wayne il homes for sale: Wayne IL Homes for Sale: New Listings October 15, 2011 - 10/16/11 04:05 PM
Wayne IL Homes for Sale: New Listings October 15, 2011 Wayne, IL is a lovely community that straddles the DuPage-Kane border in the western suburbs of Chicago. Located just east of St. Charles, the Village ofWayne, IL has a population of about 4,000 residents. Locals will sometimes laughingly refer to Wayne as “Waaaaaayyynnnne” in nod to the equestrian heritage and the many property owners who “keep their horses at home”.
Wayne, IL offers a wide range of properties that appeal to buyers looking for a more relaxed lifestyle that is still just minutes from shopping, dining, and expressways. In the Village, homes are available from $200,000 to … (2 comments)

wayne il homes for sale: Buying or Selling in Wayne IL: Should You Work With An Out of Area Agent? - 08/30/11 06:05 AM
Should a home buyer or seller in Wayne IL work with an out-of-area real estate agent? Should a Realtor® show and sell homes outside the area they usually work in? That’s a tricky question, because someone looking at Wayne IL homes for sale might have a relationship with an agent who worked with them in another community.  Other times, a buyer has simply picked up an agent off the internet or through a referral service.
When a property is more unusual, such as a multi-acre Wayne IL horse property, agents need to be well-prepared. Pricing is are different from regular subdivisions … (21 comments)

wayne il homes for sale: Just Listed 5 Acre Estate in Wayne, IL: Bring Your Horses! - 07/31/11 03:59 PM
Just Listed 5 Acre Estate in Wayne, IL: Bring Your Horses!
This classic 5 acre estate in Wayne IL is located at 33W627 Army Trail Rd. The traditionally styled home has 6 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 2 powder rooms. The property is zoned for horses and has direct access to the Wayne trail system. Listed by Wayne IL real estate agent Leslie Ebersole of Baird & Warner.
Please call (630)945-7935 for more information on this home or other Wayne IL homes for sale.
33W627 Army Trail Road, WAYNE, IL 60184 (MLS # 07865217) (all data current as of 7/31/2011) View … (1 comments)

wayne il homes for sale: Wayne IL Home Sales Report, May 30 2011 - 05/30/11 03:34 PM
Wayne IL Home Sales Report, May 30 2011 Wayne, IL is an enclave of charming multi-acre properties located 40 miles west of Chicago and just minutes from all the conveniences of larger suburbs like Geneva and St. Charles. Most multi-acre properties in Wayne IL are zoned for horses.
This home at 4N493 Nelson Drive in Wayne is located on 5.4 beautiful acres and is priced at only $599,000. The Tudor style home offers 4 bedrooms, a large kitchen with an eating area and a charming traditional dining room. Located on the east side of the Fox River, this home is one … (1 comments)

wayne il homes for sale: Selling Out of Area? Lost in the 'Burbs? When and Why I Accompany a Showing - 08/21/10 04:39 PM
Is the buyer's agent who works "out of area" really out of his mind?. What about an agent working "out of her comfort zone"? Most buyers first pick an area and than pick a house while relying on their buyer's agent to help them learn about their different choices. What role does the listing agent play in a showing with an "out of area" agent?
Of course I agree with J. Philip Faranda that a listing agent shouldn't interfere with the buyer agent's relationship with his client. But what if the buyer's agent is, well, lost in our area?
I have listings in Wayne and on the east side of St. Charles where certain areas … (41 comments)

wayne il homes for sale: FHA, the EPA and Flaking Paint - New Regulations May Increase Selling Costs - 03/20/10 05:12 PM
Satisfying FHA loan approval requirements for properties built before 1978 is about to get tougher and possibly more expensive thanks to new regulations from the EPA.
One of the most common flags in an FHA appraisal is flaking paint. To remedy this, the flaking paint must be sanded away and repainted. A lender's underwriting standards may require that the job be professionally done and a paid receipt provided as a closing condition. The job will also have to be reinspected by an FHA appraiser.
A professional scrape and repaint on an older home can cost $1000s. To get through an FHA … (21 comments)