Northbrook Rain today. Stay Safe!

I can't remember the last time I was showing Northbrook homes on New Year's Eve in a  thunderstorm. Wish me luck. I'll post a picture of us.

Rain, falling temperatures close out year

December 30, 2010 10:41 PM

Rarely does Dec. 31 bring the month's highest temperature -- it's happened only four times in 140 years of Chicago temperature records -- but Friday's forecast high of 55 degrees is expected to be this month's highest reading and would be the highest since 67 degrees on Nov. 22. It's a temperature more typical of the second week of April. Rain and even a few thunderstorms are likely to complete Friday's weather picture, but the scene changes abruptly Friday night as a fresh blast of cold air sends temperatures crashing 30 degrees into the middle 20s Saturday morning.

Sold! 900 Tomawadee, Park Ridge
$290,000
Congratulations Magda and Remek.Merry Christmas!

Foreclosure

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Be cautious of short sales. They can be a good deal, but there are usually strings attached as well as emotional baggage that can be an emotional drain for the buyer. Go into it with an attitude of "if it was meant to be, then it will work out." Otherwise, you are in for a headache and disappointment.

ZipRealty iPhone app tops in the industry

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Singing Science Teacher attracts YouTube following

Singing Science Teacher attracts YouTube following

It's warming up in Northbrook.

Mortgage rates up. Will they keep rising?

Mortgage rates up. Will they keep rising?

Welcome Home!

I enjoy reading Mary Umberger's columns and this Sunday's Tribune had an interesting article about cozy homes. When showing homes to my buyer clients, appeal is mostly emotional. What is it about a house that invites you in from the moment we drive up? How does the entry appeal to the client while I fumble for the key? And when we walk inside, why does this special house instantly greet us with "Welcome! This is your new home!"
Mary's article pinpoints specific architectural details that make a home cozy and inviting. What features appeal to you? Click on the link below.

"The face value of a cozy home" by Mary Umberger

Holiday Cocktail and Mocktail Recipes from Zip agent Caroline

Cheers, and happy holidays from all of us at ZipRealty: Click here to read the recipes.
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