schaumburg homes: Home Buyer Road Map - 05/29/12 08:37 AM
You'll need a 'Buyer Road Map' Compiling a 'home search wish list' featuring what is most important to you and your family when you begin your housing search should be an absolute priority. There is a habit of spending hours on the internet and on many different sites looking and 'lurking' at future home possibilities. But are you spending your time wisely? What this post will do is help give you a sense of direction on what is most important. The minimum's and the maximum's to finding your ideal home. Most people start their search on the internet and often find … (3 comments)
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schaumburg homes: Rent vs. Buy - Do what's Economically Smart! - 05/02/12 09:59 AM
Why buying a home is just economically smart! Notice that rentals are getting harder and harder to find? Notice that rents are increasing every year? And according to the housing statistics that I can see the forecast is going to get worse for the renting population! This year I have heard the same stories from calls on my CraigsList ads that rentals are hard to find in our Northwest Suburban area of Chicago. Then, if you do finally find a rental, the rent is outrageous for the condition of the place! Scarcity and slim pickens might make you think of … (4 comments)
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schaumburg homes: I'm sorry to inform you the 'Spring Market' has been called off! - 03/14/12 10:17 AM
The 'Spring Market' has been called off - permanently! Yes, Ms. Seller it's true and perhaps you didn't hear the official news. The 'Spring Market' was called off in 2008 with the official kick-off of the real estate down turn. I'm sorry that you didn't get the memo but houses have not been selling like they used to in 'the good old days' of real estate. We no longer can add 5% to the normal market just because we can or because we 'used to'. Buyers will not be knocking down the doors to buy your over priced home. There are … (8 comments)
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schaumburg homes: Schaumburg Homes - Search for a new home right here! - 03/02/12 10:40 AM
Schaumburg IL Home Search - Find your new home right here! There are many great selections to choose from as the graphs show! Easily see how many homes are in your price range! Need a buyers agent?Are you pre-qualified by a lender?
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schaumburg homes: Looking for Schaumburg School Information? - 02/27/12 10:43 AM
Sometimes you have to wonder why things have to be so tough?School District information and overall comparative information for schools is very lacking and a new law will put an end hopefully to that problem. When I work with a buyer and we have to compare two different school districts it is almost impossible to figure out who academically is more superior or what course specifics are lacking. Finally, the State of Illinois is trying to help parents end all the confusion! This is long over due in my opinion!According to the Sun-Times: "Schools and districts will have to offer parents … (4 comments)
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schaumburg homes: Schaumburg Homes - Ten things to REMOVE before you start showing your home for sale! - 02/03/12 05:27 PM
Boy, I just can't say some of these suggestions enough when it comes to staging your Schaumburg home for sale.
I'm going to keep at it until everyone gets the message on preparing their home for the market! YES, it's that important.
Thanks to Lindsey Hasford of Minnesota for this post.
Via Lindsey Hasford (Coldwell Banker Vision):
Everyone has heard rumors of de-cluttering when it's time to sell your home. But, what does that really mean? Before going hog wild and moving out... here's a few of the most important things to consider removing before you list your home for sale.
10. … (0 comments)
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schaumburg homes: Schaumburg Homes - What percentage of homes are foreclosures? - 02/01/12 02:05 PM
What percentage of Schaumburg Homes are foreclosures? When we look at foreclosure numbers that perhaps we have heard or seen on the news, often times they are for trends that are national in scope. We always have to sharpen our focus and whittle down those statistics to the state level, then by metro area, then finally by the town itself. Don't pay attention to the media which is great for over dramatizing news especially when it comes to the housing market and foreclosures. Granted, there are some very hard hit areas of the country and we are fortunate here not to … (4 comments)
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schaumburg homes: Preparing your Schaumburg Home for Sale - 6 worth the price fix ups! - 01/28/12 01:35 PM
6 Worth-the-Price Fix-Ups Simple and affordable do-it-yourself projects can greatly increase a home's resale value, according to HomeGain's annual home improvement and staging survey done in April 2011. The company surveyed nearly 600 real estate professionals to discover which DIY home improvement projects give sellers the biggest return for their buck. Here are six projects under $1,000 (amounts are estimated) that made the list. 1. Cleaning and decluttering. Remove any personal items, unclutter countertops, organize closets and shelves, and make the home sparkling clean. ◦ $290 Cost ◦ $1,990 Return 2. Brightening. Clean all windows inside and out, replace … (8 comments)
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schaumburg homes: Schaumburg's Top Selling Subdivisions for 2011 - 01/24/12 01:32 PM
Schaumburg's Top Selling Subdivisions for 2011
Looking for a Schaumburg Home? Glad you're here and I'd like to present to you the most popular selling subdivisions in Schaumburg. Each area has it's own features and benefits, styles, location attributes. Find a great Schaumburg location that will fit your requirements!
