schaumburg realtor: 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 realtor: RE/MAX Proud Winner of J.D. Powers & Associates Survey 2011 - 07/30/11 12:59 PM
Lyn Sims and RE/MAX Suburban in Schaumburg are proud to announce the results of the J.D. Power & Associates Survey for 2011. The 2011 Home Buyer/Seller Study includes more than 4,200 evaluations from more than 3,680 respondents who bought or sold a home between March 2010 and April 2011. The study was fielded between March and May 2011.The study, now in its fourth year, measures customer satisfaction of home buyers and sellers with the largest national real estate companies. Overall satisfaction is determined by examining three factors of the home-buying experience: agent/salesperson; office; and variety of additional services. Four factors are … (4 comments)
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schaumburg realtor: What percentage of Schaumburg Homes are foreclosures? - 05/18/11 06:12 AM
What percentage of Schaumburg Homes are foreclosures?
With the recent release of an article from the National Assn. of Realtors (NAR) I wanted to remind everyone in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago that real estate is local. NAR published a 'blanket statement' that obviously might not apply to your home and your area. You have to 'whittle down' to each town on a regional and then a local level.
Just a short recap on their statement published was that 39% of sold homes for the 1st Quarter of 2011 nationally have been either foreclosures or REO's. So what … (6 comments)
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schaumburg realtor: Schaumburg Tax Increase - what does it means in dollars to you? - 06/21/10 10:07 AM
At the December 2009 board meeting additional comments were heard regarding the tax proposal. After due consideration and listening to both advocates and opponents of the tax the Village Board voted to adopt the ordinance levying a property tax. The Village of Schaumburg has not levied a municipal property tax since it's incorporation in 1956 and this is a first time occurance.The proposed tax is estimated to be 8.1% of the 2009 property tax bill. The amount will be billed on the second installment of the tax bill put out by Cook County in 2010 probably around November. To see what … (1 comments)
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schaumburg realtor: Schaumburg IL Homes - Pricing your home to SELL - 06/14/10 11:33 AM
Pricing your home to sell - how shall we arrive at a good price?
Well there’s actually 3 things that are enmeshed together: they are Price, Condition, Location. All 3 actually make your Schaumburg IL home either sell or be rejected by prospective buyers.
Obviously in this market with the 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. Too low? Well that really doesn’t happen too often except in distress sales, foreclosures and the like. A fair price – what … (1 comments)
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schaumburg realtor: Schaumburg Homes - What's on the market now? - 06/10/10 03:48 PM
There is a large amount of inventory thruout the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago which include Schaumburg IL homes. 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 recent months.
Here is a chart of the ACTIVE Single Family Schaumburg Homes by price range with the market times posted as 'average days on the market.'
There currently are 218 single family homes available for sale with an average market time of 188 days. The average list price is $395,207 and the highest listing price is $2,495,000 … (0 comments)
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schaumburg realtor: Sellers May Not Realize That...... - 04/16/10 08:05 AM
Sellers here's some good advice - there's a good amount of information that I've given for sellers preparing their house but there are some things that agents wish they could say to sellers in these instances! Dead animals adorning the walls (taxidermists), guns out to possibly show the sellers prowess. These things HAVE TO BE put away for your home to show in it's best light.
Throw in some humor like an agent from Texas, Greg Nino did and I'm sure I'll be making my point. Enjoy, and oh by the way, an above ground pool is nothing more than … (7 comments)
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schaumburg realtor: 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 on November 15th, 2009 states:"The health of today's retail economy affects more than just the entrepreneurs and workers who earn their livings by the sale of merchandise. Also closely watching the rise and fall of consumer behavior are municipalities like Schaumburg, which have tied their own fortunes to those of … (6 comments)
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schaumburg realtor: 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 case you didn't know, all the news helicopters for all the large Chicago TV stations are based at the Schaumburg Airport. They were out for all to see and visit.Aviation Celebration
Resources: Photos courtesy of Tom Brady
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schaumburg realtor: Schaumburg Homes - Top 10 Home Improvement Project Paybacks - Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 - 12/10/08 04:03 PM
Top 10 Home Improvement Project Paybacks
Every year I have posted on my website Remodeling Magazine’s Improvement Project Payback Reports for my clients and prospective clients looking for this kind of valuable information. This proves that every nail, fence post and shingles should ‘improve’ your home for maintenance and your sense of well being, your sense of home, your sense of style. Not only to improve value! If you go down to Lowe’s or Home Depot and spend $20 in materials on your home – does it increase your home that amount? If you spend $35,000 on a kitchen remodel does … (2 comments)
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schaumburg realtor: Schaumburg Homes - Market Conditions - Schaumburg Illinois - 11/04/08 04:06 PM
EVERY REAL ESTATE MARKET IS LOCAL. ASK A SEASONED REALTOR, LIKE LYN SIMS, WHAT'S GOING ON LOCALLY!
What if 2008 was the best year to buy real estate and you didn't do it? This time may be your 'best opportunity' market in years! Mortgage interest rates are low and prices in Northwest Suburban Illinois are still holding fairly well, generally area prices are flat. The median price home sale in Illinois is actually UP at $198,768*. The Chicago Median Price for a home is $264,271* which is also UP.
NOT EVERYWHERE IN EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD ARE PRICES FALLING.
That's why I'm saying the … (5 comments)
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schaumburg realtor: SCHAUMBURG HOMES FOR SALE - So what's up with the Real Estate Market? Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 REMAX Suburban - 10/17/08 12:47 PM
SO WHAT'S UP WITH THE REAL ESTATE MARKET?
