View Larger Map Want to see the inside? Request a FREE Virtual Open House by OpenHomes247.com Whether you are relocating or just too busy, our virtual open homes provide a unique experience that enables home buyers to save time, gas, and money. We provide a wealth of information about homes that enables buyers to make informed decisions early in the buying process. With interactive floor plans, panoramas, photos and more you will make a better decision about any home. OpenHomes247.com is not a broker and is not a Realty company. We only provide a better way to view homes online unlike anyone else. 05/31/2009

  Want to see the inside? Request a FREE Virtual Open House by OpenHomes247.com Whether you are relocating or just too busy, our virtual open homes provide a unique experience that enables home buyers to save time, gas, and money. We provide a wealth of information about homes that enables buyers to make informed decisions early in the buying process. With interactive floor plans, panoramas, photos and more you will make a better decision about any home. OpenHomes247.com is not a broker and is not a Realty company. We only provide a better way to view homes online unlike anyone else. 05/31/2009

View Larger Map Want to see the inside? Request a FREE Virtual Open House by OpenHomes247.com Whether you are relocating or just too busy, our virtual open homes provide a unique experience that enables home buyers to save time, gas, and money. We provide a wealth of information about homes that enables buyers to make informed decisions early in the buying process. With interactive floor plans, panoramas, photos and more you will make a better decision about any home. OpenHomes247.com is not a broker and is not a Realty company. We only provide a better way to view homes online unlike anyone else. 05/31/2009

View Larger Map   Want to see the inside? Request a FREE Virtual Open House by OpenHomes247.com Whether you are relocating or just too busy, our virtual open homes provide a unique experience that enables home buyers to save time, gas, and money. We provide a wealth of information about homes that enables buyers to make informed decisions early in the buying process. With interactive floor plans, panoramas, photos and more you will make a better decision about any home. OpenHomes247.com is not a broker and is not a Realty company. We only provide a better way to view homes online unlike anyone else. 05/31/2009

View Larger Map   Want to see the inside? Request a FREE Virtual Open House by OpenHomes247.com Whether you are relocating or just too busy, our virtual open homes provide a unique experience that enables home buyers to save time, gas, and money. We provide a wealth of information about homes that enables buyers to make informed decisions early in the buying process. With interactive floor plans, panoramas, photos and more you will make a better decision about any home. OpenHomes247.com is not a broker and is not a Realty company. We only provide a better way to view homes online unlike anyone else. 05/31/2009

Market Report for Naperville 60565   In April 2009 there were 13 Detached Single Family Homes that sold in Naperville 60565, an increase of 4 units compared to March 2009.  The Average sale price of the 13 that sold was $378,262. In April 2008, 14 units sold with an Average sale price of $390,236. The Average price per square foot in April 2009 for the homes that sold in the 375,000-625,000 range was $145 per sf. The Average days on the market for homes that sold in Naperville 60565 was 111 compared to 34 days in April 2008. The following charts give an overview of the Market Activity for the past 365 days in Naperville 60565. Naperville 60565 - Closed Sales ******************************************************************************** Naperville 60565 - Average Sold Price ***********... 05/28/2009

Market Report for Naperville 60564   In April 2009 there were 34 Detached Single Family Homes that sold in Naperville 60564, an increase of 5 units compared to March 2009.  Of the 34 that sold; the Average sale price was $480,191. In April 2008, 48 units sold with an Average sale price of $493,201. The Average price per square foot in April 2009 for the homes that sold in the 375,000-625,000 range was $151 per sf. The Average days on the market for the homes that sold in Naperville 60564 was 94 compared to 84 days in April 2008. The following charts give an overview of the Market Activity for the past 365 days in Naperville 60564.   Naperville 60564 - Closed Sales ******************************************************************************** Naperville 60564 - Average Sold Price      ... 05/28/2009

