Move UP to Naperville Blog #2

Edward Hospital is just south of downtown Naperville, a few blocks north of my office. I drive past it several times a week. And, there is always a construction crane on the property. In fact, I'd think that the crane should be part of their logo.They announced yet another addition to the hospita...

Having a Master Mind Group is a great benefit for many agents. And, it's free!I'd suggest that you start with a small group of agents. Perhaps three or four agents. Be sure that they are agents that you like, that you respect and trust and are willing to share.On of the main rules of any MMG is t...

Way back in the last century, around 1991 or 1992, I was driving to the office while listening to a Mike Ferry audio tape. Mike was interviewing Walter Sanford. Walter talked about forming a Master Mind Group and meeting for lunch with his group in Long Beach.Bingo! As soon as I reached the offic...

An article reported in today's news: The S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index dropped 4.5% from last year's third quarter, Standard & Poor's said Tuesday. The drop from the second quarter marks the largest sequential decline in the index's 21-year history. The HGX Housing Index has com...

It seems to me that we're entering into a very difficult time in our economy.Each new housing report shows declining sales. Major banks and lenders who originally reported write-downs of ONLY 2 or 3 billion are now saying that the real amounts will be closer to 7 or 8 billion. Now, that's a lot o...

Eileen's Woodrige Single Family Stats, November, 2007  Woodridge Single Family Active Listings, November 25, 2007: There are a total of 132 homes on the market; Average price: $372,254      Days on Market: 135 There are 59 3 bedroom homes on the market; average list price $315,866; days on market...

Eileen's Naperville Single Family Statistics for November, 2007   As of  11/25/2007:  Number of Active listings: 1061 Average list price:            $705,936    Average days on market: 208 The breakdown:  There are 213   3 bedroom homes on the market;  average price: $388,903.       Market time: ...

Have you ever wondered if an appliance should be repaired or replaced? Here's a list which should help you decide.Appliance                                Estimated Life Span Compactor                                7-10 YearsDishwasher                                7-10 YearsDisposal           ...

and that means that I sell residential homes. I do NOT sell insurance, siding, roofing, lawn care or any other products.Now, why am I so adament? I just received the following email:Hi! My name is Cynthia and I am a recruiter with Allstate Insurance Company. I'd like to disucss the possibility of...

So you've fallen in love with a model home floor plan. What do you know about the builder? Do you think the builder will show you his accounts so that you know he has the money to build your home? Do you know that the builder can finish the sub-division that he's started? You don't!Today, several...