Broken Arrow Dakota Glen, Homes for Sale in Lockport, IL Broken Arrow Dakota Glen Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 3359 Average Property Taxes: 11161 Homes Listed: 8 Homes Sold: 4 Average Number of Days To Sell: 128 The above Lockport real estate statistics were compiled by Team Bowers Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Broken Arrow Dakota Glen, Lockport, Illinois between December 19th, 2012 and December 19th, 2013. Homes for sale in Broken Arrow Dakota Glen Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 16245 Wyandot Court 4 2.1 3200 2004 $313,000 16925 Ottawa Drive 4 3.1 4363 2000 $409,900 Sold Real Estate in Broken Arrow Dakota Glen - (October 10th, 2013 - January 8th, 2014) Address Beds Total Baths Total Sold Price 16755 Blackfoot Drive 4 3.1 $373,000 Th... 01/08/2014

Hawthorne Preserves, Homes for Sale in Lockport, IL Hawthorne Preserves Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 2216 Average Property Taxes: 4104 Homes Listed: 7 Homes Sold: 5 Average Number of Days To Sell: 222 The above Lockport real estate statistics were compiled by Team Bowers Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Hawthorne Preserves, Lockport, Illinois between October 21st, 2012 and October 21st, 2013. Homes for sale in Hawthorne Preserves Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 14953 Preserve Drive 2 2.1 0 2007 $219,000 Sold Real Estate in Hawthorne Preserves - (July 23rd, 2013 - October 21st, 2013) Address Beds Total Baths Total Sold Price 14902 Preserve Drive 3 3.1 $247,500 14943 Preserve Drive 2 2.1 $205,000 The data relating to real estate for sale o... 10/21/2013

Maple Hill, Lockport Homes for Sale Maple Hill Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 2751 Average Property Taxes: 8837 Homes Listed: 15 Homes Sold: 6 Average Number of Days To Sell: 156 The above statistics were compiled by Lockport real estate agents based on homes listed for sale in Maple Hill, Lockport, Illinois between October 6th, 2012 and October 6th, 2013. Homes for sale in Maple Hill Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 16616 Aspen Court 4 2.1 2798 2010 $350,000 15539 Red Bud Lane 3 2 2600 2013 $349,000 15534 Red Bud Lane 4 2.1 2900 2013 $359,900 Sold Real Estate in Maple Hill - (July 8th, 2013 - October 6th, 2013) Address Beds Total Baths Total Sold Price 15526 Red Bud Lane 4 3.1 $330,000 15550 Red Bud Lane 4 2.1 $344,000 16630 Mcdonald Drive 4 2.1 $35... 10/06/2013

Heritage Lake, Homes for Sale in Lockport, IL Heritage Lake Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 2014 Average Property Taxes: 4853 Homes Listed: 15 Homes Sold: 11 Average Number of Days To Sell: 59 The above statistics were compiled by Lockport, IL Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Heritage Lake, Lockport, Illinois between October 1st, 2012 and October 1st, 2013. Homes for sale in Heritage Lake Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 3206 Sunrise Court 4 2.1 2240 1995 $231,900 The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. Real Estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Realty - Infinity are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the ... 10/01/2013

Cedar Ridge, Lockport, Illinois Cedar Ridge Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 1814 Average Property Taxes: 6007 Homes Listed: 30 Homes Sold: 9 Average Number of Days To Sell: 84 The above statistics were compiled by Team Bowers Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Cedar Ridge, Lockport, Illinois between August 6th, 2012 and August 6th, 2013. Homes for sale in Cedar Ridge Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 15049 Sagebrush Lane 2 2.1 1347 2005 $143,500 16846 Mallard Lane 2 2.1 0 2006 $169,900 15305 Pinewood Road 2 2.1 1500 2005 $184,900 15257 Pinewood Road 2 2.1 1517 2005 $152,500 15124 Laurel Lane 2 2.1 1517 2006 $149,808 14921 Ashton Lane 4 2.2 2304 2005 $329,900 15063 Sagebrush Lane 2 2.1 1517 2005 $172,900 16853 Ivy Lane 3 2.1 1517 2005 $175,150 S... 08/06/2013

