greene Realtor - Plainfield, IL
Julie Ferenzi

Hi Judy!

LaGrange is one of my favorite communities in the suburbs. It's historic and family friendly! 

I've seen your name on the MLS.  I'm an agent in Plainfield, IL and it's really nice to meet you. 

Apr 16, 2007 04:38 PM
Judy Orr
HomeSmart - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale AZ and surrounding towns
Hi Julie, your name sounds familiar to me, too.  Maybe it's from AR, not sure.  Glad to meet you!  La Grange is one of a handful of my favorite towns.  I almost considered switching to a La Grange brokerage because I love the place so much.
Apr 16, 2007 04:55 PM