Real Estate Consumer Info.com

BRIAR POINTE TOWNHOME SALES IN SCHAUMBURG - Built in 1996/1997 and located near Springinsguth and Irving Park Rds.  Briar Pointe is surrounded by open areas, parks and nature sanctuaries.  Popular area with the current residents because of it's close proximity to the Schaumburg Train Station (Miwaukee West) and the Alexian Field Minor League Baseball Stadium.  Short drive to access the Elgin-O'Hare and then connection to 355 North/South and into Chicago.  Briar Pointe recently received the "Best Maintained Landscape Award" for a multi-family development from the Village of Schaumburg in 2006.

There are 6 models to choose from with great options available:  fireplaces, skylites, hardwood floors, 6 panel doors, stained doors and woodwork, vaulted Master Bedrooms, 2nd floor Utility Rooms.  One of the great features that Briar Pointe has over older townhome subdivisions is the multiple baths.  Private entry way in each townhome.  Prices range from $198,000 to $245,000 with the median list price of $227,000.  There was a total of 32 homes that have sold and the average market time was 81 days.  List to Sales Price ratio for the area is 97%.

Abby Model, 2BR 2BA, 1st floor Ranch styling $198,000 to $215,000     5 total sales

Bethany Model, 2BR 2BA, 1st floor Ranch styling $202,000    1 total sale

Coventry Model, 2BR 2BA, 2nd floor styling $210,000 to $223,000    3 total sales

Drake Model, 2BR 2BA, 2nd floor styling $210,000 to $222,000    7 total sales

Barrington Model, 2BR 2.5BA, 2story townhome styling $218,000 to $234,500    12 total sales

Carlton Model, 2BR 2.5BA, Loft, End Unit 2story townhome styling $215,150 to $243,500    4 total sales

CURRENT HOMES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

Status: Active   Area: Schaumburg   Property Type: Attached Single   Subdivision: Briar Pointe                Months Back: All Months

Attached Single

Bedrooms # Active Avg. LP Avg. MT All 9 $220,800 144 2 or Less 8 $217,775 159 3 1 $245,000 25 Begin your home search at my website:  www.LynSims.net Lots of great "BUYER" and "SELLER" information to begin searching for your new home also on my website!  My Email is:  LynSims@remax.net Fill out this FORM for more information!

LYN SIMS, RE/MAX Suburban (847)230-7324

Homes in Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village, Roselle, Medinah, Itasca, Streamwood, Hanover Park, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Elgin, South Elgin, Bartlett and St. Charles in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

LOOKING FOR A HOME IN ELK GROVE VILLAGE?  THIS IS THE BEST PLACE TO START! 

There is a larger than normal of inventory thruout the Chicago Northwest Suburban Marketplace which includes the Elk Grove area.  Sellers are competing to make their homes standout and enhance their chances of an offer.  Prices have held between 3 to 4% of the listing price over the last few months.  Sales have slowed as usual over the Holiday Season.  Great deals are to be had at this time of year!

Here is a chart of ACTIVE Home prices in Elk Grove Village IL with the MARKET TIMES posted as "average days on the market".  BEST PRICE RANGE $250,000 to $300,000.

Status: Active         Property Type: Detached Single         Area: Elk Grove Village

Active Listings

List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt $200,000 - $249,999 2 147 $250,000 - $299,999 41 176 $300,000 - $349,999 32 187 $350,000 - $399,999 20 190 $400,000 - $449,999 7 178 $450,000 - $499,999 7 184 $500,000 - $549,999 3 162 $550,000 - $599,999 3 424 $600,000 - $699,999 1 94 $700,000 - $799,999 1 465

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 117 189 $329,900 $352,054 $779,900 $239,500

Elk Grove Village is entirely located in Cook County.  There are currently 117 homes available with the average market time of 189 days.  The median price is $329,900 and the highest listing price is $779,900.

CLOSED SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

There have been 176 sold and closed homes with the average sales price of $316,500 and the average market time of 113 days.  BEST SELECTION OF HOMES IS IN THE $250,000 to $349,999 PRICE RANGES.

