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EVERY REAL ESTATE MARKET IS LOCAL.  ASK A SEASONED REALTOR, LIKE LYN SIMS, WHAT'S GOING ON LOCALLY!

This time may be your best opportunity market in years.  Mortgage interest rates are low and prices in Northwest Illinois are still holding strong, generally area prices are flat.  Over time, no investment comes close to real estate so now is a great time to buy, sell or invest.

All real estate is local.  What's happening in your local market is all that matters.  Ask a great local REALTOR, like Lyn Sims at RE/MAX Suburban what's going on in your market.  She is an expert in pricing, buying, demand and selling patterns.

Don't be scared off by stories about a "credit crunch."  Conventional loans are available for credit-worthy buyers seeking these types of mortgages.  And mortgage interest rates remain at historically low levels.

Is it a good time to buy?  I'm saying YES!

People will always need to buy or sell a home whether a move is job-related or you are ready to downsize or expand.

The national housing market has received a lot of negative press lately with stories of mortgage market tightening and increasing foreclosures.  But for the average person with good credit, traditional financing is readily available.  Lyn Sims still has 100% financing available to those that qualify!

It's important to do some homework before you buy to see what you can afford and what your financing options are. Today, mortgage interest rates are well below their all-time high of over 18 percent in the early 1980s. People bought homes then and they can buy them now!

Housing is your best long-term investment.  I'm saying YES again!

Homeowners who are in it for the long-term are coming out well ahead. Here's why. Because of the power of leveraging, a $10,000 down payment on a typically priced home in the United States at a typical home price appreciation of 5 percent will return $110,000 after 10 years. The same $10,000 invested in the stock market appreciating at 10 percent annual increases will result in $23,600.

Why wait? It's a good time to buy and grab your piece of the American Dream!             

Lyn Sims at Re/Max Suburban (847)230-7324 works in the Northwest Suburban Chicago areas of Bartlett, Roselle, Bloomingdale, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park, Elgin, South Elgin, Carol Stream, Medinah, Palatine, Elk Grove Village.

Source: National Association of REALTORS®

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

Buying a new home? Lyn Sims at RE/MAX Suburban offers 10 Steps to Prepare for Home Ownership!

Contact me Lyn - I need help to find my new home!

Lyn Sims, a 20+ year real estate veteran works in the NW Chicagoland Suburbs of Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Palatine, Roselle, Medinah, Itasca, Elgin, South Elgin, Carol Stream & St. Charles areas of Illinois.   

Contact Lyn Sims at her office (847)230-7324 or (800)637-9345 Outside IL.

OR Email her at LynSims@remax.net

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

BUYING A HOME SOON? You want to find the best home or property for your needs and to make the wisest investment possible. Lyn Sims understands the importance of this major purchase to you and has the essential knowledge to ensure your buying experience is a smooth and successful one!

Here's a dozen reasons why Lyn Sims can help:

1. Determine your buying power and criteria.
2. Research available properties in your market via many resources such as the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and a broad network of REALTORS - even if you are locating to another city.
3. WE HAVE ALL THE PROPERTIES LISTED FOR SALE IN ONE PLACE - THE MLS!  No need to go jumping around from site to site to find a home. (START MY SEARCH NOW)
4. Show you properties that meet your specific criteria.
5. Give you objective information about each property.
6. Negotiate a price that fits your budget.
7. Help you understand different financing options and identify qualified lenders. We still do offer 100% financing to qualified individuals! 
8. Provide up-to-date information on property values, real estate taxes, municipal services and facilities, and local zoning changes.
9. Recommend home inspection services to help analyze the structure and condition of the home.
10. Understand the complex paperwork and steps for the purchasing process.
11. Serve as your advisor from "offer through closing".
12. WE DON'T COST YOU A THING - Zip, Zero, Zilch!  As a buying client you pay no fees for our services.

Lyn Sims, a veteran realtor in the Schaumburg Area, wants to help you find your next home.  Go to the "Consumer Advisor" section of her website to learn more tips, suggestions and plain advice on searching for your new home!

Lyn Sims RE/MAX Suburban (847)230-7324 works in the NW Chicagoland Suburbs of Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Palatine, Roselle, Elk Grove, Medinah, Bartlett, Elgin, Hanover Park, South Elgin, Carol Stream areas.

Please contact me Lyn for more information!

