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Illinois Real Estate - Chicago And Rural Areas
By Raynor James, Fri Dec 9th
Illinois can be divided into Chicago and rural areas. Alas, thesame can be said for Illinois real estate prices. Illinois The birth home of President Lincoln, Illinois is a state withtwo identities. Chicago is an overwhelming presence andessentially a state unto itself. The rest of Illinois can beclassified as much more rural with the down home atmosphere suchplaces take on. This presents you with a unique livingopportunity as you can choose to live in low stress towns andventure into impressive Chicago on weekends or for word. On theother hand, you can live in Chicago and take tranquil weekendsoutside of the bustling city. In short, Illinois offers a littlesomething for everyone.
Chicago Known as the "Windy City," Chicago really need no introduction.Gothic architecture. The home of the blues. Da' Bears. SearsTower. John Hancock Building. Water Tower Place. Navy Pier.Shedd Aquarium. Frank Lloyd Wright. The Wrigley Building.Chicago Botanical Gardens. Wrigley Field. The list just goes onand on when talking about Chicago and I haven't even mentionedthe food. Chicago is simply a world unto itself. Food is a central theme to Chicago. If you're looking to staythin, good luck. The legendary eating establishments are tonumerous to list, but a good way to introduce yourself to thedelicious delicacies of Chicago is the Taste of Chicago Festivalat Grant Park in late June. 10 pounds. No, maybe 20 pounds.That's what you'll gain at this slice of eating heaven attendedby thousands of people. The third most populated city in the country, Chicago isimmensely impressive. Despite the number of people, you'll findgetting around fairly simply due to excellent publictransportation and excellent planning. Little shops and ethnicneighborhoods dominate
the city and it is really a place to justget out and explore. A major economic power, Chicago is home tonumerous major corporations and typically has a strong jobmarket. If sports are your thing, welcome to nirvana. Chicago residentsare mad about Da' Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks. For baseball,there is the lovable loser Cubs and the World Champion WhiteSox. For the non-professional, recreation leagues throughout thecity contribute to a thriving sports scene. If you're looking for the big city life, Chicago should be nearthe top of the list. You could spend years exploring the cityand still be missing out on gems. Springfield The state capital, Springfield is known best as the hometown ofPresident Abe Lincoln. You'll find all types of attractionsrelated to President Lincoln including his home, burial locationand so on. Roughly 200 miles south of Chicago, Springfield is aquiet town with a relaxed atmosphere. When you think of theMidwest, this is the place. The town has plenty of open areasand can best be described as a fairly basic town. Outside of it,you'll find beautiful lakes and prairies giving rise to lots ofoutdoor activities. Illinois Real Estate Illinois real estate prices range dramatically depending uponthe location. At the low end of the scale, you'll find homes inSpringfield costing roughly $200,000 while Chicago real estateaverages in the $800,000. The average for Chicago homes isdeceiving as prices are highly dependent upon the particularpart of town you are in. Overall, Illinois real estate has appreciated at a ratherdisappointing 9.5 percent in 2005. These numbers, however, canbe misleading since the rate is dependent on the specificlocation. About the author:Raynor James is with http://www.fsboamerica.org - homes forsale by owner. Visit our home buying page athttp://www.fsboamerica.org/buyer.cfm to see homes for sale byowner.
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