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Oswego, IL Real Estate News

By John Hruska
(Homes Charlotte, LLC)
The optimist sees an opportunity in every calamity; a pessimist sees a calamity in every opportunity.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Daily Thought: I've always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, "Ain't that the truth." - - Quincy Jones____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Daily Thought: Reputation is what other people know about you. Honor is what you know about yourself. -- Lois McMaster Bujold____________________________________________________________________________________________________________"We are not held back by the love we didn't receive in the past, but by the love we're not extending in the pr...
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By John Hruska
(Homes Charlotte, LLC)
The Fsbo Guys say: "Stop making excuses for being too busy. Plan, organize and execute...now!"_____________________________________________________________________________________________Most dialogue is really monologue in duet._____________________________________________________________________________________________Those that hug illusions seldom embrace opportunity._____________________________________________________________________________________________Make no mistake, my friend, it takes more than money to make men rich. A.P. Gouthey_____________________________________________________________________________________________"An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea." -- Siddhartha Gautama_________________________...
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By John Hruska
(Homes Charlotte, LLC)
"I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it." -- Thomas Jefferson_____________________________________________________________________________________________"You become what you think about." -- Earl Nightingale_____________________________________________________________________________________________"Long-range goals keep you from being frustrated by short-term failures." -- James Cash Penney, retailer_____________________________________________________________________________________________Daily Thought: Don't tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results. -- George S. Patton_____________________________________________________________________________________________"I take nothing for grante...
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By Randy Lyon
(Kettley and Company)
The Oswego Illinois real estate market is back to normal. The price of  an average priced home in Oswego Illiniois has skyrocketed this month to 15% higher than a year ago this time. Granted a year ago the market was in the tubes. The numbers this month are 1% below where the market was back in August 2005.A year ago the following month of September was 16% above August if this scenario holds true then this year for September the average home price will be well over $300,000. for the first time ever. The one factor that has continued to worry home sellers is the market time. Surprisingly , again our Oswego market continues to run between 8-10 weeks that is an acceptable and helathy number.Call your realtor today to find out if the time is right to sell your home. Should you need the ser...
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By John Hruska
(Homes Charlotte, LLC)
For all of the tennis followers, it is now that time of year for the U.S. Open.  It will be interesting to see, if the Williams sisters will continue their streak.  They have really climbed far in 1 year's time.I am a HUGE fan of Andy Roddick and certainly hope that after one year of working with the legend Jimmy Connors, it will be interesting to see how he ends up.Could Roger Federer be beat?I would be interested to here what you all have to say and who your favorite player is.It should be fun !     
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By John Hruska
(Homes Charlotte, LLC)
We have the responsibility to put our gifts to work. -Les Brown._____________________________________________________________________________________________"My father used to say to me, whenever you get into a jam, whenever you get into a crisis or an emergency . . .become the calmest person in the room and you'll be able to figure your way out of it." -- Rudolph Giuliani, New York City_____________________________________________________________________________________________"There is nothing more frightful than ignorance in action." - Johann von Goethe_____________________________________________________________________________________________"Don't limit investing to the financial world. Invest something of yourself, and you will be richly rewarded." ---- Charles Schwab____________...
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By John Hruska
(Homes Charlotte, LLC)
Today's Thought: Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt. -- Abraham Lincoln_____________________________________________________________________________________________Daily Thought: I'm against a homogenized society, because I want the cream to rise. -- Robert Frost_____________________________________________________________________________________________"Out of every fruition of success, no matter what, comes forth something to make a new effort necessary." ---- Walt Whitman_____________________________________________________________________________________________"There has no special time of it's own. Its hour is now -- always. -- Albert Schweitzer________________________________________________________________________________________...
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By John Hruska
(Homes Charlotte, LLC)
Parenthood is the art of bringing up children without putting them down._____________________________________________________________________________________________"Time is the scarcest resource, and unless it is managed nothing else can be managed." -- Peter F. Drucker, business consultant, author_____________________________________________________________________________________________Stop talking about it, stop dreaming about it, Just Do It!_____________________________________________________________________________________________Your delivery style must be flexible enough to relate to all the different personality types. Never settle for having one presentation style. Having only one style severely limits the number of people you can serve.______________________________________...
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By John Hruska
(Homes Charlotte, LLC)
Unique California Style Ranch offers great value for the $$$-Structurally sound home Maintained for the last 20+yrs by the same owner-Living,Dining,and Kitchen area has Vault Ceiling w/exposed beam-Private setting w/Mature Landscape opens to large green space area-Recently resealed Horse shoe shaped asphalt driveway-Conveniently located near the Fox River & bike trails-Estate will entertain all reasonable offers offered at $184,500                 
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By John Hruska
(Homes Charlotte, LLC)
"Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely." -- Auguste Rodin, sculptor_____________________________________________________________________________________________"When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life or in the life of another." -- Helen Keller, lecturer, author_____________________________________________________________________________________________"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." -- Sir Winston Churchill_____________________________________________________________________________________________The best remedy for puffed-up pride is a pinprick.
