Ann deVanehttp://www.devanehomes.com/blogs/ann_devane/atom.aspxCommunity Server2008-01-13T23:13:00Z2 Story For Sale in Winfield Estateshttp://www.devanehomes.com/blogs/ann_devane/archive/2008/09/08/a1204c7f6ed34e998cc41d2af5ad94e5.aspx2008-09-08T20:56:00Z2008-09-08T20:56:00Z<p align="center" style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><a href="http://www.devanehomes.com/Winfield/Illinois/Homes/07016293/Winfield_Estates/Agent/Listing_1967869.html"><img src="http://media.point2.com/p2a/listing/c306/f443/06a8/c39091adb0ed75192c41/w64h48.jpg" class="Photo ListingPhoto" alt="Private Cul-de-sac Lot" border="0" style="border:black 1px solid;"></a> <span class="cutline"><br /><strong>Wheaton Schools</strong> </span></p><p class="summary" style="margin-top:0px;">• <span>2,750 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "Plus Awesome Finished Basement"</span> <img border="0" height="20" id="Price_mi" src="http://www.devanehomes.com/Office/PortalOfficeShared/images/1x1.gif" style="position:absolute;" title="MLS® #07016293" width="34" /> <span id="Price_r"><strong><font face="Verdana">MLS®</font></strong></span> <span id="Price_pl">$459,900</span> <span>- JUST REDUCED FANTASTIC VALUE</span> </p><p><span class="dateline" id="LeadIn"><strong>Winfield Estates, Winfield</strong></span> <span> - </span> Busting at the seams? Look no further! This spacious home located on a private cul-de-sac is the largest model in Winfield Estates boasting over 3,400 SF of finished living space on three levels, plus outdoor living space. Just some of the features of this wonderful home are 4 generous sized bedrooms, Luxury Master Bath offers separate tub and shower with double sink vanity and large W/I closet, 1st floor study/office, ktichen has been updated with new cabinets, hardwood floors and granite, step down family room provides access to huge deck from two separate SGD's. Fabulous fenced yard backing to park. The basement adds a whole new dimension to entertaining, with media area complete with built ins, game area, custom bar equipped with second kitchen, powder room and kids play room. Just some of the many upgrades include brushed nickel light fixtures, Leviton light switches, ceiling fans, zoned heating & cooling, gutter guard system, complete sump pump back up system with battery back up & second sump pump, professional landscaping and more. </p><p><a href="http://www.devanehomes.com/Winfield/Illinois/Homes/07016293/Winfield_Estates/Agent/Listing_1967869.html">Property information</a></p><img src="http://www.devanehomes.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=355439" width="1" height="1">467528http://www.devanehomes.com/members/467528.aspxWill 2008 go down in history?http://www.devanehomes.com/blogs/ann_devane/archive/2008/01/13/will-2008-go-down-in-history.aspx2008-01-14T05:13:00Z2008-01-14T05:13:00Z<h2 style="margin-top:2px;">Will 2008 be the new 2005?</h2><p>Is 2008 going to be the new 2005? Is it going to go down in history as the year that everybody wished they had a bought a home, just as 2005 went down as the year everyone wished they had sold their home? Unfortunately it is rapidly becoming a case of where one man's "mis"fortune is another man's "good" fortune. There certainly are some spectacular deals for the taking out there if you look for them and even better ones if you have time on your hands to wait for a bank decision. A few builders got greedy and are now paying the piper, at the benefit of savvy home buyers. Spec homes are being picked off quickly further depleting existing inventory and cautious builders are pre-selling homes prior to building to guarantee their profit margins.</p><p> <img height="211" src="http://www.chadhuck.com/images/SoldSign.jpg" style="width:161px;height:211px;" width="161" /></p><p>There is no time like the present for anyone even considering buying. Bear in mind that interest rates remain at historically low levels. It's time to capitalize and take advantage of this market before it begins to rebound and stablilize In general we learn from our mistakes, thus there probably won't be another opportunity to purchase discounted homes like this for many years to come. This fire sale won't last forever, and "you'll need to get while the going's good." The bottom line is everyone needs a place to live, and if this market affords some people who otherwise would not be granted this opportunity (more first time buyers), then maybe this is a GOOD thing. you think? </p><p>For those of you still on the fence, call me for information on how to make this market work for you.</p><p> </p><img src="http://www.devanehomes.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=238777" width="1" height="1">467528http://www.devanehomes.com/members/467528.aspx