Top 10 Ways to Make Home Buyers Hate your House, Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 RE/MAX Suburban - 04/25/08 09:41 AM
Selling a Home?  Avoid these Common Home Buyer Turnoffs
Are you selling your home? Did you know that even though buyers are looking for something different, the majority of them will turn around and walk back out the door if they notice one or more of these ‘Top 10 Problems'.
1.      Odors
House odors are number one on the home selling uh-oh list.  And narrowing it down, odors from cigarette smoke and pets take top billing, with mildew not far behind.  If you smoke indoors - the house smells like cigarettes.  If you have pets, the house might smell bad … (4 comments)

Streamwood IL Homes, Surrey Woods Townhomes, Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 RE/MAX Suburban - 04/04/08 03:20 PM
First Quarter Sales Summary January - March 31, 2008
Sales summary for the Surrey Woods Townhome community in Streamwood IL near 59 and Bode Rds. Very popular area surrounded by the Cook County Forest Preserve with wonderfully maintained walking, jogging and bike paths.  Not to mention the great old oak trees in the area.  There is also a pond and play area that is maintained by the Streamwood Park District too.  The area is comprised of private entry 2-story styling townhomes with either a 1 or 2 car garage.  Some basements are available but rarely go on the market.  Square footage is somewhere between 1100 … (0 comments)

TODAY'S MARKET OUTLOOK - Bartlett Area Real Estate - 04/03/08 04:04 PM
EVERY REAL ESTATE MARKET IS LOCAL.  ASK A SEASONED REALTOR, LIKE LYN SIMS, WHAT'S GOING ON LOCALLY!
This time may be your "best opportunity" market in years!  Mortgage interest rates are low and prices in Northwest 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 real estate market is local - it even makes a difference from subdivsion to subdivision in every single town!  But, … (0 comments)

MLS access, Search for Townhomes in Carol Stream IL, Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 RE/MAX Suburban - 04/03/08 03:42 PM
Looking for a townhome, condo, quad in the Carol Stream area?   This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home, or move to a larger home.  Interest rates are great and recently lowered despite all the media hype and is available to all with fairly decent credit.  In fact, I do still have 100% financing if that is your requirement! 
SITTING ON THE FENCE HAS TO START HURTING AFTER WHILE!     LET ME HELP YOU GET STARTED!
These are the current market numbers and availability for Multi-family or attached homes in Carol Stream, IL.  The selections are in the $150,000 to $200,000 range and we've got great larger executive styled homes … (0 comments)

MLS access, Search for Townhomes in South Elgin IL, Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 RE/MAX Suburban - 04/03/08 03:14 PM
 
Looking for a townhome, condo, quad in the South Elgin area?   This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home, or move to a larger home.  Interest rates are great and recently lowered despite all the media hype and is available to all with fairly decent credit.  In fact, I do still have 100% financing if that is your requirement! 
SITTING ON THE FENCE HAS TO START HURTING AFTER WHILE!           LET ME HELP YOU GET STARTED!
These are the current market numbers and availability for Multi-family or attached homes in South Elgin, IL.  The best selections are in the $200,000 to $250,000 range and we've got great larger executive … (0 comments)

MLS access, Search for Townhomes in Bloomingdale IL, Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 RE/MAX Suburban - 04/03/08 02:32 PM
Looking for a townhome, condo, quad in the Bloomingdale area?   This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home, or move to a larger home.  Interest rates are great and recently lowered despite all the media hype and is available to all with fairly decent credit.  In fact, I do still have 100% financing if that is your requirement! 
SITTING ON THE FENCE HAS TO START HURTING AFTER AWHILE!         LET ME HELP YOU GET IN THE GAME!
These are the current market numbers and availability for Multi-family or attached homes in Bloomingdale, IL.  The best selections are in the $150,000 to $200,000 range and we've got great larger executive styled homes for … (0 comments)

MLS access, Search for Townhomes in Elgin IL, Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 RE/MAX Suburban - 04/03/08 02:21 PM
Looking for a townhome, condo, quad in the Elgin area?   This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home, or move to a larger home.  Interest rates are great and recently lowered despite all the media hype and is available to all with fairly decent credit.  In fact, I do still have 100% financing if that is your requirement! 
SITTING ON THE FENCE HAS GOT TO HURT AFTER AWHILE!  LET ME HELP GET YOU IN THE GAME!
These are the current market numbers and availability for Multi-family or attached homes in Elgin, IL.  The best selections are in the $150,000 to $199,900 range and we've got great larger executive styled homes … (0 comments)

MLS access, Search for Townhomes in Streamwood IL, Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 RE/MAX Suburban - 04/03/08 01:58 PM

Looking for a townhome, condo, quad in the Streamwood area?   This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home, or move to a larger home.  Interest rates are great and recently lowered despite all the media hype and is available to all with fairly decent credit.  In fact, I do still have 100% financing if that is your requirement! 
SITTING ON THE FENCE HAS GOT TO HURT AFTER AWHILE!         LET ME HELP GET YOU IN THE GAME!
These are the current market numbers and availability for Multi-family or attached homes in Streamwood, IL.  The best selections are in the $150,000 to $199,900 range and we've got great larger executive … (0 comments)

 
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