June 20, 2011 in Blog by admin

Horses Allowed in Yorkville IL – Unique Horse Friendly Properties

As this old farming community changes to another bedroom community of Aurora/Chicago the number of properties that allow horses that are not actually farms continue to dwindle in Yorkville, IL.

Horse

As a horse lover this is sad but those that are left are truly unique. I found 7 properties that indicate that horses are allowed.

Country Road

Currently we have a small 5 acre parcel that is quite a steal for the right buyer. Build your own home where the current farm house sits and a horse barn to enjoy this great piece of property. Below $400K you will have a bargain!

Our 2nd property on 10 acres is a wonderful home which affords you tons of privacy and a place for your favorite horse priced at $474,900 the 2202 sq. ft. home is comfortable and affordable.

If you need a much larger home our 3rd property will fit the bill at $524,900. With 5,000 sq. ft. you have plenty of room to stretch out and your horses will love the 7 stall barn and arena. Some updating needed to give it your special look.

Our 4th property is a country estate home on 4 acres built in 2002. All the updating has been done on this beauty and the views are incredible. With a wonderful paver patio, fire pit and of course a place for your favoite horse everyone will be happy you found this one. Listed at $589,000!

The 5th property on our list is an amazing retreat on 22 acres built in 1991 that backs to a wooded area. You really have to view it to appreciate its beauty. The home is brick and stone English Tudor style delight with 4,000 sq. ft. Reduced over 200K the seller is motivated and you will enjoy your own private retreat – You deserve it!

How do you top this last property? Well, how about a 4.3 acre riverfront property with 157′ feet of river frontage! Built in 2009 the home is 4649 sq. ft. and has everything you always wanted!

Making Friends

Last, but certainly not least, is our 7th property – a Historical Home completely restored on 17 acres on Ashly Road. Build in 1845 own a bit of history. This Italianete Design home with coupla with its wrap-around porch is a true classic. Perhaps you always wanted your own B&B…well now is your chance. Or you may want to make this your family home and enjoy the rural lifestay while having easy access to major highways like I-55/I-80. Why buy another cookie cutter condo in Chicago or high end home in Naperville when you can have something as unique as this to call your own. Priced at only $1,195,000 and you can have plenty of land for your horses to romp in.

June 9, 2011 in Blog by admin

It’s June in Oswego IL…Which Means PrairieFest!

Downtown Oswego

Living in a small town like Oswego allows me to enjoy not only the slower, quieter
lifestyle but many great summer activities. June is PrairieFest time which
starts on June 16 and runs until the 19th. Provided by the Oswegoland Park
District and its major sponsor – Allied First Bank, it’s a great family
festival.

With music, food, petting zoo, 5K and many other activites, there is
something for everyone – it’s a great weekend activity.

Neighborhood Park

Some of the bands playing are: 7th Heaven – Thursday – June 16

Blue Oyster Cult – Friday – June 17 – 9:30 – 11p.m.

Howard & the White Boys – 7-9 p.m.

Sister Hazel – Main Stage – Saturday – June 18

Hix Bros. – Main Stage – Sunday -June 19

It’s Father’s Day weekend and what a great way to spend time with your
favorite Dad enjoying the small town feeling in Oswego!

Arrive early since parking lots can get full early! You may like Oswego
enough to make it your next home!

June 2, 2011 in Blog by admin

Oswego IL May 2011 vs May 2010 Market Activity – We are Even!

With all the bad housing news on TV it sounds like no one is buying. But the
truth is somewhere in the middle. People are still buying homes and we are still
keeping pace with last year.

As of today, closings for May 2011 were 34 for single detached homes
and May 2010 was 34! We had less foreclosures in 2011 for May
with only 1 versus 14 in 2010. We had 2 short sales in May 2011 and only 1 in
May 2010. There are currently 10 homes that are pending
(cleared all contingencies) in May that should close in the next couple of
months.

Year to Date for 2011 – 102 homes have closed versus
2010 were we had 119 closed. Remember that in 2010 we had the
1st time homebuyer incentive which in my humble opinion caused an increased
number of buyers taking advantage of the tax break. Considering that there has
been no incentive 102 homes is a solid number.

In the attached homes (townhomes,duplex, condos) for May 2011 -
10 homes closed (3 Foreclosures – 1 Short Sale) versus 12 homes
in 2010 (4 Foreclosures – 1 Short Sale). We are doing fairly well
again.

Year to Date in Attached Homes you can definitely see how
1st time home buyers took advantage last year. Currently in
2011 we have closed on 35 homes versus
2010′s number of 56! Foreclosures out of the
35 were 14 with only 5 Short
Sales. in 2010 we had 16 foreclosures out of
56 and 4 Short Sales. The tax incentive really
made an impact on the attached home segment. There are currently 13
pending contracts that should close within the next couple of months
for attached homes.

Currently there are 255 Active Listings in single family
homes and 105 Active Listings in attached homes.

Despite these numbers, interest rates are still low – down payment for FHA is
still 3.5% and prices are at their lowest in decades. With the
government trying to get rid of Fannie Mae and Freddie and politicians trying to
increase the down payment to 20% and the strong possibility
that interest rates will start climbing…don’t you think it’s the best time to
buy a home??

Don’t be the one telling stories 10 or 15 years ago…I should have bought a
house in 2011 when you could have bought a home in Old Reserve for less than
$400K…or in any Oswego neighborhood. Take Action today and find a great home,
at a great price today!

June 2, 2011 in Blog by admin

So What Can You Buy for a Million or More in Oswego, IL?

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Main Street in Oswego IL

Oswego, IL is your not your typical small American town. With a rural feel to it yet with national shopping and top restaurant franchises and several grocery stores we have all the conveniences of a larger city. With a diverse housing stock even millionnaires can find something to catch their attention.

Do you crave privacy and some land? This executive retreat with a 5,500 sq. ft. Victorian custom home may be your dream home. Known to locals as “Fox Run Farm” its only 10 minutes SW of Naperville. It’s a one of a kind that should be on your “must see” list if your price range is under 2 Million. Click here for all the details.

If you prefer less land and a slightly smaller home perhaps this 4 bedroom 4 bath – 4,300 sq. ft. home will fit the bill. On a rural road with other custom homes your 15 minutes from Rt. 55 N exit on Rt. 126. Located on 9 acres this stunning home has a lot to offer the discerning buyer. Take a look here for more details.

Do you enjoy being a little different? Unique barn conversion with all the top of the line details such as Sub-Zero, Thermidor and Viking Appliances in the gourmet kitchen. Six bedrooms – four with private baths – construction is post and beam with quality craftsmanship everywhere you turn. An indoor lap pool, 3 tiered pond, patios, decks and a 4 car garage. This 10,200 sq. beauty is truly a one of kind located off Reservation Road surrounded by other custom homes. View it here.

Just under 1 Million this 4 bedroom 3 bath home is located in Southfield Estates. Rustic with contempoary touches, vaulted ceilings, wrap around porch to enjoy summer evenings. Hardwood floors, stamped patio, and the list goes on. Take a peek..you won’t be disappointed.

So why should you move to Oswego IL and buy a million plus home? Let our high school students tell you 10 reasons!