As fraud savvy I believe I am, I now know I have to remind myself daily I have Caller-id for a reason on all my telephones.  A couple of days ago I got an early morning call waking me up out of my good sleep.  I looked at the caller-id, and it said NO-NAME.  Normally, I would not answer the call, and just wait for them to leave a message.  The other morning in my waking up Fog I answered the call.  The Caller with an Indian accent announced He was calling from Microsoft.  He told me their computer systems alerted them to call me because my computer was in danger of crashing within a couple of days.  He asked me to turn on my computer so he could show me where I had errors and warnings.  Still in my Fog I complied and followed his instructions as he showed me, and told me if I had more t... 11/22/2013

Fall Fixes NOT to Nix   While spring may be the time for cleaning, fall is surely the time for fixing. Simple improvements can save money in utility bills as well as prevent costly repairs in the future. Like a well-played game of football, the homeowner needs a good playbook to get ahead in the game. The trick is, by the time it is October many areas might be into the first quarter -- well on the way to frigid temperatures - so prioritize and use this valuable time to the best advantage.   Play it Safe   A good bet is "Safety First." Start simple: look at entrances and exits in and around the home and consider how they may be affected by the change in seasons. Look at safety issues around moisture, temperature and light. Are there areas that are particularly dark that need more lightin... 10/30/2013

Hiring Help: From "How To" to "Hurrah!"   Whether you are in over your head or juggling too many tasks, hiring help can be a great idea. Projects can benefit from specialized expertise, more work can be accomplished at one time, and as a homeowner you can step back from the tasks at hand to get a wider perspective. The time and energy you save may more than offset the expense.   However, trouble ensues when the wrong help is hired. Establishing what you want to accomplish is essential, so size things up thoroughly. When looking at a specific project or problem, you might benefit from having a few people look at it and offer ideas of how they might approach a solution. Sometimes the first ideas are not the best, and as you look at issues, new priorities emerge. Are you looking for an int... 10/30/2013

New Frankfort Settlement, Homes for Sale in Frankfort, IL New Frankfort Settlement Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 3772 Average Property Taxes: 11512 Homes Listed: 9 Homes Sold: 2 Average Number of Days To Sell: 280 The above Frankfort real estate statistics were compiled by Team Bowers Realtors based on homes listed for sale in New Frankfort Settlement, Frankfort, Illinois between October 24th, 2012 and October 24th, 2013. Homes for sale in New Frankfort Settlement Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 828 Stonebridge Road 5 5.1 5277 2004 $975,000 809 Shagbark Court 3 3 2161 2005 $484,900 713 Stonebridge Road 5 3.1 3477 1988 $399,808 712 Stonebridge Road 3 2.1 2500 1989 $389,000 The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from ... 10/24/2013

Stone Creek, Frankfort Homes for Sale Stone Creek Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 3749 Average Property Taxes: 6564 Homes Listed: 7 Homes Sold: 4 Average Number of Days To Sell: 99 The above Frankfort real estate statistics were compiled by Team Bowers Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Stone Creek, Frankfort, Illinois between October 14th, 2012 and October 14th, 2013. Homes for sale in Stone Creek Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 8687 Stone Creek Boulevard 5 5.1 0 2006 $575,808 8748 Chilton Court 5 6 5238 2009 $575,000 8570 High Stone Way 3 2.1 2658 2013 $394,900 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 fi... 10/14/2013

Pheasant Run Estates, Frankfort Homes for Sale Pheasant Run Estates Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 2211 Average Property Taxes: 7924 Homes Listed: 14 Homes Sold: 7 Average Number of Days To Sell: 57 The above statistics were compiled by Frankfort real estate agents based on homes listed for sale in Pheasant Run Estates, Frankfort, Illinois between October 8th, 2012 and October 8th, 2013. Homes for sale in Pheasant Run Estates Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 8950 Raintree Lane 2 2 2265 2000 $299,900 21164 Woodbridge Drive 2 2 2265 2000 $279,000 8966 Raintree Lane 5 3 2352 2000 $309,800 Sold Real Estate in Pheasant Run Estates - (July 10th, 2013 - October 8th, 2013) Address Beds Total Baths Total Sold Price 21227 Arbour Walk Drive 3 2 $239,000 The dat... 10/08/2013

Suttondale, Frankfort Homes for Sale Suttondale Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 3273 Average Property Taxes: 11095 Homes Listed: 6 Homes Sold: 3 Average Number of Days To Sell: 29 The above statistics were compiled by Frankfort real estate agents based on homes listed for sale in Suttondale, Frankfort, Illinois between October 7th, 2012 and October 7th, 2013. Homes for sale in Suttondale Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 10455 Nebraska Street 4 4 3500 2003 $410,000 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 Broker Rec... 10/07/2013

