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By Ken Tracy, Helping clients buy and sell since 2005
(Coldwell Banker Residential)
River Bend Townhome Market Report: Second Quarter 2010 - Lisle Illinois Real Estate -an end unit townhome in River Bend on a warm and humid July afternoon... River Bend, located in Lisle Illinois, is a subdivision of two and three bedroom townhomes.  The homes feature open floor plans, high ceilings, and a variety of upgrades... -this living room has the high ceilings, tall windows and fireplace that are available in River Bend.....   Activity in Second Quarter Homes Sold:  2 Average Sales Price:  $267,250 Homes Currently for sale:  8 Average Asking Price:  $293,313   View First Quarter 2010 River Bend Market Report View 2009 River Bend Market Report Are you interested in buying or selling a home in Lisle?  Call me anytime at 630-697-0536, or go to my website at www.KensFeaturedHomes.com.
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By Evelyn Santiago, Managing Broker Heart Realty Group, Inc., Passionate About Real Estate & Our Clients!
(Heart Realty Group, Inc..)
What a weekend for activities in Chicagoland!  The 4th of July weekend is almost history and like many of us I had to make some hard decisions.  Do I travel into Chicago for the Taste?  Head out to Naperville for Ribfest? or...head out to Lisle for their Eyes to the Sky Festival?  Well due to the heat and the crowds I optedt to go to Lisle's Ballon Fest.  Held  on Short St. off Rt. 53/Main Street the festival is known for the Hot Air Ballons that come across the country to show their colors and lift off at 5:30 a.m. every day weather permitting and again in the evening weather permitting.   Besides the balloons, there is a carnival, music and of course, food.  It was a perfect day to visit on Saturday.  We parked a few blocks at the local State Farm insurance parking lot - for only $4. ...
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By Eric Egeland, SFR, e-PRO, CDPE
(RE/MAX SUBURBAN)
Eric P. Egeland | RE/MAX SUBURBAN | 847.337.7090 Lot 12 Lincoln Ave, Lisle, IL Land 9,173 sqft Vacant Land offered at $69,900 Lot Size 9,173 sqft DESCRIPTION GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR A BUILDABLE LOT (PIN #0815211007). CONVENIENT LOCATION CLOSE TO TRAIN, EXPRESSWAYS. BUILD NOW OR BUY & HOLD FOR LISLE'S MASTER PLAN TO INCORPORATE. ADJACENT DOUBLE LOT WITH AS IS HOME IS ALSO FOR SALE BY DIFFERENT BROKER MLS # 07231852 Eric P. Egeland, SFR, CDPE, e-PRO Broker Associate RE/MAX SUBURBAN ChicagolandHomeSeller.com see additional photos below ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Photo 1 Contact info: Eric P. Egeland RE/MAX SUBURBAN 847.337.7090 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: May 3, 2010, 6:37pm PDT
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By Ken Tracy, Helping clients buy and sell since 2005
(Coldwell Banker Residential)
River Bend Townhome Market Report: First Quarter 2010 - Lisle Illinois Real Estate -an end unit townhome in River Bend... River Bend, located in Lisle Illinois, is a subdivision of two and three bedroom townhomes.  The homes feature open floor plans, high ceilings, and a variety of upgrades... -this living room displays the high ceilings and tall windows that are available in River Bend.....   Activity for first quarter 2010 Homes Sold:  1 Average Sales Price:  $225,000 Homes Currently for sale:  4 Average Asking Price:  $280,975   View 2009 River Bend Market Report Are you interested in buying or selling a home in Lisle?  Call me anytime at 630-697-0536, or go to my website at www.KensFeaturedHomes.com.    
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By Ken Tracy, Helping clients buy and sell since 2005
(Coldwell Banker Residential)
Four Lakes Condominiums Market Report: 1st Quarter 2010 - Lisle Illinois Real Estate -the grass is just turning green outside these condos in Four Lakes... Four Lakes Condominiums, located in Lisle Illinois, is one of my favorite communities.  Set between hills, streams, and trees, Four Lakes has so much to offer... -a view from a ground floor one bedroom in Four Lakes... -this upgraded Four Lakes condo has granite counters, a breakfast bar, and stainless appliances... Tennis courts, swimming pools, beach volleyball courts, and the ski hill keep residents busy all year long.  After the fun, many residents unwind with a drink at The Lodge, located at the bottom of the ski hill... 1st QUARTER 2010 ACTIVITY Homes Sold:  5 Average Sales Price:  $97,700 Homes Currently for sale:  95 Average ...
