New Construction Home For Sale in Glen Ellyn: 100 N. Main Street

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100 N MAIN STREET IN GLEN ELLYN

Check out one of our gorgeous Glen Ellyn listings at 100 N Main Street in a highly coveted Glen Ellyn location just steps from Sunset Park! This sprawling estate boasts over 6000 sqft of finished living space by David Weekley Homes. Trend-worthy updates run throughout this home on over a half an acre lot located just steps from Sunset pool, park and tennis courts. Visit http://goo.gl/OLOhKg to view all property details. Contact us today for more information about this and other upcoming David Weekly Homes projects that have not hit the market yet! To setup a private showing or to find out more about homes like these available in your area message us directly at KatieOakes@KW.com.

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Information and service provided by Katie Oakes with The Champagne Realty Group at Keller Williams Premiere Properties in Glen Ellyn. Contact us for more information about buying or selling your home in the Wheaton, Winfield and Warrenville area or simply visit Wheaton Homes For Sale online to start your search now! Our team also works with local investors to find properties suitable for a renovation and resale. Contact us today for more information on signing up to receive email alerts when potential investment properties hit the market. As long time residents of Wheaton and Glen Ellyn we specialize in Wheaton homes for sale and Glen Ellyn homes for sale including the surrounding towns and areas. The Champagne Realty Group has closed over $150 million in real estate volume with over 180 transactions in 2013 and 2014 alone. The Champagne Realty Group is currently ranked #1 at Keller Williams Premiere Properties for number of listings sold and was also #1 for total number of homes sold in 2013 as well. 

The Champagne Realty Group

Keller Williams Premiere Properties

45 S. Park Blvd. Suite 300

Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

New Construction Home For Sale in Glen Ellyn: 336 N. Main Street

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The Champagne Realty Group Proudly Presents

336 N MAIN STREET IN GLEN ELLYN

Check out one of our newest listings at 336 N Main Street in a highly coveted Glen Ellyn location just steps from town and train! This stunning new construction home is brought to you courtesy of renowned national builder David Weekley Homes. Quality craftsmanship runs through all 3500+ square feet of living space in this show stopper. Slated for completion in April, this dream home could be yours! Visit http://goo.gl/iePW4S to view all property details. Contact us today for more information about this and other upcoming David Weekly Homes projects that have not hit the market yet! To setup a private showing or to find out more about homes like these available in your area message us directly at KatieOakes@KW.com.

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Please visit http://www.davidweekleyhomes.com for additional information on the builder David Weekley Homes.

 

Email Katie Oakes with The Champagne Realty Group for more information at KatieOakes@KW.com! Visit WheatonHomes4Sale.com to check out community information or to find other homes just like this one!

Information and service provided by Katie Oakes with The Champagne Realty Group at Keller Williams Premiere Properties in Glen Ellyn. Contact us for more information about buying or selling your home in the Wheaton, Winfield and Warrenville area or simply visit Wheaton Homes For Sale online to start your search now! Our team also works with local investors to find properties suitable for a renovation and resale. Contact us today for more information on signing up to receive email alerts when potential investment properties hit the market. As long time residents of Wheaton and Glen Ellyn we specialize in Wheaton homes for sale and Glen Ellyn homes for sale including the surrounding towns and areas. The Champagne Realty Group has closed over $150 million in real estate volume with over 180 transactions in 2013 and 2014 alone. The Champagne Realty Group is currently ranked #1 at Keller Williams Premiere Properties for number of listings sold and was also #1 for total number of homes sold in 2013 as well. 

The Champagne Realty Group

Keller Williams Premiere Properties

45 S. Park Blvd. Suite 300

Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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Information and service provided by Katie Oakes with The Champagne Realty Group at Keller Williams Premiere Properties in Glen Ellyn, IL. Contact Katie Oakes for more information about buying or selling your home in the Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Winfield and Warrenville area or simply visit Wheaton Homes For Sale online to start your search now!

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Tips For Buying a Foreclosed Home

Homebuyers in the market for a deal on their dream home need two things: lots of patience and the stomach to do battle with investors. Any home that is in a decent area and priced right is facing keen competition in today's market. Homebuyers in the market for a foreclosure need those qualities tenfold. Buying a foreclosure is a lengthy process, and, although most investors prefer pre-foreclosure sales and auctions, you will face your share of competition for bank-owned homes. Let's take a look at some foreclosure-buying options and how to participate.

