Great Movies for Adults! date: Friday, April 3, 2009 time: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM venue: Plainfield Public Library District address: 705 North Illinois Street  Plainfield, IL 60544  View map from:Plainfield Public Library District March 6 - In Bruges April 3 - Catch Me If You Can May 1 - Mamma Mia! Location : Large Meeting Room For all your real estate needs in the Plainfield area, call LaNita Cates at 630-341-1545 or visit www.lanitacates.com. 04/20/2009

St. Mary Immaculate/Jackhammer's Night - Ticket Sales Sunday April 26, 2009 - Sunday May 10, 2009 from 7:00pm - 6:00pm St. Mary Immaculate Parish15629 S. Rt. 59Plainfield, Illinois 60544 Get Directions Monday, June 15 is St Mary Immaculate Night at Silver Cross Field when the Joliet JackHammers host the Winnipeg Goldeyes. Game time is 6:05pm.Fans can get a special reduced admission price of $5.00 per ticket when they buy their tickets at St. Mary Immaculate Parish, 15629 S. Rt. 59 in Plainfield.Tickets are pre-sold at the Parish Commons area (Building B) through May 10, after all Masses: Sunday, April 26, May 3 & May 10 and t the Commons desk Weekdays from 9:00am to 9:00pm, Saturdays from 9:00am to 6:00pm and Sundays from 7:30am to 7:30pm.Please have cash or check made payable to "SMI P... 04/20/2009

Sunday April 26, 2009 from 8:30am - 12:30pm St. Mary Immaculate Parish15629 S. Rt. 59Plainfield, Illinois 60544 Pancake Breakfast at St. Mary ImmaculateGood Shepherd Council #5573 of the Knights of Columbus will serve a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 26th, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm in the St. Mary Immaculate Gym. The menu includes Pancakes, Sausage, Orange Juice, Coffee or Milk.A free will donation is requested. The net proceeds will be given to Fr. Dan Hoehn in appreciation for all he has done for the parish and the community.For more information call Steve Zimmer at 815-436-0458 or Fred Kunst at 815-254-7123.St. Mary Immaculate Parish is located at 15629 S. Rt. 59, Plainfield, IL 60544. With nearly 7,000 member families, St. Mary Immaculate is one of the largest Roman Catholic parishes ... 04/20/2009

  The 1st quarter Plainfield IL single family market report is now available.  I have interpreted this information has been taken directly from the MLS.  In a follow up post I will compare and contrast the 1st quarter of 2008 and 2009. In the first 3 months of 2009, 157 single family homes sold in Plainfield IL.  Homes are currently selling at 95% of their asking price in 167 days on average. 100 of the 157 homes that sold this quarter were 4 bedroom homes, which was 63% of the market share of the homes sold.   There were only 9 Plainfield IL homes that sold, but those home sold at about 96% of their asking price, up 1% from the total average.  The average market time on the 5 bedroom homes were about 26% higher than the total average of 167 days.  Plainfield IL 1st Quarter Single Famil... 04/18/2009

The Spring real estate is in full swing. What can Plainfield IL home sellers expect to see in this market? To start, volume of single family detached home sales in Plainfield IL this March is down by about 11% compared to the same time last year, while the depreciation in the price of single family detached home market is up by about 17.2%.  Single family homes in March of 2009 are selling for about 17.2% less than they did just 12 months prior, on average. The average sale price of a Plainfield IL home was about $280,133 last year, compared to $232,056 in March of this year.  The good news is that Plainfield IL homeowners who have sold have gotten about 96% of their asking price on average.  That means if you house if your home is not over-priced, you should expect to receive about 96%... 04/14/2009

Many Plainfield IL homeowners are facing the possibility of foreclosure.  The thought of losing the roof over your head is a scary concept, especially if you are worried about the well being of your family and their future. If you are facing foreclosure in Plainfield IL and don’t know what steps to take to either proceed with a short sale or attempt a loan modification, call me to explore the possibility of negotiating on your behalf. Why is what I do different from what other Realtors® are doing in regard to short sales in Plainfield IL?  If there is any possibility of having you keep your home, my loan modification negotiator will begin the process of a loan modification to utilize the option of a short sale as a last resort, unless it’s your preference to attempt a short sale right f... 04/14/2009

The following homes have recently closed in the Eagle Ridge subdivision in Plainfield IL: October 2008 5710 Brosam Ln. closed on 10/17/08 for $235,000 November 2008 1401 Martin Ct. closed on 11/17/08 for $160,000 as a short sale 5708 Brosam Ln. closed on 11/26/08 for $175,000 as a short sale January 2009 1414 Meyer Ct. closed on 1/2/09 for $222,000 The Eagle Ridge Subdivision is located off of River Rd and Theodore just west of Rt.59 in Plainfield IL.  The neighborhood is part of the Troy school district.  There is a $130  Homeowners Association fee that is paid once yearly.  Eagle Ridge was originally developed by Phoenix homes and features two large ponds stocked for fishing, as well as a neighborhood park.  If you, or someone you know are interested in buying, selling, or renting a h... 04/04/2009

