Grande Park, Plainfield, Illinois About Grande Park Grande Park is a single family home and townhome neighborhood located in Plainfield, Illinois. Grande Park features 100 acre park with soccer fields, baseball fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and tennis courts. For resident enjoyment there is an aquatic center with a swimming pool and club house. In winter residents can use two skating rinks and sledding hills. Average taxes in Grande Park $7,170 Average association fees in Grande Park $631 ($900 - $950) Average home size in Grande Park 3,551 ft2 Average lot size in Grande Park 0.25 acres Average year built in Grande Park 2008 Homes for sale in Grande Park Address Beds Baths Built Price 26430 Silverleaf Dr. 4 3.1 2011 $400,000 26829 Basswood Cir. 4 2.1 2012 $244,990 12801 ... 09/04/2012

Golden Meadows, Plainfield, Illinois About Golden Meadows Golden Meadows is a single family home neighborhood built in 1993. Golden Meadows is located at Route 59 and 135th Street in Plainfield, Illinois. Average taxes in Golden Meadows $5,270 Average association fees in Golden Meadows $0 Average home size in Golden Meadows 2,039 ft2 Average lot size in Golden Meadows 0.00 acres Average year built in Golden Meadows 1994 Homes for sale in Golden Meadows Address Beds Baths Built Price 24050 Water Lily Ct. 3 1.1 1994 $214,900 Sales Summary for Golden Meadows  (Sep 6, 2011 - Sep 5, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 4 117 $219,925 $213,625 97.1% Recent home sales in Golden Meadows Address Beds Baths Sold 24112 Primrose Cir. 4 2.1 $235,000 13260 S. Golde... 09/04/2012

Farmstone Ridge, Plainfield, Illinois About Farmstone Ridge Farmstone Ridge is a single family neighborhood developed by Macom Corp. Farmstone Ridge features homes with floor plans ranging from 2,600 to 4,000 square feet of living space. Farmstone Ridge is located on 127th and Plainfield-Naperville Road in Plainfield, Illinois. Average taxes in Farmstone Ridge $11,800 Average association fees in Farmstone Ridge $350 ($350 - $350) Average home size in Farmstone Ridge 3,688 ft2 Average lot size in Farmstone Ridge 0.30 acres Average year built in Farmstone Ridge 2003 Homes for sale in Farmstone Ridge Address Beds Baths Built Price 12719 Barrow Ln. 5 3.1 2002 $449,900 12811 Stellar Ln. 4 3.1 2002 $424,900 12706 Barrow Ln. 6 3.1 2004 $350,000 12743 Barrow Ln. 4 3.1 2003 $449,900 12800 Barrow... 09/04/2012

Fairfield Commons, Plainfield, Illinois About Fairfield Commons Fairfield Commons is a community of duplex homes built in the late 1990's by Krause Enterprises, Ltd. Fairfield Commons features 26 homes with floor plans ranging from 1300 to 1,650 square feet of living space. Fairfield Commons is located on South Fairfield Drive, 1/3 mile east of Route 59 off Renwick Road in Plainfield, Illinois. Average taxes in Fairfield Commons $4,687 Average association fees in Fairfield Commons $0 Average home size in Fairfield Commons 1,486 ft2 Average lot size in Fairfield Commons 0.00 acres Average year built in Fairfield Commons 2000 Homes for sale in Fairfield Commons Address Beds Baths Built Price 15958 Fairfield Dr. 2 3.0 2000 $145,000 Sales Summary for Fairfield Commons  (Sep 5, 2011 - Sep 4,... 09/04/2012

