Glenview Real Estate Facts.

March 29, 2010 by Marina  
Filed under Marina's Blog, Today's Real Estate News

Are you curious how the Glenview, IL real estate market looks these days? As of today, Glenview has an average listing price for single family homes (for sale) at $754,777. The current number of single family homes on the market in Glenview is 354.  Average listing market time is 158 days. For more information go to www.MarinaJacobsonHomes.com

Real Estate Facts in Glenview, IL

New Foreclosure Changes in Glenview, Northbrook, Morton Grove.

The Obama administration has announced that it is revamping its foreclosure-prevention efforts. Here is how the changes may affect you right here in Glenview, Northbrook and the surrounding areas.

Here’s a good guide.

Glenview, Northbrook, Morton Grove Foreclosure Changes

Northbrook, IL Condo. Near Northbrook Court.

Northbrook, fabulous condo facing lovely courtyard. Conveniently located near  Northbrook Court. Shopping, theater, restaurants and expressway. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths large unit. Neutral decor, large closets, eat-in kitchen. Unit is in move-in condition. Huge master suite. 2nd  bedroom currently used as a den. Can be easily changed back. Spacious balcony 24×5. Outdoor pool, tennis court, exercise room, party room, garage and storage. Must see!!! For more information go to

www.1175LakeCookRd505.com

Northbrook IL Fabulous Condo
2 Bedrooms, 2Baths

Fantastic Chicago’s West Town 3 Bedrooms Duplex.

Chicago, West Town Neighborhood. Light and bright unit. Kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, 42″ cabinets. Crown molding and hardwood floors throughout. Lower level wet bar, in-unit laundry. Lots of storage, garage parking, 200 sq ft. deck and a sundeck off the master bedroom. Located minutes from the Loop, I90/94 and the blue line stop.  A MUST SEE! For more information go to:

www.1501WWaltonAve1.com

Chicago, IL. West Town 3 Bedrooms Duplex.

Homebuyer Tax Credit Clock Is Ticking…

March 16, 2010 by Marina  
Filed under Buying a Home, Marina's Blog, Selling a Home

To take advantage of the federal tax credits, eligible homebuyers have until the end of business on Friday, April 30, 2010, to sign a purchase contract on a new home.  $8,000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Eligible for homes with purchase agreements signed by April 30, 2010, and closed by June 30,  2010 available to first-time homebuyers who have not owned a home during the past three  years with   credit amount up to 10% of the home’s value, not to exceed $8,000 • Buyers qualified for full tax credit are single taxpayers with incomes up to $125,000 (partial credit can be granted for incomes up to $145,000) and joint filers with incomes up to $225,000 (Partial credit can be granted for incomes up to $245,000).

$6,500 Tax Credit For Current Home Owners Eligible for homes with purchase agreements written by April 30, 2010, and that close between November 7, 2009 and June 30, 2010. Qualified home buyers must have lived in their current home for 5 consecutive years of the last 8 years.

Maximum purchase price of the home is $800,000 • Single filers who earn up to $125,000 are eligible for the total credit amount. Partial credit can be granted for incomes up to $145,000. • Joint filers who earn up to $225,000 are eligible for the total credit amount. Partial credit can be granted for incomes up to $245,000.

To buy or sell a home go to www.MarinaJacobsonHomes.com

The Chicagoland Monthly Housing Market Pulse For Detached Properties

The Chicagoland Monthly Housing Market Pulse.  Glenview IL page 9, Northbrook IL page 16, Morton Grove IL page 15. After taking a closer look at this data, you will notice some communities are exhibiting an increase in inventory,while other areas are showing a decrease. It is typical to see the supply of homes increase in our Spring market as things tend to heat up. Many people remove their homes from the market for the holidays and Winter months and then put the home back on the market for the traditionally strong Spring Season. Therefore, the results of the market survey continue to be mixed at this point. Please go to www.MarinaJacobsonHomes.com for more information And to search MLS Click Here.

6 Bedroom Home in Glenview, IL. New Construction!

Exquisite French Chateau on 2/3 of an acre lot. 6 Bedrooms, 7.1 Baths. Approximately 6200 sq.ft (per builder) plus basement. Superb details throughout. Cherry paneled library, carved cabinets. 3 car garage, 3 fireplaces. First floor master bedroom. 2 laundry rooms. House is all brick and stone. Certificate of occupancy has been issued. More work needs to be done and sold as is. Bring all offers. For more information go to www.736surreyln.com/

Home in Glenview, IL. New Construction.

Attention Real Estate Investors: Anti-Flipping Rule Suspended

     Anti – Flipping Rule  This is HUGE news for those who want to make some money in the housing market this year. Fore more in formation on buying or selling real estate go to www.MarinaJacobsonHomes.com Also you can search MLS.

Invest in Kitchen or Bathroom Remodeling to Sell Your Home

 Investing  in your  Kitchen or Bathroom!  It’s a good idea to update your kithen and bathroom before putting your home on the market. And here’s why!   Fore more information on buying or selling real estate go to www.MarinaJacobsonHomes.com Also you can search MLS.

The Glen in Glenview IL Kids Club

March 4, 2010 by Marina  
Filed under Marina's Blog

A-B-C and 1-2-3, Won’t You Come and Read with Me!

Saturday ~ March 6, 2010

10:30am-11:30am

Located in the Book Market at Hangar One (2651 Navy Blvd. – between Jos. A. Bank and Mitchell’s Fish Market)

~ Friends from the E.nopi Learning Center will play some games and guide children in creating their own ‘Letter Book.’  Storytime provided by Glenview Public Library. Go to The Glen Website for more details.

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