Whether you've got long-term dreams of homeownership or not, Renting With The Right To Buy is a program worth considering. Once approved, you get to pick out your own house that's currently on the market for sale, and this investment company will buy the property for you and lease it back to you at pre-arranged terms.You only sign one-year leases for as many as 5 years, so you are welcome to leave after a minimum of 1 year without any financial penalty. If you decide to exercise your Right To Buy, you may do so at any point during the 5 years of renting.I love this idea because the investment company will even update the house to your specifications prior to you moving in!Find out more about Hyperion Homes' Lease With A Right To Purchase Program here.Find out if you qualify here! (Make ... 03/17/2014

River Forest Windings, Elmwood Park, Illinois About River Forest Windings River Forest Windings is a condominium community built in the early 1970's. River Forest Windings is located in Elmwood Park, Illinois east of Thatcher Avenue and north of North Avenue. Average taxes in River Forest Windings $2,910 Average association fees in River Forest Windings $303 ($291 - $315) Average home size in River Forest Windings 1,000 ft2 Average lot size in River Forest Windings 0.00 acres Average year built in River Forest Windings 1971 Homes for sale in River Forest Windings Address Beds Baths Built Price 7912 North Ave. #405 2 2.0 1970 $99,900 7904 North Ave. #603 2 2.0 1972 $69,900 Sales Summary for River Forest Windings  (Mar 1, 2012 - Mar 1, 2013) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List... 03/01/2013

Townhome & Condo Stats for Elmwood Park, Illinois Currently for Sale   For Sale Avg. List Min. Max Avg. Days All 68 $91,399 $25,000 $259,999 234 0 bedrooms 1 $57,000 $57,000 $57,000 362 1 bedroom 20 $51,820 $25,000 $99,000 271 2 bedrooms 42 $97,663 $39,900 $214,900 232 3 bedrooms 5 $203,980 $150,000 $259,999 81 View All Townhomes & Condos For Sale in Elmwood Park Sale Averages - By Month   Sales Avg. List Avg. Sale Ratio% Avg. Days Dec 2012 9 $67,631 $48,978 83.2% 109 Nov 2012 12 $57,553 $48,139 87.1% 81 Oct 2012 8 $95,013 $74,813 79.4% 193 Sep 2012 18 $72,900 $62,697 86.1% 96 Aug 2012 9 $107,911 $86,678 78.1% 253 Jul 2012 12 $62,092 $55,899 87.3% 68 Jun 2012 2 $52,400 $45,750 88.6% 64 May 2012 7 $76,529 $61,729 85.5% 245 Apr 2012 6 $62,117 $56,517 94.6% 107 Mar 2012 1 $110,000 $77,000 ... 01/30/2013

Single Family Home Stats for Elmwood Park, Illinois Currently for Sale   For Sale Avg. List Min. Max Avg. Days All 112 $215,704 $78,160 $575,000 159 1 bedroom 1 $109,000 $109,000 $109,000 20 2 bedrooms 9 $158,411 $99,999 $245,000 153 3 bedrooms 60 $222,200 $85,000 $435,900 142 4 bedrooms 37 $223,526 $78,160 $575,000 185 5 bedrooms 5 $204,340 $105,000 $274,900 203 View All Single Family Homes For Sale in Elmwood Park Sale Averages - By Month   Sales Avg. List Avg. Sale Ratio% Avg. Days Dec 2012 16 $163,162 $138,031 84.9% 171 Nov 2012 11 $191,982 $168,618 91.0% 183 Oct 2012 20 $220,407 $197,759 91.2% 142 Sep 2012 16 $194,447 $168,897 85.5% 178 Aug 2012 16 $202,919 $174,872 89.3% 176 Jul 2012 17 $209,015 $180,371 86.9% 179 Jun 2012 14 $225,600 $200,671 88.5% 249 May 2012 16 $192,506 $168,8... 01/30/2013

Elmwood Place Condos, Elmwood Park, Illinois About Elmwood Place Condos Elmwood Place Condos were built in 2003. Elmwood Place Condos are located in Elmwood Park, Illinois at 1930 Harlem Avenue, just south of Grand Avenue. Average taxes in Elmwood Place Condos $0 Average association fees in Elmwood Place Condos $0 Average home size in Elmwood Place Condos 0 ft2 Average lot size in Elmwood Place Condos 0.00 acres Average year built in Elmwood Place Condos 0 Homes for sale in Elmwood Place Condos None Sales Summary for Elmwood Place Condos  (Jan 17, 2012 - Jan 16, 2013) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 1 72 $149,000 $132,000 88.6% Recent home sales in Elmwood Place Condos Address Beds Baths Sold 1930 N. Harlem Ave. 2 2.0 $132,000 Schools for Elmwood Plac... 01/16/2013