Buying a Foreclosure at Auction

• Homes that are sold at auction, typically carried out at the county courthouse, are those that homeowners have lost because they failed to bring the mortgage current during the reinstatement period.

• The lender's representative, known as the trustee, will be on hand to receive the money from the winning bidder, if there is one. The opening bid is typically equal to the loan balance, trustee's fees, accrued interest and other costs incurred by the lender during the foreclosure process.

• Can you get a bargain at auction? That depends on how much the homeowner owed before defaulting on the loan. The opening bid must be met or the trustee purchases the property and it then becomes an REO, or "real estate owned" by the lender.

• You may have seen foreclosure auction shows on TV. If so, you know it isn't the place for a novice to get a good deal. Most of the bidders are highly experienced flippers and investors offering up fierce competition.

• You will also not be able to view the inside of the home or perform inspections. Plus, if you're the winning bidder, you may have to evict the current occupants. Depending on the state in which you live, eviction may be costly and time-consuming.

• Finally, many foreclosures have additional liens against them, which you will take on if you purchase the property. Recorded liens are public information; you can search for them at the county clerk's office, the county recorder or the assessor's office. But not all liens are recorded.

• One way to ensure you're protected is by purchasing an owner's title insurance policy.

Buying an REO

• Purchasing a bank-owned property is much easier than buying a home at auction and much like a conventional purchase.

• You'll need a loan preapproval letter from your lender, unless you're paying cash, and the services of a real estate agent.

• Most REO properties are vacant and somewhat cleaned up. Although the bank won't supply you with property disclosures as sellers in a conventional transaction are required to, you will be allowed time for inspections.

• Many experienced REO buyers perform extreme due diligence, such as checking the city planning office for permits that may be on file for any work the previous owner performed. Have anything that looks the slightest bit suspicious inspected, from the roof to the foundation.

• Your buyer's agent should be able to assist you in learning as much as possible about the home's history. And, since real estate brokers are required to hold on to transaction files for a number of years (varying according to state), if the home sold in the past few years, your agent may be able to track down a past disclosure.

• Banks typically don't pay for repairs to the property and other transaction fees, so you'll need to take on those expenses. Ultimately, although it may seem that you're getting a bargain-priced home, once all is said and done, it may be worth it to purchase another home in better condition.

Contact Katie Oakes to start your home search today or to learn more about the process of purchasing a foreclosed home. All information and services are provided by Katie Oakes with The Champagne Realty Group at Keller Williams Premiere Properties in Glen Ellyn, IL. Servicing Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Winfield and the greater DuPage County area with over 130 million in closed sales volume.

Moving: How to Hire the Pros

Have you ever noticed how busy your friends and family members become on your moving day? Can you blame them? Moving is tough, manual labor. The only reason that folks might be willing to help is in the hopes you'll reciprocate when it's their turn to move.  Being able to round up enough people to help with the move is just one consideration when determining whether to hire a moving company or just do it yourself. Here are a few other considerations:

• Time: How much time do you have to devote to the move? If you're relocating because of a new job and you're on a time crunch, professional movers will save you a lot of time.

• Distance: How far away are you moving? Interstate moves involve a lot of driving with possible overnight stops along the way. Do you feel safe leaving your belongings in the parking lot overnight?

• Money: If you're on a tight budget, a full-service mover may be out of the realm of possibility for you.

Types of Moving Companies

Moving companies have evolved from the days when the massive truck pulled up to the house and loaded pre-packed boxes and furniture for the move to a new location. Today, you have a number of choices to consider when hiring moving assistance:

• Pack it yourself and hire professionals to load and deliver.

• Hire professionals to pack, load and deliver. Some companies offer unpacking services as well.

• Hire a professional with a truck. You pack, you load and he drives.

Of course, like most things in life, the more services you desire, the more you'll pay.

Choosing a Moving Company

Finding the right moving company for your needs is probably one of the most challenging aspects of the moving process. Ask friends, colleagues and family members for a referral. If that doesn't work, the National Association of Realtors® suggests that you choose a mover that is a member of the American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA).

Interview representatives from several companies and ask lots of questions:

• Ask about the moving company's responsibilities if items are damaged while in their care.
• Are employees bonded?
• Verify the mover's license.
• Check with the Better Business Bureau for complaints against the company.
• Don't accept telephone quotes. The only way to get an accurate quote is for the mover to assess your situation in person.
• Ask for an itemized breakdown of all fees the company charges and explanations of any that you don't understand.

