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Friday, May 24, 2013

Where Can You Rent in Oak Forest? Patch Shows You

Check out our weekly interactive map of available rental properties in Oak Forest and Chicago's south suburbs.

Are you a landlord? If so, you can submit listings on a weekly basis through this form. You also can view Patchlist 3.0 in a larger map. —Data courtesy of RE/MAX   Two Ways to Stay Connected to Oak Forest Patch:

Saturday, April 13, 2013

House Hunt: Weekend Open Houses Around Tinley, Oak Forest (April 13-14)

Check out photos, prices and a map of homes that are showing in Tinley Park and Oak Forest.

Hunting for a new home? Just want to see what's for sale in the area? Then scroll through the photo gallery above for pricing information and times of open houses this weekend. Are you holding an open house this weekend? Add it to the page by posting photos of your home and all the details to the gallery with the other residences. For even more home and garden stories, check out our House & Home section. Open house information is from Trulia.   Join Patch! Create a free user account and join the discussion about the future of the area. You'll be subscribed to the free daily newsletter and breaking news alerts.

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8:51 am on Tuesday, April 16, 2013

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Saturday, April 6, 2013

House Hunt: Weekend Open Houses Around Tinley, Oak Forest (April 6-7)

Check out photos, prices and a map of homes that are showing in Tinley Park and Oak Forest.

Hunting for a new home? Just want to see what's for sale in the area? Then scroll through the photo gallery above for pricing information and times of open houses this weekend. Are you holding an open house this weekend? Add it to the page by posting photos of your home and all the details to the gallery with the other residences. For even more home and garden stories, check out our House & Home section. Open house information is from Trulia.   Join Patch! Create a free user account and join the discussion about the future of the area. You'll be subscribed to the free daily newsletter and breaking news alerts.

Friday, March 29, 2013

Looking to Rent? Check Patch's New-Look Listings for Places in and Around Oak Forest

We've redesigned our weekly rental map once again to make it easier for you to search available Southland rental properties.

—Data courtesy of RE/MAX   Two Ways to Stay Connected to Oak Forest Patch:

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Find That Perfect Rental in Oak Forest or the South Suburbs

Have you been frustrated with the lack of resources to help you find rentals in the Southland? Patch is here to help.

—Data courtesy of RE/MAX Are you a landlord? Add your listing directly by clicking the "Upload Photos and Videos" button under the photo viewer. Please provide a price, address and description of the rental—also a contact number for more information.    Two Ways to Stay Connected to Oak Forest Patch:

Sold! Local Home Sales: March 21 Edition

What's selling in Oak Forest? A three-bedroom ranch house on Greentree Road recently sold for $80,000.

A three-bedroom home located at 5193 Greentree Rd. sold recently for $80,000. The 1,098-square-foot ranch house has two bathrooms and a one-car garage. It was built in 1967. These properties sold recently in Oak Forest, according to Cook County records. Looking to buy or sell property? Check out our real estate guide. 

Monday, March 4, 2013

This is What $125,000 Buys You

One home is vintage 1917. The other has undergone extensive rehab. Both are selling for about $125,000. Do you have a favorite?

1. 1300 Schilling Ave., Chicago Heights. Asking price: $125,000, according to realtor listings. This is a two-story brick home built in 1917. It has four bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and 2,860 square feet of living space. The home features original hardwood floors, molding and trim. It period lighting fixtures, five-panel doors, a claw bathtub and an ice/milk/cream holding cubicle in the kitchen. The home has an updated electric system and some newer windows. The home has an eat-in kitchen, separate dining room, enclosed front porch and an unfinished basment. The master bedroom measures 19x14. The home sits on a lot that is 77x129. 2. 1929 W. 187th St., Homewood. Asking price: $122,900, according to realtor listings. Status: Contingent, short …

Saturday, March 2, 2013

How Much Did Your Neighbor Pay?

Sixteen percent of Patch responders correctly guessed how much one of their Southland neighbors paid for his home. The answer: A) $257,000.

A two-story, five-bedroom home located at 5905 Orange Lane in Oak Forest sold in October 2012, according to aolrealestate.com. The home has three bathrooms and 2,122 square feet of living space. And it has a two-car detached garage. How much did it go for? Pick from one of three answers below in our Patch poll. CHECK BACK ON MONDAY: Log on at 10:15 a.m. Monday, March 4, to see if you were right. Want to know what's selling in your Patch and throughout the Southland? Check our Local Home Sales tracker, published every Thursday. Orland Park / Tinley Park / Oak Forest Oak Lawn / Palos / Evergreen Park Frankfort / Mokena / New Lenox Homewood / Flossmoor / Chicago Heights

Bill Sheridan

5:06 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2013

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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Sold! Local Home Sales: Feb. 28 Edition

What's selling in Oak Forest? A three-bedroom home in Liberty Square sold for $149,000.

A three-bedroom home located at 5835 Liberty Sq. in Oak Forest sold for $149,000. The home has two bathrooms and 1,182 square feet of living space. It was built in 1978. It features a fireplace in the family room, a patio and a storage shed.  These properties sold recently in Oak Forest, according to Cook County records. Looking to buy or sell property? Check out our real estate guide. 

Monday, February 25, 2013

Pool or Privacy? This is What $400K Will Buy You

For about $400,000, you could buy a two-story home with a backyard pool, or a one-story home with a large, secluded back yard. What's it going to be?

1. 9207 174th St., Tinley Park. Asking price: $399,900, according to realtor listings.  This is a two-story, four-bedroom home with 3.5 bathrooms. The home has 3,192 square feet of living space and was built in 1992. The home features a large backyard with an in-ground pool and a deck, as well as a wet bar in the basement and first-floor laundry.  There's also a wood-burning fireplace and an abundance of skylights. The master bedroom measures 20x14.  2. 10 Burris Ct., Palos Heights. Asking price:  $399,900, according to realtor listings.  This is a one-story, four-bedroom home with 4.5 bathrooms. The home has 3,071 square feet of living space and was built in 1978. The home is tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac and features a large back …

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