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Keller Williams Realty – CASH BASH 2010

Yes, it really has been a year since the last Cash Bash, how time flies!

Last years event allowed us to raise over $10,000 for the Eastern Illini Food Bank and we’re hoping to match or beat that amount for The Wounded Warriors Project this year.   TWWP assists injured service men and women of this generation. Continue reading

Keller Williams Realty Wins J.D. Power Award

Our local Keller Williams Realty office in Champaign is celebrating with the rest of KW over the recent J.D. Power award for ranking the highest among real estate companies for home-buyer satisfaction!

The full results of the top home-buyer real estate companies are available here.

After the survey was completed Jim Howland, senior director of the real estate and construction practice at J.D. Power reported “Among both home buyers and home sellers, the importance of agents and sales persons has increased substantially in 2010, compared with 2009. Buyers are increasingly relying upon negotiating skills of agents and seem to be satisfied with the purchase prices they are obtaining.”

This mirrors what I’m seeing in our local market.  Educating our clients on the local market values and the ability to help clients negotiate contracts on that perfect home continue to be 2 of our most important responsibilities.

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in Champaign County contact us.  We interpret the local market and help you identify the right price to get the highest value out of your purchase or sale.

Check out our Champaign market update posts for more local info.

www.ChampaignValues.com – Find Your Home’s Estimated Value Instantly!

www.ChampaignExperts.com – Search the Entire Champaign County MLS  -  Hassle Free!

3rd Annual Summer Pool Party

It’s that time of year again and I don’t think we could have a better week.  After multiple days of 110+ head index readings I’m looking forward to an evening at the pool! Continue reading

M2 Condos in Downtown Champaign – Back on Track?

M2 CondosThere have been a number of speed bumps along the way (slow sales, major fire next door, economic slowdowns) but it looks like the M2 Condo project in downtown Champaign is getting back on track.  Continue reading

Savoy, IL – Where Will My Kids Go To School

Unit #4, covering Champaign Schools, hosted an informational breakfast for the Realtor community this week providing a recap of existing news and a little bit of an update on current and future plans.

Related to Savoy, they announced that the new school in Prairie Fields Subdivision will be open between 2012 and 2013.  There isn’t a formal commitment to these dates but 2013 seems realistic.  Initial talks planned for Savoy’s new school by 2012 but I wouldn’t make a bet on it. Continue reading