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365 Things to Do in Naperville – #160 Trick or Treating

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Oct 282011
 

 365 Things to Do in Naperville #160

Naperville Halloween

Naperville Haunted HousesEver wonder about the origin of Halloween (All-Hallows-Eve)? According to Wikipedia it has been linke to a Roman feast of Pomona, goddess of fruits and seeds. Others tie it to the Celtic festival of Samhain which celebrated the end of summer. Trick-or-treating is a customary celebration for children on Halloween. Children go in costume from house to house, asking for treats such as candy or sometimes money, with the question, “Trick or treat?” The word “trick” refers to a (mostly idle) “threat” to perform mischief on the homeowners or their property if no treat is given. In some parts of Scotland children still go guising. In this custom the child performs some sort of trick, i.e. sings a song or tells a ghost story, to earn their treats. All that being said, be on the lookout this Monday as children in the area will be out looking for treats. Here are the recommendations from municipalities in the area.

Naperville - Naperville has no city ordinance regarding trick-or-treating hours on Halloween (Monday, October 31st). The Police Department recommends that young children finish by the time it starts to get dark and older children by 8:00pm. It is common practice to only go to those homes that have a light on. For more tips, you can visit the Naperville web page.

Lisle - The Lisle Police Department reminds parents that the recommended Trick-or-Treating hours on Monday October 31st are between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Safety tips and guidelines can be found here.

Oswego - Halloween Trick or Treating hours for the Village of Oswego are from 3:30 – 8:00 p.m. on October 31st. Please contact the Village of Oswego at 630-554-3618 or visit www.oswegoil.org for more information.

Plainfield - The designated Trick or Treat hours for Halloween (Monday, 10/31) are 4-7 p.m. The Plainfield Police Department, Plainfield Fire Protection District, and Plainfield School District 202 Foundation for Excellence will be hosting the Village of Screamfield Haunted House at the Police Department, 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive.  Be sure to check out all of the scary fun on October 28-30!  Click here for Haunted House details.

Aurora- The City of Aurora is asking residents to adhere to its official trick-or-treat hours, which are 4 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31 and should make safety a top priority when collecting Halloween candy this year. Aurora’s safety tips can be found here.

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365 Things to Do in Naperville – #159 Will County Area Halloween Activities

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Oct 212011
 

NAPERVILLE 365 – #159 Will County Area Halloween Activities

Other local sites to get your fright on in Will County include the following.

KORNOW’S CORN MAZE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! September 24 – October 30 • 10am – 7pm

Address:  16849 S Cedar Rd Homer Glen, IL 60441

The Corn Maze: Konow’s offer two mazes – one for the serious maze player who enjoys finding their way through approx. 3.5 miles of twists and turns and a smaller maze for those who want the excitement of walking through the tall corn or those with small children and only wish to walk a short distance (approx. 0.9 mile). Please wear the proper shoes and clothing.

Other activities include a Corn Pit, Hayrides, Straw Playground and more. Visit their site for more details.

BENGSTON’S PUMPKIN FEST

Open October 1st thru 30th, 2011, EVERYDAY from 10am-8pm.

Address: 13341 W. 151st in Homer Glen, IL.

You’ll experience hours of enjoyment including a relaxing Tractor pulled Hayrack ride, pumpkins…of course, a completely animated Haunted Barn, a giggling animated Fun Barn, the “famous” action-packed Pig Races(running 10x a day on the 1/2 hour), an adorable Petting & Feeding Zoo,The 3 Acre Crazy Corn Maizey & Pony Rides.The All NEW 90′ Mega Fun Slide included with admission. NEW Playground for the kids; for kicks and giggles!

If you know of any more, please feel free to add them in comments or shoot me an email and I will update. Be safe, have fun, and beware of Zombies!

