Blame points a finger, finds fault, and searches to criticize someone or something for having differing methods or ideas.  The one doing the blaming usually has no mercy toward the accused.  And, just WHO is to BLAME?  The President we y'all elected - it's HIS fault! NO - It was the PAST president's fault! The Republicans - THEY are the ones! (Just ask the Democrats)                         NOPE!  It was the Democrats! (Just ask the Republicans)                        Wall Street - It's their fault!  Nah! - Main Street! Sub-Prime Mortgages - those greedy lenders are responsible! Those REALTORS®!  They are to blame!  Nope - It's the down market!  The government!  The Weather!  The rich! The poor!  Your Mama!  Your Daddy! The serpent - "It was him" said the woman.... he's tricky! NO!  Ada... 12/30/2009

  Chicago has so much to do it boggles the mind! There are alsoChicago homes for sale in all price ranges. The whole thing is..... are youREADY to purchase? Is your credit score high enough? Have you been on your job a while? Do you have money saved? Do you know where you want to live and what type of home you want to buy? There are a bunch of other questions that need to be answered, butthe aforementioned ones are tops on the list for prospective home buyers. If you are NOT ready to purchase a home in the Chicago area, thenmaybe "renting to own" is the choice for you. Renting to own has several positive things in its favor: You don't have to wait to live in the type of home you may want to purchase. You can rent the type of home you want while fixing up your credit at the same time. Yo... 10/27/2009

I have read some statistics for the Chicago area that saymore employers appear willing to hire in the coming months. That is great news for those who have been laid off and are waiting for some good news in the tri-cities area of Chicago. The latest survey from the National Association for Business Economics, shows unemployment is moderating. It also gives an improved outlook for hiring over the next six months or so. 78 NABE members working for the private sector and industry or trade associations showed the percentage of companys adding jobs doubled to 12% in October from an all-time low of 6% in July of this year. MORE GOOD NEWS!! The strongest gains were reported in the services sector, with 54% of companies reporting higher demand for workers. Finance, insurance and real estate als... 10/26/2009

Doug Hamilton, Superintendent of School District 151, in South Suburban, Illinois was our guest speaker at the South Holland Business Association Luncheon, September 24th, 2009.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The topic:  "Schools,  An Untapped Market"  was presented by Mr. Hamilton with such simplicity, that businesses who who were in attendance must have all been thinking the same thing.... "why hadn't we tapped onto this before?"  "Use US as a resource", he reiterated repeatedly!  We listened as the Superintendent, (who remembered when South Holland was mostly made up of onion fields)  insisted we view schools... 10/08/2009

Friday, March 20th, 2009,a Business Expo was held at the Community Center in South Holland, Illinois.  Local businesses participated, and guest speakers lectured and gave counsel on how to thrive in a tight economy. I attended the event which was from 8:30 AM until 1:00PM.  Free lunch was catered by PK's of University Park for participants. Here are a few pictures from it.      Diane Rice, a Property Manager & Real Estate Broker servicing the South Suburban Illinois & Northwest Indiana Communities can be reached at 708-862-RICE (7423). Web:  www.862RICE.com 03/23/2009

Three (3) month Market Report for attached and detached residential properties located in  South Holland, Illinois, home of the Varsity Boys Basketball Class 2A State Champions! Of the 49 units UNDER CONTRACT, the average market time has been 221 days with a median list price being $100,00, average list price, $114,886, Maximum, $259,900, and Minimum, $22,900, for a total volume of $5,629,406.   Of the Active Listings:   Less than $149,999 95 193 $150,000 - $199,999 84 236 $200,000 - $249,999 30 231 $250,000 - $299,999 12 271 $300,000 - $349,999 2 297 $350,000 - $399,999 2 150 $400,000 - $449,999 1 77 $450,000 - $499,999 1 78  Summary of Active Listings: Number of units:  227 Average Market Time:  217 days   Median Listed price:  $159,900 Average Listed price:  $163,407    Maximum List... 03/23/2009

  Detached Single Family Bedrooms # Sold % Sold Avg LP (Sold) Avg SP SP:LP Ratio Avg MT (Sold)     All 252 100% $178,158 $172,805 97% 123     2 or Less 12 100% $103,867 $99,332 96% 175     3 164 100% $169,167 $163,422 97% 113     4 69 100% $202,728 $198,387 98% 136     5 or More 7 100% $273,986 $266,414 97% 143       Presented By: Chuck Dellorto McColly Real Estate   Primary: 219-864-7516 Secondary: 219-793-6154 Other:     E-mail: dellorto@mccolly.com 850 Deer Creek Drive Schererville, IN 46375 219-322-5508 Fax :  219-322-0311 See our listings online: Web Page: http://www.chuckdellorto.com     All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed.Copyright ©2007 MLSNI, All rights reserved. 06/14/2008

Residents from different communities came out to "taste" a bit of what Thornton Township's annual event produced!  Previous blog announced this event.     South Holland, Illinois -  Thornton Township Hall entrance.....                 Rides for the Children!    Rain did not stop the crowd gathering to see performances of "Dance Expressions"           "Dance Expressions" - superbly coordinated!      A change of clothes..... and they return to EXPRESS themselves again!      Lining up at the booths.....  for food, goods,       Information tables.... Thornton Township        A place inside for BINGO lovers......      Something for everyone!    Face Painting, balloon making, and smiles from the friendly clown!    In anticipation for the MAIN ATTRACTION!!     Thornton Township Supervisor Fran... 08/24/2007

Mark your calendars, and set aside time anywhere between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Saturday, August 18, 2007!  It's the 7th Annual Taste of Thornton Township featuring the legendary"Chi-Lites! One of their most popular hits from the 70's, "Have You Seen Her"is what most of us (baby boomers) think on when their name is mentioned. "The Taste of Thornton Township"  an annual event of South Suburban Illinois (comprising 17 communities) has become a tradition.  Entertainment is FREE!                                                Bring empty stomach, an appetite, some money, and a receptive spirit!  Be prepared to enjoy what Township Supervisor, Frank M. Zuccarelli, and the Human Relations Commission have brought together for the largest Township in Illinois!  Co-Sponsors are:  MB Financial ... 08/07/2007

A Youth Job Fair will be held Wednesday, March 21, 2007 from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the South Suburban College Field House, 15800 State Street, South Holland, Illinois.  Company Representatives will be interviewing and accepting applications for full time, part time, and summer employment for young adults ages 16 to 21 years.Candidates must bring 2 forms of Identification and dress in business attire.  For more information call 708-596-6040, extension 3129Youth Fair sponsored by Thornton Community Township 03/18/2007