As also stated in the Hinsdale Central email bulletin the 40 fall season Hinsdale Central High School cheerleaders were celebrated this mornings on NBC 5 Morning News between 6 and 7 AM.  The focus was on the amazing work the cheerleaders have accomplished over the last six years in raising funds to support  the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.   The walk is held in Chicago, this Sunday, Oct. 19 at Lawrence and the Lakefront.  The stage events and presentations begin at 8 :00am with the walk starting at 9:00am. 

At the walk the squad has been asked to offer a “cheer” and coach Julie Schlueter  has been asked to say a few words.  The cheerleaders, their coaches and parents will be walking to represent our school.  So far this year the students have raised, $37,620.00.  For each of the past 3 years, the HCHS squad has been the top group in the State.  Including this year’s funds, the cheerleaders have raised over $186,000.00 for the fight against breast cancer.  To do so they have sold t-shirts, collected in the rain, the blazing sun, had garage sales, collected online, walked our neighborhoods, collected during lunches, collected from the fans at games, and probably annoyed everyone they know…but they have gotten the job done! It has been a community effort.  The students have met some wonderful survivors, and have inspired others through their involvement in this project.  This sustained effort has been a great life lesson for everyone involved, including my own daughter, Carly Steuck.

Below is the team’s website is if anyone wants to donate before Sunday!  

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer/MSABCFY09Illinois?team_id=319702&pg=team&fr_id=11687.

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In the second quarter of 2008 one hundred two Hinsdale homes and attached single family homes sold.  The single family homes sold at an average of 91% ratio of List Price to Sale Price; while, the attached single family homes sold at a 97% ratio of List Price to Sale Price. The average market time for both single family and attached homes to be on the market before it sold was 254 days.  From May 1, 2008 to August 30, 2008 twenty eight single family and attached homes were reported sold in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) of Northern Illinois in the price range under $500,000, thirty one single family and attached homes were sold in the range from $500,000 to $999,999, and forty three single family and attached homes were sold over one millions dollars.  The highest priced home sold for $4,100,000.  The average selling price was $1,040,233, while the average list price was $1,260, 869.