Federal law requires movers to supply you with the booklet: "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move." In it you will find information about your mover's responsibilities and how to make the move go smoothly.

Additionally, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) warns consumers to never sign a mover's blank documents. These papers are binding contracts and should be read thoroughly before signing. If there are blanks, other than one for the weight of your items, line them through or refuse to sign until the blanks are filled in.

For help with choosing a mover and information on how to protect yourself and your belongings during the move, visit the DOT's website.

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Information and real estate service provided by Katie Oakes at Keller Williams Premiere Properties for Wheaton Homes For Sale.

Low Maintenance Privacy Landscaping

Privacy. Its a hot commodity in a world where we're pushed ever closer in proximity to one another.  It almost seems like a diabolical developers' cruel joke to see how many houses they can cram onto a couple of acres. 

You don't have to put up with feeling like you live in a fishbowl. There are a number of creative and low maintenance landscaping techniques that, in some cases, provide almost-instant privacy. If you do your homework before choosing landscaping materials, you can get the solitude you crave and keep the work on it to a minimum.

Baby Steps to Privacy

One of the first things you need to determine is if your Homeowners' Association has landscaping rules. Many of them do, so dig out the paperwork and pore over the CC&Rs to figure out what you can and can't do with your property.

Next, determine the amount of privacy you desire. Dense privets block most prying eyes, whereas a mix of trees and tall perennials provide a lighter touch and look more natural.

The size of the space you need to fill plays a large role in what to plant, so take measurements before heading off to the nursery.

Finally, make sure that the plants you purchase are suited to your growing zone. The United States Department of Agriculture provides a Plant Hardiness Zone Map based on the lowest temperature in a region.

In some areas of the country, such as California and Nevada, homeowners can also consult Sunset magazine's climate zones. Unlike the USDA map, Sunset uses rainfall, high and low temperatures, the length of the growing season, humidity and wind to determine plant hardiness zones.

Finally, you're always safe going with native plants that are adapted to your region and typically require less maintenance than the non-natives. Many larger cities have native plant societies that you can consult for ideas on what to use in your privacy landscape plan.

Landscaping Narrow Side Yards

Newer homes in subdivisions across the country tend to have tiny slices of vacant property between houses. There may or may not be a fence. If you don't like looking at your neighbor as you wash the dishes, choose some fast-growing columnar trees to fill the space.

Italian cypress is an ideal plant for this situation. It grows quickly (up to 3 feet per year), remains slender and requires little maintenance. The best time to plant Italian cypress is in the spring, unless you live in a warm climate. In that case, plant anytime. For a good, dense screen, plant the trees 5 to 6 feet apart.

Privacy Landscaping for Front Yards

If the front of your house is open to the world, you have options to provide privacy. Privet hedges are commonly used to screen out prying eyes, but they require a good deal of trimming and pruning to keep them in shape. Instead, consider planting evergreen shrubs and trees. If you must use deciduous plants, the experts at Colorado State University suggest you choose those with lots of stems and branches to help provide a privacy screen even after the plant loses its foliage.

Plant the trees closer to the house with the shrubs in front. To make a more natural vignette, throw some low maintenance perennials in front of the shrubs. Ideal plant choices, according to Richard Jauron of Iowa State University's Department of Horticulture, include butterfly weed or salvia for sunny locations and hosta, ferns or bleeding heart for shady spots.

Blocking the View From Above

When your neighbor has a bird's-eye view into the home or onto your deck or patio, privacy landscaping becomes a bit trickier. Large deciduous shade trees with broad spreading canopies should provide enough cover.

An arbor, or overhead latticework, allows sunshine to penetrate but blocks most of what the neighbors might be able to see. For better coverage and to soften the hard lines of the structure, plant a vine at the base and allow it to grow up and over it. Quick-growing vines that require little care include clematis, ivy and trumpet vine.

While it may be true that good fences make good neighbors, privacy fences make good neighbors disappear – at least from sight. And that is a good thing.

Elmhurst IL Foreclosure List

View all of the foreclosures listed for sale in Elmhurst by clicking the image above or simply click here. Not looking in Elmhurst? Simply visit WheatonHomes4Sale.com and search throughout Chicago land, the suburbs of NW Illinois and parts of Wisconsin and Indiana. Service and data provided by Katie Oakes with Keller Williams Premiere Properties.