Blog
BLOG – Clever Copycats Try to Cash in on “The Great Illinois Corn Flake”
Will the Real “Great Illinois Corn Flake” Please Stand Up? The latest $200,444 bid for the giant Illinois shaped corn flake being offered for sale on Ebay has inspired some impostors. There are dozens of “Great Illinois Cornflake” lookalikes and related items now being offered for sale on Ebay. You can check it out by clicking on this link. You’ll find a seller offering... [Read more...]
Great Illinois Corn Flake Bid Surpasses $200,000.00
Well…there now appears to be a buyer willing to pay nearly a quarter of a million dollars for that giant Illinois shaped corn flake on Ebay found by a Virginia girl in her box of Kellog’s Frosted Flakes. Two nights ago, there were ten bidders and the leader was at $56.00. Today, there are 31 people who are competing for the corn flake and the current winning bid is at a whopping $200,300.00.... [Read more...]
Bids on the Rise and Time Running Out in Sale of “The Great Illinois Corn Flake”
Food prices may be escalating, but this one takes the cake and proves that there’s truly a buyer for everything. There are now TEN bidders competing to purchase a giant Illinois-shaped corn flake being sold on Ebay by a 15-year-old Virginia girl. The winning bid tonight is a whopping $56.00! The seller says she discovered “The Great Illinois Corn Flake” as she prepared to take a bite... [Read more...]
Susan Speaks Out: And The Winner Is…
Let’s go back, say maybe 5 years or so ago. It’s this same time of year. The time when all of the “stars” come out and drive to a destination where they step out onto a red carpet and it all began. The world was watching, with the streets lined with people on a mission to get a glimpse. Cameras were rolling. Bulbs were flashing. Names being called out from the crowds. All of... [Read more...]
50 Ways to Schmooze Your Lover – Valentine Values in Barrington*
If you haven’t found something for your Valentine yet, never fear. We’ve compiled a list of 50 ways to score some big points with your significant other, without leaving Barrington. Please feel free to add your two cents by offering some romantic ideas of your own. Anyone can leave a comment on this blog, just by clicking HERE and filling out the comments box at the very bottom of our... [Read more...]
Landa’s Lowdown – Why Aren’t Interest Rates Any Lower?
“Why aren’t the interest rates any lower?!?” The lament heard by loan officers everywhere. Contrary to the popular belief that when the Fed’s cut the Federal Funds rate that mortgage rates follow in lockstep; mortgage rates are actually about the same as they have been for the last three weeks. Which is, on average, 5.75% for the lowest-fee 30-year conforming loan. If you need... [Read more...]
Last Chance to Fight Freight Train Traffic in Barrington
If you are concerned about CN Railway’s plans to acquire the EJ&E rail line that runs right through Barrington, you’re running out of time to speak up. The deadline for public feedback and comments is just days away. Our comments need to be in the hands of the Federal group reviewing the transaction no later than FEBRUARY FIRST. Right now, only 3-5 freight trains per day pass through... [Read more...]
Message to CN Railway – Stop, Look and LEAVE Barrington Alone
As CN Railway Corp. pushes forward with plans to re-route their freight trains through downtown Barrington, residents here are fighting back. An estimated 1600 people gathered at an open house today at Makray Memorial Golf Course to give CN executives a piece of their minds. From local officials, to business and home owners, to moms and dads who fear for their kids’ safety, there was a packed... [Read more...]
How to Survive The Real Estate Apocalypse – Challenging the Media
Before we consider the latest economic forecasts, let’s start by separating Fact from Fiction. Here are some of the FICTIONS born from the buzz about today’s Real Estate Market: It is impossible to sell a home today and make a profit. Property values have stopped increasing and started decreasing throughout the Chicago Suburbs. Your home won’t sell unless it’s under-priced. Here... [Read more...]
