March 2012

We found the buyers for 14459 Abbott Rd., Homer Glen. They were first-time buyers and we worked hard to get them a great price on their Homer Glen home. We saved them $22,400 off of list price, and this was not a short sale or foreclosure. We go to bat for our buyers and we've saved buyers thousands of dollars over the years.

Buyers - if you're looking for a property in the southwest suburbs we're your team. Judy Orr has 29 years experience and her husband, James Herter, is her team mate. We are full-time agents and we fully represent you and your best interests in what could be the biggest financial decision you've ever made. We educate first-time buyers and try to make purchasing a home as fun and stress-free as possible.

Sellers - we have many

The average sales price for Homer Glen homes in 2011 was $317,170, so anything priced under $200,000 should be considered a bargain for the area. If you're a first-time buyer some of these homes might be nice little starter homes. They might also work out for those empty nesters that are downsizing.

There will be some larger homes at discount prices that are short sales or foreclosures. Homes in this price range can go quickly and we're starting to see multiple offers. A good priced foreclosure has always brought in multiple offers for the most part but we're showing good buyer activity right now.

I'm seeing more buyers sitting on the fence wondering if they should make an offer and the property already sold. Again, it happens more in the lower