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Elmhurst Illinois Open Houses For November 6, 2011

by Thomas Makinney

 

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Address: 200 S Sunnyside Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $943,000

Scheduled for: 11/06/2011 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

 

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Address: 757 S Berkley Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $755,000

Scheduled for: 11/06/2011 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

 

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Address: 600 S Hawthorne Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $250,000

Scheduled for: 11/06/2011 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

 

All Other Elmhurst Open Houses

 

Address: 110 W Butterfield Rd Unit 507S

City: Elmhurst

Price: $117,500

Scheduled for: 11/06/2011 from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

 

Address: 100 W Butterfield Rd Unit 306N

City: Elmhurst

Price: $141,000

Scheduled for: 11/06/2011 from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

 

Address: 110 W Butterfield Rd Unit 301S

City: Elmhurst

0 Price: $179,000

Scheduled for: 11/06/2011 from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

 

Address: 695 W Alexander Blvd

City: Elmhurst

Price: $180,000

Scheduled for: 11/06/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address: 679 Berkley Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $249,900

Scheduled for: 11/06/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address: 410 E Huntington Ln

City: Elmhurst

Price: $299,900

Scheduled for: 11/06/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address: 435 S West Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $325,000

Scheduled for: 11/06/2011 from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

 

Address: 965 S Linden Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $475,000

Scheduled for: 11/06/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address: 468 W Montrose Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $499,900

Scheduled for: 11/06/2011 from 01:00 AM to 03:00 PM

 

Address: 175 S Fairview Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $545,000

Scheduled for: 11/06/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address: 321 N Highland Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $599,900

Scheduled for: 11/06/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address: 430 S Rex St

City: Elmhurst

Price: $650,000

Scheduled for: 11/06/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address: 447 Emery Ln

City: Elmhurst

Price: $679,000

Scheduled for: 11/06/2011 from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

 

Address: 294 Berteau Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $799,900

Scheduled for: 11/06/2011 from 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address: 618 S Hawthorne Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $799,000

Scheduled for: 11/06/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM 

Koenig & Strey The Elmhurst Office - #1 in Elmhurst

by Thomas Makinney

 

Once again, Koenig & Strey The Elmhurst Office is #1 in the Elmhurst real estate market.  We are involved in as many or more real estate transactions as all other major companies in town combined.  If you look at the attached graph, where 2010 is shown in gray and 2011 in red, Koenig & Strey The Elmhurst Office not only lead the pack in 2011 but also increased our market share more than any other company. Gracik Makinney Real Estate Group is proud to be a part of this continued success and would like to thank our many clients for making this possible.

 

Help Feed The Hungry In Elmhurst

by Thomas Makinney

The lingering effects of the economic collapse have caused an increase in people needing assistance to feed their families here in ElmhurstThe Elmhurst Yorkfield Food Pantry has stepped up to help meet this growing need.  Three days a 

week, people line up at the door waiting for them to open.  Unfortunately, while the need for help has recently increased, the amount of donations of food and volunteers are on the decrease and the Elmhurst Yorkfield Food Pantry may soon struggle to keep up.  

The people visiting the food pantry weekly have jumped by 20 percent over the past year pushing up the budget to around $4,000 a month.  The Yorkfield Food Pantry operates almost entirely on donations from churches, businesses and personal donations of food and money.  It also receives support from the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Sadly, one in five children in the county is “food insecure” according to a study, released in August, from the Northern Illinois Food Bank.  That means they don’t know where their next meal is coming from.

The Elmhurst Walk-In Ministry is also seeing an increase in need for things like rent and utility assistance from those people that they are referring to the local food banks for food assistance.  The Elmhurst Walk-In Ministry has also seen a decline of donations while the increase for need is on the rise.  The charity organization has seen a 46 percent drop in donations from individuals and a 30 percent drop in contributions from local churches. 

