Diann Carey Naperville Real Estate

July 2007 - Posts

• IKEA builds homes!!

  It appears that Ikea is branching out into house building . Construction is underway in Scandinavia and the United Kingdom currently. MetaEfficient ( a web magazine that covers the latest green products and technologies) quotes "Having seized the Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 31, 2007 7:01 AM by Diann Carey | 0 Comments

• Remodel Cost vs. Value

  What's the payback for remodeling? If you are considering a home renovation, you might want to put your $$ where they will count the most. Every year, Remodeling Magazine comes out with a report of the construction costs and resale values for 25 common Read More... Posted Monday, July 30, 2007 12:04 PM by Diann Carey | 0 Comments

• It's official, Chicago is among the top 5 Home Buyers' Markets!

  I read an article on Forbes.Com today regarding Housing Trends. The topic discussed was the "Top 5 Home Buyers' Markets". Guess who was No. 5? Chicago! Chicago is certainly not alone here. No.1 = Tampa, Fl, No 2 = Minneapolis, MN, No 3 = Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 24, 2007 3:25 PM by Diann Carey | 0 Comments

• What is an SSA?

  First of all, let's understand what SSA stands for. SSA is short for Special Service Area. They are often seen in relation to new home construction. A Special Service Area is a financing technique that municipalities use to fund public improvements Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 10, 2007 11:58 AM by Diann Carey | 0 Comments

• A Verbal Offer?

  Making A Verbal Offer On A House? Recently, I have run into a few Naperville home buyers that find a house they like and then want to make a verbal offer on the house. The common statement is: "Call them up and tell them we will give them $xxx,xxx Read More... Posted Sunday, July 08, 2007 9:27 AM by Diann Carey | 0 Comments

• 2 Story For Sale in Tall Grass

  • 3,500 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $624,900 Tall Grass, Naperville - Remarks: ONLY 2-YEARS-YOUNG IN TALL GRASS! FABULOUS HOME FEATURES ENORMOUS GOURMET KITCHEN W/ UPGRADED SS APPLIANCES, GRANITE & HARDWOOD FLOORS. GREAT MSTR STE. Read More... Posted Monday, July 02, 2007 12:00 AM by Diann Carey | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, For Sale

• 1232 Andover Circle, AURORA, ILLINOIS in Eagle Trace is Sold!

  Eagle Trace, Aurora - DuPage County - The duplex at 1232 Andover Circle, AURORA, ILLINOIS has been sold. Property information Read More... Posted Monday, July 02, 2007 12:00 AM by Diann Carey | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, For Sale