Real Estate News, Tips and Topics from Illinois

Over a year ago, I decided to list myself in the Yahoo Directory. For those of you who haven't explored this option, it is a $299 yearly fee for "review" of your website and inclusion in the directory. This is one of the most expensive fees currently charged for any directory out there. However, ...

In Fox Valley, the latest talk is of the new Matea Valley High School scheduled to begin construction soon and to open in 2009. Matea Valley High School is scheduled to be built on Eola Road several blocks north of North Aurora Road. For the residents of the Concord Valley Subdivision this will b...

If you are searching for a beautiful townhome near shopping with a great school district, you should be looking at the Abington Trace Townhomes. Most of them are brick-fronted and offer between 2 and three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and many offer the option of a finished lower level "basement". Abi...

Of all the townhomes available in the Fox Valley, perhaps one of the most popular complexes remains the Legacy Fields Townhomes. Located on Aurora's far east side near the Fox Valley Mall, Legacy Fields was constructed at the beginning of the millenium and features a lot of modern amenities that ...

I went out and spent some time in Abington Woods this past weekend. When you think about a great townhomes complex that really looks sharp and is laid out well, Abington Woods should come to mind. Many of the buildings in the Abington Woods Subdivision are laid out vertically, side-by-side. This ...

Last weekend, I spent the afternoon on the far east side of Aurora doing research on several popular townhome complexes. The first was Park Avenue Subdivision where I had an appointment to do a market analysis. This complex is located on New York Street just west of Eola and is in a prime locatio...

Nestled among mature landscaping on Aurora's west side, the Alschuler Subdivision is a popular place for buyers looking for sprawling custom-built ranch homes. This area was constructed mostly in the 1960's and include many large homes up to nearly 4,000 square feet. This area blends in well with...

The Tanner Historic District is one of the largest historic districts on Aurora's west side. Created as a locally designated historic district in 1998, it is located just west of Lake Street and includes homes dating from the mid-1800's into the 20th Century. This district is always expanding, ad...

A few weeks ago, one of my clients in Belles Terres completed the sale of her condo. If you've never been out to Belles Terres, this beautiful condominium complex offers many options for buyers looking for attached-style living. Consisting of 5 buildings, including 3 towers and 2 two-story buildi...

Oakhurst Subdivision is located on the far east side of Aurora near the intersection of New York and Eola Road. This large community of perhaps 1000 homes features hiking paths, community parks and semi-custom homes. Oakhurst subdivision is divided into a number of smaller sub-sections known as "...