Author: Jim Peterson

  • Real estate market report for South East Oak Park

    Real estate market report for South East Oak Park

    South East Oak Park Real Estate Market Update and Summer Home Maintenance Tips As we move into the summer months, it’s an excellent time to take a closer look at the real estate market in South East Oak Park and also consider some essential home maintenance tips to keep your property in top shape. The…

  • First Farmer’s Market on Saturday

    First Farmer’s Market on Saturday

    The first Farmer’s Market of 2024 will be held this Saturday in the parking lot of Pilgrim Church. Southeast Oak Park’s own Lyman Avenue Bread is returning to the market for the third year. Tim Giuffi is baking up a storm for Saturday, and is planning to have for sale:Country SourdoughToasted CornDeli RyeWheat Sandwich BreadOliveSeedy…

  • Real estate market report for South East Oak Park

    Real estate market report for South East Oak Park

    In South East Oak Park, the real estate market is currently vibrant and decidedly in favor of sellers. There are nine homes listed for sale, including single family homes, condos, townhouses and two flats, boasting an average price of $492,000.   Overall in Oak Park, there are currently 107 homes for sale including single family homes,…

  • December RBO Meeting

    December RBO Meeting

    A great way to keep up on public safety issues in SEOP is to attend the monthly Virtual Beat Meeting held the second Tuesday of every month, organized by the Oak Park Police Department’s Resident Beat program. At the December meeting, Officer Locke reviewed the crime statistics for November and the following is a summary…

  • Neighbor reactions to speed bumps

    Neighbor reactions to speed bumps

    If you live in South East Oak Park (or any other OP area), you’ve experienced an increase in speeding, careless and aggressive driving over the past few years. Residents of several blocks have been petitioning the Village for speed bumps on their blocks to try to slow down cars. In mid-November the Village installed speed…