Neuberry Ridge, Lockport, Illinois Neuberry Ridge Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 2909 Average Property Taxes: 6380 Homes Listed: 19 Homes Sold: 8 Average Number of Days To Sell: 23 The above statistics were compiled by Team Bowers Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Neuberry Ridge, Lockport, Illinois between August 5th, 2012 and August 5th, 2013. Homes for sale in Neuberry Ridge Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 17032 Hedgewood Court 4 2.1 0 2005 $269,000 17802 Hedgewood Drive 3 2.2 2200 2004 $264,900 17885 Wilker Drive 5 3.1 0 2005 $297,000 17043 Auburn Ridge Drive 5 3 3750 2005 $373,000 17750 Quail Ridge Drive 4 3 3844 2005 $275,000 Sold Real Estate in Neuberry Ridge - (May 7th, 2013 - August 5th, 2013) Address Beds Total Baths Total Sold Pri... 08/05/2013

Victoria Crossing, Lockport, Illinois Victoria Crossing Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 1787 Average Property Taxes: 5587 Homes Listed: 45 Homes Sold: 20 Average Number of Days To Sell: 117 The above statistics were compiled by realtors in Lockport based on homes listed for sale in Victoria Crossing, Lockport, Illinois between July 30th, 2012 and July 30th, 2013. Homes for sale in Victoria Crossing Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 16540 Windsor Lane 2 2.1 1600 2001 $167,500 15002 Victoria Crossing 4 2.1 1822 2000 $224,808 16534 Windsor Lane 2 1.1 1208 2001 $95,000 16561 Windsor Lane 2 1.1 1200 2000 $129,000 14832 Victoria Crossing Street 2 2.1 1665 2001 $149,900 14856 Victoria Crossing 2 3.1 1600 2001 $173,000 16539 Windsor Lane 2 2.1 1566 2000 $176,3... 07/30/2013

Broken Arrow, Lockport, IL Real Estate Broken Arrow Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 1790 Average Property Taxes: 5805 Homes Listed: 37 Homes Sold: 18 Average Number of Days To Sell: 87 The above statistics were compiled by Team Bowers Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Broken Arrow, Lockport, Illinois between July 15th, 2012 and July 15th, 2013. Homes for sale in Broken Arrow Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 17218 Long Bow Drive 2 2 1478 1996 $174,000 16724 Apache Drive 3 2.1 1707 2000 $200,000 17230 Long Bow Drive 2 2.1 1660 1997 $154,900 17229 Arrowhead Drive 3 2.1 1856 1996 $199,900 17324 Long Bow Drive 2 2.1 1600 1997 $194,900 16752 Natoma Drive 2 2.1 1704 1999 $129,900 17450 Teton Circle 3 2 1950 2000 $149,900 16634 Sioux Drive 3 2.1 2100... 07/15/2013

Karen Springs, Lockport, Illinois Karen Springs Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 2529 Average Property Taxes: 8249 Homes Listed: 19 Homes Sold: 7 Average Number of Days To Sell: 60 The above statistics were compiled by Team Bowers Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Karen Springs, Lockport, Illinois between June 28th, 2012 and June 28th, 2013. Homes for sale in Karen Springs Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 16250 Lakeside Drive 4 2.1 2798 2006 $389,000 16551 Spring View Drive 3 2 2500 2000 $299,500 16363 Springview Drive 4 3 3100 2005 $399,900 16740 Springview Drive 4 2.1 2836 2000 $324,900 16427 Springview Drive 3 2.1 2374 2001 $299,900 Sold Real Estate in Karen Springs - (March 30th, 2013 - June 28th, 2013) Address Beds Total Baths Total Sold ... 06/28/2013

Lago Vista, Lockport, Illinois Lago Vista Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 1714 Average Property Taxes: 5851 Homes Listed: 49 Homes Sold: 13 Average Number of Days To Sell: 119 The above statistics were compiled by Team Bowers Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Lago Vista, Lockport, Illinois between May 31st, 2012 and May 31st, 2013. Homes for sale in Lago Vista Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 17032 Carlislie Lane 2 2 1500 2005 $182,000 17204 Fontana Lane 2 2 1550 2009 $180,000 16940 Diamond Court 2 2 1300 2009 $180,000 17129 Mendota Drive 2 2 1825 2005 $207,900 17116 Mendota Drive 2 2 1500 2006 $199,900 17525 Bonneville Street 2 2 1500 2007 $211,500 17012 Geneva Avenue 2 2 1465 2013 $217,900 17000 Geneva Avenue 2 2 1465 2013 $217,900 17008 Ge... 05/31/2013

