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The O'Neil Property Group Blog
Market insights, home buying tips, community guides, and real estate news from the O’Neil Property Group team.

Elburn Metra: How the Commute Works From the Last Stop
Elburn Metra guide for people starting to look: weekday and weekend trains, Zone 4 fares, $1.50 daily parking, permits, and how to test the commute.

Sold Property Taxes in Montgomery, IL: Can You Close?
Sold property taxes don’t have to stop a Montgomery closing. Here’s how Kane and Kendall County redemption works in 2026 and who pays at closing.

St. Charles Utility Rates: What You’ll Pay Through 2029
St. Charles utility rates rise each June through 2029. See city electric, water, and sewer charges, the sample bill, and what to check before you buy.

53 Cebold Drive Oswego IL Ranch Home for Sale
53 Cebold Drive is a move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home in Oswego IL featuring hardwood floors, quartz countertops, and 2-car garage.

Off-Market Listing in Illinois: Is Private Worth It?
An off-market listing can keep your Illinois home private, but a yard sign starts a 24-hour MLS clock. Here’s what Oswego sellers give up and what to ask.

Batavia Utilities: 6 Things to Know Before You Move
Batavia utilities explained: city electric instead of ComEd, water and sewer rates, proposed 2027 increases, deposits, and trash before you buy a home.
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