How much is my home worth if there are no comparable homes in my area?

Dan Firks answers your real estate question:

How much is my home worth if there are no comparable homes in my area?

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Naperville, Illinois Ranked #1 City for Early Retirement

Naperville, Illinois is ranked the #1 city for early retirement according to Kiplinger as of November 2013.  The cities were identified using data aggregator FindTheBest to select which cities early retirees could work a part-time job to supplement retirement income. Other factors taken into consideration were unemployment rates, average household incomes, living costs for housing and health care, tax rates, low crime rates, and high concentrations of residents ages 45-64. 

City winners are:                                                                                     

10. Honolulu, HI

9. Virginia Beach, VA

8. Midland, TX

7. Peoria, AZ

6. Bellevue, WA

5. Sioux Falls, SD

4. Sandy Springs, GA

3. Alexandria, VA

2. Cary, NC

1. Naperville, IL

What makes Naperville the #1 choice? According to Kiplinger, Naperville has the second lowest crime rate on their list and is only an hour commute to Chicago. Naperville has a pedestrian friendly downtown full of shops, restaurants and a Riverwalk.   It also has a population percentage of 27.8% for residents between the ages of 45 to 64 – the highest percentage of this age group on their list.

Are you a proud Naperville resident? Tell us what makes you love living in Naperville!

 

Source:   http://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/retirement/T006-S001-best-cities-for-early-retirement/#q2vR6D0S0JyuK0PK.

For more information on Naperville homes, go to http://www.napervilleillinoishomes.com/

 

 

How to Get Fresh Water on Well and Septic Homes

I wanted to share this with all my friends & colleagues. I had a past client call me and ask what they could do to get the smell of "sulfur" or “eggs” out of their well water. During our talk, they mentioned having problems with yellowing clothes and orange water marks in visible areas around the home.

I told them that the smell of sulfur and rusty water is from improper water filtration, and I knew of a solution.

I’ve lived on well water and a septic system for over 12 years, so I know what needed to be done. The answer: IRON OUT SYSTEM. The Iron Out System can be purchased for about $1000, and suppliers will install the system for free or for a very low price. The Iron Out System will regenerate on a nightly basis (or on a frequency of your choosing) and provide your home with about 500 gallons of fresh water available for use the next day. This system provides your family and home with clear, odorless water that will keep your whites crisp and clean.

If you would like more detailed information on dealing with homes with well & septic, please Call Firks 1st at 630.637.9009.