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By Alan May, Home is where the hearth is.
(Jameson Sotheby's International Realty)
Today, I met with an illustrious panel of high-technoids geekage, at our MLS board (MREDllc.) to discuss how (if at all) our MLS can help support it's agents by being involved in social networking. Should the MLS have a facebook page? Should the MLS offer RSS feeds? Should the MLS tweet, dig, stumble or link...? Yikes, it's a new world, isn't it? Nothing was decided today... (other than which type of sandwich to have)... I think I may have travelled across two time zones to get to Lovely Lisle (where the MLS board is located)... We have a very high-tech, highly talented, very technosmartgenius-ish group of people working on this (excepting yours truly, of course)... I'll be very interested to see what we come up with...  wish us luck.  
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By Eric Egeland, SFR, e-PRO, CDPE
(RE/MAX SUBURBAN)
RE/MAX SuburbanEric Egeland Cell: 847.337.7090Other: 773.294.4491Website: ChicagolandHomeSeller.comE-mail: eric.egeland@remax.net GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR A BUILDABLE LOT. CONVENIENT LOCATION CLOSE TO TRAIN, EXPRESSWAYS. BUILD NOW OR BUY & HOLD FOR LISLE'S MASTER PLAN TO INCORPORATE. ADJACENT DOUBLE LOT WITH AS IS HOME IS ALSO FOR SALE BY DIFFERENT BROKER MLS # 07231852 LOT 12 LINCOLN AvenueLISLE, IL 60532 Price: $74,900 MLS#:   07388498 Address LOT 12 LINCOLN Avenue LISLE, IL 60532 Type Land Status:   Active Listing information courtesy of: RE/MAX SUBURBANThe 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 RE/MAX Northern Illinois are marked wit...
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By Ken Tracy, Helping clients buy and sell since 2005
(Coldwell Banker Residential)
Four Lakes Condominiums Market Report:  Lisle Illinois Real Estate -welcome to Four Lakes in Lisle Illinois... Four Lakes Condominiums, located in Lisle Illinois near the corner of 53rd and Maple Avenue, is actually a series of different associations, set amongst beautiful hills, lakes, and trees.... -this three floor walkup overlooks one of Four Lake's four lakes... -this is a secured entrance of one of Four Lake's mid-rise condo buildings with elevators... There is so much to do at Four Lakes.  Swimming pools, beach volleyball, a ski hill, and much more. Studios, one, two and three bedrooms for sale.  Very reasonable prices... Homes Sold in 2009:  59 Average Sales Price in 2009:  $109,699 Homes Currently for sale:  79 Average Asking Price:  $130,959   Become a fan of Four Lakes, Lisle...
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By Ken Tracy, Helping clients buy and sell since 2005
(Coldwell Banker Residential)
River Bend Townhome Market Report:  Lisle Illinois Real Estate -an end unit townhome in River Bend... The River Bend subdivision is conveniently located just off Route 53 and 59th Street in Lisle Illinois.  Set between the River Bend and Seven Bridges golf courses, the scenery is beautiful in and around the neighborhood... The homes come in four different models.  Two and three bedroom homes offer a great selection for buyers with different needs.  The upgrades will vary greatly from unit to unit, so be sure to shop carefully... -a nicely upgraded kitchen in River Bend... Homes Sold in 2009:  14 Average Sales Price in 2009:  $259,743 Homes Currently for sale:  1 Average Asking Price:  Under Contract   Are you interested in buying or selling a home in Lisle?  Call me anytime at 630-697-0...