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

If you are currently in the market for your first home, you may be interested in how a real estate agent can help you.  You are about to make a great investment of both money and time.  I have a wealth of experience helping first time buyers like you make sound, informed decisions.

Did you also know that we don't cost you a thing?  That's right - zip, nada, zilch!

Here are some ways that a real estate professional can help you:

• Agents can help establish a plan for a home that fits your needs. Style, size, amenities, and other preferences will help determine what kind of home is best suited for you. They are familiar with all the floorplans and styles.
  
• They will help you to determine realistic spending limits. They can often explain alternative financing options or introduce you to a mortgage counselor. Agents can arrange to have you "pre-approved", which can help improve your positioning in negotiations.
  
• Access to all home listings all in one place within the multi-listing system (MLS) enables them to evaluate homes based on your affordability and the qualities you desire.
  
• They have access to information on taxes, real estate values, and municipal services, all of which can aid you in your decision to buy.
  
• They can work for you as a buyer's agent, helping to negotiate the best terms and price for you.
  
• They can make you comfortable with the closing process and they will obtain closing figures in advance for your review.
  
• They can recommend home inspectors and go with you during the process to explain any concerns or repairs.

These are just a few ways that a quality real estate agent, like myself Lyn Sims, can help you in your journey towards buying your very first home. More information for first time buyers can be found on my website or by calling me directly. I'm confident that I can provide the kind of exceptional service that will make this process an exciting one. Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail me with any questions you may have.

Lyn Sims RE/MAX Suburban (847) 230-7324 or 800-637-9345 outside IL.

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

Looking for a townhome, condo, quad in the Hanover Park IL area?   This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home, or move to a larger home.  Interest rates are stable and recently lowered despite all the media hype and is available to all with fairly decent credit.  In fact, I do still have 100% financing if that is your requirement! 

These are the current market numbers and availability for Multi-family or attached homes in Hanover Park.   The best selections are in the $150,000 to $200,000 range and we've got great larger executive styled homes for price ranges above that!  The median listing price for Hanover Park is $173,500.  Some "handyman specials" and "fixer uppers" are available for buyers trying to get "instant equity" in the market by doing the work themselves!

To search for homes currently available in the surrounding Hanover Park area, please go directly to my homesearch page to get started. 

Other interesting articles for sellers or buyers are also available at www.LynSims.net  to make you market "savvy" before you start your home adventure!

Status: Active, Back on Market, New, Price Change   Property Type: Attached Single   Area: Hanover Park   Months Back: All Months

Active Listings

List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 42 152 $150,000 - $199,999 102 137 $200,000 - $249,999 21 97 $250,000 - $299,999 2 53 $300,000 - $349,999 6 130 $350,000 - $399,999 3 257

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 176 137 $173,500 $181,972 $385,000 $109,900

If you are looking to sell or buy a home in the surrounding Hanover Park IL area, please feel free to contact Lyn Sims of RE/MAX Suburban at 847-985-7050 or 800-637-9345 toll-free.

Lyn Sims

Schaumburg Area Real Estate - I have homes in Bartlett, Elgin, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, Roselle, Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove, South Elgin, Palatine, Inverness, St. Charles, Streamwood, Medinah.

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

Looking for a townhome, condo, quad in the Elk Grove area?   This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home, or move to a larger home.  Interest rates are stable and recently lowered despite all the media hype and is available to all with fairly decent credit.  In fact, I do still have 100% financing if that is your requirement! 

These are the current market numbers and availability for Multi-family or attached homes in Elk Grove Village, IL.  The best selections are in the $250,000 to $300,000 range and we've got great larger executive styled homes for price ranges above that!  The median listing price for Elk Grove is $169,900.  Some "handyman specials" and "fixer uppers" are available for buyers trying to get "instant equity" in the market by doing the work themselves!

To search for homes currently available in the surrounding Elk Grove area, please go directly to my homesearch page to get started. 

Other interesting articles for sellers or buyers are also available at www.LynSims.net to make you market "savvy" before you start your home adventure!

Status: Active             Property Type: Attached Single           Area: Elk Grove Village   Months Back: All Months

Active Listings

List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 79 244 $150,000 - $199,999 50 142 $200,000 - $249,999 31 99 $250,000 - $299,999 33 101 $300,000 - $349,999 9 119

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 202 168 $169,900 $185,153 $345,000 $99,900

If you are looking to sell or buy a home in the surrounding Elk Grove IL area, please feel free to contact Lyn Sims of RE/MAX Suburban at (847)230-7324 or (800)637-9345 toll-free.

