schaumburg agent: Briar Pointe - Schaumburg IL - 11/28/09 04:23 PM
Briar Pointe Subdivision I just sold and closed a Barrington Model 2BR 2.5BA 2-story townhome in the neighborhood!  It had the best location on the nature sanctuary!  Fireplace, newer appliances, newer carpet, BA's remodeled with granite, 1 car garage, skylite.Interested in selling or purchasing a home in Briar Pointe?  Please don't hesitate … (6 comments)

schaumburg agent: Castle Rock - Schaumburg IL - 11/28/09 03:57 PM
Castle Rock Subdivision I just sold and closed a foreclosure in the neighborhood!  2BR 1.5BA, no basement and no garage.  Definitely needed work with new kitchen and all appliances and mechanicals.  Buyer did the 203K FHA rehab program thru me.Interested in selling or purchasing a home in Castle Rock?  Please don't hesitate … (2 comments)

schaumburg agent: Schaumburg say it ain't so - imposing property taxes? - 11/25/09 12:17 PM
Schaumburg say it ain't so - imposing property taxes? One of the last village hold outs for communities with no property taxes in the area include Schaumburg.  But recently in this down turned economy, the revenue to keep the village moving forward might have to come from possible property taxes.Daily Herald … (6 comments)

schaumburg agent: Schaumburg Homes - It might be a bumpy ride back, here are the statistics! - 09/03/09 12:16 PM
What's going on with the market? This post is for single family and multi-family sales for Schaumburg 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 seems … (0 comments)

schaumburg agent: Schaumburg IL Homes - 2BR 2BA $62,500 - HALF OFF! - 08/21/09 11:43 AM
LAKEWOOD SUBDIVISION NEAR ROSELLE & WEATHERSFIELD WAY.  2ND FLOOR 2BR 2BA, CALL ME OR EMAIL ME:  LynSims@remax.net     FOR MORE INFO.
Pool, clubhouse, tennis courts.  Heat & water included in association fee.  Master BR has a great sized walk-in closet.
 

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schaumburg agent: Why do we need Reverse Mortgages ? - 08/06/09 10:53 AM
This is a great post written by a loan officer, Dan Pena in Oregon about his experience with helping folks get their Reverse Mortgage.  There's a lof of bad press out there and misinformation.  I think this is the biggest and best reason that the loan product is out there.  … (0 comments)

schaumburg agent: Schaumburg Library presents Museum Adventure Passes - 08/01/09 02:20 PM
LOOKING FOR A COST EFFECTIVE WAY TO SPEND TIME WITH THE KIDS?
Check Out Our Museum Adventure Passes!
If you like to visit museums, the zoo or other cultural sites, check out our new Museum Adventure Passes available beginning September 1st, 2009. Simply go to the central library Check-out Desk and … (2 comments)

schaumburg agent: Schaumburg Homes - Market Update, Months Supply of Inventory - Conversion Rate - June 2009 - 07/07/09 10:07 AM
This is the Months Supply of Inventory for Schaumburg IL Single Family Homes from April 2007 to June 2009.
This is also called the 'Conversion Rate' or how long and how much inventory is on the market in a particular town.  Obviously, the higher the rate, the longer the market time … (0 comments)

schaumburg agent: Woodfield Mall Walkers - Schaumburg Illinois - 06/08/09 09:05 PM
Get your exercise rain or shine in a nice safe environment at Woodfield Mall.  I knew the mall was big but I didn't know that you could get 2.2 miles in just by doing both levels.   More info on how to join the Woodfield Walkers Club is easy, I've added the … (0 comments)

schaumburg agent: History of Woodfield Mall - Schaumburg Illinois - 06/08/09 08:34 AM
WOODFIELD HISTORY It's hard to imagine that 37 years ago Woodfield Mall opened with just 28 specialty shops and three department stores. Now, it houses nearly 300 stores and restaurants and five anchors and is the core of the entire northwest suburbs. Woodfield is named for former Sears board chairman General … (2 comments)

schaumburg agent: Septemberfest - Schaumburg Illinois - September 5,6,7th 2009 - 05/30/09 09:41 PM
Septemberfest 2009 is Coming Soon!
Septemberfest 2009 "Schaumburg Celebrates Abraham Lincoln" will be held on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center on September 5, 6, & 7 2009.  The event will feature an arts & crafts show, bingo, carnival, local and national entertainment on three stages, Taste of … (2 comments)

schaumburg agent: Schaumburg Homes - Townhome Market Update by Price Range - Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 - 04/21/09 11:11 AM
Schaumburg Illinois Townhome Market Update by Price Range - March 2009
Always trying to keep both buyers and sellers informed on the local Schaumburg housing market has been my goal for many years.
 
