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  Published: Apr 16, 2012

  According to the Bloomington-Normal Association of Realtors 2012 Year to Date statistics, residential home sales are up 21.5% in number of closed units, and 23.8% in volume closed.  The average sale price is $154,174, up 1.9% over 2011.   If you have been thinking about buying or selling, now is the time to contact the Franke Hopkins Realty Team! Keisha 309-275-423 or Ellyn 309-824-7724

  
  

• A Young Family's Guide to Buying a New Home in Bloomington-Normal IL - Health and Fitness

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  Published: Apr 11, 2012

  As young families develop, they experience new things that make them grow more. Sooner or later, families will have to make one of the biggest decisions they will ever face: Choosing the right real estate in Bloomington-Normal IL. For those of you who are ready to buy a home in Bloomington-Normal IL, adopting a healthier lifestyle is good factor to consider when you make your choice of real...

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• A Young Family's Guide to Buying a New Home in Bloomington-Normal IL - Health and Fitness

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  Published: Apr 11, 2012

  As young families develop, they experience new things that make them grow more. Sooner or later, families will have to make one of the biggest decisions they will ever face: Choosing the right real estate in Bloomington-Normal IL. For those of you who are ready to buy a home in Bloomington-Normal IL, adopting a healthier lifestyle is good factor to consider when you make your choice of real...

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• A Young Family's Guide to Buying a New Home in Bloomington-Normal IL - Parks and Recreation

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  Published: Feb 16, 2012

  We often hear real estate experts say that good location is the foremost rule that should apply in your search for a new home. In finding good real estate anywhere, gathering pertinent information about the location of a home is as important as the house itself. Our series - A Young Family's Guide to Buying a New Home in Bloomington-Normal IL will provide you with many reasons why...

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• 10 Real Estate Markets to Watch in 2012

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  Published: Feb 1, 2012

  Read the article published by "Inman News" 10 Real Estate Markets to Watch in 2012, where Bloomington-Normal, IL ranks #10!

   

  http://www.inman.com/reports/markets-watch2012/bloomington

   

  Contact the Franke Hopkins Realty Team today if you are looking to buy or sell in Bloomington-Normal!

  
  

• December Existing-Home Sales Show Uptrend

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  Published: Jan 27, 2012

  Washington, DC, January 20, 2012 Existing-home sales continued on an uptrend in December, rising for three consecutive months and remaining above a year ago, according to theNational Association of Realtors®. The latest monthly data shows totalexisting-home sales1rose 5.0 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.61 million in December from a downwardly revised 4.39 million in...

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• December Existing-Home Sales Show Uptrend

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  Published: Jan 27, 2012

  Washington, DC, January 20, 2012 Existing-home sales continued on an uptrend in December, rising for three consecutive months and remaining above a year ago, according to theNational Association of Realtors®. The latest monthly data shows totalexisting-home sales1rose 5.0 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.61 million in December from a downwardly revised 4.39 million in...

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• A Young Family's Guide to Buying a New Home in Bloomington-Normal IL - Schools

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  Published: Jan 25, 2012

  The Wall Street Journal reports that home buyers are willing to spend more upfront if it means spending less down-the-road on utility costs. Some of them will also pay more to live closer to public transportation. But this article in today’s guide reminds us of yet another reason that home buyers will shell out extra cash: Good schools. Most realtors in Bloomington-Normal IL are often asked...

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• October 2011 This Month in Real Estate

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  Published: Nov 14, 2011

  Check out last month's "This Month in Real Estate" for updates on the national real estate market.

   

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  Contact the Franke Hopkins Realty Team today for more information today regarding our local real estate market!

  
  

• This Month in Real Estate

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  Published: Sep 12, 2011

  September 2011 Market Update: The U.S. housing market has shown notable stability in 2011 compared to the previous two years when the tax credit made a clear impact. Although recent economic indicators have been less than expected, including a downward revision of GDP and consumer confidence that mirrors early 2009, owning a home is still valued by the majority of Americans. 72% of renters say...

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