Creekside Estates South, Lockport, Illinois Creekside Estates South Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 2925 Average Property Taxes: 10305 Homes Listed: 36 Homes Sold: 10 Average Number of Days To Sell: 78 The above statistics were compiled by Team Bowers Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Creekside Estates South, Lockport, Illinois between May 31st, 2012 and May 31st, 2013. Homes for sale in Creekside Estates South Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 15238 Douglas Parkway 4 2.1 3700 2009 $399,900 16656 Huntington Drive 3 2 2400 2007 $359,900 16640 Huntington Drive 4 3 2300 2007 $386,000 16746 Huntington Drive 3 2 2328 2007 $339,900 16732 Merc Lane 4 2.1 3350 2013 $459,990 16654 Merc Lane 4 2.1 3600 2013 $499,990 16700 Merc Lane 4 2.1 2700 2013 $379,... 05/31/2013

Broken Arrow Arrowhead, Lockport, Illinois About Broken Arrow Arrowhead Broken Arrow Arrowhead is a townhouse subdivision built by Hearthside Homes in the mid 1990's. Broken Arrow Arrowhead is located in Lockport, Illinois north of Bruce Road and west of Gougar Road. Average taxes in Broken Arrow Arrowhead $6,058 Average association fees in Broken Arrow Arrowhead $170 ($170 - $170) Average home size in Broken Arrow Arrowhead 1,730 ft2 Average lot size in Broken Arrow Arrowhead 0.00 acres Average year built in Broken Arrow Arrowhead 1999 Homes for sale in Broken Arrow Arrowhead Address Beds Baths Built Price 17114 Santee Ct. 3 2.1 2001 $242,121 17261 Long Bow Dr. 2 2.1 1997 $189,900 Sales Summary for Broken Arrow Arrowhead  (Apr 9, 2012 - Apr 9, 2013) # of Sales Average Days on Market A... 04/09/2013

"Will the Mortgage Process Get Easier Soon?"        I'm questioned about the topic of mortgage processing all the time.  But probably the question I hear most often, especially from those within the industry is, "Will the mortgage process get easier soon?"      It'd be easy to give a quick answer ... and say "yes" or "no".  But truthfully, I believe the answer is really ... "maybe".      After reading yet another news article on this topic just this morning,  ("When Will Mortgage Lending Standards Ease?" by Tim Manni, U.S. News & World Report),  I thought it time to broach the subject again.      Within the article above, it gives the author's opinion on a list of actions that must take place in order to cause (positive) changes within current lending standards.  I'm sure all the items ... 04/05/2013

Townes Of Cedar Ridge, Lockport, Illinois About Townes Of Cedar Ridge Townes of Cedar Ridge is a townhouse subdivision built by Pulte Homes in the mid 2010's. Townes of Cedar Ridge is located in Lockport, Illinois east of Cedar Road and south of 163rd Street. Average taxes in Townes Of Cedar Ridge $0 Average association fees in Townes Of Cedar Ridge $0 Average home size in Townes Of Cedar Ridge 0 ft2 Average lot size in Townes Of Cedar Ridge 0.00 acres Average year built in Townes Of Cedar Ridge 0 Homes for sale in Townes Of Cedar Ridge None Sales Summary for Townes Of Cedar Ridge  (Feb 15, 2012 - Feb 14, 2013) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 87 $182,180 $175,500 96.3% Recent home sales in Townes Of Cedar Ridge Address Beds Baths Sold 16947 Timber D... 02/14/2013

Willow Walk, Lockport, Illinois About Willow Walk Willow Walk is a townhouse and single family home subdivision built by Ryland Homes in the early 2000's. Willow Walk features a 12-acre park and 52 acres of green space with 3 ponds and walking trails. Willow Walk is located in Lockport, Illinois south of Bruce Road and west of Gougar Road. Average taxes in Willow Walk $6,771 Average association fees in Willow Walk $87 ($25 - $182) Average home size in Willow Walk 2,237 ft2 Average lot size in Willow Walk 0.25 acres Average year built in Willow Walk 2003 Homes for sale in Willow Walk Address Beds Baths Built Price 17610 Gilbert Dr. 3 2.1 2003 $170,000 17822 Sorrel Dr. 4 3.1 2003 $275,000 16324 Lanfear Dr. 4 2.1 2003 $289,900 16450 Willow Walk Dr. 3 2.1 2005 $179,998 16422 Lanfear Dr. 4 ... 02/07/2013