DETACHED and ATTACHED SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

• 14 South Madison Street, $435,000, Closed date:  May 1, 2008.
• 345 Elm Street, $699,000, Closed date: May 1, 2008.
• 829 North Phillippa, $280,500, Closed date:  May 2, 2008.
• 560 North Oak, $1,120,000, Closed date: May 2, 2008
• 546 North Oak, $1,525,000, Closed date:  May 2, 2008.
• 825 West 58th Street, $1,950,000, Closed date:  May 5, 2008.
• 360 Claymoor Avenue, Unit 2B, $180,000, Closed date:  May 9, 2008.
• 207 Kingery Quarter, Unit 6B, $162,900, Closed date:  May 9, 2008.
• 805 West 58th Street, $770,000, Closed date:  May 9, 2008.
• 312 North Washington Street, $1,590,000, Closed date:  May 9, 2008.
• 115 Meadow Court, $530,000, May 12, 2008.
• 1409 Burr Oak Road, Unit #110A, Graue Mill, Closed date:  May 15, 2008,
• 201 South Monroe, $525,000, Closed date:  May 15, 2008.
• 632 South Bruner Street, $910,000, Closed date:  May 16, 2008.
• 233 West Ninth Street, $1,800,000, Closed date:  May 16, 2008.
• 708 Hinsdale Avenue, $275,000, Closed date:  May 23, 2008.
• 331 North County Line Road, $1,550,000,  Closed date:  May 27, 2008.
• 744 South Bruner Street, $355,000, Closed date:  May 29, 2008.
• 300 East CLaymoor Road, Unit 2A, 198,000, Closed date:  May 30, 2008.
• 639 South Washington Street, $1,271,500, Closed date:  May 30, 2008.
• 131 Clay Street, $630,000, Closed date:  June 3, 2008.
• 428 South Lincoln Street, $1,483,000, Closed date:  June 3, 2008.
• 909 South Quincy Street, $300,000, Closed date:  June 5, 2008.
• 810 South Stough Street, $1,410,000, Closed date:  June 5, 2008.
• 209 West North Street, $1,805,000, Closed date:  June 9, 2008.
• 409 57th Street, $1,175,000, Closed date:  June 10, 2008.
• 708 Harding Road, $1,230,000, Closed date:  June 10, 2008.
• 340 North County Line Road, $825,000, Closed date:  June 12, 2008.
• 633 South County Line Road, $930,000, Closed date:  June 12, 2008.
• 841 South Oak Street, $1,625,000, Closed date: June 12, 2008.
• 224 Highland Road, $237,000, Closed date:  June 16, 2008.
• 821 North Justina, $255,000, Closed date:  June 16, 2008.
• 1409 Burr Oak Road, Unit 410A, Graue Mill, $550,000, Closed date:  June 16, 2008.
• 221 North Grant Street, $2,248,600, Closed date:  June 17, 2008.
• 431 North Madison Street, $2,300,000, Closed date:  June 17, 2008.
• 17W073 Elm Street, $460,000, Closed date:  June 20, 2008.
• 938 Allmen Street, $880,000, Closed date:  June 20, 2008.
• 424 West Second Street, $335,000, Closed date:  June 23, 2008.
• 639 South Garfield Street, $1,585,000, Closed date:  June 24, 2008.
• 1140 Old Mill Road, Unit 203F, $300,000, Closed date:  June 30, 2008.
• 200 Racquet Club Court, Unit #200, $438,000, Closed date:  June 30, 2008.
• 542 Ravine Road, $1,050,000, Closed date:  June 30, 2008.
• 5849 South Garfield Avenue, $1,510,000, Closed date:  June 30, 2008.
• 434 South Vine Street, $1,700,000, Closed date:   June 30, 2008.
• 5607 South Park Avenue, $550,000, Closed date:  July 1, 2008.
• 527 Princeton Street, $1,200,000, Closed date:  July 1, 2008.
• 904 South Allmen Street, $1,625,000, Closed date:  July 3, 2008.
• 127 West Fifth Street, $825,000, Closed date:  July 7, 2008.
• 840 Chestnut Street, $840,000, Closed date:  July 7, 2008.
• 707 North Oak Street, $575,000, Closed date:  July 10, 2008.
• 602 North Oak Street, $725,000, Closed date:  July 10, 2008.
• 5901 Giddings Avenue, $765,000, Closed date:  July 11, 2008.
• 605 E. Third Street, $1,737,500, Closed date:  July 11, 2008.
• 827 North County Line Road, $445,000, Closed date:  July 14, 2008.
• 1409 Burr Oak Road, Unit 401A, Graue Mill, $322,500, Closed date:  July 15, 2008.
• 434 South Bruner Street, $345,000, Closed date:  July 15, 2008
• 713 South Grant Street, $547,000, Closed date:  July 15, 2008.
• 401 South Washington Street, $1,150,000, Closed date:  July 15, 2008.
• 401 South Lincoln Street, $2,050,000, Closed date:  July 15, 2008.
• 561 North Grant Street, $394,000, Closed date:  July 16, 2008.
• 1140 Old Mill Road, Unit 508F, Graue Mill, $390,000, Closed date:  July 17, 2008.