Hawthorne Lakes, Frankfort Homes for Sale Hawthorne Lakes Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 1438 Average Property Taxes: 4719 Homes Listed: 19 Homes Sold: 9 Average Number of Days To Sell: 76 The above statistics were compiled by Frankfort real estate based on homes listed for sale in Hawthorne Lakes, Frankfort, Illinois between October 6th, 2012 and October 6th, 2013. Homes for sale in Hawthorne Lakes Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 20345 Rainford Drive 2 2 0 2005 $144,800 8237 Pecan Place 4 2 1824 2004 $199,999 Sold Real Estate in Hawthorne Lakes - (July 8th, 2013 - October 6th, 2013) Address Beds Total Baths Total Sold Price 20301 Pine Hill Road 3 2 $154,000 8338 Chestnut Court 3 2 $149,999 The data relating to real estate for sale on this website c... 10/06/2013

Golfview Estates, Frankfort Homes for Sale Golfview Estates Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 4850 Average Property Taxes: 10251 Homes Listed: 5 Homes Sold: 1 Average Number of Days To Sell: 64 The above statistics were compiled by Frankfort real estate agents based on homes listed for sale in Golfview Estates, Frankfort, Illinois between October 3rd, 2012 and October 3rd, 2013. Homes for sale in Golfview Estates Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 26025 Golfview Drive 4 3.1 3100 1993 $429,900 Sold Real Estate in Golfview Estates - (July 5th, 2013 - October 3rd, 2013) Address Beds Total Baths Total Sold Price 9354 Golfview Drive 5 4.2 $595,000 The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of Mid... 10/03/2013

Connecticut Hills, Frankfort Homes for Sale Connecticut Hills Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 2204 Average Property Taxes: 7394 Homes Listed: 16 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 Connecticut Hills, Frankfort, Illinois between October 3rd, 2012 and October 3rd, 2013. Homes for sale in Connecticut Hills Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 546 Linden Road 5 3 2622 1970 $238,700 460 Lincoln Lane 7 4 0 U $359,900 437 Illinois Road 5 4 3000 U $334,500 Sold Real Estate in Connecticut Hills - (July 5th, 2013 - October 3rd, 2013) Address Beds Total Baths Total Sold Price 540 Lincoln Lane 3 1.1 $195,000 628 Locust Street 3 2 $230,000 400 Michigan Road 5 3 $2... 10/03/2013

Autumn Fields, Frankfort, IL Homes for Sale Autumn Fields Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 3708 Average Property Taxes: 8436 Homes Listed: 10 Homes Sold: 4 Average Number of Days To Sell: 81 The above statistics were compiled by Frankfort, IL Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Autumn Fields, Frankfort, Illinois between September 24th, 2012 and September 24th, 2013. Homes for sale in Autumn Fields Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 22598 Aster Drive 5 3.1 3953 2003 $489,900 22567 Autumn Drive 5 3.1 3947 2003 $439,900 Sold Real Estate in Autumn Fields - (June 26th, 2013 - September 24th, 2013) Address Beds Total Baths Total Sold Price 22344 Autumn Drive 5 2.1 $360,000 The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the ... 09/24/2013

Stonebridge Valley, Frankfort, IL Stonebridge Valley Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 3785 Average Property Taxes: 13074 Homes Listed: 15 Homes Sold: 3 Average Number of Days To Sell: 64 The above statistics were compiled by Team Bowers Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Stonebridge Valley, Frankfort, Illinois between September 23rd, 2012 and September 23rd, 2013. Homes for sale in Stonebridge Valley Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 22628 Limestone Court 4 3.1 3400 2005 $539,000 11796 Flintstone Court 4 4 3439 2003 $499,808 Sold Real Estate in Stonebridge Valley - (June 25th, 2013 - September 23rd, 2013) Address Beds Total Baths Total Sold Price 11799 Shalestone Court 4 3.1 $635,000 11748 Flagstone Turn 4 3.1 $510,000 The data relating to real ... 09/23/2013

Brookmeadow Estates, Homes for Sale in Frankfort, IL Brookmeadow Estates Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 3340 Average Property Taxes: 13794 Homes Listed: 9 Homes Sold: 2 Average Number of Days To Sell: 98 The above statistics were compiled by Team Bowers Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Brookmeadow Estates, Frankfort, Illinois between September 20th, 2012 and September 20th, 2013. Homes for sale in Brookmeadow Estates Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price Lot 48 Jennifer Lane 4 2.1 3700 2013 $399,900 11951 Alana Lane 4 2.1 3400 2013 $449,900 11885 Elise Boulevard 3 2.1 2800 2012 $399,900 Lot 37 Alana Lane 3 2.1 2800 2013 $379,900 Sold Real Estate in Brookmeadow Estates - (June 22nd, 2013 - September 20th, 2013) Address Beds Total Baths Total Sold... 09/20/2013