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By John Hruska
(Homes Charlotte, LLC)
  2 - Story Townhome-Neat, Clean,and Neutral Throughout-Large Carpeted Living/Dining Area with SGD to 10X10 concrete patio with Custom Cedar Flower Planter-Kitchen w/42"oak cabinets & Breakfast Bar Area-Master Bedroom w/Cathedral Ceiling, plant shelf area,mirrored closet doors, & Private bathroom-Generous size guest bedroom-wood trim throughout-2nd Floor Laundry-All Appliances Stay-Loads of Storage-TAXES REFLECT SENIOR EXEMPTION  -  recently reduced to $166,000             
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The numbers are in and Forbes magazine confirms that the 14th fastest growing city with a population of over 10000 is Oswego. The results compare the 2000 census results and today's estimates.  Oswego has grown from 13,814 to 26,252 that is a 90% growth. North Aurora also made the list at #87 with a 36% growth and Plainfield was tops in Illinois with 133.9% growth it now boasts 31,968 residents. 
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By John Hruska
(Homes Charlotte, LLC)
"How you see yourself is the way you'll end up being. -- Kenneth Cole, clothing designer_____________________________________________________________________________________________"It is the nature of man to rise to greatness if greatness is expected of him." -- John Steinbeck_____________________________________________________________________________________________Daily Thought: You must have a room, or a certain hour or so a day, where you don't know what was in the newspapers that morning... a place where you can simply experience and bring forth what you are and what you might be. -- Joseph Campbell_____________________________________________________________________________________________"The world hates change, yet it is the only thing that has brought progress." -- Charles Ke...
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By John Hruska
(Homes Charlotte, LLC)
Ingredients:1 quart raspberries1 cup sugar1 cup waterLemon juiceDirections:Sprinkle raspberries with sugar, cover, and let stand two hours. Mash, squeeze through cheesecloth, add water and lemon juice to taste, then freeze. Raspberry ice prepared in this way retains the natural color of the fruit.
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By John Hruska
(Homes Charlotte, LLC)
"Be smart, be intelligent and be informed." -- Tony Alessandra_____________________________________________________________________________________________"The further backwards you look, the further forward you can see." -- Winston Churchill_____________________________________________________________________________________________Daily Thought: Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; but remember that what you now have was once among the things only hoped for. -- Epicurus_____________________________________________________________________________________________Tell me and I may forget, show me and I may remember, involve me and I will understand. -Chinese Proverb._____________________________________________________________________________________________He who do...
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By Randy Lyon
(Kettley and Company)
Every year Money magazine comes out with it's "Best Places to Live" report. Naperville received a lot of notoriety when they were on top of the list (actually 2nd) last year. This years list was focused on smaller cities with populations of less than 50,000. Money ranks their winners on economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets and a sense of community.The title of this post says Oswego is the best place to live. What gives? We meet all of the criteria: economic opportunity~easy access to I-88 and the Metra park'n ride allow for the commute to downtown but more importantly all of the new shopping and retail along the route 34 corridor. Route 34 looks like the Fox Valley mall area 15 years ago. Wal-Mart, J C Penny, Menards, Lowe's, Meijer's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Old Navy, Home D...
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By John Hruska
(Homes Charlotte, LLC)
  COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR SALE - FORT HILL BUSINESS CENTER-424 FORT HILL DRIVE - UNIT #134-PRIME NAPERVILLE LOCATION ! - SELLER SAYS MAKE AN OFFER-LARGEST UNIT AVAILABLE IN COMPLEX ! BEST VALUE ! NEW CONSTRUCTION! 2150 SF UNIT. 12X12 OVERHEAD DOOR-16FT CEILING-COMPLEX LOADING DOCK-5 PARKING SPACES , 200 AMP ELECTRIC, FIRE SPRINKLERED-CLOSE TO INTERSTATE I-88 - ASKING $279,900 - ALSO WILLING TO TALK ABOUT LEASE OR LEASE OPTION     
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By John Hruska
(Homes Charlotte, LLC)
I wanted to share an update with all the AR members about my broker's class.  I am happy to say the long journey is finally over.  I finished classes on June 1st.  This past Monday I took the state exam and am happy to report I PASSED.  Needless to say, I am not that great of a student and was worried about getting through this whole process.It was the high of my week.Thanks to all the local agents in my area who knew I was taking this course and were supportive believing in me when at thimes I didn't always believe in myself that I could do it.Thank you.    
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By John Hruska
(Homes Charlotte, LLC)
             Oswego-Semi Custom King's Court Built Home-Light & Bright-Neutral Throughout-2 Story Foyer w/Hardwood floors leading to Kitchen offering Center Island/Breakfast bar w/Granite Top-36"/42"Custom Brakur Maple Cabinets w/Crown Molding-Family Room w/Stone Face Fireplace & Oak Mantel-Mstr Suite w/Vault Ceil & Private Bath w/Sep Shwr & Soaker Tub-Generous Size Guest Bdrms-All Appls Stay! Rooms wired for Speakers-Close to schools, shopping, & Entertainment-Offered at $329,000Village of OswegoChamber of CommerceSchool InformationParks and Recreation LibraryNeighborhood Information
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By John Hruska
(Homes Charlotte, LLC)
Now that school is out and you are looking for things to do.  Here are some links that offer some local summer fun in the town of Oswego, IL.http://www.prairiefest.com/http://www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org/main_pool.htmOswegoland Park District Calender GolfLocal Frisbee Gold Course LocationsIf you happen to view any of these links and use any of the services, please email me and tell me which ones and how you enjoyed them.  
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