As we approach the last 2 months of the year we often reflect on the year and the events that have taken place.The Bloomingdale real estate market has gone through many changes over the last 10 months. The media would like everyone to be panic-ed about where the market is and has been. This is no doubt that gone are the days of high prices and quick sales. Did we really think it was going to last forever?We have actually returned to a more normal market. Back are the days of fine negotiating.Here is a chart of ACTIVE (Single Family)  LISTINGS in Bloomingdale and the MARKET TIMES (In days):There are a total of 96 single family homes for sale in Bloomingdale with an average marketing time of 145 days. Here is how it is broken down into number of bedrooms and average listing prices...# Bed... 11/02/2007

Bloomingdale Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Bloomingdale real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of November 2, 2007.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=activeIf you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Bloomingdale, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.a... 11/02/2007

Are you ready for Trick or Treating? Have you bought all your candy? It is hard to believe it is Halloween already. Before you know it, we will be saying "Happy Holidays!"The Bloomingdale real estate market has been a little slow this week. A few new properties and some price adjustments. This is really a good time to buy a home. Buyers have the pick of the crop. Sellers are willing to negotiate their prices and the interest rates are very good.Our goal is to always provide up to date information about the Bloomingdale real estate market. It is important to know about the Bloomingdale homes for sale and Bloomingdale properties to sale. Here is the Bloomingdale  real estate statistics for the week of October 22 through October 28, 2007. These numbers include ALL SINGLE FAMILY HOMES FOR S... 10/29/2007

Bloomingdale Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Bloomingdale real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of October 25, 2007.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=activeIf you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Bloomingdale, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.a... 10/25/2007

Hope everyone has been enjoying this unseasonable, yet beautiful weather we have had this week. According to the forecasters, that is all about to change! And how about those Bears??? Pulling it off in the last seconds of the game!!!The Bloomingdale real estate markethas remained steady. Not an accessive amount of activity but some is better than none!Our goal is to always provide up to date information about the Bloomingdale real estate market. It is important to know about the Bloomingdale homes for sale and Bloomingdale properties to sale. Here is the Bloomingdale  real estate statistics for the week of October 15 through October 21, 2007. These numbers include ALL SINGLE FAMILY HOMES FOR SALE and ATTACHED HOUSING FOR SALE including Townhouses, Condos and Duplexes. SINGLE FAMILY HOME... 10/22/2007

Bloomingdale Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Bloomingdale real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of October 16, 2007.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=activeIf you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Bloomingdale, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.a... 10/16/2007

Most people have started their "Fall Clean up." Changing those bright summer flowers to the hardy fall mums. The trees are changing to their vibrant red, orange and gold colors. The brisk cool evenings make great sleeping weather!The Bloomingdale real estate market has not seen too many changes in the last week. Showings do tend to slow down at this time of year but the people out looking are really serious buyers! It is important to do the necessary updating to your home to be sure it makes a lasting impression on potential buyers. There is still high amounts of inventory so  sellers have to be very meticulous about their homes to enhance their marketability and stand out from all the other homes for sale. Hire a real estate professional to give you tips on "getting your home ready" to... 10/15/2007

Bloomingdale Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Bloomingdale real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of October 9, 2007.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=activeIf you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Bloomingdale, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.as... 10/09/2007

The Fall.... One of the most beautiful times of the year! The bright vibrant colors on all the trees. The crisp cool weather that we are about to get. It has been unusually warm and humid these last few weeks.The Bloomingdale real estate market is still on the "cool" side but holding it's own! There is still a large amount of inventory which means sellers have to be very meticulous about their homes to enhance their marketability and stand out from all the other homes for sale. Hire a real estate professional to give you tips on "getting your home ready" to be put on the market. Make sure you understand what your competition is and what the market conditions are in your area. This will help you and your REALTOR come up with a marketable listing price and hopefully a timely offer.Our goa... 10/08/2007

Hard to believe we are on to October. The busy holiday season is not far away. The Bloomingdale real estate market is holding steady. There is a large amount of inventory which means sellers have to be very meticulous about their homes to enhance their marketability and stand out from all the other homes for sale. Hire a real estate professional to give you tips on "getting your home ready" to be put on the market. Make sure you understand what your competition is and what the market conditions are in your area. This will help you and your REALTOR come up with a marketable listing price and hopefully a timely offer.This is a great time to buy a home!! When you talk to a mortgage lender...they can tell you that interests rates are very good! There is a large supply of homes to choose fro... 10/03/2007