Status: Closed            Property Type: Detached Single             Area: Elk Grove Village   Months Back: All Months   Closed Date: 01/01/2007-12/27/2007

Sold Properties

Sold Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt $200,000 - $249,999 13 104 $250,000 - $299,999 52 120 $300,000 - $349,999 52 104 $350,000 - $399,999 34 116 $400,000 - $449,999 10 130 $450,000 - $499,999 3 103 $500,000 - $549,999 4 81 $550,000 - $599,999 6 141 $600,000 - $699,999 1 138 $700,000 - $799,999 1 2

Sold Properties Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median Sold Price Avg. Sold Price Max. Sold Price Min. Sold Price Total Volume 176 113 $316,500 $337,001 $757,057 $230,000

For an "up-to-the-minute" home search for the Elk Grove Village IL area, please go directly to my website at www.LynSims.net to begin your house hunt!

Tips to sell your home faster and for more money in the "Sell your Property" section of my site. Great consumer advice thruout whether you are a buyer or seller.

If you are looking to find or sell a home in the Elk Grove IL area, please feel free to contact Lyn Sims of REMAX Suburban at 847-230-7324 or 800-637-9345 Outside IL.  I can provide you with information on many of the surrounding communities possibly not listed here.

I need more help buying or selling a home, please contact me!

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

Selling homes in Elk Grove Village, Roselle, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Medinah, Itasca, Hanover Park, Streamwood, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, Elgin, South Elgin, St. Charles areas.

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

NEW HOMES FOR SALE IN SCHAUMBURG and HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL   December 2007

This is a listing of the new construction and/or teardowns available in the Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates areas of the Chicago Northwestern Suburbs of IL.  Prices range from $350,000 (base price without upgrades) to $1,250,000 for custom construction.  Median List Price is $471,495 for the area.

If you are looking to find or sell 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 Outside IL.  She has specialize in the neighboring areas for over 20+ years and can provide you with any information that you might need.

Home search website for the latest on the market:  www.LynSims.net

Status: Active, Back on Market, New, Price Change, Re-activated   Property Type: Detached Single   Area: Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates                                    Age: NEW Ready for Occupancy, NEW Proposed Construction, NEW Under Construction, NEW Will Build to Suit

Active Listings

List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt $350,000 - $399,999 8 165 $400,000 - $449,999 7 279 $450,000 - $499,999 10 239 $500,000 - $549,999 3 314 $550,000 - $599,999 2 235 $600,000 - $699,999 3 414 $700,000 - $799,999 5 241 $800,000 - $899,999 1 335 $900,000 - $999,999 1 15 $1,000,000 - $1,999,999 1 256

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 41 247 $471,495 $549,229 $1,250,000 $387,990

Please contact me, I need help in buying or selling a home and don't know where to start!

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

I can show you homes in Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village, Medinah, Itasca, Carol Stream, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Streamwood, Carol Stream, St. Charles, Elgin and South Elgin.  Working in your neighborhood for over 20 years!

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

LOOKING FOR A HOME IN ROSELLE?  THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO START! 

There is a larger than normal of inventory thruout the Chicago Northwest Suburban Marketplace which includes the Roselle area.  Sellers are competing to make their homes standout and enhance their chances of an offer.  Prices have held between 3 to 4% of the listing price over the last few months.  Sales have slowed as usual over the Holiday Season.  Great deals are to be had at this time of year!

Read why Roselle is such a popular area to live!

Here is a chart of ACTIVE Home prices in Roselle IL with the MARKET TIMES posted as "average days on the market".  BEST PRICE RANGE $300,000 TO $349,999.

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

Active Listings for Roselle IL

List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt $200,000 - $249,999 9 162 $250,000 - $299,999 28 140 $300,000 - $349,999 19 173 $350,000 - $399,999 8 216 $400,000 - $449,999 5 135 $450,000 - $499,999 1 229 $500,000 - $549,999 1 44 $550,000 - $599,999 4 51 $600,000 - $699,999 7 256 $700,000 - $799,999 9 290 $800,000 - $899,999 6 241 $1,000,000 - $1,999,999 1 178

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 98 179 $342,150 $440,059 $1,859,000 $217,000

Roselle is located in both DuPage and Cook Counties but all statistics are included together in this report. There are currently 98 homes available with the average market time of 179 days.  The median price is $342,000 and the highest listing price is $1,859,000.

