How Are Buyers Searching for Palos Park Homes?

When you run a website and you're serious about it producing for you, you have to periodically check how people are finding you.  There are analytics with most sites and many of us use Google webmaster tools.  Another source I use is Google Adwords keyword tool.

That tool told me that most people looking for property in Palos Park are using the term Palos Park homes.  But I was surprised to learn that the amount of those searches is very low.  This has been a prestigious southwest Chicago suburb for as long as I can remember.  In fact, it was always the highest priced area suburb until 2010, when Lemont real estate took the top spot.

Does that mean Palos Park has lost its appeal?  I personally think many buyers figure they're priced out of Palos Park because of its high priced reputation.  I've shown many homes in the village and a buyer can certainly get better value in some of the neighboring suburbs.  I remember showing homes in the $300,000's that were pretty original (old fashioned).  Many of the homes in that price range had standing water in basements and smelled musty with or without obvious water damage.  Quite a few were true handyman specials.

So why is the value so high?  This is a beautiful village that first attracted artists and the village was considered an artist's colony.  The beautiful forest preserves can definitely give one inspiration.

Lots were usually larger in Palos Park than surrounding villages and had a more country, almost rural feel but shopping and "city living" amenities were close by in the other towns.  It is also one of the southwest suburbs that isn't too far out where horses are allowed.

Although there have been some subdivisions built in Palos Park over the years, most people associate the beautiful village with the unique custom homes built into the surrounding forest preserves.  Time will tell when and where prices will stabilize in the village. 

Best Resources for Lemont Real Estate

Lemont Real Estate Resources

If you're looking at Lemont homes for sale, don't  rummage through the huge national sites that have clunky search features.  Go to your Local Lemont REALTOR and be able to view Lemont real estate without having to do a search.

If you prefer to set up an MLS search with more specific search features, then feel free to utilize the Lemont MLS.  It is pre-set to start a general search of Lemont homes for sale.  You can add your own criteria to narrow things down. 

Click the link for another local page about Lemont real estate.

Lemont is a popular southwest suburb of Chicago and was the highest priced in 2010.  It will be interesting to see if it keeps that pricing designation for 2011, or if Palos Park will regain it's pricing status.

Fall Comes Early to Homer Glen

As I was leaving my Homer Glen home the other day, I couldn't believe the sudden shift in weather.  We went from sweaty 90 degree weather one day to 50 degrees the next.  My granddaughter had to switch out the shorts she laid out for school the day before to jeans, and she had to grab a jacket.

One of the days was actually close to perfect weather since it was sunny and got up into the 70's.  It was so gorgeous I shot a few pictures from my car on a scenic drive down 104th Ave., which is surrounded by forest preserves, lakes and ponds.  What a perfect day for fishing - not too hot yet not too cold.

My husband went to see Nascar races yesterday with a friend and they got rained out, so they had to push things aside and go back today.  It was still a little rainy this morning but the sun is trying to peek out from behind the clouds.

I thought maybe it was a cold spurt and it would revert back, and I'm hoping that will still happen before Autumn weather is here for good.  I love the Fall, but it can get pretty cold in these southwest Chicago suburbs.  And it is the reminder of the cold winter and spring seasons to come. 

Lemont Homes For Sale Today - 8/30/2011

Lemont was the priciest southwest suburb of Chicago based on 2010 Lemont real estate data.  As of today's date, there are currently 203 Lemont homes for sale.  Even though Lemont has overtaken Palos Park in home values, you can still find homes in Lemont priced as low as $99,900!  It is a fixer upper but could work out for the right buyer(s).

What I find interesting is that even though Lemont was the priciest suburb in 2010, there are only 2 high priced homes but each is just under $1,000,000.  Orland Park has 20 properties priced over $1,000,000 and Palos Park has  19.  It will be interesting to see if Lemont stays atop its "priciest perch" for 2011, especially with the lack of available million dollar properties.

Orland Park Homes For Sale August 2, 2011

As of today's date, there are currently 361 single family Orland Park homes for sale.  You can tell prices have really gone down when you can find 3 Orland Park homes in the $120,000's!  There are currently 31 homes available priced under $200,000. 

I remember times when most first-time home buyers didn't even consider Orland Park as they felt it was out of their price range.  This is the time to get in this popular village and could prove to be a great investment.

I'm sure some of the lowest priced homes need work and some might not qualify for FHA or normal conventional financing (they might require cash or a rehab loan), but there are many affordable homes in Orland Park right now.  Click the above link and look through them all.  You don't even have to do a search, they are all listed and are broken down into price ranges.

And don't forget, if you like Facebook go ahead to the Orland Park Living page and "Like" it! 

Homer Glen Homes For Sale

As of today's date, there are currently 233 Homer Glen homes for sale.  That is about average at any given time for this village.

Prices start at $149,000 for a 3 bedroom, 1 bath home that touts itself as "the lowest priced home in Homer Glen."  There are currently 9 Homer Glen homes priced $200,000 and under.  The most popular price range is between $300,000-$400,000, which had 83 listings.  On the high end, there are 8 listings priced above $1,000,000.

So as you can see, there is something for everyone in this growing village, which is the newest Chicago suburb and will be celebrating it's 10th anniversary this year.  If you are interested in Homer Glen real estate click the link and start searching the MLS.

Homer Glen Real Estate Resources

If you're interested in living in Chicago's youngest suburb, then here are some of the best Homer Glen real estate resources:

Homer Glen homes - this entire page is chock full of information on Homer Glen real estate, including a list of homes currently up for sale.  You don't even have to do a search and the price ranges are broken up so you can easily view all listings in the price range(s) you're interested in.

Search the Homer Glen MLS - maybe you'd like to get a little more in depth with the amenities that are important to you.  This search is already started for you, you can add your specifics.

Homer Glen real estate - this is another resource page for the village of Homer Glen, which will be celebrating it's 10th anniversary this year.