7650 W Altgeld St Apt 403 Elmwood Park, IL Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour Great LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN ELMWOOD PARK. THIS CONDO IS CLOSE TO METRA, BUS AND SHOPPING IN A VERY QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD. LOVELY VALLEY KITCHEN AND SEPERATE DINING ROOM 1 BDRM, 1 BTH CONDO. SHORT SALE SUBJECT TO THIRD PARTY APPROVAL, EXPERIENCED TEAM IN PLACE. GREAT VALUE! MLS# 08022775 $59,900 1 Bed, 1 Bath 7650 W Altgeld St Apt 403Elmwood Park IL, 60707 Nick Libert / Ryan Lee Team EXIT STRATEGY REALTY 773-980-9339 04/16/2012

THE INVADING H20 PROBLEM Sometimes the rain comes faster than the earth can drink it up. Before you know it the sewer system is becoming overwhelmed. Its pretty common place to have a flooded basement or at least sme seepage if you have a home that was built before they thought to take measures to water proof the foundation walls before back filling. Many older homes will start to take on water in their basements, because after all back then, basements were not really intended as a living space more than they were just for storage or utilities. the faoundation walls were not water proofed nor were there vapor barriers or water proofing under concrete floor slabs. Some of the ways water will come in are easy to deal with, but sometimes it can be difficult to diagnose and correct. Obtaini... 03/09/2009

Our baby boy- Nico was born JAN 20 3:37am. My wife Kelli had a completely natural water birth at a birthing center, we were assisted by our wonderfull midwife Julie Marks He was 8.7 and 20 inches at birth. Isnt he adorable?  What is he thinking about? I say probably the next breast feeding.., 02/13/2009

  This home is just a 1/2 block north of Grand. Home has 5 BR, 3 full baths. Garage is 3.5 cars, heated/air conditioned. Basement has perimeter water proofing. Village improvements required but once you do that you have a huge home in a great area, minutes to the train, library, post office. Property is zoned to allow up to a 3 unit condo building also. Property sold as is where is. No disclosure by seller, no survey                                          3.5 car heated and A/C garage                   Contact: David Spencer, da-spencer@att.net   10/01/2008

Make An Intelligent Move with Richard Ives   Elmwood Park Important Phone Numbers Emergency 911 Fire 708-453-2124 Police 708-453-2137 Village Hall 708-452-7300 Township: Lyden 847-455-8616 County: Cook 312-603-5656 Post Office 708-453-9010 Park District 708-452-3935 Library 708-453-7645 Train 312-322-6777 Gas 888-642-6748 Electric 800-334-7661 Water 708-452-4300 Refuse 800-244-1977 Telephone 800-244-4444 Cable TV 866-594-1234 School District:   401 708-452-7292       Richard Ives, ABR, e-PRO, RECS, AHWD, SRES, AIREE, REEA Accredited Buyer Representative Broker/Instructor www.richardives.remax-ni.com/ Richard Ives, ABR, e-PRO, SRES, AHWD, RECS Broker/Instructor  Make An Intelligent Move with Richard Ives www.richardives.remax-ni.com/   09/09/2008

Make An Intelligent Move with Richard Ives   Elmwood Park Important Phone Numbers Emergency 911 Fire 708-453-2124 Police 708-453-2137 Village Hall 708-452-7300 Township: Lyden 847-455-8616 County: Cook 312-603-5656 Post Office 708-453-9010 Park District 708-452-3935 Library 708-453-7645 Train 312-322-6777 Gas 888-642-6748 Electric 800-334-7661 Water 708-452-4300 Refuse 800-244-1977 Telephone 800-244-4444 Cable TV 866-594-1234 School District:   401 708-452-7292       Richard Ives, ABR, e-PRO, RECS, AHWD, SRES, AIREE, REEA Accredited Buyer Representative Broker/Instructor www.richardives.remax-ni.com/ Richard Ives, ABR, e-PRO, SRES, AHWD, RECS Broker/Instructor  Make An Intelligent Move with Richard Ives www.richardives.remax-ni.com/ 08/13/2008

If you finally decide to go out and check available homes you may start looking for something more "extra". “Buyers in waiting” have no chance to get attractive properties since such properties last usually just few days on the market. We are not talking about absolutely lowest price in terms of numbers, but best price versus location and condition of the house. Recently available bank owned house on Greenwood Ave in Park Ridge ($280k) next day after was advertised on MLS had 1-st offer. After 3 more days, multiple offers. With similar homes around in 500-600k price range there is no question that the buyer is buying house with plenty of equity. Also house in Norridge on Canfield east corner with Foster, Did not last very long. $200k house (estate sale) in Elmwood Park very good area on... 08/05/2008

  A common question from homeowners is, ‘Why didn’t we know about radon when we bought this house?” Illinois law requires disclosure of radon levels, so the seller will usually end up paying for a radon problem to be fixed (either out of pocket, or through a lower selling price). In the Chicagoland area 38% of homes test high. Don’t let your buyers purchase a home without testing. It could cost them, both in terms of their health and their finances. 09/24/2007