Lyn Sims

Works in the Northwest Chicagoland Suburbs of Elk Grove Village, Medinah, Roselle, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Bartlett, Elgin, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg IL areas.

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

Looking for a townhome, condo, quad, duplex or coach home in the Bartlett Areas?  We've got great things on the market to show you! This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home, or move to a larger home.  Interest rates are stable and low despite all the doom & gloom media hype and is available to all with decent credit.  In fact I do still have 100% financing if that is your requirement! 

These are the current market numbers for what we call Multi-family homes in Bartlett.  Lots of great selections between the $200,000 to $250,000 price range and we've got great custom construction for price ranges above that!  The median listing price for Bartlett is $249,900.

To search for homes in the MLS currently available in the Bartlett area, please go directly to my homesearch page to get started now!

Other interesting articles for sellers or buyers are also available  at www.LynSims.net  to make you market "savvy" before you start your home adventure!  First time buyers or you've been thru the process before - we've got great information to get you going!

Status: Active  Property Type: Attached Single   Area: Bartlett   Months Back: All Months

Active Listings

List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 11 111 $150,000 - $199,999 16 126 $200,000 - $249,999 34 101 $250,000 - $299,999 38 162 $300,000 - $349,999 13 109 $350,000 - $399,999 5 160 $400,000 - $449,999 1 437 $450,000 - $499,999 2 139

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 120 132 $249,900 $252,837 $488,230 $119,900

If you are looking to sell or buy a home in the surrounding Bartlett IL area, please feel free to contact Lyn Sims of RE/MAX Suburban at (847)230-7324 or (800)637-9345 toll-free.

Lyn Sims

Works in the NW Chicago Suburbs of Bartlett, Hanover Park, St. Charles, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, Elk Grove Village, Roselle, Medinah, Elgin, South Elgin, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates IL areas.

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

Looking for a townhome, condo, manor home or coach home in the Hoffman Estates area?   This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home, or move to a larger home.  Interest rates are stable and recently lowered despite all the media hype and is available to all with fairly decent credit.  In fact, I do still have 100% financing if that is your requirement! 

These are the current market numbers and availability for Multi-family homes in Hoffman Estates IL.  Lots of great selections under the $200,000 range and we've got great newer construction for price ranges above that!  The median listing price for Hoffman Estates is $174,000.  Some "handyman specials" and "fixer uppers" are available for buyers trying to get "instant equity" in the market by doing the work themselves!

To search for homes currently available in the surrounding Hoffman Estates area, please go directly to my homesearch page to get started. 

Other interesting articles for sellers or buyers are also available at www.LynSims.net  to make you market "savvy" before you start your home adventure!

Status: Active          Property Type: Attached Single        Area: Hoffman Estates         Months Back: All Months

Active Listings

List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 66 188 $150,000 - $199,999 55 165 $200,000 - $249,999 22 153 $250,000 - $299,999 29 126 $300,000 - $349,999 15 151 $350,000 - $399,999 3 380

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 190 168 $174,935 $194,306 $385,000 $79,900

If you are looking to sell or buy a home in the Hoffman Estates IL area, please feel free to contact Lyn Sims of RE/MAX Suburban at (847)230-7324 or (800)637-9345 toll-free.

 Lyn Sims

Works in the Northwest Chicagoland Suburbs of Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Roselle, Elk Grove Village, Medinah, Elgin, South Elgin, Hanover Park, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, St. Charles, Bartlett IL areas.

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

Looking for a home in the Hoffman Estates area?   This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home, or move to a larger home.  Interest rates are stable and recently lowered despite all the media hype and is available to all with fairly decent credit.  In fact, I do still have 100% financing if that is your requirement! 

These are the current market numbers and availability for single family homes in Hoffman Estates IL.  Lots of great selections below the $249,000 range and we've got great custom construction for price ranges above that!  The median listing price for Hoffman Estates is $345,000.  Some "handyman specials" and "fixer uppers" are available for buyers trying to get "instant equity" in the market by doing the work themselves!

To search for homes currently available in the surrounding Hoffman Estates area, please go directly to my homesearch page to get started. 