What to Say to a Group of REALTORS About Internet Marketing? – “Blogs in Plain English” to the Rescue
I just received an all-office email from our office administrator, Sandy. Here was her first point: Tomorrow, Friday, December 14, Liz Luby will be talking to the “Build a Better Agent” group regarding E-marketing. All are invited!! ***** Excuse my while I freak out. ***** I used to be a wanna-be actress appearing in plays and musicals. I tested my skills on the Lincoln-Douglas Debate... [Read more...]
Ice Surrender in Cuba Marsh
I was on Cuba Road driving to a client’s house in Deer Park today to deliver a key and a Christmas gift. On the way, I unexpectedly traveled through a glistening crystal forest. The sunlight was illuminating the remnants of yesterday’s rain, skipping through the treetops. For a moment, I felt like a trespasser in this fragile, foreign yet familiar land. The wheels of my car turned and... [Read more...]
What Does This Video Have to Do With Real Estate?
Absolutely Nothing! But it made us laugh. Have a great weekend, Liz PS…Kan man ha roligare? means “Can you have any more fun?” It is Swedish Read More →
Shazam’s “State of the Market” Report – November, 2007
Beep……………Beep………………..Beep….Beep……………………………..Beep……………………………Beep…..Beep………….BEEP………….BEEP…BEEP,,,,,,BEEP….BEEP..BEEP..BEEP Whether we are talking about recovery on Grey’s Anatomy or in the Real Estate Market, the idea is the same. The recovery will likely be subtle, slow, and complicated by occasional setbacks.... [Read more...]
Barrington Area Real Estate – Market Snapshot – November, 2007
Barrington Area Market Data: 2005 Through 2007 – Single Family Homes, Townhomes & Condos
In an effort to help home buyers and sellers analyze the real estate market data that impacts their properties, we’re going to regularly post the latest market statistics right here on BurbFeeder.com and on TheLubyGroup.com. We hope you’ll visit us again for updated statistics and to help keep us on our toes. The data will be here! “Torture numbers, and they’ll confess to anything.” ~Gregg... [Read more...]
We are Proud to Introduce – STATS CHICK
Finding real estate statistics for recent homes sales in your neighborhood or suburb has never been easier. Visit The Luby Group’s StatsChick page or StatsChick.com for analysis of the most recent market activity near your home. You can hear Stats Chick’s explanation of The Luby Group’s Market Data Service by clicking on the triangular “Play” button below her. ... [Read more...]
Meet The Luby Group
Suzanne Luby Real Estate ConsultantSuzanne Luby has been selling real estate in the Barrington Area and Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs for nearly 25 years. From first time home buyers to the most skilled real estate investors, Suzanne works with all types of clients and has remained a top producing agent through the real estate market’s many changes. Suzanne’s knowledge, negotiating... [Read more...]
Who Gets BANNED from Starbucks?
I’m addicted to my grande skim latte just as much as the next person, but there’s something so amusing about watching Starbucks servers deal with this singing intruder. Wouldn’t it be fun to see this guy’s antics in our neigborhood? – GENIUS. Have a great weekend, Liz Read More →
TheLubyGroup.com’s TOP 10 Bogus Visitor Email Addresses
If you’ve read any of my previous posts, then you know that we’re in the throws of a major web presence overhaul. We’re adding all kinds of cool property search tools to our websites and we’ve given our main website a total facelift. Please feel free check out the new look and the goods at TheLubyGroup.com to access details about thousands of homes for sale in the Chicago Northwest... [Read more...]
Learning As We Go
Looking for a resource which will connect you with a wealth of information about the Chicago Suburbs? You can already learn a lot by visiting TheLubyGroup.com, but soon you’ll find so much more right here at our new Weblog, BurbFeeder.com. I’m Liz Luby of The Luby Group with Coldwell Banker in Barrington. We’re tackling this blog building thing with a combination of excitement, energy... [Read more...]
We are a group of experienced REALTORS who counsel home buyers & sellers in Chicago's NW Suburbs to help them achieve their real estate goals in any market. 