Bloomingdale Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Bloomingdale real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of October 2, 2007.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=activeIf you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Bloomingdale, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.as... 10/02/2007

Bloomingdale Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Bloomingdale real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of September 25, 2007.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=activeIf you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Bloomingdale, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome... 09/25/2007

The "Feds" are trying to put a spark back in the real estate market by lowering the interest rates. Helping buyers that are on the fence about buying right now. Consult with a mortgage lender for the most up to date interest rates.There is a large amount of inventory which means sellers have to be very meticulous about their homes to enhance their marketability and stand out from all the other homes for sale. Hire a real estate professional to give you tips on "getting your home ready" to be put on the market. Make sure you understand what your competition is and what the market conditions are in your area. This will help you and your REALTOR come up with a marketable listing price and hopefully a timely offer.Our goal is to always provide up to date information about the Bloomingdale r... 09/24/2007

Although the Village of Bloomingdale's diverse population has grown 570 percent in the last two decades, the Village's nearly 20,000 residents (expected to reach 25,100 by 2010) still enjoy an unhurried lifestyle in a community situated amid plenty of open spaces. While boasting a wide and varied commercial/industrial base, fully 85 percent of the Village's eight square miles is residential property + open space. Commercial, office and retail development have been carefully integrated into the community to preserve Bloomingdale's comfortable ambiance and exceptional quality of life.Five major shopping areas - including the 1.4 million square foot Stratford Square Mall, one of the Chicago suburbs' premier regional malls - and several surrounding convenience centers offer all the goods an... 09/19/2007

 Bloomingdale Happenings  Have you, or your friends been on the Today Show. Well I haven't either, but my neighbors children have. Tune in to the Today Show on Thursday (9-20) to view Bloomingdale's entry into the Today Show Makeovers. Heather Brown entered her name into the makeover list and was selected as a contestant. I tried, but Realtors need to keep their nose to the grindstone (why is my Realtor in New York on the Today Show). and my hairy legs don't look good in a skirt.Have you ever thought about entering customers-clients into TV shows?      09/18/2007

Bloomingdale Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Bloomingdale real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of September 18, 2007.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=activeIf you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Bloomingdale, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome... 09/18/2007

As we enter the offical last week of summer, questions about the Bloomingdale real estate market continue to be the focus of conversations.Our goal is to always provide up to date information about the Bloomingdale real estate market. It is important to know about the Bloomingdale homes for sale and Bloomingdale properties to sale. Inventory is still high and interest rates are still at record lows. The "Feds" are meeting next week and there is talk about lowering rates as much as a half of percent. Consult with a mortgage lender for the most up to date interest rates. Here is the Bloomingdale  real estate statistics for the week fo September 10th to September 16th. These numbers include ALL SINGLE FAMILY HOMES FOR SALE and ATTACHED HOUSING FOR SALE including Townhouses, Condos and Dupl... 09/17/2007

Bloomingdale Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Bloomingdale real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of August 30, 2007.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=activeIf you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Bloomingdale, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.as... 09/11/2007

Our goal is to always provide up to date information about the Bloomingdale real estate market. It is important to know about the Bloomingdale homes for sale and Bloomingdale properties to sale. Inventory is still high and interest rates are still at record lows. Here is the Bloomingdale  real estate statistics for the week fo September 3rd to September 9th. These numbers include ALL SINGLE FAMILY HOMES FOR SALE and ATTACHED HOUSING FOR SALE including Townhouses, Condos and Duplexes.SINGLE FAMILY HOMES7      NEW11    PRICE CHANGES2      CONTINGENT/PENDING0      CLOSEDATTACHED HOUSING (TOWNHOUSES, CONDOS AND DUPLEXES)4       NEW6      PRICE CHANGES1      CONTINGENT/PENDING3      CLOSEDThe real estate services The Orze Team provides is continueous updates and information on not only the r... 09/10/2007

It is hard to believe August is over and fall is about to begin! Bloomingdale had quite a month as did most of the Midwest. There was some area flooding and power outages. We could use a few days of dry weather.  The real estate market is still the center of much conversation these days. With still high inventories, sellers need to stay in touch with what their competition is and how they can stand out from the other homes on the market. Seek the advice of a professional real estate agent to give you "tips on getting your home ready". Be sure your agent has an aggressive marketing plan to get you the exposure you need to get your home sold. This is a great time to buy a home!! When you talk to a mortgage lender...they can tell you that interests rates are very good! There is a large sup... 09/06/2007