The following single family properties have recently closed in the Hampton Glen subdivision in Plainfield IL:   February 2009 1308 Bridgehampton Dr. closed on 2/25/09 for $141,000 as a short sale December 2008 5202 Pontigo Glen Dr. closed on 12/05/08 for $193,000 as a short sale October 2008 1409 Bridgehampton Dr. closed on 10/15/08 for $225,000 September 2008 5105 Gardiner Glen Dr. closed on 9/25/08 for $195,000 as a short sale The following towhomes have recently closed in the neighborhood: March 2009 5130 Freeport Ct. closed on 3/2/09 for $173,000 November 2008 5005 Norwalk Ct. closed on 11/24/08 for $129,000 as an REO 5110 Williston Ct. closed on 11/25/08 for $153,500 5102 Edgewater Ct. closed on 11/7/08 for $176,000 The Hampton Glen subdivision is located on Theodore Rd. just west ... 04/04/2009

We’ve been in our new house for a little over 4 years now.  In that time we’ve landscaped the yard, painted all of the rooms, installed a fence, decorated, re-decorated, cleaned, cluttered and de-cluttered … and then it happened.  My husband started finishing the basement. It’s bad enough when your husband leaves for work before the sun comes up, and comes home long after it’s disappeared… but I had become a weekend widow to the cement walls beneath our happy home. Then this past October, about 10 months into his project,  our family got an unexpected surprise; we found out we’re having another baby.  That’s #5 for anyone whose been counting.  Together we decided that even though we are in the middle of a recession, finishing the basement couldn’t wait any longer, and I couldn’t afford ... 04/02/2009

The following properties recently closed in the Brighton Lakes Subdivision in Plainfield IL: January 2009 1803 Chestnut Hill Rd. closed on 1/28/09 for $201,000 December 2008 5005 Brighton Ln. closed on 12/11/08 for $281,500 The Brighton Lakes subdivision is located near Rt. 59 and Theodore Rd in Plainfield IL.  The neighborhood features a private clubhouse and pool for resident use. There is a homeowners association for the community of $70 per month, which includes the use of the clubhouse and pool. The homes in the Brighton Lakes were built around 1996, but I’m not sure who the builder of this community was since I didn’t leave here when the community was being built. Students in the neighborhood attend the following public schools: River View Elementary Timber Ridge Middle School Pla... 04/02/2009

The buyer walked almost one week to closing so this home has been reactived and is short sale approved at $155,000 firm.  The address is 6451 Bazz Drive in the Mayfield subdivision in Plainfield IL.  Gorgeous ranch with tons of room. Basement is partially finished with a 4th bedroom, rec room and a 3rd bathroom already plumbed and ready to finish. New siding, furnace, central air, a private fenced yard, UNBELIEVABLE PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING, with a pond, stream, water fall, fence, hot tub and huge deck. Entire house freshly painted. No carpet/flooring throughout house because prior tentant ruined it. Flooring in kitchen and bathrooms only. Call LaNita Cates with REMAX at 630-341-1545 or visit www.lanitacates.com.   04/02/2009

Sixty-one homes closed in Plainfield, IL in the month of March, 2009.  The lowest being a foreclosure that sold for $80,000.  The highest priced home sold for $540,000. Compare in March of 2008 when seventy homes sold. The lowest sold for $130,000 and the highest sold for $526,000. As you can see, the numbers are very similiar. For all your home buying and selling needs, call LaNita Cates at REMAX 630-341-1545 or visit www.lanitacates.com! 04/02/2009

The following closed real estate transactions for properties in Plainfield, in the Grande Park subdivsion are: 26537 Rustling Birch Way closed on 10/27/08 for $349,990 13303 Morning Mist closed on 10/03/08 for $362,000 26661 Lindengate Cir. closed on 1/30/09 for $362,500 12904 Peppertree Dr. closed on 10/30/08 for $367,000 12712 Grande Pines Blvd. closed on 2/01/09 for $389,900 27114 Rustic Woods Ave. closed on 2/13/09 for $415,000 13426 Lindengate Ct. closed on 9/25/08 for $425,000 26005 Whispering Woods Cir. closed on 2/05/09 for $445,000 26501 Rustling Birch Way closed on 12/12/08 for $455,800 26112 Oakcrest Ln. closed on 11/14/08 for $472,500 12842 Grande Pines Blvd. closed on 9/20/08 for $475,000 13033 Timber Wood Cir. closed on 10/31/2008 for $525,000 27015 Rustic Wood Ln. closed ... 03/21/2009

