The areas I specialize in are: Darien, Downers Grove, Oak Brook & Westmont.  I watch these markets daily and we have definitely seen an uptick in activity.  We are experiencing more buyer inquiries, showings, phone calls and homes going under contract.  Here is recent market activity in the areas I service. Darien, Illinois From January 1st thru March 31st, 2009: 15 Single Family Homes have closed 8 Attached (town homes and condos) have closed There are currently 12 Single Family Homes and 7 Attached properties Under Contract   Downers Grove, Illinois From January 1st thru March 31st, 2009: 41 Single Family Homes have closed 30 Attached (town homes and condos) have closed There are currently 47 Single Family Homes and 27 Attached properties Under Contract   Oak Brook, Illinois From Janu... 04/05/2009

  In the table below lists all of the single family detached and single family attached homes currently on the market in Downers Grove, IL  The data lists available homes by price range with average time on market in each range. Should you have an interest in homes in a selected price range, send me your physical characteristics requirements. I will send complete details on those homes that meet your criteria. If you are contemplating a change in lifestyle, ie. a more luxurious home or the luxury of the amenities in a senior citizen development, I may be able to save you some money via discounts available to me.   Active Listings List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 113 237 $150,000 - $199,999 52 162 $200,000 - $249,999 43 211 $250,000 - $299,999 63 222 $300,0... 03/07/2009

Downers Grove Real Estate Market for 2009 Courtesy of Laura Karambelas, Realtor, Baird & Warner Downers Grove   Comparing January 1, 2008 through February 8, 2008 VS. January 1, 2009 through February 8, 2009   **SINGLE FAMILY HOMES**   January 1, 2009 through February 8, 2009 12 Properties Closed with an average market time of 291 days. Average List Price $411,583          Average Sales Price $369,267 Homes closed from $200,200 to $637,500     January 1, 2008 through February 8, 2008 13 Properties Closed with an average market time of 197 days. Average List Price $383,838          Average Sales Price $355,385 Homes closed from $220,000 to $625,000   We currently have 350 Active Single Family Homes on the market as of 2/8/09.  Average List Price is $564,044 with an Average 258 days on th... 02/07/2009

LPDA stands for Localized Poor Drainage Area.  The Village of Downers Grove Illinois identified these areas as locations prone to flooding due to the topography of the land or land that is "bowl" shaped.  Storm water runoff that can not penetrate the ground tends to accumulate in LPDA's creating flooding.  LPDA's serve as natural detention basins to limit flooding in other areas of the Village.  LPDA's are not officially recognized by FEMA as regulatory flood plains, however the Village building codes regulate both LPDA's and flood plains similarly.   Am I in a LPDA? You can check the Village Drainage Control Map to see if your property is near a LPDA.  You can click here for more information:  http://www.downers.us/assets/production/doc_related_doc/file/243/Village_Drainage_Control_Map... 02/06/2009

Here is a comparison of 2007 vs. 2008 for the Downers Grove, Illinois Real Estate Market.  I am comparing closed single family & attached homes from Jan. 1, 2007 thru Dec. 31, 2007 vs. Jan 1, 2008 thru Dec. 31, 2008.  1/1/2007 thru 12/31/2007 Single Family Homes 420 single family homes closed during this time period. The average sales price was $489,357 The average days on the market was 151 days The average list to sales price was 96% Attached Homes 210 attached homes closed during this time period. The average sales price was $198,301 Average days on the market was 99 days Average list to sales price was 97% From January 1, 2008 thru December 31, 2008 Single Family Homes 342 single family homes closed during this time period. (78 less than 2007) The average sales price was $451,796 (d... 01/05/2009

We are spending New Year's at our lake house in Keshena, Wisconsin on Legend Lake as we have for the past 3 years.  We are located about 30 miles NW of Green Bay, Wisconsin and they have had a record 59 inches of snow so far this year.  The scenery is absolutely beautiful and I decided to share a couple of photos with you.  I hope you enjoy them.   HAPPY NEW YEARS!  I hope 2009 is a year of health, happiness & many blessings. Laura Karambelas     12/31/2008

    Santa Claus is coming to Baird & Warner in Downers Grove FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA Please join us for Holiday Cheer & Refreshments Saturday, December 13th 2008 11AM-3PM 724 Ogden Avenue Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 For more information call: 630-964-1855 Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon with your family and invite your friends! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU HAPPY HOLIDAYS!   12/04/2008

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Monthly Market Statistics for Downers Grove, Illinois Provided by our local Multiple Listing Service, MRED LLC Under Contract List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 9 138 $150,000 - $199,999 2 227 $200,000 - $249,999 6 275 $250,000 - $299,999 8 282 $300,000 - $349,999 7 272 $350,000 - $399,999 5 131 $400,000 - $449,999 6 193 $450,000 - $499,999 2 378 $600,000 - $699,999 2 177 $700,000 - $799,999 3 451 $800,000 - $899,999 4 259 $1,000,000 - $1,999,999 3 772    Under Contract Summary # Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 57 266 $329,000 $412,614 $1,295,000 $85,900 $23,518,999    Active Listings List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 94 208 $150,000 - $199,999 62 244 $200,000 - $249,9... 11/16/2008

Looking for a home in Downers Grove? Search our Downers Grove Homes for sale website. There you will find over 100,000 properties Downers Grove New Constrcution homes to Downers Grove Townhomes and many more properties. Currently there is 73 New Constrcution homes to choose from in Downers Grove priced from around $500,000 to well over $1million. If you are looking for a unique property in the Chicagoland area check out my unique homes website. 11/13/2008