• 118 South Monroe Street, $330,000, Closed date:  July 18, 2008.
• 505 Wedgewood Court, $500,000, Closed date:  July 18, 2008.
• 430 South Washington Street, $812,000, Closed date:  July 18, 2008.
• 624 South Bruner, $1,220,000, Closed date:  July 18, 2008.
• 350 Hampton Place, $1,463,500, Closed date:  July 22, 2008.
• 448 East Fourth Street, $4,100,000, Closed date:  July 24, 2008.
• 428 South Stough Street, $912,000, Closed date:  July 28, 2008.
• 717 West Eighth Street, $650,000, Closed date:  July 30, 2008.
• 418 South Stough Street, $935,000, Closed date:  July 30, 2008.
• 98 West Kennedy Lane, #98, The Hamptons, $1,036,058, Closed date:  July 30, 2008.
• 938 South Grant Street, $560,000, Closed date:  July 31, 2008.
• 311 The Lane, $1,310,000, Closed date:  July 31, 2008.
• 17 South Bruner Street, $1,610,000, Closed date:  July 31, 2008.
• 126 East Hickory Street, $2,710,192, Closed date:  July 31, 2008.
• 24 South Clay, Unit #24, $769,000, Closed date:  August 1, 2008.
• 100 Glendale Avenue, $1,375,000, Closed date:  August 1, 2008.
• 707 Bittersweet Lane, $1,800,000, Closed date:  August 1, 2008.
• 116 Maumell Street, $925,000, Closed date:  August 4, 2008.
• 819 8th Street, $300,000, Closed date:  August 7, 2008.
• 707 South Bodin Street, $400,000, Closed date:  August 8, 2008.
• 411 East Fourth Street, $2,200,000, Closed date:  August 11, 2008.
• 410 Ashbury Place, Unit 410, $370,000, Closed date:  August 14, 2008.
• 232 North County Line, $375,000, Closed date:  August 14, 2008.
• 540 Mills Street, $375,000, Closed date:  August 15, 2008.
• 5533 South Quincy Street, $1,300,000, Closed date:  August 15, 2008.
• 449 South Clay Street, $1,300,000, Closed date:  August 15, 2008.
• 516 South Park Avenue, $1,375,000, Closed date:  August 15, 2008.
• 427 West Walnut, $2,500,000, Closed date:  August 15, 2008.
• 18A Kingery Quarter, Unit #102, $125,000, Closed date: August 18, 2008.
• 824 South Grant Street, $710,000, Closed date:  August 18, 2008.
• 542 Woodside Avenue, $3,500,000, Closed date:  August 18, 2008.
• 1140 Old Mill, Unit 205F, Graue Mill, $270,000, Closed date:  August 20, 2008.
• 928 Oakwood Terrace, $570,000, Closed date:  August 21, 2008.
• 923 South Vine Street, $1,400,000, Closed date:  August 25, 2008.
• 312 North Justina Street, $800,000, Closed date:  August 26, 2008.
• 424 North Grant Street, $2,200,000, Closed date:  August 26, 2008.
• 516 North Adams Street, $945,000, Closed date:  August 27, 2008.
• 407 Ravine Road, $925,000, Closed date:  August 28, 2008.
• 5560 South Oak Street, $2,213,000, Closed date:  August 28, 2008.
• 821 Phillippa Street, $800,000, Closed date:  August 29, 2008.
• 835 South Garfield Street, $1,602.748, Closed date:  August 29, 2008.

As you prepare your home for the market, one thing to keep in mind is that you have only one chance to make a first impression. It is absolutely vital that prospective buyers form a good impression of your home–beginning the moment they drive up.You can help create that good first impression by presenting potential buyers with a well-cared-for yard including a mowed lawn. Your front door and porch should be clean and neat, preferably freshly painted. These first important encounters create a positive impression that carries through to the rest of your home. An inviting atmosphere implies that your house has been well maintained and taken care of. Homes that convey pride of ownership frequently receive the best offers.  If your home appears disheveled or uncared for, prospective buyers may quickly conclude it’s been neglected and is in need of repairs. Such a negative impression can result in a less-than-generous offer–or possibly no offer at all.  Try viewing your home through a potential buyer’s eyes. Would YOU buy your home?  I’ll offer additional suggestions and tips from time to time. Please contact me by email or phone if I can be of further assistance.

Carla A. Steuck, Broker Associate, CRS, GRI, e-pro
Crawford Group Sothebys, Hinsdale, IL
(630) 842-8812 cell
Carla@CarlaSteuck.com

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