naperville homes: The Holidays: Once-a-Year Opportunity for Selling a Naperville Home - 12/01/14 03:09 AM
The Holidays: Once-a-Year Opportunity for Selling a Naperville Home 
I’m always a little surprised that more people don’t take advantage of the holiday season to sell their Naperville home. The spring selling season may be the most popular, but there are a host of reasons why, for a home that is already market-ready, you might think twice about waiting to list it.
Among the leading reasons that make this an especially advantageous time of year to sell an Naperville home is the financial motivation for some prospective buyers. Especially when an individual’s financial picture changes toward year’s end, a few prospective buyers find … (0 comments)

naperville homes: Clean Up Your Credit Report, then Buy that Naperville Home! - 11/25/14 11:23 PM
Clean Up Your Credit Report, then Buy that Naperville Home!
For anyone who has looked into to buying a Naperville home several times—but kept getting discouraged every time because of a negative credit report—read on!
 
You probably already know that you are not alone—but so what?—it’s small consolation, especially when you consider how much financial ground you lose every year you continue to pay rent (the entire amount of which has zero tax deductibility). Many people mishandle credit in their teens and 20s, not knowing how it can come back to bite them when credit reports determine their credit worthiness. In Naperville, … (0 comments)

naperville homes: Real Estate Markets Register Steady Improvement - 11/17/14 03:48 AM
   
Real Estate Markets Register Steady Improvement Naperville real estate observers got some background information last month that seemed to confirm much of what we’ve been seeing for a while now. Mid-term election politicking is now safely behind us (for a brief while, at least), but in the run-up to the elections, this was a comprehensive real estate canvass that yielded some comparisons of note. It was called the 2014 Election Housing Scorecard, released mid-month by RealtyTrac. The idea was to rate how national real estate conditions had fared in the two years since the previous national election. The answer: … (1 comments)

naperville homes: NEW PRICE!! 212 Elmoood Dr. Naperville IL - 10/21/14 02:44 AM
212 Elmwood Dr. Naperville IL NEW PRICE!!! $349,900   Over $50,000 in recent updates!!!!!! Outstanding location in the sought after West Highlands neighborhood. Walk to Elmwood Elementary school, several Parks & Downtown Naperville. Just updated with gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, new white mill work, solid white doors, remodeled bathrooms, white kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and updated lighting. Large fenced backyard.  
For more information about this listing please go to: 212 Elmwood Dr.Naperville IL
 
Enjoy!
Joe Graham
331.472.7653
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naperville homes: Naperville Home Sales and the Ubiquitous “Clutter Effect” - 10/21/14 01:38 AM
Naperville Home Sales and the Ubiquitous “Clutter Effect” Whenever you read up on important aspects of selling a home, the word ‘clutter’ keeps popping up everywhere (if you doubt that, just Google “clutter”—this morning, I got 7 ½ million entries!).
Most elements that go into selling a home are self-explanatory—since Naperville homeowners have by definition been through the process of buying at least one Naperville property, they have personal experience to go by. Chances are that they already know that one detail that can have a disproportionate impact on the final price a home fetches is the presence of clutter.
 
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naperville homes: Naperville Mortgage Applicants May Find Welcome Rule Shift. - 10/20/14 01:53 AM
Naperville Mortgage Applicants May Find Welcome Rule Shift.
The financial press has been on it for a while: in September, Bloomberg News was pointing out that FHA mortgages to borrowers with weaker credit scores had plummeted 19% in the previous nine months. Something, you could sense, was about to give—but, per Bloomberg, “Washington regulators and major banks continue to haggle…”
 
To continue reading please go to: http://www.chicago2napervillerealestate.com/blog/naperville-mortgage-applicants-may-find-welcome-rule-shift/
 
Enjoy!
Joe Graham
331.472.7653
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naperville homes: 292 Winding Creek Drive Naperville IL - 10/17/14 12:28 AM
OPEN HOUSE!!! 292 Winding Creek Drive Naperville IL  
Open House!!! 
Sunday,October 19th  1 pm to 3 pm.
Come see this Beautiful Home!!
 
