Holden Park, Matteson, Illinois About Holden Park Holden Park is a townhouse and single family home subdivision built by Legacy Development Group in the early 2000's. There are 88 townhouses with 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 bathrooms and 2-car garages. There are 111 single family homes ranging in size from 1,620 to 2,128 square feet. Holden Park is east of Main Street and south of Lincoln Highway. Average taxes in Holden Park $5,641 Average association fees in Holden Park $253 ($156 - $350) Average home size in Holden Park 1,600 ft2 Average lot size in Holden Park 0.00 acres Average year built in Holden Park 2001 Homes for sale in Holden Park Address Beds Baths Built Price 21632 Dogwood Rd. #120-1 3 2.1 2000 $83,000 3233 Heritage Blvd. 3 2.1 2002 $130,729 Sales Summary for Holden Park  ... 01/18/2013

The Point at Gleneagle, Matteson, Illinois About The Point at Gleneagle The Point at Gleneagle is a single family and townhome community built by Montalbano Homes in the mid to late 2010's. The Point at Gleneagle is located in Matteson, Illinois off of 211th Street west of Ridgeland Avenue. Average taxes in The Point at Gleneagle $0 Average association fees in The Point at Gleneagle $0 Average home size in The Point at Gleneagle 0 ft2 Average lot size in The Point at Gleneagle 0.00 acres Average year built in The Point at Gleneagle 0 Homes for sale in The Point at Gleneagle None Sales Summary for The Point at Gleneagle  (Dec 13, 2011 - Dec 12, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 171 $123,778 $124,624 100.7% Recent home sales in The Point at Gleneag... 12/12/2012

Ridgeland Manor, Matteson, Illinois About Ridgeland Manor Ridgeland Manor is a single family home neighborhood built in the late 1990's by Lecas Construction. Ridgeland Manor features homes with floor plans ranging from 2,783 to 3,387 square feet of living space. Ridgeland Manor is located in Matteson, Illinois off of Patricia Drive and Ridgeland south of Route 30. Average taxes in Ridgeland Manor $12,263 Average association fees in Ridgeland Manor $150 ($150 - $150) Average home size in Ridgeland Manor 3,311 ft2 Average lot size in Ridgeland Manor 0.00 acres Average year built in Ridgeland Manor 2007 Homes for sale in Ridgeland Manor Address Beds Baths Built Price 21158 Vivienne Dr. 4 3.0 2007 $177,000 Sales Summary for Ridgeland Manor  (Dec 5, 2011 - Dec 4, 2012) # of Sales Average Da... 12/04/2012

Being a Realtor we often have to be all things in a transaction. Today I am asking for a break from all Loan Officers working with Buyers or potential Buyers.  When qualifying the client , speak in terms the buyers can understand.  Many will not ask questions because they are too embarrassed to appear that they are not getting what you are saying. But most  do not understand, how do I know?  They call me to break it down in terms they can understand.  I know in this industry like most industries we have our own terminology. Sometimes we need to slow down and remember that we are talking to someone who may know nothing about financing a home.  The breakdown in communication can cause lots of confusion. New buyers especially have a hard time understandings things such as points, how prope... 04/26/2011

 As a Realtor, I get this question all the time....are there any grant programs available to help me purchase a home? Of course, if I am aware of one, which I usually am....I share this information with the buyer especially if they need  assistance with down payment, closing costs or property tax reduction, after all as a Realtor I want to help my buyer realize her dream. The next question I usually get, is how come myMortgage Loan Officer did not tell me about it? Good Question..how come? Most Loan Officers are looking for a quick close......and most grants require waiting for approval from whomever is providing the grant. There are many programs in most states that are receiving money from the federal government to help buyers who need help. I was reminded of this today from one of fe... 01/23/2011

I was told this story by a fellow frustrated agent. Ironically....the seller was my client before  being switched to her by our mutual Short Sale Attorney....this is a sad story of a seller trusting and being loyal to her attorney. I received a call from a Attorney  who specialized in negotiating Short Sales to list a Short Sale from a referral. Listed it, received two contracts that went no where with the bank.....this was two years ago. Received another call from the Attorney saying the seller was not happy.....so instead of firing themselves (they were the ones negotiating with bank), they fired me and assigned the listing to another agent who became a friend of mine as the transaction progressed. By this time, the new agent was able to list the property at a much reduced price and ... 01/20/2011

