Best of my Blog What does it take to get my home sold? Part 6: Marketing
June, 2010
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Buyers can't buy properties when they don't know they are for sale. That's when marketing plays a role. That said, sometimes houses get sold without ever being marketed. Some properties sell themselves.... |
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"Housing has more curb appeal these days.
Housing starts increased 2.6% in April, to an annual rate of 717,000, a higher-than expected level. Permits fell 7%, but the drop was from a...."
Housing Less Dilapidated, but Still a Fixer-Upper
-Wall Street Journal
" What if the conventional wisdom about the mortgage crisis is all wrong?
That's the implication of a new paper... that's bound to spark debate because, ... it sharply undercuts the justification for much of the new regulation that's been erected over the past two years...."
Twelve Facts That May Surprise You About the Housing Bust -Wall Street Journal "The Realtors say it, the home builders say it, and now the chairman of the Federal Reserve is saying it...."
Mortgage Market Still Hampers Housing Recovery -CNBC |
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June Checklist
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Greetings!
Whenever the first of June rolls around, I can't help but burst out singing that great song from Carousel -- June Is Bustin' Out All Over. We had to sing it at my 8th grade graduation from Joseph Sears, so the lyrics are forever emblazoned in my memory...
And June really is busting out all over -- we had a lot of sales in May -- I found myself incredibly busy -- which is always a good thing. The market is humming. Let's all hope we can continue this movement over the summer.
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Just the facts..
Rather than a detailed report this month, I thought I would share with you the opinions of the two principals of Prudential Rubloff - Chris Eigel, Chief Executive Officer, and Michael Pierson, President & Chairman.
How's the Market?
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The North Shore's Highest Sales in May
Winnetka - 412 Walnut Street
Original List - $3,795,000
List - $3,299,000
Sale - $3,000,000 (91% of asking)
Total Days on Market - 417
Days on Market at Final List Price - 38
Lake Forest - 900 Oak Knoll Drive
Original List - $3,295,000 (originally listed in 2010 for $3,995,000)
List - $2,850,000
Sale - $2,600,000 (91% of asking)
Total Days on Market - 210
Days on Market at Final List Price - 74
Glencoe - 151 Park Avenue
Original List - $2,595,000 (originally listed in 2010 for $3,499,000)
List - $2,475,000
Sale - $2,225,000 (90% of asking)
Total Days on Market - 263
Days on Market at Final List Price - 51
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A Dream Bathroom in 8 Steps
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Clever disguises hide decorating problems
 Just about every home has an eyesore. Maybe it's a wonky window or flooring that's seen better days. It grates on your nerves, but fixing or replacing it is too expensive, too impractical or too far down the priority list. Still, that doesn't mean you have to look the other way. We've gathered a few solutions for disguising some common decorating problems, so put on your can-do attitude and get ready to tackle that trouble spot... |
766 Morningside, Lake Forest
(currently an exempt listing)
Looking for perfection? Look no further than this stunningly updated Whispering Oaks home. Totally rebuilt and expanded to over 4200 square feet, everything is new: new windows, new kitchen, new baths, new roof, new appliances, new...
Great living spaces with hardwood floors throughout the first and second floors -- it's in move-in condition. A wonderful first floor includes a master suite, office, family room, sun room, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen and laundry -- this house is suitable for both families, downsizers, and even for multi-generational living. The second floor has 4 bedrooms -- two of which have en suite baths.
Beautifully finished basement with another half bath. Gorgeous 0.45 acre, fenced-in yard. This is a special house in a very special neighborhood -- you have to see it to believe it!
5BR/4.2 Baths
List Price: upon request
The property is located in East Deerfield Township so the taxes are set at an incredible $12,512.
For serious buyers, please contact me directly for more information.
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As always, if there is any way that I can assist you with your real estate needs, please don't hesitate to call or write!
See you at the beach!
Ann
R. Ann Jones,
Broker Associate
Prudential Rubloff Properties
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