Jim Ludes: Your Grundy & Will County Expert's Thoughts

Yesterday morning I was on the phone at the office when another line rang. Paul, our insurance guy answered it and had the lady hold for a Realtor after properly asking if she'd been working with one, TWICE. (Paul grew up in real estate as it was his father that opened our company over 30 years a...

So I'm at the office today about 10-15 minutes before I close up shop and head off to enjoy a rare, free Saturday afternoon. In walks a bewildered looking gentleman with stars in his eyes and sweat on his palms that I greet with an offer for help."I'm such and such with such and such home inspect...

Since childhood, back in the days when  Jamie Morris and current Stanford head coach Jim Harbaugh were suiting up for the Michigan Wolverines, I was sucked in despite living in the 'burbs of Chicago. Became a fan and have stayed that way for the next couple of decades, albeit not as rabid since I...

Jim Ludes | Onorato Real Estate | 815-712-7786 2416 Poplar, Joliet, IL Great Price in Plainfield School District 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $138,900 Year Built 1940 Sq Footage Unspecified Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 10,560 sqft HOA/Main...

As of tomorrow (Tuesday the 14th), or midnight availability tonight in many places- EA Sports will introduce Madden '08to the masses. It's been a number of years since I was able to dedicate time to playing video games- but the Madden franchise, for sports buffs, is about as good as it gets and w...

Jim Ludes | Onorato Real Estate | 815-712-7786 2883 Heritage Drive, Joliet, IL 2 Bdrm Condo offered at $139,900 Year Built Unspecified Sq Footage 1,000 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $110 per month DESCRIPTION CAN'T BEAT CONDO!...

Jim Ludes | Onorato Real Estate | 815-712-7786 109 E. Mississippi, Elwood, IL Elwood, IL 2-flat on 3 commercially zoned lots (www.Elwoodcommercial.com) Multi-Family, 2 units offered at $185,900 Year Built Unspecified Sq Footage Unspecified Floors 2 Parking Car garage Lot Size 9,650 sqft Maint $0...

Jim Ludes | Onorato Real Estate | 815-712-7786 7th and Lacey, Carbon Hill, IL Fantastic to chance to own property in Coal City School District 7,500 sqft Vacant Land offered at $30,000 Lot Size 7,500 sqft DESCRIPTION Fantastic opportunity to own a 50x150 vacant lot in Coal City school district. ...

My board of Realtors' contracts automatically provide an inspection contingency. As a buyer, you are entitled to know exactly what you are getting for your money. Don't take for granted your Realtor can see ALL flaws and faults in a home. A professional home inspection is something you should be ...

Jim Ludes | Onorato Real Estate | 815-712-7786 640 N. 6th Street, Carbon Hill, IL Large 4 bedroom ranch in Carbon Hill, IL 4 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $159,750 Year Built 1960 Sq Footage Unspecified Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 15,000 sq...