Across the street from me lived a family who were always updating their home. They seem to have the latest gadgets, gizmo's, furniture, etc.  I even went over to check out the kitchen when it was being gutted (the home is only 4 years old) and updated to the latest kitchen design (this was last year). Imagine my surprise when I came home one evening and found a handmade For Rent sign in the yard. My Realtor detective radar kicked in...and there on the county records was a  Lis Pendens notice of default. It seems it was dated several months ago. Umnnnn.......... As a neighbor I wanted to reach out.....as a Realtor I needed to reach out....but what would I say? You're renting out your pre-foreclosed home? Here's the real shocker....after leaving my literature and business card and trying ... 01/17/2011

    If you are a buyer, seller or Real Estate Agent....there is something you should know about Short Sales. There are four types and you need to know what type of Short Sale you are entering into if you are going to buy one, sell one or become one. I have been doing Short Sales for the last five years, have even been written up about them in several magazines but I learned something new recently.  Here are the four types of Short Sales you need to be aware of: The Traditional Short Sale:  this is the one most Realtors have been helping homeowners who are in trouble sell their home for less than what is owed on their mortgage.  The lender or investor approves the seller, accept the contract offer and it closes...eventually. (sometimes taking months, some stretching into a year..yikes!) ... 01/16/2011

Many times Realtors are approached with questions about Real Estate that are often answered in a sentence, a word or depending upon the setting...a entire paragraph. But what do Realtors really know? Realtors often know where the market is headed in their area. Many recognize a low price listing on the MLS without visiting the listing,as one that may require more than a first time buyer can handle, but we will email it to you anyway because if we don't send it to you....you will only wonder why when you do your own Internet search. Realtors often know before visiting a seller what price range their home will sell in...some will go through the motions of making a production of the sellers appointment, but most already know what your home price range should sell in. Realtors can pull up t... 01/04/2011

1. Over Promising and Over Committing! When we receive a lead we must learn how to prioritize them and to say no to the leads that can be a waste of time. By planning and prioritizing we can avoid this. This also includes setting up too many appointments and not being able to make them all. If a home your client wants to view is way out of his approval amount but want to see the house anyway (think lowball offer), learn how to say no and explain why it is a waste of time. 2. Mis-Education. In our business we are constantly getting bombarded with resources our industry offer. Many come in the form of appearing to be free until we get to the end of the seminar,email,or webinar and find they were clever marketers. A lot of education comes from your local board that gives you all you need r... 01/01/2011

I am working with an A list Buyer who insisted on going to her Bank because it was down the street from her house and convenient.....the Bank (which I will not name) is one of the largest and my history with them closing on time and efficiently has not been good.  But I obey and go with my customer through the underwriting process etc.  My preference was a Mortgage Broker with an unflappable track record, but she thought differently, after all this is the bank she goes to all the time. (Even thou the underwriting process is taking place in an unnamed state) Now the loan officer made a lot of promises to my client, a promise to close in 30 days, a promise to communicate, a interest rate promise (which was used to lure her in) blah, blah, blah. As Realtors we know better and many clients ... 09/29/2010

  Hello everyone..... I have been gone for this past week because the home I am living in got sideswiped by a tornado!!! Part of the backyard fence is gone in one section, and a tree fell from the next door neighboirs yard and destroyed fencing in the back of the garage in another section. A LOT of trees in the city got either uprooted, or LARGE branches got torn off and THROWN many feet across the roads and onto roofs of other homes. Thank the Lord our Creator, our home did not get hit at all !!! I do not have batterys for my camarera, or I would have pictures of this.     Here is a picture of part of what happened in Matteson, IL. from one of the neighbors on that fateful day. Please remember, this is just ONE tree that got stripped you see in the picture. There were MANY more. The wh... 07/07/2010

