Laura Karambelas-Oak Brook & Downers Grove Blog

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Real Estate Agent - Baird & Warner Downers Grove
I am hoping to provide valuable information on the Chicagoland real estate market. I report on current sales, market conditions, fun things to do. Also providing some information about myself and how I sell homes.
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LPDA stands for Localized Poor Drainage Area.  The Village of Downers Grove Illinois identified these areas as locations prone to flooding due to the topography of the land or land that is "bowl" shaped.  Storm water runoff that can not penetrate the ground tends to accumulate in LPDA's creating ...
02/06/2009
Stunning townhome in the heart of Schaumburg is move-in ready. No disappointments!  Sought after upgrades include: granite counters, cherry cabinets, hardwood flooring, stainless appliances, fireplace, custom lighting, custom trim & moldings, full basement, six panel doors, central vaccuum,cul-de...
01/28/2009
This Braun Bi-level features 3 bedroom and 2 baths.  Eat-in kitchen features all appliances, ceramic floors & backsplash and a huge bay window.  The living room has vaulted ceilings and plenty of light.  Lower level family room has a gas fireplace and sliders to an inviting patio.  Other features...
01/28/2009
Here is a comparison of 2007 vs. 2008 for the Downers Grove, Illinois Real Estate Market.  I am comparing closed single family & attached homes from Jan. 1, 2007 thru Dec. 31, 2007 vs. Jan 1, 2008 thru Dec. 31, 2008.  1/1/2007 thru 12/31/2007 Single Family Homes 420 single family homes closed dur...
01/05/2009
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We are spending New Year's at our lake house in Keshena, Wisconsin on Legend Lake as we have for the past 3 years.  We are located about 30 miles NW of Green Bay, Wisconsin and they have had a record 59 inches of snow so far this year.  The scenery is absolutely beautiful and I decided to share a...
12/31/2008
Here is a video from Steve Baird (Our Fearless Leader) of Baird & Warner in the Chicagoland area. The video shares his views on the current real estate market. I found his thoughts and explanation interesting. I agree that there is pent-up demand in the housing market and until we have more Consu...
12/09/2008
This post is to help a fellow Active Rainer, Anita Beach, with her cause to bring awareness for Childhood Cancer. Please take a moment and sign the petition!I'm going to put myself out there and be pretty venerable, but here is goes.... My 12 year old daughter is battling a horrible disease as so...
12/04/2008
    Santa Claus is coming to Baird & Warner in Downers Grove FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA Please join us for Holiday Cheer & Refreshments Saturday, December 13th 2008 11AM-3PM 724 Ogden Avenue Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 For more information call: 630-964-1855 Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon ...
12/04/2008
12/01/2008
Monthly Market Statistics for Downers Grove, Illinois Provided by our local Multiple Listing Service, MRED LLC Under Contract List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 9 138 $150,000 - $199,999 2 227 $200,000 - $249,999 6 275 $250,000 - $299,999 8 282 $300,000 - $349,999 7 2...
11/16/2008
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Laura Karambelas

Realtor - Downers Grove
local_phone(630) 964-1855
smartphone(630) 570-1497
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