Interested in getting a copy of the best overall market information and real estate sales conditions that I could find recently? It’s an article from Chicago Magazine’s October Issue "What's your House Worth" that just came out and offers extensive data on each town and neighborhood in the Chicagoland area. What makes this article important is that it is compiled from the local MLS (MRED) not some of these other hallucinating websites like zillow, yahoo real estate, etc. where they never seem to actually know where their numbers come from. Accuracy is … (0 comments)
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schaumburg realtor: Schaumburg Illinois Commuters - Save over $4000 a year by taking the train! Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 RE/MAX Suburban - 08/21/08 07:58 PM
Gas is now over $4.00 a gallon so how can we save money getting to work everyday? Take the Train - it could save you over $4000 a year.
Schedules at www.metrarail.com - Milwaukee West Line link. Metra trains offer convenient daily service between Schaumburg and Elgin to the west, and downtown Chicago to the east.
Annual savings using Metra totals over $4,000! Additionally, commuters benefit because taking the train helps reduce the carbon imprint by approximately 4.93 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. Visit www.carboncounter.org to calculate your carbon footprint and find out ways to offset and reduce climate … (3 comments)
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schaumburg realtor: SCHAUMBURG HOMES FOR SALE - 3 MOS. BUYERS MORTGAGE PAYMENTS FREE! Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 RE/MAX Suburban - 08/15/08 04:25 PM
SELLER WILL PAY 3 MOS BUYERS MORTGAGE PAYMENTS!Location: Sheffield TowneBASEMENT, GARAGE, GREAT PRICE! 2BR private entry townhome with garage and finished basement familyroom. New carpet & custom TV cabinet just installed, new oak stairs and entry foyer remodeled. Spacious BR's both offer walk-in closets, Master has dressing area too. Super sunny Kitchen with oak cabinets exits to fenced yard and deck. Furnace & AC 1.5 years old. Association offers pool and clubhouse and close to 2 area golf courses. Lots of great space for a great price! ** Certain lender restrictions apply, please call for more info on the great program!InformationContact … (0 comments)
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schaumburg realtor: Schaumburg Homes - Towne Place - Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 - Schaumburg Illinois - 08/13/08 04:00 PM
Towne Place is a fairly large community built by Lexington Builders located northeast of the intersection of Schaumburg and Barrington Roads behind the Kohls and Lowe’s Shopping Center. A great mix of open areas, landscaping and recreation are available here. There are two pools and clubhouses in the neighborhood and an on-site property manager is stationed at one clubhouse thru the weekdays. A walking/jogging path is also provided surrounding a nature preserve and pond. The Metra Train is available at either the Schaumburg Station or the Hanover Park Station depending on your schedule. Walk to Kohl's, Lowe's, Bally's Fitness, … (2 comments)
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schaumburg realtor: Schaumburg Illinois Dog Lovers, Illinois Vest-a-Dog Program, June 30th-July 2nd 2008 - 06/18/08 04:48 PM
This is a great program that provides Kevlar Vests for our Police Dogs in the Chicago Metro area! Why would Police Dogs need Kevlar Vests??? Cause people try and stab them and shoot them! They could use your help and protection!
Jewel 'Shop & Share Days' will donate a portion to this great group from June 30th to July 2nd, 2008. Please click below to print the coupons (to share) 3 on a page.
Official Website
Donation Info - they accept Pay Pal!
Many thanks to our friends at the Illinois State Police Forensic Science Center of Chicago for setting … (0 comments)
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schaumburg realtor: Schaumburg IL a Bike Friendly Community - 02/26/08 03:44 PM
Bikes on Metra Trains
Metra's Bikes on Train Program is designed to enable cyclists to bring their standard form bicycles on board trains during weekday off-peak hours and on weekends. Two bicycles are allowed in the priority seating area in each accessible rail car. There is no additional charge to your Metra fare to take a bicycle on board the train. For more information and a list of rules/regulations regarding taking your bicycles onto Metra trains, visit http://www.metrarail.com
Bicycle Parking at Schaumburg's Metra Commuter Rail Station
For those inclined to leave their bikes at the train station instead of taking them … (1 comments)
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schaumburg realtor: Northwest Chicago Suburbs Schaumburg IL, Multi-family Homes, Townhomes, Manor Homes, February 2008 - 02/11/08 03:56 PM
There is a large amount of inventory thruout the Chicago Northwest Suburban Market which includes the Schaumburg IL area. SMART PEOPLE ARE BUYING REAL ESTATE NOW! Sellers are hot to compete and make their home standout above their competition. SO WHY NOT GET IN THE GAME? This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home or get that larger home of your dreams! Prices have held from 4 to 5% of listing price over the last few months of 2007. To some buyers 100% financing is still available with a decent credit score and history!
Here is … (0 comments)
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schaumburg realtor: Seven Reasons to Own your Own Home, Lyn Sims RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg Area Homes - 02/07/08 03:51 PM
SEVEN REASONS TO OWN YOUR OWN HOME
1. Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, as well as some of the costs involved in buying your home.2. Appreciation. Real estate has long-term, stable growth in value. While year-to-year fluctuations are normal, median existing-home sale prices have increased on average 6.5 percent each year from 1972 through 2005, and increased 88.5 percent over the last 10 years, according to the National Association of Realtors®. In addition, the number of U.S. households is expected to rise 15 percent over the next … (3 comments)
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schaumburg realtor: Schaumburg Area Real Estate - $163,900 to $228,900 - 01/23/08 03:38 PM
Lyn Sims at RE/MAX Suburban is a 20+ year veteran serving the areas of Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village, Bartlett, Streamwood, Medinah, Itasca, Carol Stream, Elgin, South Elgin, Hanover Park, Roselle and St. Charles areas.
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