Country Lakes Townhomes Market Report:  Naperville Illinois Real Estate -a townhome in Country Lakes during the snow... Country Lakes townhomes, a subdivison of towhnhomes just off of Route 59 and Diehl Road, is a quiet neighborhood in Naperville's 204 School District... Conveniently located, the townhomes in Country Lakes come in 2 and 3 bedroom models.  Prices range from the mid 100's to the low 200's... -the sun peeks through the clouds over Country Lakes townhomes... Surrounded by the Country Lakes golf course, many of the homes offer nice views... -a bird searches for lunch near the 9th green at Country Lakes Golf Club... The community has a swimming pool and a tennis court available for residents.  Great location.  Great ammenities.  And reasonable prices...Homes Sold in 2009:  10... 01/09/2010

Brookdale Market Report:  Naperville Illinois Real Estate -a home in Brookdale on a snowy day... Brookdale, a large subdivision in the northwest corner of Naperville, is a neighborhood that offers plenty of choices for buyers considering Naperville... The homes in Brookdale range from modest to mid-sized.  Prices range from the low 200's to the mid 400's. -a winding street on a snowy day in Brookdale... -and another Brookdale home... The north side location, the reasonable prices, and Naperville School District 204 make Brookdale a popular choice among Naperville buyers... Homes Sold in 2009:  20 Average Sales Price in 2009:  $348,170 Homes Currently for sale:  5 Average Asking Price:  $292,740   Are you interested in buying or selling a home in Naperville?  Call me anytime at 630-697-0... 01/09/2010

Century Farms Market Report:  Naperville Illinois Real Estate  -a home in Century Farms on a snowy day... In north Naperville, it is fairly hard to find subdivisions of new construction.  Century Farms subdivision comes close.  Built in 1999, these homes are located close to downtown Naperville with easy access to the highways... The subdivision was built around Lake Century Farms, filled with bass for the savvy fisherman... -a quiet Lake Century Farms, frozen across in January... -and another Century Farms home... The nice sized homes, the location and the fantastic Naperville School District 203 make Century Farms a popular neighborhood... Homes Sold in 2009:  6 Average Sales Price in 2009:  $597,250 Homes Currently for sale:  2 Average Asking Price:  $582,000   Are you interested in ... 01/08/2010

Cress Creek Market Report:  Naperville Illinois Real Estate -a home in Cress Creek on a snowy day... The Cress Creek subdivision, set on the north edge of Naperville, is conveniently located close to downtown Naperville with easy access to the highways... The homes in Cress Creek, ranging in price from the high $300's to almost $3 million, offer a lot of range for the discerning Naperville buyer... -another home in Cress Creek... -and another... The beautiful tree lined streets, the location and the fantastic Naperville School District 203 make Cress Creek one of the most sought after subdivisions in Naperville... Homes Sold in 2009:  18 Average Sales Price in 2009:  $654,639 Homes Currently for sale:  28 Average Asking Price:  $1,093,745   Are you interested in buying or selling a hom... 01/08/2010

Astor Place Townhomes Market Report:  Naperville Illinois Real Estate -an end unit townhome in Astor Place on a snowy day... Astor Place, a townhome complex built in 2004, is located at the corner of Route 59 and Diehl Road.  With great access to the highways and a maintenance free lifestyle, Astor Place is perfect for those on the go... The homes at Astor Place come in several models.  Two and three bedroom homes come with finished basements and high end upgrades.  Prices range from the low $300's to the low $500's... Astor Place is located in Naperville 204 school district.  -the lovely homes at Astor Place come with decks, two car garages, and high end upgrades... Homes Sold in 2009:  0 Average Sales Price in 2009:  NA Homes Currently for sale:  6 Average Asking Price:  $402,717   A... 01/07/2010

Crestview Knolls Market Report:  Naperville Illinois Real Estate -a home in Crestview Knolls on a summer day... The Crestview Knolls subdivision is in southwest Naperville.  Just off of Route 59 and 103rd street, Crestview Knolls is straddled by Wagner's Tree Farm and the heavily wooded Wheatland South... A quiet neighborhood with nice homes, Crestview Knolls is located in Naperville 204 school district.  The yards are well manicured and the neighborhood has a playground...-the Crestview Knolls playground... Homes Sold in 2009:  0 Average Sales Price in 2009:  NA Homes Currently for sale:  2 Average Asking Price:  $475,000   Are you interested in buying or selling a home in Naperville?  Call me anytime at 630-697-0536, or go to my website at www.KensFeaturedHomes.com. 01/07/2010