There have been 161 sold and closed homes with the average sales price of $347,000 and the average market time of 137 days.

CLOSED SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

Status: Closed   Property Type: Detached Single   Area: Keeneyville / Roselle   Months Back: All Months   Closed Date: 01/01/2007-12/27/2007

Sold Properties

Sold Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt $200,000 - $249,999 18 103 $250,000 - $299,999 65 115 $300,000 - $349,999 35 149 $350,000 - $399,999 17 137 $400,000 - $449,999 4 174 $450,000 - $499,999 3 280 $500,000 - $549,999 3 167 $550,000 - $599,999 5 157 $600,000 - $699,999 5 186 $700,000 - $799,999 2 194 $800,000 - $899,999 2 357 $900,000 - $999,999 1 174 $1,000,000 - $1,999,999 1 142

Sold Properties Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median Sold Price Avg. Sold Price Max. Sold Price Min. Sold Price Total Volume 161 137 $295,000 $347,333 $1,283,000 $218,000

For an "up-to-the-minute" home search for the Roselle IL area, please go directly to my website at www.LynSims.net to begin your house hunt!

Tips to sell your home faster and for more money in the "Sell your Property" section of my site. Great consumer advice thruout whether you are a buyer or seller.

If you are looking to find or sell a home in the Roselle IL area, please feel free to contact Lyn Sims of REMAX Suburban at 847-230-7324 or 800-637-9345 Outside IL.  I can provide you with information on many of the surrounding communities possibly not listed here.

I need more help buying or selling a home, please contact me!

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

LOOKING FOR A HOME IN SCHAUMBURG?  There is a large amount of inventory thruout the Chicago NW suburbs which include the Schaumburg Area.  Sellers are competing to make their home standout and enhance their marketability.  Prices have held between 3 to 4% from the listing price over the last few months and as expected the market was slower during the holidays. 

Here is the chart of ACTIVE Single Family Homes Available in Schaumburg with the MARKET TIMES posted as "average days on the market".

There currently is 198 single family homes for sale with an average market time of 178 days.  The median list price is $349,985 and the highest listing price is $1,250,000.

Status: Active, New, Price Change, Re-activated   Property Type: Detached Single   Area: Schaumburg

Active Listings

List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt $200,000 - $249,999 5 102 $250,000 - $299,999 39 180 $300,000 - $349,999 55 189 $350,000 - $399,999 25 174 $400,000 - $449,999 25 191 $450,000 - $499,999 10 188 $500,000 - $549,999 7 98 $550,000 - $599,999 3 209 $600,000 - $699,999 11 148 $700,000 - $799,999 10 182 $800,000 - $899,999 4 190 $900,000 - $999,999 3 189 $1,000,000 - $1,999,999 1 256

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 198 178 $349,985 $420,129 $1,250,000 $219,950

There have been 277 sold and closed single family homes in Schaumburg with the average sales price of $365,000 and the average market time of 135 days.  BEST PRICE RANGE IS BETWEEN $300,000 TO $349,999.

Status: Closed   Property Type: Detached Single   Area: Schaumburg                         Closed Date: 01/01/2007-12/27/2007

Sold Properties

Sold Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt $200,000 - $249,999 10 99 $250,000 - $299,999 63 136 $300,000 - $349,999 89 135 $350,000 - $399,999 50 146 $400,000 - $449,999 28 112 $450,000 - $499,999 6 112 $500,000 - $549,999 12 82 $550,000 - $599,999 3 338 $600,000 - $699,999 10 120 $700,000 - $799,999 2 198 $800,000 - $899,999 3 391 $900,000 - $999,999 1 11

Sold Properties Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median Sold Price Avg. Sold Price Max. Sold Price Min. Sold Price Total Volume 277 135 $334,000 $365,233 $910,000 $225,000

