Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Chain O Lakes Market Update


OK, first I have to say...GO BEARS! We are all so happy for the Chicago Bears and their long-awaited & deserved trip to the Super Bowl! Watch for next weeks photo...we have created our annual ice skating rink on The Chain O Lakes on Lake Marie in front of our home where we enjoy taking the kids out to "skate"...OK, it is truly a site to see...Dorothy Hammil (? sp) I am not:) Oh well, it is fun & the neighbors love it as well...anyway...we will have an awesome tribute to 'Da Bears on next weeks update..stay tuned.

OK, turning to the Real Estate Market...the market, of course, on The Chain O Lakes & The Fox is starting to heat up as we all feel the bone chilling cold & long for summer on The Chain O Lakes & The Fox:) FYI...looks like the Annual Ice Fishing Derby will happen..yeah!

Again, let's turn to The Chain O Lakes & The Fox market & what has transpired in the past week.

Homes sold/closings on The Chain O Lakes & The Fox w/in the past week: 2

New listings on The Chain O Lakes & The Fox within the past week: 6

Re-Activation on a homes listing on The Chain O Lakes & The Fox w/in the past week: 1

Homes under contract within the past week on The Chain O' lakes & The Fox: 1

Home owners who decided to do a price reduction on their home on The Chain O' Lakes & The Fox w/in the past week: 5

Homeowners on The Chain O Lakes & The Fox who have taken their home off the market temporarily: 1

Stay tuned...exciting news of the launch of our new, cutting edge website to follow...unmatched technology meets The Chain O Lakes & The Fox River:)


Thursday, January 25, 2007

Weekly Chain O Lakes Real Estate & Chicago area Informational Update


The Chain O Lakes is in full force with winter activities as most of the lakes have frozen over the ice fishing, snow mobiling & the like are in force:) It's great seeing the Chain O Lakes activity & beauty in the winter.
Here is what has happened according to the MLSNI & what has transpired on The Chain O Lakes within the past 10 days for single family homes on The Chain & The Fox:
Chain O Lakes & Fox River homes sold = 1 home sold on The Fox. A 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath 75 ft frontage on The Fox sold for $600,000 and was on the market for 230 days
Chain O Lakes & Fox River homes under contract= 7 homes went under contract
Chain O Lakes & Fox River homes which listings were cancelled= 1
Chain O Lakes & Fox River homes new to the market= 11 "new" listings to choose from for your new Chain O Lakes Home
Chain O Lakes & The Fox price changes= 2 homes had price reductions
Chain O Lakes & Fox River Low market price= $194,900
Chain O Lakes & Fox River High market value= $1,400,000

Sunday, January 14, 2007

Chain O Lakes Market Update



Within the past 7 days, the following has taken place regarding real estate on The Chain O Lakes - The Fox according to the MLS of Northern Illinois & what has transpired within the MLS of NI system:



        • Chain O Lakes had 4 documented sale closing transactions within the past 7 days

        • Chain O Lakes had 4 Chain O Lakes homes go under contract within the past 7 days

        • There were 4 Chain O Lakes home sellers who opted to reduce their price and

        • Chain O Lakes home buyers now have 7 "new" Chain O Lakes or Fox River homes to choose from, as the MLS of NI documented a "new" status for 7 properties with Chain O Lakes or Fox River frontage. Often called the "hot" properties as they are fresh to the market:)


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        Weekly Chain O Lakes Real Estate & Chicago area Informational Update


        Hello & Welcome to the weekly update for The Chain O Lakes & The Fox (River) in IL from your Chicago Real Estate Agent information source on The Chain O Lakes...The greater Chicago Metro area, as well as Milwaukee Metro.Visit often to find out what is happening on The Chain O Lakes.

        Real Estate on The Chain O Lakes is starting out the year very strong corresponding to an article from the National Association of Realtors which states: "Recovery Expected in Existing-Home Purchases Existing-home purchases are expected to rise gradually in 2007 from current levels, with annual totals comparable to 2006, while new-home purchases will continue to slide." http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2006/hef_dec06_existing_home_sales_in_2007.html

        As we all know, the demand for homes on The Chain O Lakes & The Fox has & will continue to be strong due to the desire to live on water & the lifestyle & amenities it offers.
        We are excited to launch our new, cutting edge Chain O Lakes website next week...details to follow...it will be the only source you will need to search for your new Chain O Lakes &/or Fox home.

        Many of us our heading to the Chicago Boat Show next weekend (Jan 17-21) being held at McCormick Place-North, Downtown Chicago. You can buy tickets on-line or at the show. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $4 for ages 13-15 & FREE for 12 & under.We can all look for our dream boat to take out on The Chain O Lakes & The Fox River or wherever:)http://www.chicagoboatshow.com/

        Of course we are waiting to see if the Chain O Lakes Ice Fishing Derby will truly be "ice fishing" this year, as the Chain O Lakes is not frozen. We will see what happens.
        Don't forget to gather your libations & such before the big game...GO BEARS!! The big game airs today at noon.
        Until next time... :)




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        Friday, January 12, 2007

        Chicago Real Estate Agent Vicki Helle

        Congratulations to Vicki Helle, she is the first to run the Chicago Real Estate Agent Blog. This blog will cover local real estate news from a real estate agent perspective in Chicago.