As anyone who has been living in Plainfield IL for the last year knows, the downtown area has recently been renovated.  Unfortunately, that meant avoiding the area for quite some time.  About 2 months ago, my car needed some work so I took it up to Plainfield Automotive Inc. on Rt. 59. Since the time it was going to take to fix my car was going to overlap lunch time, I decided to walk into town to get a bite to eat.  I wasn’t sure where I was going to go, but I started down Rt. 59 in the rain and turned down Des Plaines St and ran right into The Front Street Cantina in Plainfield. I felt like a loser sitting down in the restaurant all by myself since the kids were with my father in law at home, but that wasn’t about to stop this hungry pregnant girl from embarrassing myself! I’d never b... 03/21/2009

Mayfair’s most recent real estate closings in Plainfield IL are: 6510 Benich Ln. closed on 11/06/08 for $158,000 2509 Joe Adler Dr. closed on 2/27/09 for $160,000 6607 Peyla Ln. closed on 11/21/08 for $180,000 6510 Goldhaber Ln. closed on 1/5/09 for $197,500 3001 Ruth Fitzgerald Dr. on 1/12/09 for $208,500 2809 Joe Alder Dr. on 9/8/08 for $215,000 The average sale price for a home in the Mayfair subdivision from September 2008 to February 2009 was $186,500. If you are interested in knowing what your home in the Mayfair subdivision is worth, or have questions about buying or selling a home in Plainfield IL, call me at 630-673-6233.  I love working and living in Plainfield, and it would be my pleasure to help you buy or sell your next home in Plainfield, IL! Julie Ferenzi | Realtor® Plai... 03/21/2009

  The following homes have recently closed in the Kensington Club subdivision in Plainfield IL: 13040 Stockton Ave. closed on 1/07/09 for $268,000 24231 Bristol Ave. closed on 11/24/08 for $303,000 13053 Stockton Ave. closed on 11/03/08 for $315,000 24137 Newcastle St. closed on 2/24/09 for $320,000 The Kensington Club subdivision is located off of 127th St. just west of  Rt. 59.  The subdivision does have a $670 per year association fee that is paid annually that covers the neighborhood amenities such as the clubhouse, pool, and ponds. The homes in Kensington Club were built between 2001 and 2004, and are conveniently located near shopping and dining. The public school attendance zones for Kensington Club in Plainfield IL are: Eagle Pointe Elementary Heritage Grove Middle School Plainf... 03/21/2009

    The following properties have recently closed in the Liberty Grove subdivision in Plainfield IL: 14415 Meadow Ln. closed on 3/13/09 for $210,000 14719 Independence Dr. closed on 9/10/08 for $252,000 25217 Declaration Dr. closed on 10/24/08 for $255,000 25216 Soldier Ct. closed on 1/20/09 for $259,000 15160 Freedom Way closed on 3/06/09 for $290,000 15215 Freedom Way closed on 11/14/08 for $319,000 The Liberty Grove subdivision is located just south of historic downtown Plainfield IL.  The Liberty Grove neighborhood features a community pool, park, and pond, in addition to an on-site elementary school located centrally within the neighborhood. The neighborhood was built by Cambridge Homes beginning around 2003.  There are two separate phases to the development: the Executive Series a... 03/21/2009

Kids invited to free Easter Egg Hunt at the Timbers of Shorewood  Local children of all ages and their families are invited to the 5th annual Hippity-Hop Easter Egg Hunt from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at The Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Rd., Shorewood. At noon, toddler age children from one to three years-old will participate in an indoor egg hunt in a balloon-filled room. The outdoor egg hunt on the Timbers' grounds is for all children ages one and up beginning at 12:30 p.m. The egg hunt will feature prizes for everyone, along with plenty of kid-friendly entertainment including: ·       Photos with the Easter Bunny ·       "A Zoo to You" Petting Zoo consisting of 20-30 animals including: goats, sheep, ducks, chickens, rabbits, pot bellied pig, mini donkey, llama... 03/13/2009

Jim Zilinsky of Zilinsky Financial Services will give a presentation on taxes and how they relate to seniors at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 30, at The Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Road, Shorewood. Zilinsky will discuss deductions for seniors, charitable contributions, how Social Security is taxed, and how the 7-1/2% adjusted gross income works with medical deductions. Seniors face very different tax issues than younger people as there are several senior tax issues that only apply to people age 60+, such as: annuities benefits, long-term care and social security benefits. Zilinsky Financial Services (ZFS) provides assistance in the planning of company, as well as individual, overall financial affairs. ZFS serves as an adviser to provide current and accurate information in the areas of... 03/12/2009

The following properties have recently closed in the Champion Creek subdivision in Plainfield, IL: 11351  S. Churchill Dr. closed on 9/30/08 for $223,000 11604 S. Olympic Dr. closed on 9/22/08 for $235,000 11336 S. Preakness Dr. closed on 9/29/2008 for $237,000 11344 S. Churchill Dr. closed on 12/4/08 for $248,000 It looks as though many of the homes that closed in this neighborhood closed in September of 2008, just before the the economic crisis was announced in October.  There were also significant changes to the seller assisted down payment program that dramatically affected financing qualifications for buyers at about the same time.  There has been an increase in the spring market recently with pending transactions, as well as a spike in the amount of rentals taking place on the MLS... 03/10/2009