Victoria Crossings, Lockport, Illinois About Victoria Crossings Victoria Crossings is a townhouse and single family home subdivision built between the early to mid 2010's. Victoria Crossings is located in Lockport, Illinois north of 167th Street and east of Cedar Road. Average taxes in Victoria Crossings $3,969 Average association fees in Victoria Crossings $0 Average home size in Victoria Crossings 2,239 ft2 Average lot size in Victoria Crossings 0.25 acres Average year built in Victoria Crossings 2001 Homes for sale in Victoria Crossings Address Beds Baths Built Price 14959 Long Meadow Dr. 4 2.1 2000 $269,900 14633 Victoria Crossing Dr. 4 2.1 2002 $264,900 Sales Summary for Victoria Crossings  (Nov 13, 2011 - Nov 12, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ra... 11/12/2012

Creekside Estates South, Lockport, Illinois About Creekside Estates South Creekside Estates South is a single family home neighborhood built by Beechen & Dill Homes. Creekside Estates South is located in Lockport, Illinois. Average taxes in Creekside Estates South $2,831 Average association fees in Creekside Estates South $280 ($280 - $280) Average home size in Creekside Estates South 2,959 ft2 Average lot size in Creekside Estates South 0.25 acres Average year built in Creekside Estates South 2011 Homes for sale in Creekside Estates South Address Beds Baths Built Price 15238 Douglas Pkwy. 4 2.1 2009 $449,900 16737 Huntington Dr. 4 2.1 2012 $419,990 16656 Huntington Dr. 3 2.0 2007 $369,900 15245 Douglas Pkwy. 3 2.0 2008 $394,900 16658 Merc Ln. 4 2.1 2012 $459,990 16654 Merc Ln. 4 2.1 20... 08/07/2012

    Commonwealth Edison Now Has 2-Way Text Messaging Capabilities With Customers Regarding Power Outages                 If you're like me, you walked into your  Lockport, IL   home after work the other day and found that you had lost electrical power to your property at some point earlier in the day.        All the tell-tale signs were there.  Clocks needed to be re-set and things were blinking all over the place.  With the heat being in the mid-90's that day, I felt we were very lucky ... the electricity had already come back on.  And the A/C was back working.        But if that hadn't been the case in our immediate area, were you aware that Commonwealth Edison, our electrical provider, has now started a 2-way text messaging service enabling their customers to text outage information ... 06/22/2012

    Lockport to Host Old Canal Days Festival & Parade June 15th - 17th, 2012       On June 15th, The Old Canal Days Parade  will kick-off an entire weekend of fun and history in Lockport, IL. The  Old Canal Days  Festival, held annually, is the longest-running festival held within the City of Lockport, IL.             This years Old Canal Days  parade route will begin on  State & 2nd Street and end at 14th & Washington Streets  in Lockport.  Line-up begins at 5:30 pm, with the actual parade starting at 6:30 pm.         Old Canal Days  events will take place along State Street, between 8th and 11th Streets, on Lincoln Landing in the Norton Building parking lot and along the I&M Canal itself.        Food vendors will be plentiful, with booths open throughout the entire Festival.  A beer t... 05/18/2012

The charts below will show market trends for single family Lockport homes from February 2011 through February 2012.  The chart below shows homes listed during the time period.  As you can see, the amount of listings spiked in May and have continuously declined since, with a slight upturn at the beginning of 2012. The chart below shows Lockport homes that actually sold and closed.  The peak of sold homes was in July, which means the contracts were most likely accepted anywhere from April through June.  Unlike properties listed, which has gone up in 2012, sales are decreasing.  The chart below shows the average list price for single family Lockport homes.  You can easily see a couple of peaks followed by a continual decline.   The chart below shows actual sale prices.  These prices are wh... 03/24/2012