Other interesting articles for sellers or buyers are also available at www.LynSims.net  to make you market "savvy" before you start your home adventure!

Status: Active   Property Type: Detached Single   Area: Hoffman Estates   Months Back: All Months

Active Listings

List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt $150,000 - $199,999 1 157 $200,000 - $249,999 14 153 $250,000 - $299,999 63 163 $300,000 - $349,999 48 155 $350,000 - $399,999 35 168 $400,000 - $449,999 24 286 $450,000 - $499,999 20 256 $500,000 - $549,999 17 176 $550,000 - $599,999 6 138 $600,000 - $699,999 5 239 $700,000 - $799,999 1 202 $800,000 - $899,999 1 108

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 235 184 $345,000 $370,809 $839,900 $199,000 $87,140,006

If you are looking to sell or buy a home in the Hoffman Estates IL area, please feel free to contact Lyn Sims of RE/MAX Suburban at (847)230-7324 or (800)637-9345 toll-free.

Lyn Sims 

Works in the Northwest Chicagoland Suburbs of Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Roselle, Elk Grove, Medinah, Elgin, Hanover Park, South Elgin, Carol Stream, St. Charles, Bartlett IL areas.

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

Looking for a home in the Schaumburg area?   This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home, or move to a larger home.  Interest rates are stable and recently lowered despite all the media hype and is available to all with fairly decent credit.  In fact, I do still have 100% financing if that is your requirement! 

These are the current market numbers and availability for single family homes in Schaumburg, IL.  Lots of great selections below the $275,000 range and we've got great custom construction for price ranges above that!  The median listing price for Schaumburg is $359,900.  Some "handyman specials" and "fixer uppers" are available for buyers trying to get "instant equity" in the market by doing the work themselves!

To search for homes currently available in the surrounding Elk Grove area, please go directly to my homesearch page to get started. 

Other interesting articles for sellers or buyers are also available at www.LynSims.net  to make you market "savvy" before you start your home adventure!

If you are looking to sell or buy a home in the Schaumburg IL area, please feel free to contact Lyn Sims of RE/MAX Suburban at 847-230-7324 or 800-637-9345 toll-free. With over 20 years experience she'll be able to get you the home of your dreams!

Status: Active    Property Type: Detached Single   Area: Schaumburg   Months Back: All Months

Active Listings

List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt $200,000 - $249,999 4 49 $250,000 - $299,999 42 150 $300,000 - $349,999 62 166 $350,000 - $399,999 33 161 $400,000 - $449,999 29 181 $450,000 - $499,999 14 162 $500,000 - $549,999 8 119 $550,000 - $599,999 3 172 $600,000 - $699,999 12 153 $700,000 - $799,999 10 151 $800,000 - $899,999 6 141 $900,000 - $999,999 5 196 $1,000,000 - $1,999,999 1 219

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 229 159 $359,900 $425,722 $1,250,000 $239,900

Lyn Sims RE/MAX Suburban (847)230-7324

Works in the Northwest Chicagoland Suburbs of Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village, Roselle, Medinah, Bloomingdale, Elgin, South Elgin, Carol Stream, Hanover Park, Bartlett, St. Charles IL areas.

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

Looking for a home in the Roselle area?   This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home, or move to a larger home.  Interest rates are stable and recently lowered despite all the media hype and is available to all with fairly decent credit.  In fact, I do still have 100% financing if that is your requirement! 

These are the current market numbers and availability for single family homes in Roselle.  Lots of great selections below the $300,000 range and we've got great custom construction for price ranges above that!  The median listing price for Roselle is $341,750.  Some "handyman specials" and "fixer uppers" are available for buyers trying to get "instant equity" in the market by doing the work themselves!

Roselle is located in Cook and DuPage Counties and has several school district systems: Schaumburg District 54, Keeneyville District 20, Medinah School District 11, Roselle District 12, and finally the Bloomingdale District 13.  I can give you all the information on the different district boundaries and schools in particular too.

To search for homes currently available in the surrounding Roselle area, please go directly to my homesearch page to get started. 

Other interesting articles for sellers or buyers are also available at www.LynSims.net to make you market "savvy" before you start your home adventure!