Weathersfield - built in 1962 to 1978 and is one of Schaumburg's 'original' subdivisions. Mainly began with ranches but then multiplied it's styles to split levels, raised ranches, mid-levels and finally a 2-story colonial. Can either have a 1 car or 2 car garage depending on the lot sizes. Basements … (6 comments)
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schaumburg homes: Schaumburg Homes - Pricing is more important than ever! - 01/20/12 12:54 PM
Currently in the Schaumburg market with our elevated inventory you have to be ‘spot on’ with your homes price. Too high and no one will take your home seriously and it will be passed over. A fair price – what a seller is willing to accept and a buyer is willing to pay. That’s what we normally strive for.
For Schaumburg IL homes here are some enlightening statistics that I've found. Price your house right in the beginning and you'll make more money! It's true and here's what I've found from current sold sales.
Schaumburg homes that have sold and closed in … (6 comments)
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schaumburg homes: Schaumburg Homes - How did the real estate market end up for 2011? - 01/18/12 01:08 PM
Positive Signs continue in our Schaumburg Real Estate Market for the last 9 months. We are moving ahead with recovery here and sales have successfully reached above the 2010 level of closings.
The December totals for Schaumburg Single Family Homes are now 16% above 2010 closings and Schaumburg Multi-Family are now down 6% over 2010. So our local market has totally flip flopped (again) between the single family and attached. Homes have taken an extreme slow down and the attached housing is selling steady and finished with a bang!
For Schaumburg there are still no price gains calculated with foreclosures still leading the … (4 comments)
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schaumburg homes: Schaumburg Homes - Why the Conversion Rate Matters when selling your home! - 01/17/12 03:59 PM
Conversion Rate means? Months Supply of Inventory says? Why does this matter when you are selling your home? Well, the 'Absorption Rate' is the real estate markets ability to absorb or sell all of the Schaumburg Homes for sale in a given amount of time. The ability for the Absorption Rate and market to either decline with many buyers in the marketplace OR to increase when buyers are few in numbers. Each month the number changes based on homes coming on the market, going under contract and then finally closing. Is this a 'Buyers Market' or a 'Sellers Market'? Currently, we … (0 comments)
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schaumburg homes: Schaumburg Homes - What types of financing did buyers use? - 01/14/12 07:30 PM
Schaumburg IL Homes - What types of financing was used? While compiling this year end report for 2011 the total sales in Schaumburg IL I noticed a few striking differences between Schaumburg single family homes and multi-family home sales.
Two completely different animals!
Depending on what type of property you have will figure into your buying or selling strategy. Types of financing that buyers use have different criteria and variables that sellers must pay attention too. On FHA purchases the home must have minimum standards to protect the buyer from unknown future mechanical breakdowns. When the appraisal is done on these … (5 comments)
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schaumburg homes: Downsizing your Home? Baby Boomer's May Be In For a Surprise - 01/13/12 03:52 PM
Interesting perspective on how the 'Baby Boomers' are facing and reacting to the current housing trends. I don't think that they realize as a 'seller' they would no longer purchase their own home based on their current market likes/dislikes.