Estates At Heritage Meadows, Plainfield, Illinois About Estates At Heritage Meadows Estates At Heritage Meadows is a single family home neighborhood in Plainfield, Illinois. Average taxes in Estates At Heritage Meadows $7,810 Average association fees in Estates At Heritage Meadows $140 ($140 - $140) Average home size in Estates At Heritage Meadows 2,890 ft2 Average lot size in Estates At Heritage Meadows 0.25 acres Average year built in Estates At Heritage Meadows 2002 Homes for sale in Estates At Heritage Meadows Address Beds Baths Built Price 24326 Crowfoot Ct. 4 3.0 2002 $294,900 Sales Summary for Estates At Heritage Meadows  (Sep 5, 2011 - Sep 4, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 130 $353,267 $317,667 89.9% Recent home sales in Estates At Her... 09/04/2012

Eagle Chase, Plainfield, Illinois About Eagle Chase Eagle Chase is a single family home neighborhood built by Krughoff Homebuilders. Eagle Chase is located in Plainfield, Illinois. Average taxes in Eagle Chase $6,665 Average association fees in Eagle Chase $178 ($25 - $255) Average home size in Eagle Chase 2,547 ft2 Average lot size in Eagle Chase 0.50 acres Average year built in Eagle Chase 2002 Homes for sale in Eagle Chase Address Beds Baths Built Price 13512 Golden Eagle Cir. 4 3.0 2003 $216,900 13624 Golden Meadow Dr. 4 2.2 2000 $334,900 13541 Golden Eagle Cir. 3 3.0 2004 $229,900 Sales Summary for Eagle Chase  (Sep 5, 2011 - Sep 4, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 5 72 $299,240 $288,760 96.5% Recent home sales in Eagle Chase Address Beds Bat... 09/04/2012

Dunmoor Estates, Plainfield, Illinois About Dunmoor Estates Dunmoor Estates is a single family neighborhood built in the mid 2000's. Dunmoor Estates is located on 135th Street and Heggs Road in Plainfield, Illinois. Average taxes in Dunmoor Estates $9,252 Average association fees in Dunmoor Estates $350 ($250 - $400) Average home size in Dunmoor Estates 2,570 ft2 Average lot size in Dunmoor Estates 0.25 acres Average year built in Dunmoor Estates 2006 Homes for sale in Dunmoor Estates Address Beds Baths Built Price 13207 Taylor St. 3 2.1 2008 $359,000 25919 Campbell Ln. 4 3.0 2006 $418,500 25824 Ross Ln. 4 2.1 2005 $389,000 Sales Summary for Dunmoor Estates  (Sep 5, 2011 - Sep 4, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 7 163 $414,100 $383,571 92.6% Recen... 09/04/2012

Dayfield, Plainfield, Illinois About Dayfield Dayfield is a all custom or semi-custom single family neighborhood built by several builders. Dayfield is located off 143rd Street just west of U.S. 30 on the north side of Plainfield, Illinois. Average taxes in Dayfield $4 Average association fees in Dayfield $250 ($250 - $250) Average home size in Dayfield 2,726 ft2 Average lot size in Dayfield 0.25 acres Average year built in Dayfield 2011 Homes for sale in Dayfield Address Beds Baths Built Price 25054 Thornberry Dr. 4 2.1 2012 $319,900 25033 Thornberry Dr. 3 2.0 2012 $309,900 25016 Chalk Hill Cir. 4 2.1 2011 $339,900 14223 Meadow Ln. 4 3.1 2011 $374,900 24812 Fieldbrook Dr. 4 2.1 2011 $399,900 24955 Thornberry Dr. 4 2.1 2011 $375,000 Sales Summary for Dayfield  (Sep 5, 2011 - Sep 4, 2012... 09/04/2012