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By Ken Tracy, Helping clients buy and sell since 2005
(Coldwell Banker Residential)
Do you want to know the key to any successful marketing campaign? It's not about the marketing... It's about the campaign.  So stop wasting time! I don't care what type of marketing you are doing.  Over time, it all works...  Calendars, magnets, post cards, pens, brochures, newsletters, recipes.  All of it...                                                                                                  I joke with my wife that I could hand out big sheets of paper with my face and phone number.  If I hand out out enough of them, people will start to call... So you have to focus on the campaign first: How long?  Marketing takes time.  Realistically, you won't see results for some time.  It can take a year or longer.  But once it does start working, you won't want to stop... Where?  Pick...
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By Ken Tracy, Helping clients buy and sell since 2005
(Coldwell Banker Residential)
                     There is a condo development in Lisle Illinois named Four Lakes...                   Set between lakes and hills, this beautiful development holds more than 1000 condos.                    Well known for it's ski hill, Four Lakes also boasts swimming pools, tennis courts, and even several beach volleyball courts...                 If you need to take a break after skiing or volleyball, there is a pub at the bottom of the hill named "The Lodge"... Four Lakes is a great place to live. With prices ranging from $60,000 to just under $200,000, these condos would seem ideal for first time home buyers... The first time home buyer tax credit has been extended to June 30 of 2010.  There is still time to start shopping for your first home. Call me at 630-697-0536 to see the c...
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By Ken Tracy, Helping clients buy and sell since 2005
(Coldwell Banker Residential)
River Bend townhomes, Lisle, Illinois.  One of my favorite subdivisions...  My wife and I spent our first 5 years of marriage there.  B.K.  Before kids...                                                                           -our first home.  6170 River Bend Drive We had a great time in River Bend.  New home.  New neighbors.  Many just like us.  Young couples in their first homes, starting their lives together... A quiet neighborhood, but filled with friendly people... The models offer a variety of options: The Bayhill is the smallest model with a kitchen up front... The Cypress has an open floor plan with two good sized "master" bedrooms upstairs... The Doral also has an open floor plan, and a nice sized front room.  A popular style that comes in two or three bedrooms... The August...
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By Ken Tracy, Helping clients buy and sell since 2005
(Coldwell Banker Residential)
I just ordered my 2009 Chicago Bears football schedule magnets.                                                         I think they are pretty cool. I read various opinions on the value of such marketing.  Calendars, magnets, recipe cards, etc... My attitude about marketing?  I can't get enough... I order from MagnetStreet.com.  500 magnets cost about $200.  I will be on refrigerators for at least 6 months. Seems like a great investment. I am delivering 300 to my primary farm areas, River Bend and Carrolwood.  100 will be sent to friends and family. 100 are unspoken for... Would you like one?  Ken A Realtor you can trust.  
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By Ken Tracy, Helping clients buy and sell since 2005
(Coldwell Banker Residential)
I hosted an open house at my listing in River Bend on Sunday.  The weather was fairly typical for an April day in Illinois.  Wet and raw.  Highs in the lower 50's... Despite the inclement weather, the turnout was solid.  Nine groups came through... The comments were fairly consistent.  Tons of space.  Gorgeous windows.  Love the neighborhood and the model...                                                                                                                                                 "But why are there so many for sale?" many visitors asked. "There must be 30 homes for sale!" said one very impressed yet concerned visitor. "Actually, there are 15," I answered, knowing the conversation wouldn't stop there. "Why so many for sale?" asked the gentlemen. Hmmm.  In just over th...
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By Ken Tracy, Helping clients buy and sell since 2005
(Coldwell Banker Residential)
I will be having an open house at my listing on 1116 Longwood Drive, Lisle this Sunday from 1-4 PM... Stop by and see what River Bend has to offer.  Lovely 2 and 3 bedroom townhomes priced in the mid to high $200s. Great location.  Close to highways, shopping, and golf.  Just down the road from downtown Naperville... Ken A Realtor you can trust.                                              Ken Tracy | Keller Williams Naperville | 630-697-0536 1116 Longwood, Naperville, IL LOVELY END UNIT. OPEN FLOOR PLAN. HIGH CEILINGS. GREAT WINDOWS. HARDWOOD. CLOSE TO SHOPPING, HIGHWAYS, AND MORE. 3BR/2.5BA Townhouse   offered at $274,900 Year Built 2003 Sq Footage 2,000 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 3 Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $199 per month DESCRIPTION GREAT ...
