If you've been reading my blogs for the past year or so, you'll know that I sparked a small fire regarding a national deed company. This company was sending out mailings saying that you needed a certified deed (you don't) and that they'd do it for only $60, $70, $80 or even $90 depending upon loc
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05/31/2007
I just love the surveys and reports that the National Association of REALTORS does every year. Such interesting reading. So, here's what they've concluded is our "typical" REALTOR:FEMALEAGE 51MARRIEDKIDS GONEATTENDED COLLEGEOWNS HER OWN HOUSE (WITH SPOUSE)VOTES 90% OF THE TIMESo interesting that
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05/30/2007
I'm really very logical and analytical (well, my spouse might not agree).But, my clients seem to feel that I am. In fact, I had an interesting conversation this afternoon with a gentleman who is a scientist with a PhD. And, somehow the conversation got around to how he found me (online, of course
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05/25/2007
I was at an uneventful closing this morning. All closings should be this uneventful. Buyers and sellers were cordial; paperwork was complete and accurate. We were done in an hour.After the folks and attorneys had left I asked the closer what she was seeing in the real estate market. And, learned
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05/24/2007
After a hectic afternoon of previewing homes I stopped downtown to buy some spices from our local Penzey's store.Walking to the store I saw the following sign: Now I have to admit I don't recall seeing this sign before. But, then again, I'm not a cruiser. But, I'm wondering, can I cruise the side
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05/23/2007
Woodridge Single Family Active Lisitngs, May 22, 2007: There are a total of 151 homes on the market. Average price: $395,314 Days on Market: 102There are 68 3 bedroom homes on the market; average list price $315,986; and days on market: 94 There are 73 4 bedr
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05/22/2007
As of 5/22/2007: Number of Active listings: 1388Average list price: $680,734 Average days on market: 157 The breakdown:There are 239 3 bedroom homes on the market; average price: $410,898. Market time: 120 daysThere are 956 4 bedroom homes on the market; average price: $691,346. Market ti
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05/22/2007
I just received the following email:Dean Martinez, Secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, is notifying real estate licensees that a breach of security occurred on a State of Illinois server containing the name of some licensees including their social securi
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05/21/2007
There was an interesting article in one of the business magazines touting all the computer generated on-line "appraisals". So, for the sake of science I decided to see what these brillant computers thought of my house.And, I wasn't impressed. All of the websites that I tried valued my home way be
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05/17/2007
A spacious 2-story brick front Georgian with a 3 car garage, a first floor office plus a sun room, updated kitchen and lovely paver patio with a screened-in gazebo. For additional pictures visit: www.dreamhouses.blogspot.comCall Eileen Landau, 630-961-2700 for your personal showing.
05/09/2007