Quality Lindahl Built home in school District 203 with unique open floor plan. 4 Bedroom 2 and a half Bathroom, large Master En-Suite with huge 20X7.5 walk in closet,open living room overlooking the formal step down dining room, kitchen with granite, stainless steel appliances and huge breakfast room. Cozy family room with dramatic brick fireplace. Finished basement with fantastic theater room and playroom.
 
For more information about this listing please go to: 292 Winding Creek, Naperville IL
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naperville homes: NEW PRICE!! 1156 Banbury Circle, Naperville IL 60540 - 10/13/14 01:37 AM
Pembroke Greens- walk to downtown Naperville! NEW PRICE!!! $439,901  Outstanding location, walk to Prairie Elementary, Parks & Downtown Naperville.
Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout this rare 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home.
Large updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite and newer cabinets.
Generous rooms, 1st floor bedroom/office. Finished basement with second
kitchen, full bath and large 30x25 recreation room with beautiful marble floors.
Private shade tree yard with patio.
 
Call Joe for additional information on this terrific home at 331-472-7653! 
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naperville homes: Open House!!! Saturday, October 11th 11 pm to 1 pm. - 10/08/14 03:32 AM
212 Elmwood Dr., Naperville  Open House!!! 
Saturday,October 11th 11 pm to 1 pm.
Come see this Beautiful home in West Highlands Subdivision. Over $50,000 in recent updates!!!!!!
 
 Outstanding location in the sought after West Highlands neighborhood. Walk to Elmwood Elementary school, several Parks & Downtown Naperville.  Just updated with gorgeous hardwood floors throughout,  new white mill work, solid white doors, remodeled bathrooms, white kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and updated lighting.  Large backyard, fenced with patio. 
 
 For more information on this listing please go to: 212 Elmwood Drive Naperville
Enjoy! 
Joe Graham
331.472.7653
 
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naperville homes: Advance Home Inspection: a Heads-Up When Selling Your Home - 10/01/14 01:02 AM
If you are currently selling your Naperville home, you may already find yourself playing the waiting game. It’s a normal course of affairs in most real estate markets—but that doesn’t make it any less frustrating. You’ve got decisions to make, moving deadlines to order, but everything goes into limbo while you await the completion of the buyer’s home inspection report (and the resulting after-inspection decisions). What did the inspector find during the investigation? Will there be significant offer and timing changes as a result of those findings?
 
To continue reading please go to: http://www.chicago2napervillerealestate.com/blog/advance-home-inspection-heads-when-selling-your-home/
 
 
Enjoy!!
Joe Graham
331.472.7653
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naperville homes: Naperville Homes Should Greet Seasonal Change Fully Prepared - 08/28/14 04:59 AM
It seems just yesterday that the beach towels were coming out of the closet—alas! With back-to-school specials ending and Labor Day Weekend upon us, it’s time to admit that summer is just about done for. Whether you’ve just purchased a new property, are sprucing up your Naperville home with thoughts of putting it on the market thisfall, or are just getting ready for the change of seasons, now is time to take a critical look at your abode as you prepare for cooler temperatures.
 
For more information please go to: http://www.chicago2napervillerealestate.com/blog/time-little-end-summer-naperville-home-maintenance/
 
 
Enjoy! !
Joe Graham
331.472.7653
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naperville homes: Home Improvement Factor: Part of a Naperville New Home’s Cost - 08/25/14 05:28 AM
You’ve done it: found what’s soon to become your family’s new Naperville home! It’s in a great neighborhood…reasonable commute…decent kitchen (size is right; definitely upgradeable). All this and it fits the budget! Congrats! Looks like your housing hunt is over...
 