Hunt Club Estates, Frankfort Homes for Sale Hunt Club Estates Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 2059 Average Property Taxes: 7242 Homes Listed: 14 Homes Sold: 4 Average Number of Days To Sell: 148 The above statistics were compiled by Frankfort, IL real estate agents based on homes listed for sale in Hunt Club Estates, Frankfort, Illinois between September 17th, 2012 and September 17th, 2013. Homes for sale in Hunt Club Estates Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 9386 Fox Run Circle 2 2 2253 1994 $299,500 9433 Fox Run Court 2 2 1600 1994 $209,900 9355 Fox Run Circle 2 2 2253 1994 $309,900 Sold Real Estate in Hunt Club Estates - (June 19th, 2013 - September 17th, 2013) Address Beds Total Baths Total Sold Price 9423 Ashley Court 2 3 $285,000 9366 Fox Run Cir... 09/17/2013

Lighthouse Pointe, Frankfort Real Estate Lighthouse Pointe Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 3827 Average Property Taxes: 10341 Homes Listed: 26 Homes Sold: 3 Average Number of Days To Sell: 125 The above statistics were compiled by Frankfort, IL Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Lighthouse Pointe, Frankfort, Illinois between September 17th, 2012 and September 17th, 2013. Homes for sale in Lighthouse Pointe Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 20400 Mackinac Pointe Drive 3 2 0 2007 $329,555 8844 Port Washington Drive 4 3.1 2953 2006 $399,900 20458 Grand Traverse Drive 5 4 4019 2005 $549,900 8994 Big Sable 5 3 3900 2006 $479,900 20691 Little Traverse Bay Drive 5 3.1 4000 2007 $524,900 The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes i... 09/17/2013

Rainford Farms, Homes for Sale in Frankfort, IL Rainford Farms Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 2067 Average Property Taxes: 6100 Homes Listed: 16 Homes Sold: 7 Average Number of Days To Sell: 46 The above statistics were compiled by Team Bowers Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Rainford Farms, Frankfort, Illinois between September 17th, 2012 and September 17th, 2013. Homes for sale in Rainford Farms Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 8062 Parkside Drive 3 1.1 1700 1992 $235,000 7817 Wheatfield Drive 3 2 1907 1996 $255,000 20401 Countryside Lane 3 2 0 1992 $190,000 Sold Real Estate in Rainford Farms - (June 19th, 2013 - September 17th, 2013) Address Beds Total Baths Total Sold Price 7948 Farmhouse Road 4 3.1 $247,000 8054 Wheatfield Drive 4 3.1 ... 09/17/2013

Misty Falls, Homes for Sale in Frankfort, IL Misty Falls Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 3138 Average Property Taxes: 6249 Homes Listed: 7 Homes Sold: 6 Average Number of Days To Sell: 60 The above statistics were compiled by Frankfort Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Misty Falls, Frankfort, Illinois between September 11th, 2012 and September 11th, 2013. Homes for sale in Misty Falls Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 22325 Merritton Road 4 2.1 3750 2006 $429,000 Sold Real Estate in Misty Falls - (June 13th, 2013 - September 11th, 2013) Address Beds Total Baths Total Sold Price 22357 Merritton Road 4 2.1 $385,500 22452 Port Weller Court 4 2.1 $345,000 The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Broker Recip... 09/11/2013

Abbey Woods, Homes for Sale in Frankfort Abbey Woods Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 3265 Average Property Taxes: 8026 Homes Listed: 10 Homes Sold: 6 Average Number of Days To Sell: 277 The above statistics were compiled by Team Bowers Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Abbey Woods, Frankfort, Illinois between September 6th, 2012 and September 6th, 2013. Homes for sale in Abbey Woods Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 20483 Abbey Drive 5 4.1 5500 2007 $625,000 20667 Francisca Way 6 4.1 0 2004 $699,900 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 t... 09/06/2013

It's September and you are selling your home entering into the fall and winter months. With light dwindling and temperatures dropping, evaluating your home with regard to warmth is a smart idea. Homes that are warm in the winter (and cool in the summer) are highly desirable - and achievable, if the savvy homeowner knows where to look and what to do to control the interior environment. When showing a home in the fall and winter months, pay attention to how warm you feel in the home, how the spaces are heated, how to control the heat and moisture, the presence of natural light, and how warm they are to the eye. When showing a home during these months, you will want to ensure that the warming aspects of the home stand out. The Obvious - How's it Heated? Understanding the heating system of ... 08/29/2013

"Cash 4 Keys" is a familiar term for Realtors who list foreclosures.  It means the Lender who has foreclosed on the property has hired a Realtor to negotiate with Owner to clean-up, clean-out, and cooperate with moving out of the home in exchange for some cash to help ease their moving expenses. Working in the Chicago South-side urban marketplace I am some times called upon by Realtor friends who fear these marketplaces to meet with these distressed Owners, tour the home, take photos, give them a check for their efforts, meet with Locksmiths to change the locks, and install a lockbox. It is a natural instinct for me to be very aware of my surroundings, and watch for any surprises. Yesterday I got a surprise and found myself so angry with myself for freezing like I did. I had finished ta... 08/29/2013