Lyn Sims on the Schaumburg Area

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2016 

Working Smarter not Harder  Well uhhh .... sometimes!  Here are the 3 things that I have implemented (as in doing it) that I knew would save me time this year. Let's start out with a couple of blue prints that I needed.   #1 - Time on the internet with social media & posting had to be cut down. G...
05/24/2016
Where do listings come from on the internet? Q.  When I search Zillow, I've noticed that not all of the listings show up. Then I thought I'd switch to Trulia or Realtor.com and they have a different number of homes for sale than Zillow. What gives? Which sites are correct? A.  Well little buyer, ...
05/20/2016
Recycle your old Refrigerator and make money too!I can't tell you how many homes I have shown where they have this junker refrigerator hanging out in the laundry room or garage!  If the refrigerator is over 10 years old it is pretty much useless to the new owner & you should dispose of it & get s...
05/16/2016
In the 203K FHA Loan, what types of improvements can I make? Repair/replace roofs, gutters and downspouts. Repair/replace HVAC systems. Repair/replace plumbing and electrical systems. Repair/replace flooring. Minor remodeling such as Kitchens and Baths Painting, both exterior and interior Weathe...
05/15/2016
Real Estate Market Update - Northwest Suburbs - April 2016This is the place to get those Northwest Suburban real estate questions answered!Well another spring market is under way with monthly totals in excess of 2015. Each market is faring differently but I've noticed that days on the market is d...
05/12/2016
What is the value of experience? When you are a new buyer & have never been through a real estate transaction personally, I think it is priceless. You are looking for an advocate that will help keep you on the correct path & steer you clear of all of life's land mines. What about experience when...
05/04/2016
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Lyn Sims offers market observations, housing industry updates and real estate news about the surrounding communities near Schaumburg IL in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs.