lyn sims: What's an SSA or Special Service Area? - 12/15/09 09:41 AM
What is a Special Service Area (SSA)? New homes in an SSA may be priced and marketed at lower prices because the infrastructure costs are not built into the cost of the home. Instead, the infrastructure costs are paidannually by the homeowner through Special Service Area assessments. A Special Service Area … (0 comments)

lyn sims: Illinois Home Sales - Slowly we turn ..... step by step ..... inch by inch ..... - 12/10/09 04:22 PM
Illinois Home Sales - Slowly we turn ...... step by step ..... inch by inch ......Yes, I'm quoting the well remembered Three Stooges sketch.  Are we making a comeback?  A little at a time is all we can expect but the numbers are good and getting better all the time!Here is … (3 comments)

lyn sims: Hanover Park IL - 4BR 2.5BA's $244,900 Great Family Home! - 12/03/09 01:20 PM
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lyn sims: Schaumburg IL is still a winner! Business Week's Best Places to Raise your Kids - 11/24/09 01:03 PM
Business Week's Best Places to Raise your Kids 2010 Schaumburg just missed out and was a noted 'runner up' for 2010.  Last year for 2009, Mt. Prospect cinched the title.  We'll get 'em next year!So here is the full article for BusinessWeek's annual ranking of the best places to raise your … (2 comments)

lyn sims: Schaumburg Illinois Homes and Market Times - October 2009 - 10/01/09 12:46 PM
There is a large amount of inventory thruout the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago which include the Schaumburg Area.  Sellers are competing to make their home standout and enhance their marketability.  Prices have held between 4 to 5% from the listing price over the last few months. 
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lyn sims: Chicago Agent Magazine Feature - 09/30/09 06:12 PM
 
Lyn Sims is featured in Chicago Agent Magazine! I received a surprise phone call about a month ago that asked me if I would like to be interviewed to talk about first time home buyers in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs.  You bet, I said, I love 'em.  So I called the … (10 comments)

lyn sims: SCHAUMBURG IL - $193,900 2BR 2BA ~~ 16x12 BR SIZES, VAULTED CEILINGS - 09/24/09 02:11 PM
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lyn sims: Buying The Right Home ... It Isn't Always About The Price - 09/21/09 11:49 AM
Buyers seem to be obsessed lately with getting the best price.  Are they overlooking things they should be paying attention to?  This post from Jim Valentine in Garnerville, NV gives some advice and suggestions on what should be important factors to consider when purchasing a home.  Price should not always … (1 comments)

lyn sims: Schaumburg Aviation Celebration 2009 - 09/14/09 04:15 PM
Schaumburg Aviation Celebration These are the pictures for the 2009 event held on August 29th and 30th at the Schaumburg Regional Airport.  A good time was had by all and there were lots of rides given to those who wanted to visit the great blue yonder by the Windy City Flyers.In … (5 comments)

lyn sims: Hoffman Estates IL Real Estate - Market Update for June-July-August 2009 - 09/10/09 09:26 AM
What's going on with the market? This post is for single family and multi-family sales for Hoffman Estates IL over the last few months.  Just for my own curiosity I decided to do this post because it seems that the market has slowed way down to a crawl.  In fact, it … (2 comments)

lyn sims: Schaumburg Aviation Celebration - August 29th and 30th, 2009 - 08/19/09 01:34 PM
Mayor Al Larson's Aviation Celebration Soar into the northwest suburban skies on August 29 and 30 at the 3rd Annual Mayor Al Larson's Aviation Celebration. Plan to spend time at the Schaumburg Regional Airport for what promises to be the biggest and best event yet.
Take a ride in an airplane … (3 comments)

lyn sims: What is the Sellers Disclosure? - 08/12/09 11:12 AM
What is the 'Sellers Disclosure'? In Illinois, we have recently updated (August 11th, 2009) the Residential Real Property Disclosure Act to include homes that might be contaminated with methamphetamine.  
Illinois is one of at least 45 states requiring mandatory disclosure of property condition. The form gives as much information as … (0 comments)

lyn sims: Open Letter to First Time Home Buyers - 08/11/09 10:02 AM
First time buyers - Do you know the clock is ticking?  A great opportunity that could help you financially on your taxes awaits you.  What do I have to do you ask?  Close on a home by November 30th, 2009. 
Thinking of purchasing a home in the Schaumburg Illinois area?  … (3 comments)

lyn sims: BRIAR POINTE - 2BR 2.5BA'S - CLOSE TO TRAIN $217,500 - 08/02/09 09:30 PM
VAULTED MASTER - GREAT VIEW - NEW CARPETING - CLOSE TO COMMUTER TRAIN STATION!Location: BRIAR POINTENewer popular townhome with private entry and 2.5BA's. NEW CARPETING! Greatroom concept, Eat-in Kitchen features upgraded cabinets, floor and has 2 pantries for your stuff. 2nd floor laundry, 1 car private garage and all appliances. Master … (2 comments)

lyn sims: Schaumburg Illinois - We have our own little version of Stonehenge - 07/28/09 01:11 PM
Did you know that in Schaumburg Illinois we have our own little version of Stonehenge? Yes, that's right.  Schaumburg is home to works of art from around the world at the Chicago Athenaeum Museum right on our doorstep. Peacefully wooded and shaded pathway to view the gathered arts at your leisure. … (2 comments)

lyn sims: Schaumburg Area Homes - Lyn Sims at RE/MAX Suburban (847)230-7324 - 07/17/09 03:24 PM
RE/MAX Suburban Ranks Among Nation’s Most Productive 500 Lyn Sims, broker associate at RE/MAX Suburban located in Schaumburg Illinois is proud to be affiliated with one of the top RE/MAX Brokerage Firms as ranked in the 2009 Real Trends 500.  This award is a NATIONAL RANKING of the top 500 leading … (0 comments)

lyn sims: Glens of Schaumburg - $164,900 2BR - Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 - 07/14/09 10:17 AM
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lyn sims: Hoffman Estates Illinois - Housing Market Update June 2009 - Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 - 07/05/09 07:35 AM
Market Update by Price Range - April, May, June 2009 Diligently trying to keep both buyers and sellers informed on the local Hoffman Estates Illinois housing market has been my goal for many years.  This market update gives you the number of homes that have sold by price range so you get a … (0 comments)

lyn sims: Schaumburg Homes - Market Update for Single Family June 2009 - Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 - 07/04/09 07:07 PM
Market Update by Price Range - Single Family Homes - April, May, June 2009 Diligently trying to keep both buyers and sellers informed on the local Schaumburg Illinois housing market has been my goal for many years.  This market update gives you the number of homes that have sold by price range … (0 comments)

lyn sims: Elk Grove Village Illinois - Multi-Family Market Update April-June 2009 - 07/04/09 06:58 PM
Market Update by Price Range - April, May, June 2009 Diligently trying to keep both buyers and sellers informed on the local Elk Grove Village Illinois housing market has been my goal for many years.  This market update gives you the number of homes that have sold by price range so you get … (0 comments)

 
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