This market update gives you graphs of homes that have sold by price range so … (0 comments)

schaumburg agent: Schaumburg Illinois Homes - FREE Home Buyers Seminar on January 20th 2009 - Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 REMAX Suburban - 01/07/09 03:09 PM
Free First-Time Homebuyers Seminar
Did you pay someone else's mortgage payment again last month!  Like your Landlords!  
Start down the road to financial freedom today!   Register today for our First-Time Homebuyers Seminar on January 20, 2009 at the Schaumburg CRC (Community Rec Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Rd, Schaumburg, IL) from … (1 comments)

schaumburg agent: Where to find an ice skating rink in the Schaumburg Illinois area? - 01/06/09 02:48 PM
Where to find an ice skating rink in the Schaumburg IL area?   Be prepared to have some good old fashioned f-u-n!  Skating originates in Scandinavia around 1000 AC where skates were animal bones strapped to the bottom or sides of shoes and boots.  Then the Dutch in the 13th or … (1 comments)

schaumburg agent: RE/MAX - Number 1 Real Estate Franchise for 2009! Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 - 12/31/08 12:16 PM
Annual Review Ranks RE/MAX as Number 1 Real Estate Franchise

RE/MAX is the United State's No. 1 real estate franchise - and the nation's No. 44 franchise overall - according to Entrepreneur magazine's 30th Annual Franchise 500 survey.
The survey appears on the magazine's Web site and in its January 2009 … (3 comments)

schaumburg agent: Schaumburg Homes For Sale - Schaumburg Illinois Real Estate - 12/05/08 06:56 PM
If you are currently in the market for a new 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 buyers of all categories like you make sound, informed … (0 comments)

schaumburg agent: Schaumburg Illinois - Top Selling Subdivisions - Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 RE/MAX Suburban - Schaumburg Agent - 11/10/08 05:11 PM
Top Selling Schaumburg Subdivisions by Price Range


Well you must be interested in Schaumburg if you're here!  Or are you just curious?  This is a short piece on the top selling subdivisions in Schaumburg over the last few months (June thru October 2008).  There were a total of … (0 comments)

schaumburg agent: Schaumburg Homes - $189,900 3BR Ranch - LYN SIMS (847)230-7324 RE/MAX Suburban - Schaumburg Illinois - 11/04/08 01:03 PM
Looking for a real deal?   How about a house for $189,900?    I'm not joking!
Looking for your 1st home in either Schaumburg or Hoffman Estates?  Need a decent price?  Want a good area for future resale value?  Want a good area with good schools for the kids?
These places are great!  … (2 comments)

schaumburg agent: WANNA DEAL? CHEAPEST COACH HOME IN SCHAUMBURG - Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 - LEXINGTON GREEN - 10/14/08 12:08 PM
WANNA DEAL? LOWEST PRICED COACH HOME IN SCHAUMBURG!Location: LEXINGTON GREEN2BR Coach Home we've readied for immediate sale with fresh paint & new carpeting thruout. Ceramic floor in eat-in Kitchen and pantry, all appliances included for you, brick fireplace in Livingroom, formal Dinrm, Master has great walk-in closet. New AC, popular east … (0 comments)

schaumburg agent: Home Seller Closing Costs - Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 Schaumburg IL Real Estate - RE/MAX Suburban - 10/03/08 03:12 PM
Home Seller Closing Costs – there are more closing costs in the average real estate transaction than just the Realtors commission!  Here are a few examples of standard closing costs in our area.


Survey - Sellers in Illinois are responsible for giving the prospective buyer a plat of … (7 comments)

 
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