Joe & Jean Marella's (themarellas) Blog

RING IN 2009 IN STYLE with family and friends without the usual worrys! Take the train in from other towns, walk over or park in the parking garages. There is plenty of fun and celebrations for the entire family on New Years EVE, December 31st, 2008 "Get here by car, travel by trolley". You can p...

  Big & beautiful. HUGE 4br, 2.5 bath Wexford in the sought after Kimball Farms. This home shows like a model & has TONS of upgrades, updates & features. Vaulted ceilings in the great room, eat-in kitchen, den AND 4 bedrooms! Hardwood floors, grand foyer, 3 car attached garage, fenced yard w/new ...

Keller Williams Realty Partners is again hosting the annualPARK RIDGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Sat. September 6, 2008 from 8am - 4pm2nd Year for the largest garage sale Park Ridge has ever seen!2007 was our innaugural year for this event and the shoppers came out in droves. Approx. 100 homes through...

Is anyone using technology on their websites to allow YOU (the Realtor) to "walk out and greet" your visitor on the screen.  It is hard to explain but is sounds like you videotape yourself and add it to your website.  You can then guide your "webguest" through your site personally.  I would love ...

                                      ORLANDO!!!  Feb. 21-25, 2009We got the notice this morning, get ready Mickey, KW agents are on the way.Of course there is a discount of $150 if you pre-register at this years reunion, prices are going up to $599 next year. They do offer a 1/2 and 1/2 payment ...

Note to self: arrive early to sessions and have 2nd choices ready. They were packed! Oh yes, were you aware that existing home sales were down in 2007? Hard to believe it was the first decrease in 19 years!!!How about that Vision speech with Mark and Mo? The IALC State of The Company address - aw...

Ahhh to leave Chicago on a 0 degree day and arrive in Atlanta (several degrees warmer!) was a WONDERFUL thing.We are in Atlanta for the Keller Williams Family Reunion (annual convention for any non-KW folk).  Its been in Vegas for the past few years, this is a welcome change.NOT TO WORRY...while ...

Superior opportunity for someone looking to RENT in prestigious Glenview, IL. 137 x 220 huge oversized lot provides plenty of room for Rover, backyard BBQ or whatever your heart desires.This remodeled brick ranch has a full basement, office space that possibly could be used as a bedroom. Lovely e...

Ooh Aah Glenview! If you've driven through the neighborhoods you know what I'm talking about. So much to offer, affluent village nearby to Chicago, friendly people and top notch school districts. Affordable housing as well.This particular property has value in the land. HUGE, private lot with gor...