Jan McNulty's (janmcnulty) Blog

Even though this Realtor is from Canada, the point is correct for our Northwest Chicagoland market as well. The Realtors I know try very hard to give the news on the market and explain the trends, the owners sometimes reject the facts on the market and decide they will go it on their own. But sad...

For me, the Viet Nam War was utterly terrifying since there were so many friends that went and some never came home they way they left. Some were delivered to parents, and some were broken hearted. My memories are full of stories and added to my going to Western Illinois so close to the Veterans ...

  As most Realtors today feel, last year was better than 2009, but still a rough year for the real estate market in the Northwest suburbs of Chicagoland. However the interesting story is the expectations of 2011 to be a better year for homeowners, as well as buyers. For the sellers, they have wa...

Pioneer Park - A Great Place to Raise your Family 701 S. Ridge, Arlington Heights, IL  Pioneer Park Subdivision Where do I start? I put my Mother's home for sale today and I remember all the cherished memories of my family every time I walk in the house located in Pioneer Park Subdivision. Loving...

605 Fairview, Mt Prospect Located in one of the nicest neighborhoods in Mount Prospect, this 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath split level is a comfortable home with numerous updates. Walk Score of 59, this home is ideally located and serviced by Fairview Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School and Prospect...

Geez Louise! I have heard furnace people say it's not worth it, but after reading this article I think it makes sense to do duct cleaning when you purchase a home, especially a home that has had major or minor repairs. Thought I would pass along!I am asked by clients and Realtors all the time - "...

Arbor Club Townhomes is centrally located near Devon and 53/355 extension in Elk Grove Village, and near O'Hare International Airport, in Cook County, Illinois. Elk Grove Village is home to a small herd of Elk kept in a grove in Busse Woods forest preserve near Alexian Brothers Medical Center. Ab...

From it's curvy winding streets, this We-Go Park Ranch is in the Heart of Subdivision. Built in the 1950. Located south of Central Avenue and North of Lincoln Avenue, Cathy features a beautiful tree lined street. See the google map of it's location. Impressive concrete drive to 2 car garage and w...

Halloween...only 9 days away! And now I find out that Zillow, has named Chicago as a Halloween friendly score in the Top 20 places for the Zillow Trick-0r-Treat Housing Index. What fun!  Though I don't want to be so analytical, Zillow compared the Home Value Index, population density, the local ...

What's happening in our Real Estate Market?   Whew, when it comes to the Real Estate Market, the theme is Change. The general sentiment is "Thank God, we are putting 2009 in the past, shelved next to 2008". We're (the Realtors, Banks and Federal Government) are all looking forward to 2010 to be a...