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West Highlands is located about a mile southwest of Downtown Naperville. The close proximity to town is what makes West Highlands so desirable to many. It's a neighborhood where old meets new - the original homes were built in the 60's and several homes have been remodeled, others have been expanded and still others have been torn down to allow for a larger newer home to take it's place.

 

 

 

 

West Highlands is a neighborhood where connections are made. Neighbors often stop to talk when dropping off their kids at Elmwood School, walking their dogs or out for a morning run. They might see each other when shopping at the local Naperville Plaza - home to Casey Foods and Trader Joes - or out for an evening walk. Commuters also enjoy the short bus ride to Naperville Station.

Fun is had by many at Gartner Park, it is West Highlands neighborhood park that is enjoyed by all during the seasons. In Spring/Summer different teams will be either be playing baseball or soccer, friends can get together and enjoy a game of basketball.  Winter is no exception when young and old enjoy sledding or ice skating.

Now that you know a little something about West Highlands - are you ready to make West Highlands your home?

 

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About Maria: A Realtor with RE/MAX of Naperville, she's been helping home-buyers and home-sellers since 1997. If you have any questions or would like information on any other neighborhood, she can be reached at: mmastrolonardo@gmail.com or (630) 248-6077

 

 

Naperville 60563 is at Naperville's northside, located close to the highway I-88, 5th Ave train station and shopping.

 

 

In the past 6 months, 10 Short Sale/Foreclosure properties have sold in Naperville 60563 that ranged from $155,000 - $1,140,000.

There are 3 Short Sale/Foreclosure properties in Naperville 60563 that are under contract ranging from $159,900 - $299,900.

Currently there are 5 Short Sale/Foreclosure properties in Naperville 60563 that are active on the market ranging from $220,000 - $875,000.

All properties are 3 or more bedrooms and 2 or more baths with basements.

 

 

Homes for Sale in Naperville 60563

 

 

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If you have any questions regarding this Market Report or would like a custom Market Report for a specific area feel free to contact me.

 

 

This Market Report is for Detached Single Family homes only.

Disclaimer: The data is based on information gathered from the MLS of Northern Illinois which is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.

 

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Maria Mastrolonardo is a Realtor Associate with RE/MAX of Naperville and has been assisting home-buyers and home-sellers since 1997.  Maria can be reached at (630) 248-6077 or email: mmastrolonardo@gmail.com

 

Servicing the towns of: Naperville, Aurora, Lisle, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Warrenvinlle, Wheaton, Woodridge or other surrounding areas.

Naperville 60540 is located in close proximity to Downtown Naperville.

In the past 6 months, 9 Short Sale/Foreclosure properties have sold in Naperville 60540 that ranged from $202,900 - $1,050,000.

There are 8 Short Sale/Foreclosure properties in Naperville 60540 that are under contract ranging from $200,000 - $1,137,500.

Currently there are 13 Short Sale/Foreclosure properties in Naperville 60540 that are active on the market ranging from $259,000 - $976,500.

All properties are 3 or more bedrooms and 2 or more baths with basements.

 

 

Homes for Sale in Naperville 60540

 

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If you have any questions regarding this Market Report or would like a custom Market Report for a specific area feel free to contact me.

 

 

This Market Report is for Detached Single Family homes only.

Disclaimer: The data is based on information gathered from the MLS of Northern Illinois which is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.

 

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Maria Mastrolonardo is a Realtor Associate with RE/MAX of Naperville and has been assisting home-buyers and home-sellers since 1997.  Maria can be reached at (630) 248-6077 or email: mmastrolonardo@gmail.com

 

Servicing the towns of: Naperville, Aurora, Lisle, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Warrenvinlle, Wheaton, Woodridge or other surrounding areas.

 

In the past 6 months, 3 Short Sale/Foreclosure properties have sold in Aurora 60503 that ranged from $172,000 - $207,786.

There are 8 Short Sale/Foreclosure properties in Aurora 60503 that are under contract ranging from $120,000 - $309,800.

Currently there are 11 Short Sale/Foreclosure properties in Aurora 60503 that are active on the market ranging from $203,900 - $249,500.

