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Briar Pointe, Schaumburg Townhomes, Lyn Sims RE/MAX Suburban (847)230-7324 - 12/28/07 01:15 PM
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, … (0 comments)
Northwest Suburban Chicago, Elk Grove Village IL, Market Summary & Market Times, December 2007 Lyn Sims RE/MAX Suburban - 12/27/07 05:36 PM
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 … (0 comments)
New Homes for Sale, Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates IL, Lyn Sims, RE/MAX Suburban, NW Chicagoland Real Estate, December 2007 - 12/27/07 02:24 PM
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 … (0 comments)
Northwest Chicago Suburbs, Roselle IL, Market Summary & Market Times December 2007 Lyn Sims RE/MAX Suburban - 12/27/07 01:58 PM
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 … (0 comments)
Schaumburg IL Homes and Market Times, December 2007 Lyn Sims RE/MAX Suburban - 12/27/07 01:37 PM
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 … (0 comments)
Wildberry Townhomes, Streamwood IL Homes, Lyn Sims RE/MAX Suburban (847)230-7324 - 12/26/07 03:14 PM
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 comments)
Streamwood Illinois Homes - Surrey Woods Townhomes - Lyn Sims RE/MAX Suburban - 12/26/07 02:16 PM
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 … (0 comments)
Glens of Schaumburg Sales, Lyn Sims, Schaumburg IL Real Estate, Northwest Suburban Chicago IL - 12/26/07 01:54 PM
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 … (0 comments)
Northwest Chicago Suburbs, Schaumburg IL, Multi-family homes, Townhomes, Manor Homes, December 2007 - 12/22/07 03:10 PM
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 … (0 comments)
Schaumburg Area Homes - SEARCH THE MLS, Find a home in the Schaumburg Area! - 12/20/07 03:53 PM
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.
There have been 275 sold and closed single family homes with the average sales … (0 comments)
MLS SEARCH - Elk Grove condos, duplexes, townhomes for sale here! Lyn Sims, RE/MAX Suburban - 12/20/07 03:22 PM
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 … (0 comments)
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 … (2 comments)
AGENT FOR LISTING YOUR HOME - Lyn Sims, RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg Area Homes - 12/12/07 12:21 PM
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 … (0 comments)
DO YOU REALLY RECOUP YOUR MONEY ON REMODELING JOBS? Lyn Sims RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg Area Homes - 12/10/07 12:25 PM
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 … (2 comments)
Marketing Tips - Should I take my home off the Market During the Holidays? Lyn Sims RE/MAX Suburban - 12/07/07 10:01 AM
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? … (0 comments)
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