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.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
When you are listing a home for sale, do you point out all of the amenities that are really there or are you misleading in your comments, marketing and promises to your sellers?I was driving by a home that had a rider saying "Waterfront".  I live in the same subdivision as this property and the o...
03/10/2008
Oak Brook, Illinois Real Estate Market UpdateMarch 3, 2008 thru March 10, 2008Below is a weekly update for Oak Brook, Illinois Real EstateSingle FamilyNew Listings1 new listing @ 849,900Cancelled2Expired2 properties @ 3,400,000 & 34,000,000Under Contract0Attached HomesClosed 2 properties 820,000 ...
03/10/2008
 I love to read and I have heard so much about "The Secret" that I finally bought it.  I started reading it yesterday and I couldn't put it down.  I knew I should have bought this sooner. This book describes the law of attraction and how to bring all the positives into your life.One of the sugges...
03/07/2008
RANCH & END UNIT IS PRICED TO SELL!Location: Westchester WoodsDesireable open floor plan features soaring vaulted ceilings and many architechtural details. Huge eat-in kitchen with island and all appliances. Living room features gas fireplace and french door to deck which is great for cooking out...
03/05/2008
Price Reduction on Beautiful Brownstone in the Heart of SchaumburgLocation: Old SchaumburgBacks to wooded area and is loaded with elegance. Over 3000 square feet of neutral open living space plus a basement. Main living area features all hardwood floors, cozy family room with gas fireplace that o...
03/05/2008
 This weekend, March 8 & 9th, 2008, is the 6th annual Kid's Expo in Schaumburg.  This event features:1. Over 100 booths of kids & family products & services 2. Radio Disney will be there.3. The Lady Bugs LIVE!4. Activity Area.5. Clifford the Big Red Dog, Where's Waldo? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle...
03/03/2008
there is a new state fund that was announced last month.If you are an Illinois homeowner and struggling to make your mortgage payments, you may be able to refinance with help through a new $200 million fund.If you would like to know if you qualify for a fixed-rate loan through this program, you c...
03/02/2008
I thought I had to share this because sometimes I think twice about working with family members.  No disrespect here, but in all honesty they are much harder to work with compared to my non-related clients.I listed a townhouse for my husband.  His uncle recently passed and the property was left t...
02/28/2008
has taught me persistence, perseverance & patience and I learned it all from my daughter.  This blog is to thank her and tell her how proud I am of her and her accomplishments.I know this is way off the topic of real estate, but if I can help just ONE parent get through a diagnosis such as this, ...
02/27/2008
Here is a weekly update for single family homes in Oak Brook, Illinois.  This information is from February 21, 2008 thru February 28, 2008. New Listings = 0Under Contract = 2   The two homes that went under contract were listed at $875,000 & $1,649,000Price Changes = 3$724,900 to $719,000$1,475,0...
02/27/2008
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Laura Karambelas

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