Market Report for Naperville 60563   In April 2009 there were 12 Detached Single Family Homes that sold in Naperville 60563, equal amount of units compared to March 2009.  Of the 12 that sold; the Average sale price was $386,583. In April 2008, 16 units sold with an Average sale price of $406,446. The Average price per square foot in April 2009 for the homes that sold in the 375,000-625,000 range was $156 per sf. The Average days on the market for the homes that sold in Naperville 60563 was 86 compared to 85 days in April 2008. The following charts give an overview of the Market Activity for the past 365 days in Naperville 60563. Naperville 60563 - Closed Sales                    Naperville 60563 - Average Sold Price                       Naperville 60563 - Average Sold Days on the Mark... 05/28/2009

Market Report for Naperville 60540   In April 2009 there were 16 Detached Single Family Homes that sold in Naperville 60540, an increase of 1 unit compared to March 2009.  Of the 16 that sold; the Average sale price was $401,047. In April 2008, 31 units sold with an Average sale price of $445,956. The Average price per square foot in April 2009 for the homes that sold in the 375,000-625,000 range was $163 per sf. The Average days on the market for the homes that sold in Naperville 60540 was 83 compared to 65 days in March 2008. The following charts give an overview of the Market Activity for the past 365 days in Naperville 60540.   Naperville 60540 - Closed Sales                Naperville 60540 - Average Sold Price                    Naperville 60540 - Average Days on Market       Relat... 05/28/2009

Great riches have been elusive during my 3 year career as an agent.  Sometimes I feel I am looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow... Where is my pot of gold?  It must be getting close...                                 I have always enjoyed thunderstorms.  Here in the Midwest we can get some good ones.  In the late summer, on a hot humid day, you can almost feel the atmosphere prepare to explode... During a particularly humid day last week, we had a couple nice thunderstorms roll through.  Lightning.  Thunder.  The works... Between storms, the sun managed to peek through for a few minutes, and a beautiful rainbow appeared... Where is my pot of gold?  It must be getting close... Ken A Realtor you can trust.                  05/28/2009

How's the Real Estate Market in YOUR area? The market trend charts on this page are 'live' Return often to watch the market change each week. Want more details? Email me the ZIPCODE your interested in.  It's all about what's going on right now and it's free! 1. All my market research is real-time. What's happening right now in the market.2. Get more detailed market information than you can find anywhere else.3. Learn about price trends, supply and demand and leading indicators.4. Better real estate market information helps you make your decisions with confidence!5. It's FREE! Let me know which neighborhoods you're interested in.    I'll get you my Real-Time Market Report today! NAPERVILLE Real Estate Market (60540) Median PriceSubscribe to my NAPERVILLE Market Intelligence report for we... 05/13/2009

Give blood.  Save a life... In honor of Keller Williams RED DAY (Renew/Energize/Donate), the Naperville Keller Williams office will be hosting a blood drive on May 14th from 9 AM to 1:30 PM.  Heartland Blood Centers will have a Mobile Coach parked in front of the Keller Williams office, located at the corner of 75th and Rickert Avenue (1271 Rickert Avenue). Every donor will receive a BBQ set, an apron, as well as a t-shirt as a way of saying thank you for helping save lives... Please, if you are in the neighborhood, stop on by for this great cause... Ken To search for homes in Naperville and all of Chicagoland, go to my website anytime.     05/12/2009

Naperville Community Gardeners 29th Annual Plant Sale Saturday May 9, 2009 from 7:30am - 2:00pm Naperville Community Garden PlotsWest Street,  Naperville, Illinois  Naperville Community Gardeners 29th Annual Plant Sale will feature quality annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs and hanging baskets from local growers. Special features of the sale are perennials from club member's gardens and plants grown by club members, including heirloom tomatoes. Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions. Proceeds from the sale support the club's community projects. Website: http://www.napervillecommunitygardeners.org For all your home buying and selling needs, call LaNita Cates at 630-341-1545 or visit www.lanitacates.com 05/07/2009

One of my favorite things about being a real estate agent is the flexibility of my work schedule... Sometimes I am crazy busy.  Several appointments in a day.  Open houses.  Listing appointments.  These are the money days.  I try to make hay while the sun is shining... Sometimes things are a little slower.  That's OK too... I had a quiet real estate morning this morning.  I spent about two hours in my home office catching up, but then my schedule was clear.  I decided to spend it on one of my favorite activites... FISHING. I wouldn't be traveling far.  I actually walked from my home in Naperville to the Country Lakes golf course.  I had played there on Sunday, and had noticed a few lakes on the course that needed some closer inspection... I started off doing more hiking than fishing.  T... 05/05/2009