All properties are 3 or more bedrooms and 2 or more baths with basements.

 

The chart shows the market activity in Aurora 60503 for the past year for all properties.

Homes for Sale in Aurora Illinois 60503

 

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If you have any questions regarding this Market Report or would like a custom Market Report for a specific area feel free to contact me.

 

 

This Market Report is for Detached Single Family homes only.

Disclaimer: The data is based on information gathered from the MLS of Northern Illinois which is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.

 

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Maria Mastrolonardo is a Realtor Associate with RE/MAX of Naperville and has been assisting home-buyers and home-sellers since 1997.  Maria can be reached at (630) 248-6077 or email: mmastrolonardo@gmail.com

 

Servicing the towns of: Naperville, Aurora, Lisle, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Warrenvinlle, Wheaton, Woodridge or other surrounding areas.

This new Amber Fields listing is a great Short Sale opportunity.

Located at 2521 Lambert Drive, Aurora, IL 60503 is offered as a short sale for $239,000.

This Ryland home built in 2005, has more than 2600 square feet. The home has been perfectly maintained by it's currents owners and has a spacious feel upon entering with it's 9' ceilings. The kitchen is ideal with a center island and plenty of storage with 42" upper cabinets. This home also features 4 bedrooms plus a loft, storage is not lacking in the home since all bedrooms have a walk in closet. Other features include, full finished basement, brick paver patio and large fenced yard.

 

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For more information, please call Maria Mastrolonardo, Short Sale Specialist at (630) 248-6077

 

 

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Maria Mastrolonardo is a Realtor Associate with RE/MAX of Naperville and has been assisting home-buyers and home-sellers since 1997.  Maria can be reached at (630) 248-6077 or email: mmastrolonardo@gmail.com

Servicing the towns of: Naperville, Aurora, Lisle, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Warrenville, Wheaton, Woodridge or other surrounding areas.

Aurora Illinois Short Sales ~ Another Short Sale Success Story...

Today I am reminded of why I love to sell short sales!

Yesterday my short sale listing in Aurora Illinois closed. It was so rewarding to hear the words of gratitude from the seller. It was rewarding to know that I just helped another person get out of a stressful situation.

This was the quickest short sale closing that I have had to date. I listed the house on September 1, 2009, the seller accepted a contract on October 6, 2009 and it closed November 17, 2009. List to close 78 days.

But I am not taking all the credit, everyone involved worked together as a team. We had an awesome short sale negotiator with Wells Fargo, that was quick to respond and easy to work with. The seller was quick to get all the documents together that he needed and the attorney's office was in constant communication with the lender.

 

Another successful Short Sale closing!

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Maria Mastrolonardo is a Realtor Associate with RE/MAX of Naperville and has been assisting home-buyers and home-sellers since 1997.  Maria can be reached at (630) 248-6077 or email: mmastrolonardo@wowway.com

Servicing the towns of: Naperville, Aurora, Lisle, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Warrenville, Wheaton, Woodridge or other surrounding areas.

I believe buyers still have many questions regarding the first-time homebuyer's tax credit.

Real estate professionals in the following video give an explanation of the tax credit. Keep in mind that the November 30th deadline is fast approaching.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related posts:

Naperville Home Buyers ~ Who Qualifies for the $8000 Tax Credit?

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Maria Mastrolonardo is a Realtor Associate with RE/MAX of Naperville and has been assisting home-buyers and home-sellers since 1997.  Maria can be reached at (630) 248-6077 or email: mmastrolonardo@wowway.com

Servicing the towns of: Naperville, Aurora, Lisle, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Warrenville, Wheaton, Woodridge or other surrounding areas.

 

On Aug 31, my short sale listing in Plainfield IL closed. What seemed to be a long process with many hurdles finally came to an end. In this case, the process took a bit longer because there was a private mortgage insurance company that also needed to approve the short sale. In addition, the bank's negotiator was somewhat unorganized -- let an approval letter and BPO expire -- not good.

The seller owed $260,000, and the short sale was approved for $190,000. It took 120 days from receipt of contract to close.

The success also came from everyone being patient and working together. The buyer's agent was very understanding and great to work with, the buyers were extremely patient -- even had a wedding in between -- the attorneys were the glue that held everything together.