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Naperville Home Sales Report – September 2011

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Oct 202011
 

Naperville Single Family Home Sales Report September 2011

The best we can say is that this months numbers for Naperville single family homes are mixed. Compared to September 2010, volume numbers are improved across the board. And this is consistant with national numbers and trends.  We see greater than a 10% increase in homes sold and homes under contract. Homes For Sale and Months Supply are significantly down – reduced inventory should have a positive impact on pricing.

Non – Bank Owned September 10 September 11 Change
Sold 72 80 11.1%
Under Contract 65 72 10.8%
For Sale 1,003 877 -12.6%
Months Supply – Sold 11.5 8.7 -24.3%
Median Pricing
Sold $410,000 $362,500 -11.6%
Under Contract $419,000 $386,350 -7.8%
For Sale $449,900 $474,850 5.5%

*Source of above – MRED – Midwest Real Estate Data through September 2011.

Median Sold prices dropped 11.6% from the same period a year ago to $362,500. Median For Sale prices increased to $474,859. What this points to, in our opinion, is seller expectations of value are still higher than the market realities.

90-day stats for Single Family properties in
NAPERVILLE, IL as of February 3, 2012
Median List Price:$439,909Average List Price:$545,567
Total Inventory:667Price per Square Foot:$159
Average Home Size:3,085Median Lot Size:11,226
Average # Beds:3.97Average # Baths:3.19
Homes Absorbed:38Newly Listed:20
Days on Market:246Average Age:24

New this month, we are adding a Trend Graph to show the trends over time. As you can see, while inventory bubbles in the mid year time frame, Homes Sold and Homes Under Contract are fairly constant with some slight seasonal variation. There is constant demand for homes in Naperville and we view that as good.

The above statistics are for single family homes in Naperville, non-bank owned. The same information is available for Lisle, Aurora, Plainfield and Oswego and for bank owned. Give us a call at 630-718-2305 or drop us an email with your request. Additionally, you may have reports emailed directly to you for the zip code area you want to explore.

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Naperville Home Sales Report – September 2011

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Oct 202011
 

Naperville Single Family Home Sales Report September 2011

The best we can say is that this months numbers for Naperville single family homes are mixed. Compared to September 2010, volume numbers are improved across the board. And this is consistant with national numbers and trends.  We see greater than a 10% increase in homes sold and homes under contract. Homes For Sale and Months Supply are significantly down – reduced inventory should have a positive impact on pricing.

Non – Bank Owned September 10 September 11 Change
Sold 72 80 11.1%
Under Contract 65 72 10.8%
For Sale 1,003 877 -12.6%
Months Supply – Sold 11.5 8.7 -24.3%
Median Pricing
Sold $410,000 $362,500 -11.6%
Under Contract $419,000 $386,350 -7.8%
For Sale $449,900 $474,850 5.5%

*Source of above – MRED – Midwest Real Estate Data through September 2011.

Median Sold prices dropped 11.6% from the same period a year ago to $362,500. Median For Sale prices increased to $474,859. What this points to, in our opinion, is seller expectations of value are still higher than the market realities.

90-day stats for Single Family properties in
NAPERVILLE, IL as of February 3, 2012
Median List Price:$439,909Average List Price:$545,567
Total Inventory:667Price per Square Foot:$159
Average Home Size:3,085Median Lot Size:11,226
Average # Beds:3.97Average # Baths:3.19
Homes Absorbed:38Newly Listed:20
Days on Market:246Average Age:24

New this month, we are adding a Trend Graph to show the trends over time. As you can see, while inventory bubbles in the mid year time frame, Homes Sold and Homes Under Contract are fairly constant with some slight seasonal variation. There is constant demand for homes in Naperville and we view that as good.

The above statistics are for single family homes in Naperville, non-bank owned. The same information is available for Lisle, Aurora, Plainfield and Oswego and for bank owned. Give us a call at 630-718-2305 or drop us an email with your request. Additionally, you may have reports emailed directly to you for the zip code area you want to explore.