Price: $20,001 FIZBER.com ID 13598490 Mobile Home with 2 bed, 2.0 bath, in 19 Huntsbridge Road Matteson, IL, 60443 http://www.fizber.com/13598490/ 19 Huntsbridge Road - For Sale By Owner Property Details: Type: Mobile Home Address: 19 Huntsbridge Road, Matteson, IL, 60443 Sq footage: 970.0 Floors: n/a Bathrooms: 2.0 Bedrooms: 2 Year built: 1977 View full property details and seller's contacts. View more Illinois homes for sale. Homes for Sale by Owner. Description: Affordable 2 BR 2 BA mobile home in a beautiful gated community. The property has a full applianced kitchen with a center island and breakfast nook. Spacious living room with wood burning fireplace. The property has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The master bedroom bathroom has an oversized, eight jet, whirlpool tub. The ex... 01/04/2010

Matteson, (pronounced Mat-te-son) Illinois located 30 minutes from downtown Chicago covers a 12 square mile area, with a population according to the last census data of 16,579.  Nestled between Tinley Park and Olympia Fields, Matteson enjoys easy access to I-57,I-90/94,I-80 and I-294. Residents can rely on Metra trains and Pace buses for transportation around town and commuting to Chicago.  The Village offers five public,private and parochial school options to the residents.  Situated near Prairie State College and Governor's State University, 26% of the residents have earned a Bachelor's degree or better. Matteson has the largest Auto Mall in the nation. Boasting a shopping mall, 5 banks and/or savings and loan institutions, a library, a health club, more than 10 churches, a living/ ho... 12/29/2009

Detached Single Family   Bedrooms # Sold % Sold Avg LP (Sold) Avg SP SP:LP Ratio Avg MT (Sold)     All 205 100% $226,794 $223,585 99% 123     2 or Less 7 100% $135,425 $125,643 93% 98     3 100 100% $173,706 $171,121 99% 122     4 86 100% $283,447 $281,342 99% 123     5 or More 12 100% $316,484 $303,992 96% 139 Presented By: Chuck Dellorto McColly Real Estate   Primary: 219-864-7516 Secondary: 219-793-6154 Other:     E-mail: dellorto@mccolly.com 850 Deer Creek Drive Schererville, IN 46375 219-322-5508 Fax :  219-322-0311 See our listings online: Web Page: http://www.chuckdellorto.com     All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed.Copyright ©2007 MLSNI, All rights reserved. 06/25/2008

Area Market Survey CriteriaStatus: Active, Back on Market, Contingent, New, Price Change, Re-activated, Closed   Property Type: Detached Single, Attached Single   Area: Matteson   Months Back: Six Months     Active ListingsList Price RangeNumber of ListingsAverage Days on MarketLess than $149,99915168$150,000 - $199,99939138$200,000 - $249,99975243$250,000 - $299,99930320$300,000 - $349,99930246$350,000 - $399,99923285$400,000 - $449,999586$450,000 - $499,9998106$500,000 - $549,999372$600,000 - $699,999273  Active Listings SummaryNumber of UnitsAverage MTMedian List PriceAvgerage List PriceMaximum List PriceMinimum List PriceTotal Volume230223$241,990$266,188$630,000$79,900$61,223,340  Sold PropertiesSold Price Range# ListingsAvg. Days on MktLess than $149,9992962$150,000 - $199,9993073... 02/25/2007

Our tenant telephoned us Sunday morning to alert us that "it" was still there.  She had not spent the night in her third floor apartment, because she was afraid "it" would show up again and terrorize her.  Saturday night we  searched and never found "it".  What gave her the first clue that an "it" was there, was when she first entered in, observed garbage strewn on the kitchen floor, and a nibbled upon green apple in the midst of it all.  She immediately backed out slowly, slammed and locked the door, and called us.  Back to Sunday morning...... OK, we're coming! we tell her, then hang up the phone!  The drive to Matteson is about 30 minutes from where we live. We get there to see Rick, whom we'd made prior arrangements to meet, waiting for us in front of the building  wearing a huge gr... 02/18/2007

The snow began falling in the wee hours of the morning Tuesday, February 13, 2007. Noting the condition of the streets, we left early to get to the first 9:00 AM showing on time.  Appointments for Calumet City and Gary Indiana were rescheduled. I accompanied my husband to Matteson and Sauk Village, then back to Matteson again before returning to Calumet City, Illinois.  Falling snow gives us an opportunity to s l o w down, take in the wonders of heaven, meditate of who HE is, and how awesome HE is.  Remember.... snow falls.... flake by distinguished flake.... New showings will have to wait.....until after the blizzard.Here are some pictures of our day......        Psa 147:16 HE giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.      02/16/2007