Enjoy this post from Valerie Zinger in Canada.
Via Valerie Zinger (House Proud Ottawa-Ontario-Canada):
This is a story that is being repeated all over the country. Boomers want to downsize. This is hardly a surprise. The surprise or even shock is that it is going to cost them money to live in less space. To some, it is so appalling that … (5 comments)
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schaumburg homes: Surviving The American Dream: The argument for 'Walking Away' - 01/07/12 01:04 PM
This would be only my 2nd discussion post on a very touchy subject in our housing market 'Strategic Default'. Every once in awhile someone comes up with good discussion on this subject & what it means to you as a homeowner financially. I don't think that the general public throughly understands what happened during the 'mortgage meltdown'. I suggest that you read up on the subject & make a decision on what is best for YOU and for your family if you home is currently underwater.
Should you? Could you? You will have to decide for yourself & for the financial future of … (3 comments)
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schaumburg homes: Selling your Schaumburg Home? What types of flooring are the best investment? - 12/23/11 05:26 PM
ROI is 'return on investment' .... which updates will bring you the biggest return & the most ahhh's from buyers. This is a great post from Debbie Gartner in New York giving you the best ideas & trends. One of the most saddest things I see & hear is when a seller fixes up their home to sell it but also adds 'that they should have done it sooner'. As Debbie points out, do it for you with the intent of possibly selling a few years down the road.
I also happen to be a 'hardwood chick'. No pergo, laminate whatever … (5 comments)
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schaumburg homes: Schaumburg Townhomes -> What's available in the different subdivisions? - 12/21/11 04:02 PM
Schaumburg Townhome Search - These are direct search links for the most popular Schaumburg Townhomes. Feel free to check out the various areas or email me and I will be happy to send you any further information. Ashton Park - 2 to 3BR Townhomes with 2 car garages. Possible golf course locations, possible basements. Autumn Ridge - 2 to 3BR Townhomes with 2 car garages, possible basements. Ranch style available. Briar Pointe - 2BR also with lofts, one story ranch models available, 1 car garage. Bright Ridge - 2BR also with lofts, 1 car garage. Castle Rock - 2story townhomes, … (2 comments)
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schaumburg homes: Schaumburg IL - Village keeping expenses down in 2011 - 12/21/11 02:04 PM
Village Property Tax Levy The Schaumburg Village Board approved a reduction in property taxes that impact the village’s portion of tax bills for residents and businesses for the second year in a row. The board agreed to a $22.7 million tax levy for 2011 – which is 6 percent less than last year’s levy. I feel that Schaumburg should be sent a congratulations for keeping costs down and realizing the residents are seeing huge increases in other portions of their tax bills. Don't forget that Schaumburg is really only a small portion of your entire tax bill. The 'giant problem' is … (0 comments)
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schaumburg homes: Schaumburg Homes - Average Home Prices over the last 10 years - 12/19/11 10:17 AM
There's been much talk (chatter by the national talking heads) in the media about our Northwest Suburban and Schaumburg home values returning to a previous level. I read these reports constantly, day in and day out and wonder to myself 'How do they know this stuff when I don't even know it!' Real estate is unique in that it is very local in nature. In fact, real estate is so unique it can even be broken down further to say that neighborhoods even in the same town will been effected differently. What happens in one subdivision doesn't necessary happen in another. … (2 comments)
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schaumburg homes: Schaumburg Homes - What's the housing market doing now? - 12/16/11 02:31 PM
Positive Signs continue in our Schaumburg Real Estate Market for the 8th consecutive month. We are moving ahead with recovery here and sales have successfully reached above the 2010 level of closings. For the November Schaumburg Single Family Homes are now 10% below 2010 closings and Schaumburg Multi-Family are now up 37% over 2010. So our local market has totally flip flopped between the single family and attached. Homes have taken an extreme slow down and the attached housing is selling steady (see graph 3 months in a row). For Schaumburg there are still no price gains calculated with foreclosures still leading the way in … (4 comments)
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