My wife needed a break this afternoon.  We had our second daughter about a month back, and the two young girls can be quite demanding on a mom... So I took my older daughter Erin to our favorite local playground here in Naperville, the one at the Enclave of Country Lakes....                                     The Enclave is a community of townhouses located just west of Route 59 and North Aurora Road in Naperville.  The townhouses range in price from $175,000 to up to $232,000. Some of the townhouses have beautiful views of Country Lakes golf course...                                 While others overlook the fantastic playground...                          The climbing tower is always fun...                          And all the children love the oversized sand box...                  ... 05/04/2009

So I called my mortgage broker the other day.  It was quite painless... My wife and I have been looking for a home here in Naperville the last two months.  So far it has been very casual.  Mostly online searching, but we have looked at a few... Ready to take the next step, I called my mortgage broker the other day... He took a look at our credit reports and made a couple recommendations to improve our scores.  He also gave me an idea of what we could be approved for this fall... Nickie and I are close to making our dream a reality.  Buying a home in Naperville... So if you are considering buying this year, stop dragging your feet.  Contact a mortgage broker.  Get the process started... Until you get preapproved, you won't know if you are a buyer, or really just looking... My wife and I ... 05/01/2009

Some of the subjects covered:    * Roles of the Lender/Mortgage Broker    * Credit    * Pre-Approval    * Roles of the Real Estate Agent    * Searching for Properties    * Contracts    * Negotiation    * Closing Class Location: Naperville, IL Chamber of Commerce, 55 S. Main Street, Suite 351, Naperville, IL Tuesday, June 9th at 6:30 p.m. To RSVP, please call or e-mail Lucinda at:LucindaM@StartingPointRealty.com(630) 674-6900 05/01/2009

Market Report for Naperville 60565   In March 2009 there were 9 Detached Single Family Homes that sold in Naperville 60565, an increase of 2 units compared to February 2009.  The Average sale price of the 9 that sold was $336,644. In March 2008, 6 units sold with an Average sale price of $349,048. The Average price per square foot in March 2009 for the homes that sold in the 300,000-550,000 range was $144 per sf. The Average days on the market for homes that sold in Naperville 60565 was 142 compared to 94 days in March 2008. The following charts give an overview of the Market Activity for the past 365 days in Naperville 60565. Naperville 60565 - Closed Sales ******************************************************************************** Naperville 60565 - Average Sold Price ***********... 04/29/2009

Market Report for Naperville 60564   In March 2009 there were 29 Detached Single Family Homes that sold in Naperville 60564, an increase of 12 units compared to February 2009.  Of the 29 that sold; the Average sale price was $429,190. In March 2008, 30 units sold with an Average sale price of $467,195. The Average price per square foot in March 2009 for the homes that sold in the 300,000-550,000 range was $143 per sf. The Average days on the market for the homes that sold in Naperville 60564 was 97 compared to 86 days in March 2008. The following charts give an overview of the Market Activity for the past 365 days in Naperville 60564. Naperville 60564 - Closed Sales ******************************************************************************** Naperville 60564 - Average Sold Price    ... 04/29/2009

Market Report for Naperville 60563   In March 2009 there were 12 Detached Single Family Homes that sold in Naperville 60563, an increase of 8 units compared to February 2009.  Of the 12 that sold; the Average sale price was $395,958. In March 2008, 10 units sold with an Average sale price of $468,600. The Average price per square foot in March 2009 for the homes that sold in the 300,000-550,000 range was $159 per sf. The Average days on the market for the homes that sold in Naperville 60563 was 143 compared to 56 days in March 2008. The following charts give an overview of the Market Activity for the past 365 days in Naperville 60563. Naperville 60563 - Closed Sales                               Naperville 60563 - Average Sold Price                               Naperville 60563 - Avera... 04/29/2009