The Enclave at Country Lakes Market Report:  Naperville Illinois Real Estate -an end unit townhome at the Enclave of Country Lakes in Naperville... The Enclave at Country Lakes subdivision, located just west of Route 59 off of North Aurora Road, offers a very nice community feeling at some of the lowest prices in Naperville... Located in Naperville School District 204, the homes in the Enclave sit in an area bordered by nature areas.  Many of the homes overlook Country Lakes Golf Course... -a golfer strolls off the green on Country Lakes par four 6th hole... The Enclave offers one of the best playgrounds in all of Naperville...-lots of fun to be had at the playground at the Enclave...   Homes Sold in 2009:  20 Average Sales Price in 2009:  $179,848 Homes Currently for sale:  20 Average ... 01/06/2010

River Run Market Report:  Naperville Illinois Real Estate -a nice home in River Run... The beautiful River Run subdivision is located in the southern section of Naperville, Illinois.  Just off of Book Road and 104th street, the neighborhood offers very nice homes with all the amenities... River Run, named for it's proximity to the West Branch of the Du Page River, is in one of the top school districts in the state.  The homes in River Run sit on half acre plus yards, many backing to natural areas... -a natural grass area behind a yard in River Run... Homes Sold in 2009:  12 Average Sales Price in 2009:  $559,583 Homes Currently for sale:  8 Average Asking Price:  $572,856   Become a fan of River Run, Naperville on Facebook. Are you interested in buying or selling a home in Naperville?  ... 01/04/2010

Maplebrook Market Report:  Naperville Illinois Real Estate -a nice home in Maplebrook... The Maplebrook subdivision is located just south of downtown Naperville at the corner of Washington and 75th. Maplebrook dates back to a simpler time when Naperville was much smaller than today... A charming neighborhod, the yards in Maplebrook are filled with beautiful trees.  Maplebrook is a very well kept neighborhood filled with reasonably priced homes. -the tree lined streets of Maplebrook are a perfect place for a stroll on a nice summer day.... Homes Sold in 2009:  14 Average Sales Price in 2009:  $292,571 Homes Currently for sale:  4 Average Asking Price:  $312,000   Are you looking for a Naperville Realtor?  Call me anytime at 630-697-0536, or go to my website at www.KensFeaturedHomes.com. 01/04/2010

    Dryer fires are most devastating in multiple resident buildings including hotels, attached condos, apartment buildings and multi-family dwellings     Chicago, IL – Dryer vent cleaning would have prevented a dryer fire that recently caused estimated $5,000 damage to a Holiday Inn hotel in Maryland.  The cause was excessive lint build-up in the dryer vent system.  10 firefighters worked for an hour to get the blaze under control.    “Thankfully, there were no injuries,” said Manny Diesman, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of the Greater Chicago area.  “More lives are at risk in multiple resident buildings like hotels and apartment buildings.  We clean dryer vents in residential and commercial buildings.  I especially urge property managers, hotel owners, and public laundries to clean dryer ... 01/04/2010

High Meadow Market Report:  Naperville Illinois Real Estate -a lovely home in High Meadow... The High Meadow Subdivision is located in the southwest corner of Naperville, Illinois.  Just off of Route 59 and 111th street, the neighborhood offers very nice homes with all the amenities... Located in Naperville's fantastic school system, the homes in High Meadow range from three to five bedrooms, some with three car garages.  Many of the lots are highly upgraded...-a back yard swimming pool in High Meadow... Homes Sold in 2009:  11 Average Sales Price in 2009:  $402,568 Homes Currently for sale:  7 Average Asking Price:  $400,643   Are you interested in buying or selling a home in Naperville?  Call me anytime at 630-697-0536, or go to my website at www.KensFeaturedHomes.com. 01/03/2010

Springhill Market Report:  Naperville Illinois Real Estate -a home on a nice lot in Springhill... The Springhill subdivision, located within a mile of the Naperville Train Station and downtown Naperville, offer some of the most reasonable prices in all of Naperville. Located in Naperville School District 203, the homes in Springhill sit on modest but wooded lots mixed between playgrounds and parks...-one of Springhill's many park/playground areas... Homes Sold in 2009:  10 Average Sales Price in 2009:  $232,085 Homes Currently for sale:  8 Average Asking Price:  $236,788   Are you interested in buying or selling a home in Naperville?  Call me anytime at 630-697-0536, or go to my website at www.KensFeaturedHomes.com.   01/03/2010