Yes, short sales are a lot of work but in the end, are very rewarding -- with one less foreclosure on the market and to hear the grateful words of seller -- out weighs all the work.

 

More posts on Short Sales:

Fannie Mae Guidelines favor Short Sales

Short Sale - Do you Qualify?

Short Sales...Not for the Impatient.

Buyers/Buyer's Agents ~ Don't be scared off by Short Sales....

 

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Maria Mastrolonardo is a Realtor Associate with RE/MAX of Naperville and has been assisting home-buyers and home-sellers since 1997.  Maria can be reached at (630) 248-6077 or email: mmastrolonardo@gmail.com

Servicing the towns of: Naperville, Aurora, Lisle, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Warrenville, Wheaton, Woodridge or other surrounding areas.

 

 

The Naperville Ribfest is how Naperville kicks-off the summer, the first of many summer festivities.

Here is a list of Fourth of July festivities that I found for Naperville and surrounding areas. As you can see some towns have their fireworks on July 3rd, not July 4th.

Festivals and Fireworks:

Lisle: Lisle Eyes to the Skies Hot Air Balloon Festival  July 2-4

Naperville: The fireworks show is at 9:30 pm on July 4.   

Warrenville: The celebration at Cerny Park runs from 5 to 10 pm, with fireworks at the end of the festivities on July 3.  

Aurora: The fireworks at Aurora Central Catholic High School begin at 9:30 pm on July 4. There will be family activities for before the show.  

Downers Grove: Independence Day Ceremony is at 9:30 at Downers Grove Museum. The parade kicks off at 12:30 pm in Main Street. Fireworks are a 9:00 pm at Lemont Road and 75^th "Street in Downers Grove on July 4.  

Glen Ellyn: The fun at Lake Ellyn Park begins at 1:30 with family fun, food, carnival  and music by "1969." The fireworks begin at dusk on July 4.  

North Aurora: The fireworks show is at dusk at Aurora Towne Center on July 4. 

Wheaton: The 2009 parade is the conclusion of Wheaton's yearlong 150^thanniversary celebration, themed "Celebrating Tomorrow." The parade begins at 10 am at Hawthorne and Main Street and travels south.  The fireworks show begins at dusk at the DuPage County fairground on Manchester Road east of County Farm Road. The fairgrounds open at 6:30 pm. Arrive early as parking fills up quickly on July 4.  

 

Have a happy and safe Fourth of July celebration!

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Maria Mastrolonardo is a Realtor Associate with RE/MAX of Naperville and has been assisting home-buyers and home-sellers since 1997.  Maria can be reached at (630) 248-6077 or email: mmastrolonardo@remax.net

 

Servicing the towns of: Naperville, Aurora, Lisle, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Warrenville, Wheaton, Woodridge or other surrounding areas.

 

Market Report for Naperville 60565

 

In April 2009 there were 13 Detached Single Family Homes that sold in Naperville 60565, an increase of 4 units compared to March 2009. 

The Average sale price of the 13 that sold was $378,262.

In April 2008, 14 units sold with an Average sale price of $390,236.

The Average price per square foot in April 2009 for the homes that sold in the 375,000-625,000 range was $145 per sf.

The Average days on the market for homes that sold in Naperville 60565 was 111 compared to 34 days in April 2008.

The following charts give an overview of the Market Activity for the past 365 days in Naperville 60565.

Naperville 60565 - Closed Sales

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Naperville 60565 - Average Sold Price

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Naperville 60565 - Average Sold Days on the Market

 

 

Related Links:

Naperville 60565 Real Estate Market Report ~ March 2009

 

    

 

 

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Disclaimer: The data is based on information gathered from the MLS of Northern Illinois which is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.

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Maria Mastrolonardo is a Realtor Associate with RE/MAX of Naperville and has been assisting home-buyers and home-sellers since 1997.  Maria can be reached at (630) 248-6077 or email: mmastrolonardo@remax.net

Servicing the towns of: Naperville, Aurora, Lisle, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Warrenvinlle, Wheaton, Woodridge or other surrounding areas.