Champaign County Real Estate Blog

Tax Credits: $8000 or $6500, Take Your Pick
Later Wednesday the House approved what the Senate was selling and the US public is now waiting on their extended tax credits for home buyers.  (By a vote of 403 to 12 for those keeping score)It is virtually guaranteed to be signed into law by the president this week.  When it is, home shoppers will [...]

Support the Eastern Illinois Foodbank and win $4000
Keller Williams Realty of Champaign is hosting a Cash Bash on Saturday, November 7th at the Champaign VFW. All proceeds go to benefit our local community through the Eastern Illinois Foodbank. Help the foodbank and you could win $4000!

Fountain Head Drainage District??
An odd question, but if you are one of many Champaign residents who received a notice in the mail you might have the same question. After a few days of poking around the best answer I can come up with is that it involves the North and West side of Champaign and….drainage.   I have talked [...]

Redistricting Champaign High Schools, 2009
In the past weeks Jerome McKibben, a demographer hired by the Champaign School Board, has presented 2 viable options for drawing new boundaries lines for Champaign's two high schools.

Energy Audits ? Lower Your Utility Bills!
If you are interested in 'weather proofing' your home to make sure you aren't wasting your heating and cooling dollars check out The US Department of Energy's web page on Home Energy Audits.

Turnberry Ridge Zero-Lot Market Report ? Fall 2009
Turnberry Ridge Facts (as of 9/25/09: * There are 6 zero-lot residences actively listed for sale in the CCAR MLS. * In the past 12 months there have been 9 closings. * There are currently 0 pending sales * The number of sales is basically the same as last year (decrease of 1 sale)

Real Estate Investement Seminar ? 9/22
You are finally starting to hear in the media that now 'might' be a good time to invest in real estate. In Champaign/Urbana, now is a GREAT time to start investing in real estate. Rates are still at historic lows and properties values in general are very attractive.