Champaign-Urbana IL Homes for Sale

Oops! I did it again: Another 30 Day Contest In August to September of 2010 I participated in an Active Rain blogging contest that I (and I think others) call “30 in 30.” The challenge is to post one blog each day in 30 days straight and the rewards are: you get to hone your blogging skills, you ...

Happy Anniversary to The I.D.E.A. Store in Champaign, IL! On October 1st, The I.D.E.A. Store in Champaign reaches its very first anniversary of being in business! To help them celebrate, I decided to head over there and find out more about what they do as a creative re-use marketplace and how the...

Do you have more books piled up in your house than you have shelves to store them on? Yea, me too. And while I haven't found a solution for the existing problem (I can't seem to part with any of them) I do have a solution for preventing the problem from getting any worse... taking advantage of th...

A Guide to Champaign-Urbana Neighborhoods Are you looking for a contemporary, urban condo only steps from downtown Champaign? Or perhaps you'd prefer the classic 2-story home in a quiet, suburban setting. How about an 80-year-old bungalow located on a brick street within walking distance to the U...

Should I Buy a Home While At the University of IL Champaign-Urbana? In Champaign-Urbana, it's quite common for incoming students of the University of Illinois to buy a home rather than rent, knowing that he/she will live here for a minimum of 4 years, often longer depending on the program. Many t...

All summer long construction crews worked busily to tear down the old Urbana High School Stadium and subsequently build a brand-new athletic complex. Finally, just weeks ago the new structure was unveiled! The Urbana Tigers are officially enjoying their new playing grounds which include a low-ma...

Champaign IL Neighborhoods: A Visit to Ashland Farm Ashland Farm in North Champaign is a premier condo community offering a low-maintenance, one-story lifestyle in a convenient location... At Ashland Farm, you're just around the corner from multiple shopping centers, restaurants, and access to th...

Autumn's Arrived in Champaign-Urbana IL Finally, the first day of autumn has arrived! Time to bring that favorite fleece jacket out of storage and load up on leaf bags from the grocery. Temperatures are cooling down around here and the leaves are just starting to change color. So exciting :-) If ...

Surviving the Home Inspection: A Seller’s Guide Yesterday we talked about tips for buyers on the home inspection, and today we’ll talk about the home inspection from the seller’s point of view. The home inspection, of course, has the potential to bring the sale of your home to a dead end if an ag...

Surviving the Home Inspection in Champaign IL: A Buyer's Guide A buyer and a seller unable to come to an agreement on the repairs/credits following the home inspection is one of the top reasons that a real estate transaction falls apart, but it's been my experience that when both parties have rea...