These organizations are looking to add more donors to their lists, especially with the holidays quickly approaching.  We here, at The Gracik Makinney Real Estate Group, truly believe in neighbors helping neighbors.  We encourage you to reach out with us. You can get involved by volunteering your time, donating money or food.  Donations to the Elmhurst Walk-In Ministry can be sent to: Elmhurst Walk-In Ministry 125 W. Church St. Elmhurst, IL 60126. To donate, volunteer or refer a client to the Yorkfield Food Pantry, call (630) 858-6326.  Donations can also be mailed to:   Yorkfield Food Pantry 1099 S. York Road Elmhurst, IL 60126.

There is always a way to be involved in your community in Elmhurst and Maria Gracik and Tom Makinney are always looking for ways to help and be more involved.  Visit our website or give us a call at (630) 567-5902 for more information about this great community of Elmhurst.

 

Elmhurst Illinois Open Houses For October 30, 2011

by Thomas Makinney

Address:  15W604 Victory Parkway

City:  Elmhurst

Price:  $230,000

Scheduled for: 10/30/2011 from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

 

Address:  210 Addison Ave Unit 304

City:   Elmhurst

Price:  $249,900

Scheduled for:  10/30/2011 from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

 

Address:  454 Ida Ln

City:   Elmhurst

Price:  $264,900

Scheduled for:  10/30/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address:  850 Fairfield Ave

City:  Elmhurst

Price:  $270,000

Scheduled for:  10/30/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address:   295 N Ridgeland Ave

City:  Elmhurst

Price:  $299,900

Scheduled for:  10/30/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address:  840 S Poplar Ave

City:  Elmhurst

Scheduled for: 10/30/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Price:  $305,000

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Address:  918 S Cambridge

City:  Elmhurst

Price:  $324,000

Scheduled for:  10/30/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address:  158 S Rex Blvd

City:  Elmhurst

Price:  $400,000

Scheduled for:  10/30/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address:  777 S Parkside Ave

City:  Elmhurst:

Price:  $409,900

Scheduled for:  10/30/2011 from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

 

Address:  153 S Elm Tree Ln

City:  Elmhurst

Price:  $425,000

Scheduled for:  10/30/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address:   965 S Linden Ave

City:  Elmhurst

Price:  $475,000

Scheduled for:  10/30/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address:  168 N Avon Rd

City:  Elmhurst

Price:  $499,900

Scheduled for:  10/30/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address:  268 Highland

City:  Elmhurst

Price:  $535,000

Scheduled for: 10/30/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address:  154 S Linden Ave

City:  Elmhurst

Price:  $575,000

Scheduled for: 10/30/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address:  408 Hill

City:  Elmhurst

Price:  $640,000

Scheduled for:  10/30/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address:  561 S Poplar Ave

City:  Elmhurst  

Price:  $670,000

Scheduled for:  10/30/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address:  474 E South St

City:  Elmhurst

Price:  $675,000

Scheduled for:  10/30/2011 from 02:00 AM to 04:00 PM

 

Address:  424 Highview Ave

City:  Elmhurst

Price:  $699,000

Scheduled for:  10/30/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address:  250 N Myrtle Ave

City:  Elmhurst

Price:  $748,500

Scheduled for:  10/30/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

 

Address:  294 Berteau Ave

City:   Elmhurst

Price:  $799,900

Scheduled for:  10/30/2011 from 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Halloween Fun Run and Carnival To Support A Great Elmhurst Cause

by Thomas Makinney

 


Are you looking for some Halloween fun this weekend all while supporting a great cause in Elmhurst? If you are, then you will love what we have found. The York Student Enrichment Team (YSET) and  National Honor Society students are joining together for a Halloween Fun Run on the York High School track on Sunday October 30th  from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The high school track is located at 355 W Saint Charles Rd on the corner of St. Charles and Spring Roads.

But there’s more! Aside from the fun run, there will be free carnival games, a costume contest, and free tee shirts for runners.  The cost is $15 per entry, with all proceeds benefiting YSET.  If the weather is bad then the event will take place in York‘s Field House. Registration will start at 10:00 am, and the race will start at 10:30 am.

