Archive for August, 2008

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Lake Barrington Shores

Prices are down in Lake Barrington Shores. Homes are selling at 2005 prices. This is a great time to buy into this beautiful resort community. As American demographics shift and baby boomers begin to retire en masse, Lake Barrington Shores will become an ever more sought after destination. Actually, younger couples [...]

Comments Off Laura on Aug 28th 2008

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Barrington’s March and Public Forum

Whew! I am exhausted. Yesterday, members of my office and partner offices around town joined hundreds of neighbors to march down Main Street to the STB Public Forum at Barrington High School. We had great attendance, and most importantly, we had great spirit. I would like to give a special thanks [...]

1 Comment Laura on Aug 28th 2008

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Fired Up for the March and Public Forum

I am excited for the march and public forum tomorrow (August 27). It seems like we’ve all been worried and upset for so long. Now, we finally get to have our voices heard.
I think the events will be big. I hope we have a huge turnout. We need to save Barrington [...]

1 Comment Laura on Aug 26th 2008

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How Big Will the March Be?

I am not sure, but I think it will be pretty big. And, I am not talking hundreds; I think there will be thousands of people there. At least that is my hope, but the word needs to get out.
What: Stop the Trains and Save Barrington Community March
Where: Meet in the Staples Mall [...]

Comments Off Laura on Aug 22nd 2008

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Second Quarter 2008 Market Statistics

Barrington: In Barrington, sales were down 13% over the second quarter of 2007. That is a substantial improvement over first quarter data for 2008. Prices were down just .06%, which is not bad for a market correction. Homes that sold were on the market for an average of 111 days. [...]

1 Comment Laura on Aug 19th 2008

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Barrington Farmer’s Market

The Barrington Farmer’s Market is a lot of fun. I went there last Thursday to take pictures, and I ran into several people that I know and made some new friends. Barrington is like that. It still feels like a small town.

The open air market features specialty produce, breads, olive oil, flowers [...]

Comments Off Laura on Aug 17th 2008

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Two New Reviews!

I just posted two new reviews. Jeff and I went to the new restaurant in Deer Park Mall, Tokio Sake, on Friday. And, I also posted a review of Ambrosia Patisserie, which has been around forever, but I want to recommend it anyway.
Check out the reviews in “Laura’s Local.” The tab is [...]

Comments Off Laura on Aug 17th 2008

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Home Improvement: Does it Have to be so Painful?

I would guess that the answer is ‘yes’. I’ve had a rough year with regard to injuries: concussion, broken hand, sprained ankle, jammed finger, cuts, scrapes, and exposure to chemicals I’d rather not think about. My husband will tell you that these injuries are not directly related to our home improvement projects. [...]

Comments Off Laura on Aug 14th 2008

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August or The Realty Dead Zone

August is a pretty dead month in the real estate business year. It is just about as dead as December, but perhaps more so. Maybe getting ready to go back to school or back to work after vacation takes more energy than holiday shopping. Whatever the reason, showings are way down. [...]

Comments Off Laura on Aug 11th 2008

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What is a Short Sale?

A short sale is a transaction in which the seller’s home is worth less than the amount that the seller owes on the property. Typically, their mortgage is bigger than the list price of their home. That means when they go to closing they can’t re-pay their loan to the bank. So, [...]

Comments Off Laura on Aug 9th 2008

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