Cumberland, Plainfield, Illinois About Cumberland Cumberland is a single family home neighborhood in Plainfield, Illinois. Cumberland is located south of Caton Farm Road and east of County Line Road. Average taxes in Cumberland $4,604 Average association fees in Cumberland $0 Average home size in Cumberland 1,731 ft2 Average lot size in Cumberland 0.25 acres Average year built in Cumberland 2002 Homes for sale in Cumberland Address Beds Baths Built Price 1908 Great Falls Dr. 3 2.0 2000 $174,000 1910 Mystic Dr. 3 2.1 2002 $195,000 2301 Gustave Ln. 3 1.1 2001 $163,900 7013 Bitterroot Dr. 3 2.1 2004 $189,900 6916 Astoria Dr. 3 2.0 2003 $174,900 6912 Townsend Blvd. 3 1.1 2001 $129,900 6908 Great Falls Dr. 3 1.0 2001 $154,900 Sales Summary for Cumberland  (Sep 5, 2011 - Sep 4, 2012) # of Sal... 09/04/2012

Crossings at Wolf Creek, Plainfield, Illinois About Crossings at Wolf Creek Crossings at Wolf Creek is a 116 townhomes and 231 single family home neighborhood built in the mid 2000's by Centex Homes. Crossings at Wolf Creek features floor plans ranging from 1,962 to 3,509 square feet of living space. Crossings at Wolf Creek is located in Plainfield, Illinois west of Route 59 and south of 111th Street. Average taxes in Crossings at Wolf Creek $6,919 Average association fees in Crossings at Wolf Creek $155 ($150 - $160) Average home size in Crossings at Wolf Creek 2,400 ft2 Average lot size in Crossings at Wolf Creek 0.25 acres Average year built in Crossings at Wolf Creek 2006 Homes for sale in Crossings at Wolf Creek Address Beds Baths Built Price 11340 Highland Dr. 4 2.1 2006 $265,000 ... 09/04/2012

    Hoping to Buy a Home?  Juggling some credit?  Don't drop the ball.                     Juggling some credit?  Credit ... credit scores ... credit cards ... debt?          Knowing how to handle or utilize your credit and debt to your advantage can  seem much like a juggling act.  Lose control of even a portion of it or for a second ... and you can drop all the balls.  Both figuratively speaking and literally.         The topic of credit is obviously one touched-upon often as I speak to my mortgage clients.  Questions arise as to the best plan of action regarding the credit and accounts they have ... or need to open  in order to have good  credit scores  and healthy credit.  And yes, you read that correctly.  Ironic at it may seem, having NO credit or debt (paying Cash for everything)... 08/08/2012

    Midwest Brewer's Fest to be Held in Plainfield, IL on August 25th              The 100 degree heat we've been experiencing lately sure makes the upcoming "Midwest Brewer's Fest" being held in  Plainfield, IL  (Will County) on Saturday, August 25th, sound pretty darn good!        Whether the weather is rain or shine, the  "Midwest Brewer's Fest"  will take place and feature over 150 unique beers.  Visitors to the Fest will be able to talk to brew masters in attendance and ask questions about the development of the brews they offer.        The "Midwest Brewer's Fest" is a great outing for any beer enthusiast.  But attendance also supports the efforts to restore the  Plainfield Riverfront Park,  (old Electric Park) which was destroyed by the deadly tornado that ripped through Plainfiel... 07/25/2012

    Down Payment Requirements, Credit, and Interest Rates. Finding Reliable Info ...                     Today ... I'm frustrated. And maybe just a tad ticked too.                Why??           Because I ran across yet another so-called "expert" of our industry providing totally misleading and incorrect information, via a very large media outlet. This time their message was regarding ... down payment requirements, credit, and interest rates.               3 pretty major and important motivators for home buying, wouldn't you agree?  3 things you definitely want the truth about .. and facts on, if you're thinking about refinancing or buying a home.   Right??           Well, there was this article.  Its "expert" ... handing-out totally incorrect information about these 3 important issues.... 07/12/2012

If you live in Plainfield or if you are thinking about making this great city your home, you might want to keep up-to-date on what's going on in the real estate market.  Are you looking for current information?  Are you looking to sell your home and can't decide whether this is the right time for you and your family?     Have you thought about purchasing a home but need more information?  Then this is the site for you! You will find helpful statistics that will open your eyes to the reality of what's sold and what is selling.   I have included some great information on what has sold and the price ranges, days on market, month to month comparisons, and year ending comparisons. This information does not target individual subdivisions but is meant to be an overall view of the Plainfield ma... 07/12/2012

