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Old 10-07-2007, 09:00 PM
 
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check out carol stream. I just found a home for my client that was 203,000 with 2000 back from seller. A 3 bedroom townhome with 2.5 baths and a basement. Good schools and a great place to raise a child. I've raised 3 here myself. There are also some older single family homes in that price range. 20 minutes to Elmhurst!
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Old 10-08-2007, 09:46 AM
 
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There are nice townhomes in Elmhurst in the 200's as well. I saw some on Fellows Ct,, 2-3 bedrooms,check REALTOR.COM.Walking distance to schools,parks and shopping. Nope,I am not a realtor, just familiar with the area. If you can live and work in Elmhurst, that would be great. I know there are tons of houses in Elmhurst for sale,and I would imagine Villa Park as well, you should have some decent bargaining powers these days. Doesnt hurt to try.Good Luck to you
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Old 10-08-2007, 12:20 PM
 
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In our continued search throughout the area, I've seen a few houses that are "liveable" in Carol Stream, Bolingbrook & Streamwood.

How are these areas as far as safety is my number 1 question? Our only security is two beagles...

Also, what about resale? I know this is a completely different subject alltogether, but I certainly don't want to pay 200K for a house that'll be worth 190K in six months. Crystal balls set aside, does anyone think their still a shot for gaining some equity in these 1950's houses that are far overpriced as it is???

As for Lombard/Elmhurst/Villa Park, I don't even see anything other than tear-downs at the 200K range we're looking at. And with a limited budget, it's not like we can afford to update kitchens/bathrooms/etc.
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Old 10-08-2007, 06:20 PM
 
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In our continued search throughout the area, I've seen a few houses that are "liveable" in Carol Stream, Bolingbrook & Streamwood.

How are these areas as far as safety is my number 1 question? Our only security is two beagles...

Also, what about resale? I know this is a completely different subject alltogether, but I certainly don't want to pay 200K for a house that'll be worth 190K in six months. Crystal balls set aside, does anyone think their still a shot for gaining some equity in these 1950's houses that are far overpriced as it is???

As for Lombard/Elmhurst/Villa Park, I don't even see anything other than tear-downs at the 200K range we're looking at. And with a limited budget, it's not like we can afford to update kitchens/bathrooms/etc.
Carol Stream is a very safe town....as I said, I've raised 3 children here and have lived here for 17 years. I'm a small town girl and feel perfectly safe here.
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Old 10-08-2007, 06:22 PM
 
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Carol Stream is a very safe town....as I said, I've raised 3 children here and have lived here for 17 years. I'm a small town girl and feel perfectly safe here.
Of the three above communities, I believe that Carol Stream has the best school dist.
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