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Joliet, IL Real Estate News

By LaNita Cates
(REMAX of Joliet)
Sweets & TreatsFriday, October 29th 5pm - 8pmBring the ghouls and goblins for a tour of treats at Westfield Louis Joliet. Pick up a list of participating retailers and a treat bag near the Cinemark Theater.Trick-or-Treaters have the chance to show off their Halloween costumes at the Costume Contest near Panera Bread.  The top three contestants will win a Spooktacular prize.  To sign up for the contest visit Westfield Louis Joliet's facebook page www.facebook.com/louisjoliet and register under Events: Halloween Costume Contest.Kids and Families will also enjoy: · Make your own Spooky Scoop Ice Cream at Corner Shoppe · Free Family Photo with Picture People · Live Entertainment · Raffle Prizes and more.... Westfield Louis Joliet welcomes the community to a safe and family friendly Trick-or...
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By LaNita Cates
(REMAX of Joliet)
Thursday, October 28, 2010Witches Night Out - A costume event to benefit women in needJJC Renaissance Center - 214 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet IL www.witchesnightout.com Stop by for a spell and enjoy live entertainment, costume contest and more, while giving back to the community. Have a magically good time while giving to the community. Shopping at the Witches Bazaar Enchanting Food Wicked Brews Music by the Harvest Moon Band Best Costume, Best Hat & Best Broom Contest Really GREAT raffle baskets, too! Admission: $10 entry donation A fundraising event to benefit the women and children in the community organized by women who want to make a positive difference in other womens' lives with proceeds distributed to receipient agencies by the United Way of Will County.
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09/01/2009-09/30/2009 85 single family homes sold with the average market time 131 days Median sold price was $140,000 - Average sold price was $135,616 - Minimum sold price was $22,000 Total volume: $11,527,402 09/01/2010-09/30/2010 58 single family homes sold with the average market time 98 days Median sold price was $109,495 - Average sold price was $107,350 - Minimum sold price was $12,500 Total volume: $6,226,306 The City of Joliet is the fourth largest city in the state of Illinois, located just 45 miles southwest of Chicago's Loop.  Home to over 152,000 residents, in addition to thriving businesses and attractions, the City of Joliet is easily accessible by rail, auto and bus transit. A perfect place to live, work and play, Joliet is constantly striving to promote growth and dive...
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Ten homes sold in Joliet during the week of October 4-8, 2010. Two were foreclosures and just one closed as a short sale. Average home sold for $108,400 and averaged 71.3 days. 613 Morgan St. $22,500 202 S. Illinois St. $58,000 1552 Marquette Rd. $87,000 (F) 1211 Mayfield Ave. $90,000 2431 Garden St. $99,500 1516 Addelman St. $102,000 (S) 1205 Massachusetts Ave., $105,000 1109 N. May St. $115,000 3814 Hennepin Dr, $185,000 4213 International Ct. $220,000 (F)
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By LaNita Cates
(REMAX of Joliet)
Are you a first time homebuyer and not sure where to start? Do you wonder if you need to find the house first and THEN talk to a lender? Do you know what you should look for in a home that fits your needs now but will be good for resale later?  Does a short sale make sense for you?  If you are renting, and your lease doesn't expire for another 6 months, when is the right time to look? Should I consider a townhome/condo or a single family home? Call LaNita Cates with REMAX Realty of Joliet at 630-341-1545 or email me at lanitacates.com.  As a Joliet, Will County Illinois Realtor expert - I can help you. I will walk you through every single step from beginning to end. I promise it will be a fun and informative home buying experience!
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55 single family homes closed in the month of September, 2010. 85 single family homes closed in the month of September, 2009. 31 were foreclosures in the month of September, 2010. 33 were foreclosures in the month of September, 2009. 8 were short sales in the month of September, 2010. 9 were short sales in the month of September, 2009. $105,654 was the average price of a sold home in the month of September, 2010. $135,640 was the average price of a sold home in the month of September, 2009. For all your home buying and home selling needs, contact LaNita Cates with REMAX Realty of Joliet. Call 630-341-1545 or email lanitacates.com
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Are you a first time homebuyer and not sure where to start? Do you wonder if you need to find the house first and THEN talk to a lender? Do you know what you should look for in a home that fits your needs now but will be good for resale later?  Does a short sale make sense for you?  If you are renting, and your lease doesn't expire for another 6 months, when is the right time to look? Should I consider a townhome/condo or a single family home? Call LaNita Cates with REMAX Realty of Joliet at 630-341-1545 or email me at lanitacates.com.  As a Joliet, Will County Illinois Realtor expert - I can help you. I will walk you through every single step from beginning to end. I promise it will be a fun and informative home buying experience!