Status: Active, Back on Market, New, Re-activated   Property Type: Detached Single   Area: Roselle   Months Back: All Months

Active Listings

List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt $200,000 - $249,999 8 154 $250,000 - $299,999 31 131 $300,000 - $349,999 24 135 $350,000 - $399,999 15 209 $400,000 - $449,999 2 159 $450,000 - $499,999 4 203 $500,000 - $549,999 2 35 $550,000 - $599,999 5 112 $600,000 - $699,999 4 184 $700,000 - $799,999 7 289 $800,000 - $899,999 9 197 $1,000,000 - $1,999,999 1 140

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 112 162 $341,750 $430,560 $1,859,000 $217,000

If you are looking to sell or buy a home in the Roselle IL area, please feel free to contact Lyn Sims of RE/MAX Suburban at (847)230-7324 or (800)637-9345 toll-free.

 Lyn Sims

Works in the NW Chicagoland Suburbs of Roselle, Schaumburg, Medinah, Bloomingdale, Elgin, Elk Grove, South Elgin, Carol Stream, Hanover Park, Streamwood, St. Charles IL areas.

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

Looking for a home in the Elk Grove area?   This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home, or move to a larger home.  Interest rates are stable and recently lowered despite all the media hype and is available to all with fairly decent credit.  In fact, I do still have 100% financing if that is your requirement! 

These are the current market numbers and availability for single family homes in Elk Grove Village, IL.  Lots of great selections below the $300,000 range and we've got great custom construction for price ranges above that!  The median listing price for Elk Grove is $339,900.  Some "handyman specials" and "fixer uppers" are available for buyers trying to get "instant equity" in the market by doing the work themselves!

To search for homes currently available in the surrounding Elk Grove area, please go directly to my homesearch page to get started.  Other interesting articles for sellers or buyers are also available at www.LynSims.net to make you market "savvy" before you start your home adventure!

Status: Active, Back on Market, New, Re-activated   Property Type: Detached Single   Area: Elk Grove Village   Months Back: All Months

Active Listings

List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt $200,000 - $249,999 2 124 $250,000 - $299,999 37 154 $300,000 - $349,999 31 172 $350,000 - $399,999 30 165 $400,000 - $449,999 7 140 $450,000 - $499,999 5 161 $500,000 - $549,999 2 175 $550,000 - $599,999 3 387 $600,000 - $699,999 1 56 $700,000 - $799,999 1 427

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 119 168 $339,999 $354,295 $779,900 $239,500

If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Elk Grove/Schaumburg IL area, please feel free to contact me, Lyn Sims of RE/MAX Suburban at (847)230-7324 or (800)637-9345.  I can provide you with information on many of the areas communites.

 Lyn Sims

Works in the NW Chicagoland Suburbs of Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Roselle, Medinah, Elgin, South Elgin, Hanover Park, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, St. Charles IL areas

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

Looking for a home in the Hanover Park area?   This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home, or move to a larger home.  Interest rates are stable and recently lowered despite all the media hype and is available to all with fairly decent credit.  In fact, I do still have 100% financing if that is your requirement! 

These are the current market numbers and availability for single family homes in Hanover Park IL.  Lots of great selections below the $250,000 range and we've got great custom construction for price ranges above that!  The median listing price for Hanover Park is $249,900.  Some "handyman specials" and "fixer uppers" are available for buyers trying to get instant equity in the market by doing the work themselves!

To search for homes currently available in the surrounding Hanover Park area, please go directly to my homesearch page to get started.  Other interesting articles for sellers or buyers are also available at www.LynSims.net to make you market "savvy" before you start your home adventure!

Hanover Park is located in both Cook and DuPage Counties and has two school districts - U46 Consolidated and District 54 in Schaumburg.  I can provide lots of information about school districts and the schools themselves.

Status: Active, Back on Market, New, Re-activated   Property Type: Detached Single   Area: Hanover Park   Months Back: All Months

Active Listings

List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt $150,000 - $199,999 11 99 $200,000 - $249,999 80 144 $250,000 - $299,999 73 179 $300,000 - $349,999 7 142 $350,000 - $399,999 4 65 $400,000 - $449,999 1 6 $450,000 - $499,999 1 83 $500,000 - $549,999 1 120 $600,000 - $699,999 2 170

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 180 153 $249,900 $260,796 $679,000 $159,000

If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Hanover Park area, please feel free to contact Lyn Sims at REMAX Suburban at (847)230-7324 or (800)637-9345 Outside IL.  I can provide you with information on many of the areas communities that would be right for you!