TO BEGIN YOUR HOME SEARCH FOR SCHAUMBURG, CONTINUE TO MY HOME SEARCH WEBSITE AT WWW.LYNSIMS.NET

Lyn Sims, RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg Area Homes

(847)230-7324 or (800)637-9345 Outside IL

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

Sales summary for the Wildberry Townhome community in Streamwood IL near Barrington and Bode Rds. Very popular area across the street from the Cook County Forest Preserve with wonderfully maintained walking, jogging and newly finished bike paths.  The area is comprised of private entry 2-story or ranch styled townhomes with a 1 car garage.  The association has an outdoor pool and clubhouse available for all homeowners.  Wildberry is in the popular Schaumburg School District 54 and 211.  Prices range from $159,900 to $230,000.  Alot of great square footage for your money here!  Two models have very popular "ranch" styling with no stairs for seniors.

1BR 1BA Astor Model, 1 car garage (1st floor RANCH) $159,000 to $169,900.   Last Closed Sale 09/21/07 $164,500

2BR 2BA Berkeley Model, 1 car garage (2nd floor ONLY) $180,000

2BR 1.5BA Claremont Model, 1 car garage (2story) $187,500

2BR 2BA Dorset Model, 1 car garage (1st floor RANCH) $190,900

2BR 2.5BA Essex Model, 1 car garage (2story) $218,000 to $224,000.   Last Closed Sale 08/15/07 $218,000

3BR 2BA Fairfax Model, 1 car garage (2nd floor ONLY) $205,000 to $212,500    Last Closed Sale 11/14/07 $205,000

3BR 2.5BA Greenfield Model, 1 car garage (2story)

There have been a total of 14 closed sales for 2007 so far.  The average days on the market is 54 with some units taking up to 153 days (yikes).  Average sales price is $189,000 for all 6 models.

Wildberry is also very popular with commuters to Chicago - they use the Hanover Park Train Station which has plenty of parking and is located less than a mile away (Milwaukee West Line).

Please let me know if I can help you with any more information on this great area that I specialize.  There are a few homes on the market now that I would be able to show you now.

Lyn Sims Re/Max Suburban 847-230-7324 or 800-637-9345 Outside IL, Schaumburg Area Homes

My consumer friendly website is www.LynSims.net and you can start searching for ALL HOMES AVAILABLE FOR SALE near Streamwood, Bartlett, Elgin, South Elgin, Elk Grove, Medinah, Itasca, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Roselle, Bloomingdale, and Carol Stream.

I am looking for a home and need more info, please contact me!

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

MY WEBSITE LINK SHOWS YOU ALL THE HOMES AVAILABLE IN ONE EASY PLACE!

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

Sales summary for the Surrey Woods Townhome community in Streamwood IL near 59 and Bode Rds. Very popular area surrounded by the Cook County Forest Preserve with wonderfully maintained walking, jogging and bike paths.  Not to mention the great old oak trees in the area.  There is also a pond and play area that is maintained by the Streamwood Park District too.  The area is comprised of private entry 2-story styling townhomes with either a 1 or 2 car garage.  Some basements are available but rarely go on the market.  Square footage is somewhere between 1100 to 1700 sq ft and prices between $194,000 to $276,000.  Alot of great square footage for your money here!

2BR 1.5BA Brimfield Model, 1 car garage $194,500 to 197,000.  Last Closed Sale 12/21/07 $197,500

2BR 1.5BA Cantebury Model, 1 car garage $195,000 to $216,000.

2BR 2.5BA, Den, Ashford Model, 2 car garage $248,000 to $276,000.   Last Closed Sale 10/29/07 $235,000

There have been a total of 15 closed sales for 2007 so far.  The average days on the market is 91 with some units taking up to 243 days (yikes).  Average sales price is $223,426 for all 3 models.

Please let me know if I can help you with any more information on this great area that I specialize.  There are a few homes on the market now that I would be able to show you now.

Lyn Sims Re/Max Suburban 847-230-7324 or 800-637-9345 Outside IL, Schaumburg Area Homes

My consumer friendly website is www.LynSims.net and you can start searching for ALL HOMES AVAILABLE FOR SALE near Streamwood, Bartlett, Elgin, South Elgin, Elk Grove, Medinah, Itasca, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Roselle, Bloomingdale, and Carol Stream.

I am looking for a home and need more info, please contact me!