This is a great opportunity to have some fun with the whole family while supporting YSET, established by parents, administrators, and faculty in the District 205 community in the summer of 2011 to assist financially challenged families with course fees, book fees, and extracurricular fees.  As York Principal Diana Smith put it, ”YSET has been a great community building effort and this is an easy way to both celebrate and keep our efforts moving ahead."  She urges area families to come out to help add to the more than $50,000 has been donated to YSET so far.

The Gracik Makinney Real Estate Group family and friends will be there supporting this event. We encourage you to put on your costume and come out to enjoy this Halloween fun run and carnival to enable local kids who need a hand.  Want to save your admission?  Click this link to receive $5 off of the Fun Run.

Elmhurst – Enjoy the fun run this week, but there’s always something to do here. Check with us, Maria Gracik and Tom Makinney, to get in on the action all year round. Visit our website or give us a call at (630) 567-5902.

Elmhurst Illinois Open Houses For October 23, 2011

by Thomas Makinney

Gracik Makinney Real Estate Group Open Houses

Address: 757 BERKLEY AVE
City: Elmhurst
Price: $755,000
Scheduled for: 10/23/2011 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
 
Address: 746 E Oliviabrook Drive
City: Oak Brook Terrace
Price: $544,900
Scheduled for: 10/23/2011 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
 
Address: 744 E Oliviabook Drive
City: Oak Brook Terrace
Price: $488,900
Scheduled for: 10/23/2011 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
 
Address: 742 E Oliviabrook Drive
City: Oak Brook Terrace
Price: $449,900
Scheduled for: 10/23/2011 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
 
200 Sunnyside Ave, ElmhurstAddress: 600 HAWTHORNE AVE
City: Elmhurst
Price: $275,000
Scheduled for: 10/23/2011 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
 

All Other Elmhurst Open Houses

Address:  316 N Shady Ln
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $259,900
Scheduled for: 10/23/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Address: 918 S Cambridge
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $324,000
Scheduled for: 10/23/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Address: 362 N Oaklawn Ave
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $349,000
Scheduled for: 10/23/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Address: 158 S Rex Blvd
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $400,000
Scheduled for: 10/23/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Address: 468 W Montrose Ave
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $499,900
Scheduled for: 10/23/2011 from 01:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Address: 303 W Elm Park Ave
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $525,000
Scheduled for: 10/23/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Address: 424 Highview Ave
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $699,000
Scheduled for: 10/23/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Address: 158 S Rex Blvd
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $400,000
Scheduled for: 10/23/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Address:  250 N Myrtle Ave
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $748,500
Scheduled for: 10/23/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Address: 473 S Kenilworth Ave
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $749,000
Scheduled for: 10/23/2011 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Safe and Fun Halloween in Elmhurst

by Thomas Makinney

 

Halloween is just around the corner and you may be hearing questions of “what should I be for Halloween this year”? Costumes, trick or treating, and a candy overdose may be on your kids’ minds, but, as parents, you want to make sure your kids are safe as they enjoy Halloween throughout Elmhurst. As you apply the face paint, fix the princess costume, and ready yourself for an onslaught of candy-hungry goblins, here are a few tips for your kids to have a safe and fun Halloween:

  • When trick or treating, make sure they only go to houses with lights on and homes that others have gone to already
  • Make sure kids travel in groups and never get separated
  • Always accompany kids under 12 and take advantage of this time to meet your Elmhurst neighbors
  • Follow the assigned hours for trick or treating in Elmhurst. Normally the hours are between 3:30 and 7:30
  • Have a flashlight or glow stick handy when trick or treating
  • Never run across Elmhurst streets without checking for oncoming cars and traffic
  • Do not eat any candy until candy can be inspected by an adult
  • Stay within familiar blocks or neighborhoods
  • Make sure all costumes are safe, allow the child to easily see where he/she is going, is not too baggy as to cause any falls, and masks can be easily removed if necessary

For additional Elmhurst Halloween fun, on Saturday October, 29, there will be a magic show and movie at the York Theatre starting at 9 a.m. Kids can go trick or treating in the Elmhurst City Centre after the movie from 11:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Plenty of time for your little ghouls to fill their bags with candy. All of this is free of charge which is a nice Halloween treat.