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365 Things to do in Naperville #158 – Halloween Fun Stuff

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Oct 142011
 

365 Naperville – #158 – Halloween, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides & More

Dupage County

  • Blue Freedom Farms Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, we also have pie pumpkins, farm market 681 West North Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126. Phone: 800-626-7582. Email: blue@bluefreedom.com. Open: Open 7 days a week from 9 am to 7 pm; September 15 to October 31. Directions: We sit on the Northwest corner of Illinois Route 64 (North Avenue) and Illinois Route 83 (Kingery Highway) in Elmhurst, Illinois. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Apple Cider, Fresh Apples, Straw Bales, Indian Corn, Gourds, Pumpkins, Painted Pumpkins and other fall decorations.
  • High Point Harvest Acres - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, snacks and refreshment stand, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides 30 W 225 Ferry Road, Warrenville, IL 60555. Phone: 630-878-6350. Open: Friday through Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm every weekend in October. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From 88, head north on Route 59; turn left onto Ferry Road. High Point Harvest Acres is approximately 1/2 mile west on the left side of the street. Click here for a map and directions. High Point Harvest Acres is open every weekend in October (Friday through Sunday) from 11 am to 6 pm. Payment: Cash, only.
  • Sonny Acres Farm -  pumpkins, Hay rides, haunted houses, Petting Zoo 29W.310 North Ave. , West Chicago , IL, 60185. Phone: 630-231-9515. Phone: 630-231-3859. Directions: Sonny Acres Farm is located on Rt. 64 one mile east of Rt. 59 in West Chicago . Open: daily 10 a.m. to 6 pm, from mid-September through October 31, Sonny Acres is host to family fun and activities. amusement rides, cotton candy, roasted corn, and much more.  See the Dizzy Zone, or scream in our Haunted Barn, you are going to need tickets to do so. Tickets are $1.00, purchase a full sheet of 40 tickets for $40.00 and get 5 free tickets. Amusement Rides – Daily – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – 3 to 5 tickets per ride Kiddie Koral – Daily. – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – 2 tickets (Parents Free!) Haunted Wagon Ride – $8.00 per ticket – 7 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights during October. Sonny Acres Haunted Wagon Ride lasts approximately 18 minutes. Tickets go on sale at 5:30 p.m. on evening of Wagon Ride.
  • Wheaton Landscape and Garden Center - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,  626 East Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. Phone: 630-668-0947. Email: wheaton1895@comcast.net. Directions: 2 miles West of I 355 on Roosevelt Road * 4 miles North of I 88 use Naperville exit to Roosevelt Road go east 4 blocks on right * 2 miles east of County Farm Road on Roosevelt Road. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Monday to Saturday from 9am to 9pm; Sunday from 10am to 5pm; Open for Christmas trees from Thanksgiving until Christmas eve. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
If you know of any more, please feel free to add them in comments or shoot me an email and I will update. Be safe, have fun, and beware of Zombies!
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365 Things to do in Naperville #158 – Halloween Fun Stuff

