Neighbor 2 Neighbor

from The Shopper 2/8/2023

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

JANICE MINTON-KUTZ

IN MEMORY OF LARRY VASQUEZ AND ERNIE PAOLONE: The veterans from the SSEVV are pictured here in 1991 during a parade formation. Larry V is doing well but Ernie passed away in 1992. ***

GIRL SCOUTS SELL COOKIES ON HEGEWISH CORNER: As per the Girl Scout code—nothing will keep them from their appointed duties—in this case selling the once a year treats! Pictured here from Troop 25101 are Volunteer, Sandra, along with Annie, Kaziou, Natalia, Kaci, DJ. Troop Leader is Denise Milanovic. Despite the frigid weather, Saturday February 4, 2023, the young ladies managed to sell lots of boxes of the tasty treats! Girl Scout cookie sales continue through the month of February so support your local Girl Scout Troop—these are the future leaders of our country! ***

SAY HELLO TO THE BEARDED COLLIES OF HIGHLAND: Out for a midwinter stroll is Kim Mortimer walking identical 8 year old bearded collies. Kim has been a fan of the breed for 20 years and says they are wonderful companion dogs and very easy to train. Their coats require a little extra tender loving care but as you can see—they are definitley worth it!

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STREETS AND SAN’S COLE STALLARD

TALKS ‘CHICAGO SNOWPLOW NAMES!’

WGN radio had former Hegewisch resident Cole Stallard talking about City Officials in Chicago announcing their “YOU NAME A SNOWPLOW” contest. Given the cold weather Chicago has experienced during the first half of 2022/2023, it’s no wonder we Chicagoans had to name them. As head of Streets and San, Cole is in the front lines of keeping our streets passable. Fifty finalists out of 80,000 entries named the metal beasts that keep our streets cleared of snow. Winner was “Mrs. O’ Leary’s Plow,” with “Da Bears,” coming in second, “Salter Payton,” was 3rd and 4th was Sears Plower.” The contest began in December 2022 “YOU NAME A SNOWPLOW,” as the first of its kind with Chicago city staff making the selections. ***

CHRIS MARTIN OF STATE FARM

WELCOMES HIS NEW NEIGHBOR: Dr. Runde Ali, ASCW, QIDP just moved into 850 Burnham Avenue, next door to Chris Martin’s longtime State Farm agency at 852 Burnham Avenue. The gentlemen met at the Gala Open House for the grand opening of Dr. Tunde’s new office Thursday January 19, 2023! Family friends and clientele all joined in welcoming the New Choice Intervention Office!

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POST 43 AMVETS HOST SOUP CONTEST: Want a perfect antidote to a cold winter’s day? The friends at AMVETS post 43 in Burnham have the perfect answer! A soup contest! Pictured here are the three winners along with Post commander Mike Steele and Ladies Auxiliary President Trish Bielec are the top soup winners from the Saturday February 4, 2023 contest: First Place-Tom Piotrowski with his award winning “Pizza Soup,” Second Angie Steele, “Minnestrone Soup,” and Third, Barbie Helm, “Gumbo Soup.” There were nine entries of home made soups that were enjoyed by the membes and guests present. The winners are pictured here shwoing off their new ladle trophies! There is something fun, new and exciting going on at Amvets Post 43, 14032 Torrence Avenue, Burnham, Il all the time! More to come! Call for updates on special events. 708862-9540.

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NATIONAL BOY SCOUT DAY - FEBRUARY 8 Founded in 1910, by W.D. Boyce, the Boy Scouts of America has helped shape many of our nation’s leaders. According to legend, Boyce was lost on a foggy street in London when an unknown Scout helped him by guiding him back to his hotel. When the boy refused a tip, explaining that he was only doing his duty as a Scout, Boyce was inspired to bring the teachings of Baden-Powell’s Boy Scout Association back to the U.S.

MIKE BUDER

“Should I wait until the spring market and warmer weather before I list my home for sale?” As a Realtor in the south suburbs of Chicago, I get asked this question all the time. My response is quite simple…“If you can list your home now, you really should.”

And the reasons why are equally simple:

1. Low inventory 2. Continued demand. Our local market has become a year-round market. Sure, more people do move in spring and summer but traditional sellers have an opportunity to shine if they list their homes when there are mostly distressed homes on the market.

Many homebuyers now are waiting for well maintained and well-priced homes to hit the market. This is an opportunity few home sellers will take advantage of because they think people do not want to move in the winter, and some people don’t want the inconvenience of showing their homes during snowy weather. But in my experience, the buyers looking at homes in the winter months are very serious about buying a home.

Home buyers are tired of viewing bank and corporate-owned properties that need work and have no disclosures. They get frustrated with short sale homes that they will have to wait months for a clear accepted contract and possession. Most buyers prefer to buy from a traditional seller…and buyers worry that interest rates could edge up even more in the spring. The plain truth is a wellprepared home seller most likely will not have to wait a long time.

In the past few weeks, homes that I have listed received offers within days of hitting the market. Pricing and preparation were key to getting quick offers. These are not flukes either. I have seen many well priced listings fly off the MLS in January and February. In past years, I have seen inventory levels double from February to May. So… stop thinking like the average seller, get your home on the market now and let it shine!

If you are looking to buy or sell real estate call Mike Buder at RE/MAX 10 (708) 418-4444, E-mail: mikebuder@remax.net, Website: www.BuderHomes.com. Facebook Friend request Mike Buder: your comments are always welcome.