Works in the Northwest Chicagoland Suburbs of Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Bartlett, Schaumburg, Streamwood, Elgin, South Elgin, Elk Grove, Roselle, St. Charles areas.

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

Looking for a home in the Streamwood IL area?  This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home, or move to a larger home.  Interest rates are stable and recently lowered despite all the media hype and is available to all with fairly decent credit.  In fact, I do still have 100% financing if that is your requirement! 

These are the current market numbers and availability for single family homes in Streamwood.  Lots of great selections near the $250,000 range and we've got great custom construction for price ranges above that!  The median listing price for Streamwood is $258,900.  Some "handyman specials" and "fixer uppers" are available for buyers trying to get instant equity in the market by doing the work themselves!

To search for homes currently available in the Streamwood area, please go directly to my HOMESEARCH PAGE to get started.  Other interesting articles for sellers or buyers are also available at www.LynSims.net to make you market "savvy" before you start your home adventure!

Status: Active, Back on Market, New, Re-activated   Property Type: Detached Single   Area: Streamwood

Active Listings

List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt $150,000 - $199,999 22 151 $200,000 - $249,999 91 159 $250,000 - $299,999 87 130 $300,000 - $349,999 14 129 $350,000 - $399,999 8 106 $400,000 - $449,999 4 187 $450,000 - $499,999 1 257 $500,000 - $549,999 12 165 $550,000 - $599,999 3 75 $600,000 - $699,999 4 144

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 246 145 $258,900 $283,934 $675,000 $152,000

Call Lyn Sims for Streamwood IL real estate at (847)230-7324 or (800)637-9345 Outside IL!     Real estate experience of 24 years in the area!

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

Looking for a home in the surrounding Bartlett Areas?  This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home, or move to a larger home.  Interest rates are stable and low despite all the media hype and is available to all with decent credit.  In fact I do still have 100% financing if that is your requirement! 

These are the current market numbers for single family homes in Bartlett.  Lots of great selections near the $250,000 range and we've got great custom construction for price ranges above that!  The median listing price for Bartlett is $364,900.

To search for homes currently available in the Bartlett area, please go directly to HOME SEARCH PAGE.  Other interesting articles for sellers or buyers are also available at www.LynSims.net to make you market "savvy" before you start your home adventure!

Status: Active, Back on Market, New, Re-activated   Property Type: Detached Single   Area: Bartlett   Months Back: All Months

Active Listings

List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt $200,000 - $249,999 12 125 $250,000 - $299,999 38 147 $300,000 - $349,999 49 130 $350,000 - $399,999 55 172 $400,000 - $449,999 26 110 $450,000 - $499,999 14 145 $500,000 - $549,999 5 74 $550,000 - $599,999 9 205 $600,000 - $699,999 13 175 $700,000 - $799,999 6 297 $800,000 - $899,999 3 178

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 230 151 $364,900 $398,440 $899,900 $209,000 $91,641,133

If you are looking to sell your home in the Bartlett IL area, please feel free to contact me, Lyn Sims of Re/Max Suburban at 847-230-7324 or 800-637-9345 Outside IL toll free.  I can provide you with a current market evaluation at no cost or obligation!

Works in the Northwest Chicago Suburbs of Bartlett, Hoffman Estates, Roselle, Schaumburg, Streamwood, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, South Elgin, St. Charles IL Areas.

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

NEED HELP FINDING A HOME AND DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START?

DID YOU KNOW THAT USING THE SERVICES OF A REALTOR WILL COST YOU NOTHING?  That's right - nada, zip, zero & zilch!  You get the advantages of the realtors experience in contract negotiations, neighborhood knowledge, mortgage programs, and a whole list of other skills wrapped into a nice package! 

Just to show you a 2006 survey, a full 76% of home buyers purchased their home through a real estate agent.  Real estate professionals are relied upon to have experience in every aspect of a typical home purchase.  The home buyer ultimately wants the agent to help the buyer find the right property to purchase (50%).  SO WHEN WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET STARTED?

A real estate agent, such as myself, Lyn Sims, has all the available properties for sale listed in one place (MLS) for you to look at.  No hopping around from site to site! Most listings now have virtual tours and multiple interior pictures so you can get a complete feel for the homes qualities and room sizes.  Another important step that must be taken first is to get prequalified for a loan BEFORE you begin your home search!  I can also help with any questions that you might have in the mortgage/loan area also because I've been thru the process before!

