schaumburg il real estate: Struggling to Keep your Home? Foreclosure Seminar June 5th, 2012 - 06/01/12 01:50 PM
To assist local families who are struggling with mortgage payments, and possible foreclosure, State Rep. Fred Crespo will be hosting a foreclosure seminar with the Attorney General's Office, and as of now Bank of America and Chase Bank on Tuesday, June 5th 2012 at 6 p.m. at the Park Place Family Recreation Center on 550 South Park Boulevard in Streamwood. This free event allows local residents who are either struggling to pay their mortgages, seeking loan modifications or need clarification on legal statements relating to their mortgage, to speak with representatives from Bank of America, Chase Bank and the Attorney … (1 comments)
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schaumburg il real estate: BUYING A HOME? I CAN HELP BUYERS MAKE A SMART DECISON! - 05/28/12 01:59 PM
BUYING A HOME SOON? You want to find the best home or property for your needs and to make the wisest investment possible. Lyn Sims understands the importance of this major purchase to you and has the essential knowledge to ensure your buying experience is a smooth and successful one!
Here's some great reasons why Lyn Sims can help:
Determine your buying power and criteria. Research available properties in your market via many resources such as the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and a broad network of REALTORS - even if you are locating to another city. WE HAVE ALL THE PROPERTIES LISTED … (1 comments)
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schaumburg il real estate: 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 il real estate: 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 il real estate: Schaumburg Townhomes - Search for homes here! - 03/12/12 12:31 PM
Schaumburg Townhomes - Find your new home right here! There are many great Schaumburg Townhome selections to choose from as the map shows! Mouse over each home to see a brief description! Need a buyers agent? Are you pre-qualified by a lender? Townhome Search by Schaumburg Subdivisions
Schaumburg TownhomesMore Schaumburg homes for saleGet this widget … (3 comments)
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schaumburg il real estate: 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?
Newest For Sale in Scha... Get this widget More Schaumburg Homes
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schaumburg il real estate: 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 il real estate: Schaumburg Townhomes - I want to be 'Stair-less' - 02/24/12 06:50 PM
More and more people are just opting out of 'stairs'. Whether it be the aging of the baby boomers or just having 'Mom and Dad' a short drive away it's becoming more and more popular.
But what's available? What styles will fit my needs and situation? I still have all this furniture that I don't want to part with 'just yet'. What are my options?There are an enormous amount of selections for today's 'stair-less' buyers. I will go through a couple of different options in order to give you an idea of what might be out there for you. Coach Homes … (4 comments)
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schaumburg il real estate: Schaumburg IL Real Estate - 10 REASONS NOT TO STAGE YOUR HOME - 02/07/12 02:14 PM
Are you a seller that just LOVES people traipsing through your home? Looking forward to at least a 6 month market time minimum? I'm always trying to bring my readership great advice and trends. Even though staging is not a trend - some people still aren't convinced of it's advantages.
Great staging advice on what 'not to do' when selling your home & why getting staging advice could be a real benefit for you. Thanks to Janet Jones in Hawaii.
Via Janet Jones, Kihei, Maui, Hawaii Home Staging/Interior Redesign (Just Your Style Interiors, LLC):
1. We want to test the market for 90 days. … (5 comments)
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schaumburg il real estate: Trouble is Brewing! Associations and their FHA Approval - 02/06/12 01:35 PM
Townhome and condo subdivisions all over the Schaumburg area hire management companies to help them sort out the variety of problems with managing a substantial subdivision. Foreclosures are also a recent addition with lack of payment by owners and by the banks themselves once they own the homes. I can't remember when it was ever a tougher financial burden than it is now. Homeowners that join the board to volunteer their services on behalf of others, now have to know finances, budgets, legal proceedings, and construction. Many associations do have a legal team on board to help them make these decisions and … (5 comments)
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schaumburg il real estate: 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 il real estate: 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 il real estate: High End Foreclosures in the Chicagoland Area for 2011 - 01/27/12 02:29 PM
High End Foreclosures in the Chicagoland Area for 2011
You'd have to admit that 2011 has been another unusual year for all of us in real estate. I've recently stumbled upon some interesting foreclosures in our area. Obviously, not your average foreclosures as you'll see.
Bannockburn $2,000,000
French Manor, 5BR's, 7.5BA's, 6 Fireplaces, 4 Car Garage. Built in 2008 on 3.5 Acres with 6624 square feet plus 3400 square feet basement. Don't forget the theater, exercise room and taxes of $44,100 per year.
Barrington Hills $800,000 … (3 comments)
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schaumburg il real estate: 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 il real estate: 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 il real estate: 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 il real estate: 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 il real estate: 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 il real estate: 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 il real estate: 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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