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

MY WEBSITE LINK SHOWS YOU ALL THE HOMES AVAILABLE IN ONE EASY PLACE!

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

Sales summary about the Glens of Schaumburg Manor homes/Coach homes in Schaumburg IL area.The Glens is a popular area with commuters because it is close to the Schaumburg Train Station (Metra Milwaukee West) which you can walk (if your athletic) or a short drive away.  The complex was built in 1986 and at the time offered very contemporary floor plans with 9 ft ceilings and sunken livingrooms on the 1st floor units and vaulted ceilings in all the main rooms on 2nd floor units.  All homes offer an eat-in style Kitchen and a formal Diningroom area.  2nd floor homes have balconies that are private from the neighbors and patios are provided for the 1st floor homes. 

Not sure what a Coach Home or Manor Home is?  It's a group of 4 units together in one building, 2 located on the 2nd floor and 2 located on the 1st floor.  Private unit entrance with security "buzzer" door and private 1 car garage with it's own door and entrance.

The subdivision has put on some new "lipstick" recently with new roofs, gutters, new siding etc. over the last few years. Because of the associations great planning, no special assessments are coming due.

2BR 1BA Hampshire Models, $175,000 to $188,000   Last one Closed 9/28/07 $175,000

2BR 2BA Somerset Models, $191,000 to $194,000    Last one Closed 9/28/07 $191,000

2BR 2BA Stratford Models, $204,000    Last one Closed on 11/9/07 $211,000

3BR 2BA Burnham Models, $225,500   

There have only been a total of 12 sales for the 2007 year so far.  AVERAGE LIST PRICE IS $194,883 AND THE AVERAGE MARKET TIME IS 68 DAYS. 

Please let me know if I can help you with any more information on this area that I specialize.  There are a few homes on the market now that I would love to show you.

Lyn Sims Re/Max Suburban, Schaumburg Area Real Estate  847-230-7324   Look for homes here at my website www.LynSims.net 

I can show you ALL THE PROPERTIES for sale in Bloomingdale, Elk Grove Village, St. Charles, Medinah, Itasca, Carol Stream, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Roselle, Bartlett, Streamwood, Elgin, South Elgin.

I am looking for a home, please contact me!

Lyn Sims Re/Max Suburban (847)230-7324

START YOUR 'MLS SEARCH' ABOVE!

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

There is a large amount of inventory thruout the Chicago Northwest Suburban Market which includes the Schaumburg IL area.  Sellers are hot to compete and make their home standout above their competition.  This is a great time to get your first home or move to a smaller home.  Prices have held from 4 to 5% of listing price over the last few months.

Here is a chart of ACTIVE Multi-family Homes in Schaumburg with the MARKET TIMES posted as "Average Days on the Market". 

There are currently 356 homes in various styles and types available with the Average Market Time of 140 days.  The median price is $200,000 and the highest price is a whopping $729,900. 

Lyn Sims RE/MAX Suburban            Status: Active          Property Type: Attached Single   Area: Schaumburg                         Months Back: All Months

Active Listings

List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 41 145 $150,000 - $199,999 136 147 $200,000 - $249,999 117 122 $250,000 - $299,999 30 155 $300,000 - $349,999 12 179 $350,000 - $399,999 7 64 $400,000 - $449,999 4 113 $450,000 - $499,999 1 283 $500,000 - $549,999 1 162 $550,000 - $599,999 6 190 $700,000 - $799,999 1 285

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 356 140 $200,000 $217,467 $729,900 $94,900

As you can see the average bracket of pricing for the area is between $150,000 to $249,900 which makes Schaumburg a great affordable area.  To search for homes currently available in the Schaumburg IL area, please go directly to my website at www.LynSims.net. 

If you are looking to find or sell 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.  I can provide you with information on many of the areas communities.

Contact me, I'm ready to buy or sell a home!

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

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

There is plenty of inventory thruout the Chicago Northwestern suburbs which includes the Schaumburg Area.  Sellers are competing to make their home standout and enhance their marketability.  Prices have held between 3 to 4% from the listing price over the last few months. 

Here is the chart of ACTIVE Single Family Prices in Schaumburg with the MARKET TIMES posted as "average days on the market".