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Liza Minnelli is coming to the Rialto Square Theater in Joliet on Friday, October 29th at 8:00pm. Liza Minnelli is an American singer and actress of film, stage and television. She is the daughter of the famous entertainer Judy Garland and film director Vincente Minnelli. She is most famous for her role as Sally Bowles in the 1972 film version of the Broadway musical, Cabaret. For tickets, call 815-726-7171. Rialto Square Theater is located at 15 E. Van Buren Street in Joliet.  www.rialtosquare.com
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There are currently 152 single family homes for sale in Joliet in the $125,000 - $150,000 range. Although there are a number of short sales and foreclosures, there are many traditional sales as well where you can close in 30-40 days. Homes range from 2 story homes to bungalows to cape cods to ranches. There is a very large variety of homes to choose from. For all your home buying and home selling real estate needs, contact LaNita Cates with REMAX Realty of Joliet. Call 630-341-1545 or visit www.lanitacates.com. Sign up on my REMAX website to view homes or let me set you up on a search based on your desired criteria and homes will be emailed to you.
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By LaNita Cates
(REMAX of Joliet)
There are currently 357 single family homes for sale in Joliet listed in the 60435 zip code. Whether you are looking for a small ranch, a cape cod or a large 2 story... there is something for everyone in Joliet! Located in Will County and a small portion of Kendall County, the community of Joliet serves as a welcoming retreat for residents from the daily commute to the Chicago Loop complete with well-maintained parks and golf courses, excellent schools and colleges, and first-rate attractions. Future homeowners looking to establish themselves in this beautiful city can expect to find that Joliet's housing market is diverse and affordable, with average listing prices hovering in the $122,000s. Lovely single-family homes in quiet suburban neighborhoods and gated communities, as well as to...
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Nine homes were sold and closed during the week of September 13 - 17, 2010.  Of the nine homes, eight were foreclosures and one was a short sale. 531 Kraker Ave., $30,000 (S) 3905 Buck Ave., $62,000 (F) 508 Peale St., $84,150 (F) 939 N. Prairie Ave., $84,500 (F) 412 Pheasant Run Ct., $96,000 (F) 6913 Monmouth Dr., $106,989 (F) 1704 Wake Island Dr., $112,000 (F) 3605 Juniper Ave., $114,000 (F) 3811 Thoroughbred Lane $160,000 (F) For all your home buying and home selling needs in Joliet and Will County, call LaNita Cates with REMAX Realty of Joliet.
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By Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi, 708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience
(NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656)
  Be Prepared for Mortgage Application .. Start Gathering These Documents NOW                Thinking about Buying a Home or Refinancing soon?         Read on and be better prepared when applying for your new Mortgage ...               The news and blogs are currently filled with stories regarding the huge and sometimes overwhelming demand for documentation during the mortgage lending process.  Much is presently being made of the number and kind of requests being made for proof of finances, payments, credit, and more by lenders and their underwriters during the processing of loans.      I personally don't see these requests disappearing or even lessening in number anytime soon.  It's also my opinion that argument or protesting these requests is a waste of time in the majority of cases. ...
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By LaNita Cates
(REMAX of Joliet)
For all of you Willie Nelson fans, the Texas born Country Rocker is coming to Joliet! Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 7:30pm. Come hear Willie sing some of his top hits including: On The Road Again; Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain; Always On My Mind; Crazy; Georgia On My Mind, Blue Skies: Whiskey River and more. Tickets are $37.00 - $92.00 Rialto Square Theatre located at 15 East Van Buren Street in Joliet.