For more information please go to: http://www.chicago2napervillerealestate.com/blog/naperville-home-shoppers-home-improvement-factor/
 
Enjoy!
Joe Graham
331.472.7653
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naperville homes: 89 Swift Lane, Naperville NEW PRICE!! - 08/14/14 02:46 AM
89 Swift Lane, Naperville, IL 60565  
Maplebrook II Beauty New Price $334,900! Beautiful refinished oak hardwood floors in living room with new carpeting on second floor. Hardwood floors beneath carpet on stairs and second floor. Gorgeous bay bump-out window in living room.  Lower level family room with brick fireplace and desk workspace. Expansive master suite with large walk-in closet & en-suite bath was added in 1988 - project included secondary furnace and air conditioning units for multi-zone temperature control. Newer roof, windows and siding. Fenced yard with beautiful perennials and shade trees. Large outdoor deck with built in seating for … (2 comments)

naperville homes: Today’s Naperville New Home Choice Should Also be Tomorrow’s! - 08/11/14 04:00 AM
 “At the end of the day...” “The bottom line…” “When all is said and done…”
 
The final verdict on whether any activity is ultimately deemed a triumph comes down to how successfully it addresses future circumstances. It’s especially relevant when you find yourself at the outset of searching for a new Naperville home.
 
For more information continue reading at:
http://www.chicago2napervillerealestate.com/blog/choose-new-naperville-home-addresses-tomorrows-needs/
 
Enjoy!
Joe Graham
331-472-7653
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naperville homes: OPEN HOUSE! Sunday May 4 At: 974 Deerpath In Aurora! - 05/02/14 02:10 AM
 

Don't forget to join us for our OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 4, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at:
974 Deerpath Road in Aurora.
Come by and say hi to Jeanne who will be there to showcase this beautiful home.
Download the flyer now!  

For more information on this property, check out our featured property listing at Chicago2NapervilleRealEstate.com
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naperville homes: Open House this Weekend! 974 Deerpath Road In Aurora! - 04/30/14 04:40 AM
Please join us for an OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, May 4, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at:
974 Deerpath Road in Aurora.
Come by and say hi to Jeanne who will be there to showcase this beautiful home.
Download the flyer now!
We look forward to meeting you!
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naperville homes: 1542 Farmside Lane - Bolingbrook. 4 BR, HW Floors, SUPER clean - 05/10/12 01:33 AM
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naperville homes: Cress Creek Commons, Naperville - Golf Course, Tennis and Pool Community - 10/26/10 02:00 PM
Cress Creek Commons, Naperville, IL 

Cress Creek Commons is a wonderful community on the north side of Naperville, Illinois that is built around
 wonderful scenic lakes and the manicured Cress Creek Country Club Golf Course.  The subdivision backs the McDowell Forest Preserve and it's scenic bike and walking trails.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residents of Cress Creek Commons enjoy a wonderful location north of Downtown Naperville offering easy access to Chicago via the Winfield Road interchange for I-88 (approximately 40 mins to Chicago) and the Naperville Metra Station (with 33 minute express … (0 comments)

naperville homes: Saybrook in Naperville - A Pool & Tennis Neighborhood - 10/26/10 04:42 AM
Saybrook - Naperville - Pool & Tennis Club neighborhood in north Naperville. 
Located just a few blocks north of Naperville's bustling Downtown is a terrific community - Saybrook.  Long considered one of the best locations in town, Saybrook has become one of the most desireable neighborhoods in Naperville.  Several second generation families have returned to Saybrook to raise their own families - and create the lasting memories and friendships they were raised with.
The residents enjoy the "shade tree lane" feel all summer long throughout the established winding roads of the neighborhood.  
The neighborhood surrounds Beebe elementary school and Jefferson … (0 comments)

naperville homes: REDUCED $70,000! 3829 E 30th, Sheridan IL * 4 Bed * 3 Acres of beautiful land * View of rolling hills * 4 Car Garage - 10/18/10 06:47 AM
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Joe Graham, Naperville Real Estate Marketing Specialist (Graham Real Estate Group)

Joe Graham

Naperville Real Estate Marketing Specialist

Naperville, IL

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Graham Real Estate Group

Address: 608 S. Washington St., Naperville, IL, 60563

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