There currently is 198 single family homes for sale with an average market time of 172 days.  The median list price is $349,000 and the highest listing price is $1,250,000.

Area Market Survey Criteria            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 5 95 $250,000 - $299,999 38 175 $300,000 - $349,999 57 182 $350,000 - $399,999 25 167 $400,000 - $449,999 24 187 $450,000 - $499,999 11 173 $500,000 - $549,999 6 106 $550,000 - $599,999 3 202 $600,000 - $699,999 10 134 $700,000 - $799,999 11 178 $800,000 - $899,999 4 183 $900,000 - $999,999 3 182 $1,000,000 - $1,999,999 1 249

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 198 172 $349,935 $419,506 $1,250,000 $219,950

There have been 275 sold and closed single family homes with the average sales price of $334,000 with the average market time of 135 days.  Largest grouping of closed homes was in the $300,000 to $349,900 price range - that offers the best selection.  BEGIN YOUR HOME SEARCH NOW!

 Lyn Sims, Schaumburg Area Homes, RE/MAX Suburban

(847)230-7324 or (800)637-9345 Outside IL

 

                       
    © 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

       

Why Choose Lyn Sims to list your home?

You can feel confident that whether it's pricing your home, qualifying the purchaser, negotiating a contract, lining up financing, coordinating the closing, displaying the latest advertising techniques or just explaining the entire process ... you can always rely on her ability to guide you thru the whole process!

Above all, you'll know she has the confidence and the experience to get the job done!

• You can be secure in the knowledge that she comes highly recommended with testimonials
• Referrals
• Experience
• Relocation Services
• Your market advantage using the newest Advertising Techniques including video tours
• You can be assured of her Dedication and Commitment always being a "full time" agent
• Proven Results
• Integrity
• Professionalism

          You benefit as a seller by making more money!  I have an impressive 97% listing to sales price ratio which is above the MLS average.

          Lyn's homes sell twice as quickly against the MLS average.

         You will have confidence that with over 20 years experience, she knows how to negotiate the best price for you in today's market. 

         Earning a Brokers designation has provided her with the advanced marketing knowledge required to sell homes faster, and for more money in today's competitive marketplace.

         You have the assurance that she has been working hard right in your neighborhood year after year - full time.

         You need a competative advantage!  Being with one of the largest and most successful firms in the area, she can deliver that in this tough market.  Gone are the days when homes "sell themselves".

        You deserve effectiveness!  While other companies are barely holding their market share, we are outproducing our competitors year after year!  Within the Northwest Suburban Market Area (MLSNI) thru June 2007, RE/MAX had 27% of market share!  That's 1 out of every 4 homes in the area were sold by us - no one comes close to our results!

24 years experience in the Schaumburg Area, Lyn Sims, RE/MAX Suburban (847)230-7324 or email her now.

Lyn's Home search website is loaded with great seller information on how to get your home ready BEFORE you put it on the market to make the best first impression.

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

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 (just lowered again on 12/12/07 as of this writing) 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.

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

Remodeling Magazine's annual "Cost vs. Value Report" is finally out with the 2007 projects.  What Home Remodel Projects actually pay off at seling time?  Don't listen to the people at Lowe's or Home Depot - this report actually gives recoup costs on most projects done around the home.  Not everything pays off as you might expect.

Actual report in PDF Format  This is a national report - pick the "EAST NORTH CENTRAL" Region for our area of Chicago.

Of projects that saw national cost recovery rates of more than 80 percent in 2007, only one - a minor kitchen remodel, with 83 percent of cost recovered - was a strictly interior job. The others were an upscale siding replacement using fiber cement materials (88.1 percent), a wood deck addition (85.4 percent), midrange vinyl siding replacement (83.2 percent), and upscale vinyl and midrange wood window replacements (81 percent and 81.2 percent, respectively).

Projects with highest national percentage of costs recouped:  

88%
Upscale siding replacement

85%
Wood deck addition

81%
Wood window replacement

83%
Minor kitchen remodel

In this report there are wide regional swings.  A midrange bathroom remodel recovers 85% of it's cost in the South but only 63% in the Midwest.  This report is a good rule of thumb for anyone anticipating or planning on doing remodeling projects in the near future.

