Westlake Subdivision in Champaign IL

Posted on October 13, 2011 | Leave a comment

Just west of Duncan and Clayton Rd in Champaign sits Westlake subdivision.  A residential development consisting mainly of single-family homes and a scattering of duplex/zero-lot style properties.  It’s a convenient location in NW Champaign.  Easy access to highways and interstates,  close to Parkland College, Prairie Gardens and a short drive to the North Prospect shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Continue reading →

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Balanced Inventory of Ranch Homes in Champaign

Posted on October 13, 2011 | 1 Comment

$151,900 - 3BR and 2 Full Baths

This afternoon there were 277 Ranch or 1-Story homes actively for sale in Champaign out of a total of 552 listings. (that’s around 50.1% of all listings for those keeping score).  County wide there were 914 Ranch homes representing 54.9% of all MLS listings.  (The difference in city to county might be attributed to more 1-Story properties in rural areas of the county than in town.) Continue reading →

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Downpayment Plus – $10,000 Grants Available

Posted on September 12, 2011 | Leave a comment

Every week I attend a 7am  BNI networking meeting and each week a different member speaks for 10 minutes on a topic relevant to their industry.  This week I was reminded of a great down-payment/grant program for home buyers called DownPayment Plus. Continue reading →

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3rd Annual KW Cash Bash to Benefit Wounded Warriors

Posted on September 8, 2011 | Leave a comment

Join us Saturday, October 22nd for the 3rd annual KW Champaign Cares CASH BASH!  Our goal is to raise over $10,000 for the Wounded Warriors Project, an organization dedicated to helping injured soldiers and veterans adjust and prepare themselves for life after their service. Continue reading →

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August 2011 Home Sales – Champaign Realtors Association

Posted on September 7, 2011 | 2 Comments

Home Sales in August of 2011 were up and down.  The Champaign County Association of Realtors reported 239 units sold up 40% from August of 2010.  This number is down from 254 units sold in July 2011 which reflects a typical seasonal slowdown. Continue reading →

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Champaign Home Builders Association – Green Build

Posted on August 30, 2011 | 2 Comments

Home Builders Showcase - Green Build LocationThe Green Build Showcase and Expo runs  Friday through Sunday on September 16th, 17th and 18th and is located in South Ridge Subdivision at the corner of Horizon and Myra Ridge Dr. in Urbana IL.

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Champaign County Tax Assessments

Posted on June 13, 2011 | Leave a comment

Homeowners have from July 1 till early September to appeal the Champaign County Assessor’s value (assessed value) of their homes.  The assessed value is a main component in calculating the actual real estate taxes a homeowner will pay.

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