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Oct 142011
 

365 Naperville – #158 – Halloween, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides & More

Dupage County

  • Blue Freedom Farms Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, we also have pie pumpkins, farm market 681 West North Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126. Phone: 800-626-7582. Email: blue@bluefreedom.com. Open: Open 7 days a week from 9 am to 7 pm; September 15 to October 31. Directions: We sit on the Northwest corner of Illinois Route 64 (North Avenue) and Illinois Route 83 (Kingery Highway) in Elmhurst, Illinois. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Apple Cider, Fresh Apples, Straw Bales, Indian Corn, Gourds, Pumpkins, Painted Pumpkins and other fall decorations.
  • High Point Harvest Acres - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, snacks and refreshment stand, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides 30 W 225 Ferry Road, Warrenville, IL 60555. Phone: 630-878-6350. Open: Friday through Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm every weekend in October. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From 88, head north on Route 59; turn left onto Ferry Road. High Point Harvest Acres is approximately 1/2 mile west on the left side of the street. Click here for a map and directions. High Point Harvest Acres is open every weekend in October (Friday through Sunday) from 11 am to 6 pm. Payment: Cash, only.
  • Sonny Acres Farm -  pumpkins, Hay rides, haunted houses, Petting Zoo 29W.310 North Ave. , West Chicago , IL, 60185. Phone: 630-231-9515. Phone: 630-231-3859. Directions: Sonny Acres Farm is located on Rt. 64 one mile east of Rt. 59 in West Chicago . Open: daily 10 a.m. to 6 pm, from mid-September through October 31, Sonny Acres is host to family fun and activities. amusement rides, cotton candy, roasted corn, and much more.  See the Dizzy Zone, or scream in our Haunted Barn, you are going to need tickets to do so. Tickets are $1.00, purchase a full sheet of 40 tickets for $40.00 and get 5 free tickets. Amusement Rides – Daily – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – 3 to 5 tickets per ride Kiddie Koral – Daily. – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – 2 tickets (Parents Free!) Haunted Wagon Ride – $8.00 per ticket – 7 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights during October. Sonny Acres Haunted Wagon Ride lasts approximately 18 minutes. Tickets go on sale at 5:30 p.m. on evening of Wagon Ride.
  • Wheaton Landscape and Garden Center - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,  626 East Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. Phone: 630-668-0947. Email: wheaton1895@comcast.net. Directions: 2 miles West of I 355 on Roosevelt Road * 4 miles North of I 88 use Naperville exit to Roosevelt Road go east 4 blocks on right * 2 miles east of County Farm Road on Roosevelt Road. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Monday to Saturday from 9am to 9pm; Sunday from 10am to 5pm; Open for Christmas trees from Thanksgiving until Christmas eve. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
If you know of any more, please feel free to add them in comments or shoot me an email and I will update. Be safe, have fun, and beware of Zombies!
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365 Naperville – #157 – Soups On! 2011

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Oct 062011
 

365 Things to do in Naperville – Soups On! to Benefit the Hungry and Homeless

The Rotary Club of Naperville is hosting its 3rd annual Soup’s On! fundraiser. Funds raised will benefit benefit three local charities who focus on hunger and homelessness in our communities: Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry of Naperville, Hesed House of Aurora and DuPage PADS of Wheaton.

More than twenty of the area’s restaurants will be serving everything from beef tenderloin and pulled pork sandwiches, artisan breads, and a selection of gourmet cheeses to a wide variety of soups, chili, and gumbo. Guests will also enjoy many decadent desserts. This family event will also offer a children’s food and beverage menu.

Musical entertainment will be provided by national award-winning high school student musical ensembles from Districts 203 and 204. A silent auction is planned, and there will be a special children’s play area sponsored by the DuPage Children’s Museum.

When: Sunday October 16, 2011, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where:  Tellabs, 1415 W Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563

Ticket Information: http://soupson11.eventbrite.com/

Additional Information: Facebook Page

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Housing Market Reports for Naperville, Lisle, Plainfield, Aurora, & Oswego

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Sep 272011
 

Free Housing Reports for Naperville, Lisle, Plainfield, Aurora, & Oswego

The housing market and its impact on the economy continues to make news. If you have followed this site over the last several years, you know that we track the statistics on a regular basis. We have available, by FREE subscription, weekly reports, by zipcode for attached (ATT) homes and single family (SF) homes for the communities of Naperville, Lisle, Plainfield, Aurora, & Oswego. You may want to examine a sample of what we offer before signing up. To that end the links below will allow you to download a complete report for each community for the week ended September 25, 2011.

Why are these reports different and why do we think they offer you value?