This report is just a small sampling of information that I provide my buying and selling clients from my home search website.  Sellers can get marketing information in the "SELL YOUR PROPERTY" section.  Buyers have great advice in the "CONSUMER ADVISOR" section.  Mortgage advice and mortgage calculators are also available.

Looking to buy or sell a home in the Schaumburg Area?  I'm confident that I can provide the kind of exceptional service that will make the process as hassle free as possible.  This is just one small example of the information that I provide to all my clients! 

Lyn Sims of RE/MAX Suburban (847)230-7324 works in the Northwest Chicago Suburbs of Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Streamwood, St. Charles, Bloomingdale, Elgin, South Elgin, Roselle, Medinah, and Itasca areas.

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims

       

When you look at your calendar you may find the months already overloaded with seasonal obligations -- shopping, entertaining, charity work, decorating the house, and so much more. If you are also trying to sell your home, you are under extra pressures to keep your home in "show-time" condition.  

It is understandable why you would be tempted to take your home off the market during the holidays.  And the list of justifications is long.  If you are too busy, buyers may be also, and you may find your efforts unrewarded with not enough showings.  And what if you do get an offer?  You may be faced with the possibility of packing and moving during the busiest time of the year.  Besides, you can give your house a rest, and it will have better momentum after the holidays.  Better to just pack it in and start fresh in January, right?

BUT WAIT!  Most top Realtors, (especially myself) agree that taking your home off the market during the Christmas season is a mistake!  What is the advantage?  

The holidays are a wonderful selling period!  Why?  Because most people take off work sometime during the season.  The husband and wife are both off and want to see houses.  Most agents like the holidays because the buyers have more time and they can look at homes together.

BEFORE YOU TAKE YOUR HOME OFF THE MARKET, CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING POINTS: 

• Although buyer activity may appear to slow down, the buyers who are actively looking during the holidays are that much more serious.  Agents believe the home market is no more affected at Christmas than during other "busy" periods.  If that were so, the market would shut down throughout the year as families concentrate on spring weddings, June graduations, summer vacations, and autumn back-to-school activities.
• Many buyers deliberately choose to shop for a home either before or after the busy spring and summer rush.  They know that it will be easier to look, and that negotiations will be less stressful.  They may not have children, or they may have grown children, so moving to accommodate the school year isn't a consideration.  Finding the right home at the right price, however is.
• Relocating families often don't have a choice when they can leave for their new destination.  MOST RELOCATIONS OCCUR IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER.  Although 68% of transferring families have children, many families have to transfer during the middle of the school year.  These families are that much more motivated to get their families settled in before either the January semester begins, or to arrange for the move during spring break in March.  If you sign a contract by New Years Eve, the timing couldn't be more perfect.
• At Christmas time, our culture focuses on family and home.  Preparing for the indoor activities of winter is one of the most enjoyable periods of family life.  Allowing buyers to view your home during this most hospitable of seasons lets them better picture their own family life in the attractive environment you have created.
• When has your home ever looked more beautiful and inviting?  You have cleaned and decorated, and your home looks like a picture postcard.  If the results are good enough for family and friends, they will surely be good enough to impress your buyers.  Get the family team to do a five-minute blitz pick-up every morning to keep holiday messes to a minimum.
• You may find you have more showings than you would if you marketed your home during a busier time of the year.
• If you get a contract, you can arrange terms and negotiate a closing date of your choice.  Most people expect to close 30 to 60 days after a contract is written, so there is plenty of time.  Possession and closings are very negotiable.

These are just a few tips that a veteran real estate agent, like myself Lyn Sims, can help you with in your journey towards selling your home!  More information can be found for sellers and buyers alike on my website or by calling me directly at (847)230-7324.  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 email me with any questions you may have.

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

Lyn Sims of RE/MAX Suburban (847)230-7324 works in the Northwest Chicago Suburbs of Schaumburg, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Streamwood, Hoffman Estates, St. Charles, Bloomingdale, Elgin, South Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Roselle, and Medinah IL.

 

                       
    © 2007 - 2010 Lyn Sims