illinois: 16 Kids??? We Need a Bigger House!
- 05/02/07 03:16 AM
Honestly, our 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath 1950s ranch is plenty big for our family. The truth is Kevin and I have been foster parents for the last 6 years. Our two birth children are 9 and 7 years old. We have fostered 14 children over the years. They have ranged in age from 4 days to 18 years. We adopted our 2-1/2 year old son in 2005. We are hoping to do the same with our 9 month old daughter. You might be asking why I am bringing this up in a Real Estate blog. Well, May is National Foster Care Month. … (5 comments)
illinois: Spring has to be Right Around the Corner - Doesn't it?
- 03/04/07 01:26 PM
Think Spring, Think Maintenance Spring is a season of renewal. So not surprisingly, real estate activity begins to swing into high gear. The weather is more cooperative and people want to get out of their cars. If you are considering putting your home on the market, now's a good time to do some pre-spring and spring maintenance to make sure your home is in top shape. Walk Around the Outside Check for any damage caused by winter's cold weather. Look for sagging and loose gutters, window frames or siding. Is your roof missing any shingles, or is there any water damage under the eaves? Over … (0 comments)
illinois: Maryknoll Subdivision Market Report
- 01/26/07 03:02 PM
Maryknoll residents saw a slight increase in their home values in 2006. The average sale price was $647,500 and they were on the market for just over 70 days. This is just a 3% increase from 2005 as compared to the 7% increase in home prices in 2005. The Maryknoll townhomes saw an increase in their home prices by only 1% in 2006. The average 2006 sale was $412,667 for a 3 bedroom, 3 bath townhome.
illinois: Maryknoll Subdivision, Glen Ellyn
- 01/26/07 03:00 PM
One of the nicest subdivisions in South Glen Ellyn is Maryknoll. It is located in near the intersection of Rt. 53 and Roosevelt Road. The 3000+ square foot homes were built in the mid to late 1980s next to the 25 acre Maryknoll Seminary property. The terrain is hilly and the trees are thick and mature. The Glen Ellyn Park District, at the request of the Maryknoll residents purchased the old, abandoned Seminary in 2000 for $5.3 million with the help of other local government agencies. “Holes & Knolls,” a 36-hole miniature golf course and clubhouse were built in 2004. … (0 comments)
illinois: Old House? New House? Weighing Your Options
- 01/12/07 03:37 PM
Maybe it has something to do with a childhood home we fondly remember. Many of us long for old homes built with unique architecture, quality craftsmanship and beautiful details. We recall the hand carvings, plaster walls and eyebrow dormers of homes we've known. On the other hand, how do the old homes we admire compare with newly minted models--and what should we consider before deciding which to buy? Location. Typically, old homes sit on generous plots of land in or near town. The neighborhoods are established and usually more central to schools and shopping. Mature trees and plantings provide … (0 comments)
I believe your home is a critical component to the quality of your family life. I specialize in marketing and selling homes in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn and around DuPage County, Illinois.
Honestly, our 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath 1950s ranch is plenty big for our family. The truth is Kevin and I have been foster parents for the last 6 years. Our two birth children are 9 and 7 years old. We have fostered 14 children over the years. They have ranged in age from 4 days to 18 years. We adopted our 2-1/2 year old son in 2005. We are hoping to do the same with our 9 month old daughter.
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