Looking for a home in Downers Grove Il 60515 area? Search all of Downers Grove homes. Visit the Downers Grove demographic website on more information like the populaton of Downers Grove and more facts. Are you hungry for Chinese food in Downers Grove? Give China Garden a call at 630-969-6606 They have the best chinese in Downers Grove! The hot and sour soup is great for those cold days! China Garden is located at 4956 Main Street in Downtown Downers Grove 11/10/2008

Are you looking for a home in Downers Grove? Search our website for Downers Grove homes for sale Downers Grove has three train stations to catch the train to downton Chicago. Metra website has the schedules and map info. Belmont train station, Fairview train station and Dowers Grove Main St. station. If you take the 7:00 am train to work on the weekdays you will arrive at roughly 27 minutes later at Union station taking the bullet train with no stops! 11/10/2008

Search over 100,000 properties for FREE at www.panhomes.com No registration needed. Below is a market snapshot for Downers Grove Illinois  of what Just Sold in the period of 10/1/08-10/31/08 A total of 24 single family homes sold. This is excluding condominiums and townhomes. Information provided by MREDLLC Information deemed reliable but ot guaranteed. 07006443 CLSD 4943   Seeley Ave 515 $202,000 6 3 2 Split Level N 06788103 CLSD 4000   Washington St 515 $215,000 6 3 1.1 Split Level N 06881319 CLSD 216   56th St 515 $262,500 8 3 1.1 1.5 Story N 07015920 CLSD 4512   Pershing Ave 515 $265,000 8 3 2 Split Level N 06915272 CLSD 6708   Meadowcrest Dr 515 $287,500 8 3 2 Raised Ranch N 07023736 CLSD 6900   Camden Rd 515 $299,500 7 3 2 Split Level N 06977711 CLSD 6707   Meadowcrest Dr 515 $310... 11/03/2008

  Hungry for food? For Chinese I would recommend a Chinese restaurant named China Garden on Main and Rogers in Downtown Downers Grove. The best Chinese I ever had. Some great dishes I recommend -Sesame Chicken, Orange Chicken, seafood trio with chicken, beef and shrimp. Really fresh food. You will not be disappointed. Call them today. (630) 969-6606 If you are looking for a home for sale in Downers Grove or have Real Estate in Downers Grove to sell check out www.panhomes.com     11/01/2008

Downers Grove Illinois is a suburb of Chicago loatec directly due west about 20 miles. It's a great place to live with plenty of trees, character, train, downtown shopping and home of many parades, car shows, festivals, national races and more. Search for real estate in Downers Grove @ www.panhomes.com 11/01/2008

New Page 1 Are you looking for homes for sale in Downers Grove Illinois 60515 area. Search www.panhomes.com or www.panoramapete.com for over 100,000 homes for FREE with no registration. Search my recent blogs on Localism Downers Grove, Illinois is a western suburb of Chicago, IL. Downers Grove is a family orientated community with year round events and activities. An easy 25 minute commute on the BNSF railway takes you to Chicago's Loop making Downers Grove a great place to raise a family. Downers Grove Real Estate Downers Grove Real Estate is earmarked as one of the highest tear down rates in Illinois. This gives home buyers the benefit of many luxurious Downers Grove homes for sale to select from. These new homes have excellent craftsmanship and architecture reminiscent of old world ... 11/01/2008

Are you looking for Government Auction properties? Get great deals at Government & Police Auctions.  These include Federal, State and Local auctions of every type of Surplus, Seized, and Abandoned property. Click here for the info link page.   11/01/2008

It's the perfect home time to upgrade to a bigger home. The cost basis of stepping up in value to a bigger home has never had a better scenario for super buys. If you have a home you are selling or considering selling it really is a great time to sell your home and step up to a better home. Sure you maybe won't get the best price for your home but you will get the same price break on your next new home. Example let's say you have a home for sale for $350,000 and given the current market you get outsted 20% so it sells for $280,000. With that said you find a home that's much bigger for around $600,000 MINUS THE 20% it closes for $480,000.  www.panhomes.com has all your Downers Grove homes for sale. 10/27/2008

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Downers Grove homes for sale homs sold in Downers Grove for period 9/1/07-9/29/07 28 single family homes sold in this time frame 9/2007 Visit www.panhomes.com to find your next home   MLS # Stat Street # CP Str Name Sfx Area LP/SP # Rms Beds Baths Type SCI 06518514 CLSD 328   55th St 515 $212,500 5 2 1 1 Story N 06508887 CLSD 5401   Lane Pl 515 $215,000 5 2 1 1 Story V 06527921 CLSD 911   63rd St 515 $225,000 7 3 2 1 Story N 06575602 CLSD 4507   Washington St 515 $250,000 5 2 1 1 Story N 06465860 CLSD 6942   Meadowcrest Dr 515 $280,000 7 3 1.1 1 Story N 06618228 CLSD 5796   Pershing Ave 515 $282,500 5 2 1 1 Story N 06610832 CLSD 4330   Highland Ave 515 $285,000 7 3 2 1 Story N 06532261 CLSD 4030   Main St 515 $290,300 6 3 1 Split Level N 06570934 CLSD 4927   Edward Ave 515 $315,000 7 3 ... 10/25/2008