I look forward to working with you on a great adventure called "finding your new home".

My Bio and Qualifications can be found here for you to see. Been working in the area for over 20 years.

 I want to start looking now Lyn - take me to the MLS search!

Schaumburg Area Homes - I can help you find a home in Bartlett, Hanover Park, Elgin, South Elgin, Hoffman Estates, Palatine, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, Roselle, Elk Grove and St. Charles.

*Data from the IL Assn of Realtors 2006 IL Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers report

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

Buyers and sellers continue to trade up, trade down, relocate or purchase a 2nd home.  First time buyers in Illinois accounted for 40% of the market!  

Highlights of the typical Illinois Home Buyer from 2006 are:

• Median age of home buyers was 37 years old. Amoung first time buyers, the median age was 31.
• Median household income was $73,300 compared to $71,800 in the U.S.
• 57% of home buyers were married couples, 26% single females (yeah girls!), 8% singles males, and 9% were unmarried couples.
• First-time homebuyers accounted for 44% of homes purchased in 2006.
• 62% of first-time buyers were between 25 and 34 years old.
• Median income of first-time buyers was $59,500 compared to $58,300 amoung all first-time buyers nationally.
• 62% of homes purchased were detached single family.
• Typical buyer purchased a home 12 miles from their previous residence.
• Median price of the home purchased was $225,000 compared to $214,000 in the U.S.
• Typical buyer purchased a home that was 1,849 square feet in size.
• Recent buyers plan to live in their home a median of 6 years.

Ahhh .... the search process!

• Buyers searched for a home for a median 8 weeks and saw a median 11 homes.
• 87% of buyers used a real estate professional during the home search.  (Hey, just contact me!)
• 59% of buyers used the internet frequently to search for homes.
• The typical internet searcher was 36 years old and visited a median 12 homes. The typical home buyer that did not use the internet to search for homes was 46 years old and saw a median of 7 homes.
• 40% of home buyers first learned about the home they purchased from a real estate professional; 22% first learned about the home they purchased through the internet.
• 70% viewed the internet as a very useful tool in their home search.
• 76% of buyers rated real estate agents as a very useful information source.  (One point for me!)
• 76% of home buyers purchased their home thru a real estate agent.  (Another point for me!)
• Buyers searched for a median of 2 weeks on their own before contacting an agent. (Just contact me!)
• 48% of first-time buyers were referred to their agent by a friend, neighbor or relative.

If you are looking for a home, selling a home or need relocation assistance, please feel free to contact Lyn Sims at RE/MAX Suburban at 847-230-7324 or 800-637-9345.

Hey Lyn, I would like to start my home search now!

Schaumburg Area Real Estate - I have homes in Bartlett, Elgin, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, Roselle, Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove, South Elgin, Palatine, Inverness.

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

Was researching something else entirely and came up with some pretty interesting information on the general Illinois Home Sales so far in 2007 from the IAR (IL Assn of Realtors) website.  A SHORT COMPILATION OF THE REPORT .....

According to the Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR) second quarter report, the median home price was $207,500, UP 0.2 percent from $207,000 a year earlier. (Median price is where half the homes sold for more, half sold for less). Total home sales totaled 43,080, down 16.1 percent from the 2nd quarter of 2006.

The Chicagoland PMSA includes the counties of Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will.  A sample of counties in the Chicagoland PMSA that saw INCREASES in median home sale prices in the 2nd quarter include Cook, up 4.2% to $269,900; DeKalb, up 1.9% to $185,000; Grundy, up 8.6% to $190,000; Kane, up 1.5% to $233,500; Lake, up 1.9% to $263,000; and Will, up 1.8% to $224,000.

A sample of counties around the state that saw median home price INCREASES in the 2nd quarter 2007 include Champaign up 2%, Kankakee up 5.9%, Madison up 4.8%, McLean up 6,2%, Saint Clair up2.9%, Tazewell up 9.4% and Winnebago up 4.8%.

Our local market conditions are often times different from what's happening nationally, so it's best to work with a real estate professional to determine timing, pricing and best value.  Illinois' economy continues to expand and home sale are expected to pick up toward the end of the year according to the NAR latest market outlook.