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By LaNita Cates
(REMAX of Joliet)
If you are currently in the market to buy and plan on buying in the Joliet area, give me a call! First step is learning your buying power and knowing what a lender will loan you. That is the obvious and smartest thing to do before doing anything else. Once we know your buying power, I can set you up on a search based on criteria (do you require a basement? min. beds/baths...) and when you are ready, we start looking! Currently there are 265 single family homes for sale in Joliet priced from $100,000 - $150,000. Ranging from beautiful ranches with basements to cape cods and bungalows, there is something for everyone! Call LaNita Cates at REMAX Realty of Joliet at 630-341-1545 or email me at lanitacates@yahoo.com
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By LaNita Cates
(REMAX of Joliet)
Twenty-seven new listings have come on the market in Joliet in the past few days. Ranging from a $24,900 foreclosure (perfect for flipping) to a stunning 5 bed, 4.1 bath home listed at $499,900, there is something for everyone! If you are in the market to buy in the Joliet or surrounding areas, call LaNita Cates with REMAX Realty of Joliet. Call 630-341-1545 or visit www.lanitacates.com. I would be happy to set you up on a search based on your criteria as well as connect you to a lender so you know your buying power!
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By LaNita Cates
(REMAX of Joliet)
Ten homes sold in Joliet from September 6 - 10, 2010.  Five were foreclosures and one was a short sale. 352 Whitney Ave - Sold for $51,111 (F) 1028 Gael Dr. - Sold for $60,000 (F) 524 Algonquin St. - Sold for $73,500 (F) 930 Natoma Ct. - Sold for $115,000 (S) 7005 Cornwall Dr. - Sold for $135,500 (F) 2711 Caddy Lane - Sold for $146,000 1016 Saddle Ridge Drive - Sold for $150,661 (F) 3800 Flowermeadow Street - Sold for $158,900 518 Prestige St. - Sold for $174,900 1305 Fitzer Dr. - Sold for $220,000 The average market time was 95 days. For all your home buying and home selling needs, call LaNita Cates with REMAX Realty of Joliet at 630-341-1545 or visit www.lanitacates.com
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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2:00PM-4:00PM Move-in Ready & Fully Furnished! All furniture stays! Two bedrooms on main flr w/full bath & three bedrooms on 2nd flr w/full bath. Sitting area on 2nd floor. Large eat-in kitchen w/walk-in pantry. All appliances stay. Newer furnace, roof & updated electric. Basement is huge & a great area for entertaining off of large patio. Four lots (sep PIN #'s) included. Ready for some great backyard fun! 704 Woodruff Road, Joliet, IL 60432 (Collins to Woodruff Rd., East to home on right)      Call LaNita Cates with REMAX Realty of Joliet at 630-341-1545!
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By LaNita Cates
(REMAX of Joliet)
Joliet single family home sales in August 2009: 89 homes sold Minimum home sold for $8,000 Maximum home sold for $287,780 28 were foreclosures. 14 were short sales. Joliet single family homes sales in August 2010: 69 homes sold Minimum home sold for $7,000 Maximum home sold for $575,000 23 were foreclosures. 9 were short sales For all your home buying and home selling needs, please call LaNita Cates with REMAX Realty of Joliet at 630-341-1545 or visit www.lanitacates.com
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By Steve Roake, Make Moving Easy!
(The Freedom Group - Keller Williams Realty Infinity)
For Sale by Owner in Joliet, IL? Selling your home is a big decision.  You need to find the right price, maximize your investment in marketing, manage showings, paperwork and more.  Its a big job that many people leave to the professionals.  But for many people, the opportunity to save that brokerage fee drives them to do-it-yourself real estate.  Most for sale by owners in Joliet run down to their local hardware store and buy a FOR SALE sign to stick in the yard.  They take out an add in the local paper.  Some spend hours searching the internet for inexpensive ways to market their home.  Few succeed (about 6% of homes in 2009 were sold by owner).  To get your home sold, you need more than a sign and a little luck.  You need to do extensive internet marketing.  I will help you do this, ...
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By LaNita Cates
(REMAX of Joliet)
Twelve townhomes and condos sold in the month of August, 2010. Of those twelve, two were short sales and two were foreclosed properties. Average market time was 191 days. 855 Black Road sold for $89,900 (S) 1500 Woodbridge #3G sold for $95,000 1500 Woodbridge #2C sold for $98,000 2288 Graystone Dr. sold for $103,000 (F) 1008 Chovan Dr. sold for $105,000 1501 Woodbridge  #2D sold for $115,000 1104 Heron Circle sold for $122,000 (S) 2718 Lake Side Circle sold for $126,000 1124 Stonecrop Lane sold for $133,000 (F) 3557 Tyler Dr. sold for $134,000 2104 Tremont sold for $157,500 2106 Tremont sold for $159,000 For all your townhome and condo homebuying and selling needs in Joliet and in the Will County area, call LaNita Cates with REMAX Realty of Joliet. Call 630-341-1545 or visit www.lanitac...
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