  • Impartial – The data is extracted from multiple resources and records databases.
  • Comprehensive – It is not just MLS data – it includes additional recorded transactions.
  • Timely – Reports are updated on a weekly basis. Many reporting systems are monthly or the data is several months old by the time it is published.
  • Segmented – The data is broken down by zip code and quartile to help dial in to your particular market segment.
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Do these reports give the complete picture? Absolutely not. They give you a starting point to understand the market trends at certain levels. If you want the complete picture, contact us and we can sit down and discuss your specifics and get even more localized.

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365 Naperville – #154 – 156 – Busy Fall Weekend in Town

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Sep 202011
 

Looking for Something to Do in Naperville This Weekend?

If you are looking for something to do in Naperville this weekend, besides the usual rush of kids sports and activities, check out some of the activities shown below for a change of pace or a change of scenery.

#154 Naperville Independent Film Festival

All varieties of films from student produced, documentaries, animation and more are being shown through September 24, 2011. In addition there are workshops and discussions with film industry people. Films are being shown at 2 venues: Wentz Concert Hall at North Central College, and Classic Cinemas (Ogden 6). Full schedule and other details can be found at the NIFF site.

#155 Girls Weekend in Downtown Naperville

Starting Thursday, September 21st and running through Saturday September 24, 2011 come on downtown for shopping, dining, fashion shows, and fun. The first official event starts at Hugos Frog Bar & Fish House (back room) on Thursday at 4:00 pm. For a full calendar of events and participating merchants and activities, download the brochure. Event link.

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#156 Walk to End Alztheimer’s

Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Naperville event will be held Sunday, September 25, 2011 starting at the Naperville Riverwalk 736 W. Jackson Ave. Registration Opens at 8:00 am and the walk starts at 10:00 am and will cover 3.2 miles.

As always, if you know of other events you would like added or think others would be interested in, please feel free to post. Posts are subject to moderation as we try and keep the subjects family friendly.

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Naperville Foreclosure Report – August 2011

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Sep 162011
 

Is Foreclosure Activity in Naperville About to Accelerate?

If you have been listening to the housing news the last few days, there has been a number of reports on increasing activity in the foreclosure market. According to RealtyTrac, “nationally, 228,098 homes received a foreclosure notice in August, up 7 percent from July but down 33 percent from August 2010.” In the Chicago metropolitan area 11,226 homes received a foreclosure filing during the month of August. That’s a 19.5 percent increase from July. But it’s also a 28.2 percent drop from August 2010.” If you remember last summer, banks across the country where being taken to task for “robo-signing” of mortgage documents and other questionable practices in the handling of loans. Judicial involvement in many states also put a damper on foreclosure activity. As a result we saw a sharp decrease in the number of foreclosed homes on the market. Now that processes have been reviewed and revamped, lenders seem to be renewing their efforts.

First Business Network interviewed Mabel Guzman, past President Chicago Association of Realtors, and Eric Westberg, Mortgage Banker, on their views of this trend.

August numbers for foreclosed homes in Naperville looked like this:

Bank Owned – Units August 10 August 11 Change
Sold 17 10 -41.2%
Under Contract 18 24 33.3%
For Sale 159 128 -19.5%
Months Supply 7.10 3.80 -46.5%
Median Pricing
Sold 286,270 345,500 16.6%
Under Contract 341,344 309,775 -9.2%
For Sale 374,900 299,450 -20.1%

Foreclosed single family homes in Naperville are down from a year ago, as are prices for those under contract and available for sale. Months Supply of Inventory is down again to under 4 months after an upturn the last 2 months. Our experience lately has shown that the banks are negotiating harder and tighter in holding out for a higher List/Sale ratio. Couple that with currently lower inventory and you have essentially a sellers market. Should inventory increase we would expect to see a little for flexibility in their prices.

The above statistics are for single family homes in Naperville, bank owned. The same information is available for Lisle, Aurora,Plainfield and Oswego. Give us a call at 630-718-2305 or drop us an email with your request. Additionally, you may have reports emailed directly to you for the zip code area you want to explore.
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