Second quarter 2007 CONDO SALES across the state were down 13.9% compared to 2006.  The median price for a condo in IL was $223,000, UP 4.2% from $214,000 a year ago. In the Chicagoland PMSA, condo sales were down 14.1%. The median price was $229,000, UP 5% FROM $218,000 in the 2nd quarter of 2006.

SO, NOT ALL IS DOOM AND GLOOM IN EVERY AREA!  I JUST THOUGHT THAT I SHOULD POINT OUT SOME POSITIVES IN THE MARKET PLACE!  WE ARE BEGINNING TO BELIEVE THE MEDIA OURSELVES EVEN THOUGH IN MY AREA THERE IS NO EVIDENCE TO THE HYPE.  Prices are not falling - chicken little!

Complete report 

Market Area Reports for Schaumburg Area Homes, Lyn Sims RE/MAX SUBRBAN 847-230-7324

HOME SARCH WEBSITE

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

Tenant occupied 2BR 2.5BA 2story private entry townhome with 1 car garage. Nice unit with alot of upgrades: Vaulted Master, hardwood foyer & kitchen, upgraded doors & trim work, skylite, all appls including microwave, oak cabinets. Built in 1996/1997. Currently rented for the last 4 years at $1200/month with employer guaranteed rent.  9 mos. left on this lease for your investor.

INVESTORS ONLY! Nice unit with no problems - seller just wants to move on. $232,222 ML# 06728358

Lyn Sims ReMax Suburban 847-230-7324 or 800-637-9345 Outside IL Schaumburg Area Homes

Works in the NW Chicagoland Suburbs of Hoffman Estates, Roselle, Elgin, Elk Grove, Hanover Park, South Elgin, Bartlett IL areas.  My home search website is:  www.LynSims.net 

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

Hoffman Estates   has a quiet suburban setting, an abundance of open space and a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities that make it a great place to live.  Some 35% (approximately 4,000 acres) of land is in forest preserves, parks and golf courses, so open places abound.  So that's 1/3 of the community land dedicated to the preservation of natural ecology and trees. The Forest Preserves are also complemented by the 585 acres of land in uses as parks and recreational areas. Recreational facilities, from racquetball to archery, horseback riding to handball, tennis, golf, boating and fishing are all easily found nearby. 

There are also 30 playgrounds; 29 baseball/softball fields; 23 basketball courts; 14 outdoor tennis courts; 10 soccer fields; 3 football fields; and 1 outdoor track in the community. The Hoffman Estates and Palatine Park Districts conduct a variety of programs for residents of all ages and interests. 

The network of major highways like the Northwest Tollway, 355 North, provides easy access to surrounding areas.

Northern Illinois University has a satellite campus located nears Sears in the Prairie Stone Business Park and offers programs in graduate studies.  William Rainey Harper College, just minutes away, offers everything from degree programs to special interest seminars.  The local public library facilities here are among the best in the state. Nine (9) elementary schools; one (1) junior high school, two (2) high schools; and one special education school provide each student with a comprehensive, individualized education.

Gotta have Golf!  This village has lots of it - with three golf courses.  We've got the privately held Hilldale Golf Club and the Highland Woods Golf course which is surrounded by forest preserve. 

The Hoffman Estates Park District maintains the Poplar Creek Country Club and also features a lighted driving range in summer and indoor driving range in winter (these folks are serious). Clubhouse and banquet facilities available too.  

Demographics - Population of 52,500 from 2003.  Workers within 30 minutes of the Village - 880,000 

Chamber of Commerce Stats

Business Directory

Top Hoffman Estates Employers

Hoffman Estates 'Welcome Packet' for new residents

School Listings with District Information

The average priced single family home in Hoffman Estates is $382,000 as of this writing and offers low Cook County Taxes. If you are looking to find or sell a home in the Hoffman Estates Area, please feel free to contact Lyn Sims of RE/MAX Suburban at 847-230-7324.  I can provide tons of customized information for you to make your search easier.

My homesearch website provides you with ALL the listings, no matter what company they are listed by!  One stop shopping right on my site!  Foreclosures too!

  Home Search/Home Education Website:  www.LynSims.net

  Email Lyn at:  LynSims@remax.net 

  Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 RE/MAX Suburban

Over 20 years experience in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago - Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Medinah, Itasca, Roselle, Palatine, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Streamwood, Hanover Park, Bartlett, South Elgin, Elgin, St. Charles.

 Updated 1/17/2009

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims