Selling Your Home During the HolidaysConventional wisdom used to be that trying to sell your home during the holiday season was a terrible idea. Real estate agents often counseled clients to take their homes off the market between Thanksgiving and New Year’s! Luckily, we know better now. By following a few basic guidelines, you could be ready for a holiday treat of your own: a house marked SOLD!Keep in Mind:There are definitely benefits to selling during the winter holiday season.You’re not alone — but there’s less company. Fewer people have their homes on the market this time of year, so your competition has decreased.Price to sell. You don’t want lots of people trooping through this time of year. Listen to your real estate agent’s advice on pricing and save yourself a lot of hassle.Y... 10/10/2015

 Things that can Destroy your Motivation:1. Not having goals. You can’t reach your goals if you don’t know what they are.2. Choosing goals that don’t inspire you. You won’t be able to keep on going if the prize at the end doesn’t really matter to you.3. Expecting immediate results. Anything worthwhile is a battle and a struggle. It takes times and effort to bring about a change.4. Lack of support. We all need someone to believe in us and to be our cheerleader when we start to feel discouraged.5. Not believing in yourself. As Henry Ford so wisely said: “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.”6. Feeling bored. Most success involves a lot of humdrum work, and repeatedly doing the same kind of stuff. But each day brings you closer to achieving what you want.7. Inac... 09/15/2015

Country Lakes, Naperville, Illinois Country Lakes Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 2023 Average Property Taxes: 5469 Homes Listed: 37 Homes Sold: 14 Average Number of Days To Sell: 133 The above statistics were compiled by Team Bowers Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Country Lakes, Naperville, Illinois between July 15th, 2012 and July 15th, 2013. Homes for sale in Country Lakes Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 1647 Mulligan Drive 3 2.1 1524 1987 $125,000 5S504 Innisbrook Drive 3 1.1 1270 1976 $124,500 1021 Prairie View Court 5 2.1 2236 1988 $294,900 2301 Club House Avenue 3 2.1 1518 1987 $199,000 5s033 Firestone Court 3 2.1 1475 1975 $174,900 2046 Bunker Circle 3 2.1 3000 1984 $419,900 5S019 Pebble Beach Court 3 2.1 1600 1978 $199,900 2078 Bu... 07/15/2013

Country Lakes in Naperville Country Lakes is a townhouse community built in the 1980's and 1990's. Country Lakes is located in Naperville, Illinois on North Aurora Road west of Route 59. Activity in Country Lakes for the past 6 months Homes Sold Lowest Price Highest Price Average Price 1 $252,000 $252,000 $252,000 1 homes sold in Country Lakes in Naperville from $252,000-$252,000 with an average price of $252,000 within the last 6 months. -Naperville- Address City Beds Baths Model List Price Status 5S026 Spyglass Ct, 0 Naperville 3 2.1 End Unit $184,965 Active 5S034 Pebble Beach Ct, 034 Naperville 2 1.1 2 Story $174,900 Active 30W315 Oakmont Dr Naperville 4 1.1   $145,000 Active 2088 Maplewood Cir Naperville 4 2.1   $299,900 Active 30W445 Fairway Dr Naperville 3 1.1   $194,900 Active 5s... 07/03/2012

Country Lakes First Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate -a shaded entrance to a home in Country Lakes, Naperville on a summer afternoon... The Country Lakes subdivison, a neighborhood of townhomes in Naperville, is located in Indian Prairie School District 204... Conveniently located, the townhomes in Country Lakes, Naperville come in 2 and 3 bedroom models... -a nice back deck at the townhomes of Country Lakes, Naperville... Activity in First Quarter 2011 Homes Sold:  0 Average Sales Price:  NA Homes Currently for sale:  7 Average Asking Price:  $169,709   Country Lakes 2010 Market ReportCountry Lakes 2009 Market Report   Country Lakes, Naperville on Facebook. Are you interested in Naperville real estate?  Call me anytime at 630-697-0536 or send me an email at ... 04/04/2011

Country Lakes 2010 Market Report: Naperville Illinois Real Estate -a shaded entrance to a home in Country Lakes, Naperville on a summer afternoon... The Country Lakes subdivison, a neighborhood of townhomes in Naperville, is located in Naperville's 204 School District... Conveniently located, the townhomes in Country Lakes, Naperville come in 2 and 3 bedroom models.  Prices range from the mid 100's to the low 200's... -a snowy winter day at Country Lakes, Naperville... Activity in 2010 Homes Sold:  10 Average Sales Price:  $167,725 Homes Currently for sale:  7 Average Asking Price:  $186,524   View Country Lakes Third Quarter 2010 Market ReportView Country Lakes Second Quarter 2010 Market ReportView Country Lakes First Quarter 2010 Market ReportView Country Lakes 2009 Market Report    C... 01/01/2011

Country Lakes Market Report: Third Quarter 2010 - Naperville Illinois Real Estate -a cool fall afternoon at Country Lakes, Naperville... Country Lakes, a subdivison of townhomes in Naperville, is a quiet neighborhood in Naperville's 204 School District... Conveniently located, the townhomes in Country Lakes, Naperville come in 2 and 3 bedroom models.  Prices range from the mid 100's to the low 200's... -another townhome at Country Lakes, Naperville... Activity in the Third Quarter 2010 Homes Sold:  1 Average Sales Price:  $137,000 Homes Currently for sale:  10 Average Asking Price:  $189,050   View Country Lakes Second Quarter 2010 Market Report View Country Lakes First Quarter 2010 Market Report View Country Lakes 2009 Market Report    Become a fan of Country Lakes, Naperville on Faceb... 10/03/2010