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By Ken Tracy, Helping clients buy and sell since 2005
(Coldwell Banker Residential)
Only 10 minutes from downtown Naperville lies one of my favorite towhnome communities. River Bend, in Lisle Illinois ... I am biased.  I lived there with my wife Nicole for 5 very happy years...                                                     Brick and siding.  High ceilings and great windows.  Brick paved driveways and sidewalks... -A picture I took of River Bend on a snowy January day. Nicole and I used to joke that "It is always sunny at River Bend."  It's really quite nice. The location is great too.  Close to several major highways, Lisle is between Downers Grove and Naperville. The homes are now priced VERY affordably... The best units were selling quickly in the mid $300K's just two years ago.  Today those same homes are selling in the mid $200Ks (see below). Homes for sale i...
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By Ken Tracy, Helping clients buy and sell since 2005
(Coldwell Banker Residential)
How is your business plan coming?  Do you have one? I did.  Ken's 6 month business plan.  It was simple, yet it kept me on track.  Focused.  I completed "the plan" about a month ago. I have yet to put a new one together... I am still working hard.  Open houses.  Delivering newsletters.  Blogging.  Showings.  Listings... Yet I don't feel quite as confident because I am no longer "on plan". Hopefully succesful, but who really knows? So how is your business plan coming?  Do you have one?  If you don't, why don't you try making a ONE MONTH PLAN... Keep it real simple.  The more details you add, the harder it is to follow... Commit to doing something positive, put it down on paper, and give it a month. You will feel good... If you had a plan, perhaps you have fallen behind or fallen off? Tha...
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By Ken Tracy, Helping clients buy and sell since 2005
(Coldwell Banker Residential)
I was hoping for a cold and sunny day.  What I got was a snowstorm...  It was Saturday morning.  I was taking pictures for my new listing, 1116 Longwood Drive, Lisle.   It was snowing heavily.  The skies were dark. Although it wasn't what I planned on, it was fun taking pictures in the snow... Ken A Realtor you can trust.   -I thought it was neat how the snowflakes came out.  They look like stars. -The sidewalks and steps had yet to be shoveled.  I was wearing clogs.  Not very smart.   -The courtyard looks neat in the snow.  It was pretty dark out for 11 AM. -The pictures came out faily nice.  Here is the back of the house.  -Look at the snowflakes!
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By Debbie DiFonzo, Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate
(Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri)
Growing up in the 1970's and 80's, outside of Chicago, I have vivid memories of our local, "country stores." I remember the butcher shop, where I'd be handed a pretzel rod, if I wanted it or not. I remember the store in downtown Naperville, IL where we'd shop for blue jeans - that's all they carried, stacked ceiling high - and just down the street, the shoe store for my new Buster Browns each school year. I remember going into the hobby shop on Main Street in Lisle IL and the flower shop just a few doors down. I remember the bakery and Reidy's Hardware store. The Coffee Cup was an all time favorite and the Bowling Alley a popular hang out. Most of all, I remember the Book Nook. I can still see the shop, nestled near the bank and flower shop in Lisle, IL. A red awning proudly announced ...
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By Ken Tracy, Helping clients buy and sell since 2005
(Coldwell Banker Residential)
Almost half way through my plan... It was cool and windy today.  Typical for late October. I was delvering more newsletters today. My target was River Bend, one of the best little subdivisions in the suburbs, located in Lisle Illinois.  Just off Route 53 and 59th Street, these homes are an easy 5 mile drive from downtown Naperville.  The townhomes, very attractive with brick fronts, sell in the mid to high 200's.  I have good memories of River Bend.  I proposed to my wife Nicole here.  We lived in our home (pictured below) for 5 years before we had Erin.  It's a great neighborhood... I had 140 copies of the Ken's View in my bag.  Daughter Erin was with me... She is my little Realtor in training.  We are currently in negotiations for her purchase of Team Tracy in 2030. :) Sometimes she d...
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