The Gracik Makinney Real Estate Group family and friends will be trick or treating throughout Elmhurst this Halloween. It is a great opportunity to enjoy the fall weather with your kids, have a few laughs and scares, and, when done safely, can be memorable for years to come.

A well-crafted newer 6-bedroom in Elmhurst's Crescent Park

by Thomas Makinney

Elmhurst's Crescent Park subdivision is popular because of its parks, winding streets, walk-to-schools location, and its proximity to Metra and major expressways. Built by a builder as his own home, 511 S Parkview Ave is a lovely The 6-bedroom, 5 1/2 bath home that is a lovingly crafted showplace with a level of finish detail and quality materials that you rarely see in any but the most expensive homes. This home is listed at $1,299,000.

Elmhurst IL Neighborhood & Town Video Tour

by Thomas Makinney

Take a tour of Elmhurst IL's beautiful neighborhoods, downtown Elmhurst boutique shops, theater, restaurants, parks, art museum, college, hospital and Elmhurst District 205 schools. You will also hear from local residents on why they love living here in Elmhurst, Illinois. Brought to you by Maria Gracik and Tom Makinney of Gracik Makinney Real Estate Group, the #1 Koenig & Strey Realtors in Elmhurst & DuPage County IL,

Elmhurst Illinois Open Houses For October 16, 2011

by Thomas Makinney

Gracik Makinney Real Estate Group Open Houses

200 Sunnyside Ave, ElmhurstAddress: 200 S Sunnyside Ave
City: Elmhurst
Price: $943,000
Scheduled for: 10/16/2011 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
 
Address: 757 BERKLEY AVE
City: Elmhurst
Price: $770,000
Scheduled for: 10/16/2011 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
 
Address: 330 OAKLAWN AVE
City: Elmhurst
Price: $359,900
Scheduled for: 10/16/2011 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

All Other Elmhurst Open Houses

Address:  423 S Hampshire St
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $224,900
Scheduled for: 10/16/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Address: 210 Addison Ave Unit 304
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $249,900
Scheduled for: 10/16/2011 from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Address:  1034 Swain Ave
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $269,900
Scheduled for: 10/16/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Address: 454 Ida Ln
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $284,900
Scheduled for: 10/16/2011 from 012:00 PM to 02:00 PM

Address:  410 E Huntington Ln
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $299,900
Scheduled for: 10/16/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Address:  802 S Hawthorne Ave
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $299,900
Scheduled for: 10/16/2011 from 01:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Address:  419 Hawthorne Ave
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $335,000
Scheduled for: 10/16/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Address:  175 Poplar
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $369,000
Scheduled for: 10/16/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Address:  158 S Rex Blvd
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $400,000
Scheduled for: 10/16/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Address:  375 S Berkley Ave
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $414,900
Scheduled for: 10/16/2011 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Address:  322 Oak St
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $480,000
Scheduled for: 10/16/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Address:  468 W Montrose Ave
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $499,900
Scheduled for: 10/16/2011 from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Address:  175 S Fairview Ave
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $549,900
Scheduled for: 10/16/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Address:  215 E St. Charles Rd
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $599,000
Scheduled for: 10/16/2011 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Address: 275 N Ridgeland Ave
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $599,000
Scheduled for: 10/16/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Address: 321 N Highland Ave
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $599,900
Scheduled for: 10/16/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Address: 492 N Van Auken St
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $629,000
Scheduled for: 10/16/2011 from 012:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Address: 250 N Myrtle Ave
City: Elmhurst 
Price: $748,500
Scheduled for: 10/16/2011 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

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