  Your Mortgage Menu. Your Health Dictates What Choices You Have       Yesterday, I wrote a post regarding the possible re-emergence of  3% down, Mortgage Insurance-related mortgage products and their once again becoming an option for home buyers.       As I thought it would, it opened-up some discussion about small down payment requirements and the wisdom of exercising them.  Personally, I feel this option, now being considered for re-introduction into the mortgage market, is much like any other financing option.  It's an option open for exploration.       I believe the final decision regarding its use should be ... and will be dictated by the individual home buyer's personal financial scenario.  Simply, do they qualify?  And if qualified ... is it the right fit for their needs?  Obvio... 07/06/2012

    I'm Adding Magic to My Mortgage Services              Ever have one of those days where you found yourself wishing you had magical powers at your fingertips?   ZAP!!!   Anything you want!  Done!  Awarded!                    I read multiple blog posts this morning that made me wish that today could be one of those magical days.  The posts' topic?  They were all written about current interest rates and where they might be heading.  Lots of room for speculation and discussion in that topic!         Personally?  I think at times the focus on interest rates goes a bit overboard.  Sure, I know rates are important.  But focusing too intensely on interest rates can cause you to overlook the other important facets of lending or your finances. And that's not good.         How do you change so... 07/02/2012

    Put a Little Thought & Effort into It ... Prepare For Your Mortgage Application           H. Jackson Brown Jr.The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.                     A few days ago, I took an  application  for some new home buyers. I'd talked multiple times with both the husband and wife leading up to the time of their ap.               Following my habit, I'd included a link to my   mortgage website   in every email to them, along with my other contact info.   I'd also emailed a link to my website page regarding the  financial documents required for mortgage application,  then reviewed that list with them in detail prior to their appointment.           I always do this in the hopes that all the steps taken on my part will motivate my clients to do their part... 07/01/2012

Fresh produce without the hassle of a big supermarket!  That's what customers are saying about the new Peter Rubi Produce market which opened its doors this morning.  It's a walk back in time with just the right mix of technology and old world charm.  From my own perspective it is incredibly refreshing to see a market like this open their doors!  For years my friends have watched in amazement as I hopped from one store to another in search of certain products, produce, meat and cheeses.  Big supermarkets and "so-called" fancy deals don't interest me in least bit. I much prefer to buy fresh ingredients for myself, my family and friends.  What I bring to my table is a reflection of me and I strive to prepare only the very best.  Obviously this morning's experience has proven a very positi... 06/22/2012

  Know Your Terminology Regarding Mortgage Lenders. It's Very Important!              I've offered multiple posts about the importance of being familiar with frequently-used  mortgage terminology  prior to entering your mortgage processing.       With all the real estate and financing terminology or slang that can pop-up during a real estate transaction, it's just best to be prepared and educated about what you'll be hearing.  It's truly for your own benefit.        Over the last few years,  I have found that one piece of terminology, used frequently, is often incorrectly utilized by both professionals and clients alike.  That term?  "Internet lender".          Maybe as a  mortgage lender  myself, I've gotten a bit sensitive about HOW this terminology is loosely and incorrectly used.  A... 06/12/2012

If you live in Plainfield or if you are thinking about making this great city your home, you might want to keep up-to-date on what's going on in the real estate market.  Are you looking for current information?  Are you looking to sell your home and can't decide whether this is the right time for you and your family?Have you thought about purchasing a home but need more information?  Then this is the site for you! You will find helpful statistics that will open your eyes to the reality of what's sold and what is selling. I have included some great information on what has sold and the price ranges, days on market, month to month comparisons, and year ending comparisons. This information does not target individual subdivisions but is meant to be an overall view of the Plainfield market.So... 06/11/2012