Wheatland South Market Report:  Naperville Illinois Real Estate -a nice home on a corner lot in Wheatland South... The Wheatland South subdivision is located in the southwest corner of Naperville, Illinois.  Just off of Route 59 and 103rd street, the unincorporated neighborhood offers large wooded lots at reasonable prices.  Wheatland South is located in Naperville's fantastic school system...-with most of the yards a half acre or more, many residents take pride in their gardening... Homes Sold in 2009:  4 Average Sales Price in 2009:  $247,500 Homes Currently for sale:  4 Average Asking Price:  $304,900   Are you interested in buying or selling a home in Naperville?  Call me anytime at 630-697-0536, or go to my website at www.KensFeaturedHomes.com. 01/03/2010

With the new year upon us, many have been making goals for 2010... Since my attention span rarely lasts a whole year, I prefer to make shorter term goals.  Last night I thought up my business goal for the next month... Goal for January 2010:  A Month of Market Reports. That's right.  31 posts about the local real estate market. My plan is to write about subdivisions in and around Naperville. Here is why: I have never done it.  Most of my posts are about my life and my experiences as a Realtor.  Interesting, but not always the Naperville real estate content which serious buyers and sellers seek out online.  I will learn more about the Naperville Real Estate Market.  After four plus years, I know the market well.  But I can know it better.  Knowledge is power.  Time to stock up. I will be... 01/03/2010

Carrolwood Townhome Market Report:  Naperville Illinois Real Estate -a home in Carrolwood on a sunny day... The Carrolwood subdivision is conveniently located just east of the Route 59 shopping corridor in Naperville, Illinois.  Only a few minutes from downtown Naperville, this subdivision has a lot to offer at a very reasonable price.  The subdivision has 170 homes.  The homes all have two nicely sized bedrooms, and they all come with attached one car garages.  The upgrades vary greatly from unit to unit, and some homes are located in preferred areas... -a view of Lake Carrolwood, which backs to certain homes in Carrolwood... Homes Sold in 2009:  6 Average Sales Price in 2009:  $178,750 Homes Currently for sale:  3 Average Asking Price:  $189,929   Are you interested in buying or selli... 01/02/2010

The thermometer read 17 degrees as I pulled into Carrolwood last Friday...  In spite of the cold temperatures, I was excited.  It was the first of two stops I would be making that day, delivering my newsletter...                                                                                 -Carrolwood Subdivision on a bright and sunny day. I was dressed in several layers.  It would be important for warmth as well as padding... My primary concern wasn't the temperature, but the icy conditions resulting from the wet snow we had two nights prior... Had the associations shoveled? Along with Carrolwood in Naperville, I would also be visiting River Bend in Lisle...                                                                    -I was the lone "walker" in River Bend on this day... River ... 12/17/2009

This summer, Keller Williams in Naperville and Heartland Blood Centers teamed up to host a wonderful blood drive.  A special thanks to agent Linda Kemp for her great effort organizing the event...                                                                       -Heartland parked the "Blood Truck" in KW's parking lot...                                                                         -two adorable drops of blood helped drum up "business".                                                                           -Event organizer Linda did more than just delegate...                                                                           -Do I look scared?  I probably am...                                                                           -After donating, I pose with t... 12/07/2009

Sometimes I feel like Johnny Appleseed, prancing through the fields in Naperville... Planting seeds. But unlike good old Johnny, I am not planting apple seeds.  No. I am planting real estate seeds. And I am planting as many as I can. Because the more seeds I plant, the more homes I am going to sell... Ken 12/04/2009

Some of the subjects covered:     * Roles of the Lender/Mortgage Broker    * Credit    * Pre-Approval    * Roles of the Real Estate Agent    * Searching for Properties    * Contracts    * Negotiation    * Closing Class Location: Naperville, IL Chamber of Commerce, 55 S. Main Street, Suite 351, Naperville, IL Tuesday, January 19th at 6:30 p.m Class Location: Carol Stream, IL Hampton Inn, Conference Room 112, 205 W North Ave, Carol Stream, IL Tuesday, January 26th at 6:30 p.m To RSVP, please call or e-mail Lucinda McGraw at:LucindaM@StartingPointRealty.com(630) 674-6900 11/25/2009

Some of the subjects covered:    * Roles of the Lender/Mortgage Broker    * Credit    * Pre-Approval    * Roles of the Real Estate Agent    * Searching for Properties    * Contracts    * Negotiation    * Closing Class Location: Naperville, ILChamber of Commerce, 55 S. Main Street, Suite 351, Naperville, IL Tuesday, December 1st at 6:30 p.m. To RSVP, please call or e-mail Lucinda McGraw at:LucindaM@StartingPointRealty.com(630) 674-6900 11/17/2009