lyn sims: Weathersfield Lakes - Schaumburg IL
- 02/15/10 08:42 AM
Weathersfield LakesWeathersfield Lakes is a community of quad homes (group of 4) built by Campanelli Builders in the mid 70's. One of the top 10 most popular subdivisions in Schaumburg IL, it offers close approximation to Volkening Lake for paddle boating in summer & ice skating in the winter months. There is also a popular walking path around the lake. The association offers a large clubhouse with party or meeting rooms and an outdoor pool.
There are 3 different models in the subdivision and all offer a private entry and 1 car attached garage. One of the most popular is … (1 comments)
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lyn sims: Staging your home really helps it sell!
- 02/09/10 01:19 AM
Advice to Sellers - Staging your home really helps it sell! Last week was really a 'visual' week in extremes. My one post entitled 'The glamorous job of a Realtor©' tried to show you the kinds of homes that we might see during the course of showing or on listing appointments. One of the things that I desperately try to point out to sellers is the competition that is currently on the market in our area. When I do a listing appointment I come armed with how many homes are in a particular price range, absorption rates for your city and a … (13 comments)
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lyn sims: The Glamorous Job of a Realtor©
- 02/08/10 04:36 AM
Yes, real estate is such a glamorous job as you can see by these pictures! A documentation in pictures of the job of a Realtor© - how glamorous indeed after you see these houses! So this week I've seen some pretty funny things, some pathetic things and some indescribable things. Some things are so gross they're won't be any pictures!Let's begin if we may: These folks had 2 days notice that I was coming which is plenty of time for making your house presentable in my book. I almost fell down the stairs, assaulted by the smell of chihuahua poop (small stuff … (18 comments)
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lyn sims: Glens of Schaumburg - Schaumburg Illinois
- 02/01/10 05:04 AM
Glens of Schaumburg manor homes/coach homes in Schaumburg Illinois was originally built by Pasquinelli Builders starting in 1986. The Glens of Schaumburg is a popular area with commuters because it is close to the Schaumburg Metra Station (Milwaukee West Line) which you can walk (if your athletic) or drive too. Schaumburg Station offers plenty of parking and express runs into Schaumburg or Chicago. Google Map on the right will take you right there.
The Glens of Schaumburg at inception offered very contemporary floor plans with 9 foot ceilings on the 1st floor units and vaulted ceilings thruout on 2nd floor units. If you … (0 comments)
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lyn sims: Red Rock - Schaumburg Townhome Market Update
- 01/30/10 05:03 AM
Red Rock, a popular community in Schaumburg that features one level and 2story townhomes each with a private entrance. Tucked behind the intersections of Barrington and Schaumburg Roads, it was built in 1994/1995 by Town and Country Homes.
There are 4 different models available with square footage between 1098 and 1333 square feet. Upgrades can include: skylites, fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, 6 panel doors, 9 ft volume ceilings, greatroom concept with open kitchens, family room extensions, cabinetry upgrades. All homes come with an attached 1 car garage.
Currently for 2016 there have been 12 sales ranging from $139,000 to $185,000.
Red Rock is close to either … (1 comments)
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lyn sims: Five Keys To Unlock The Secret To A Successful Sale
- 01/19/10 12:44 AM
Oh, Lyn there you go again talking about 'staging' and preparing my home for sale. Do I really have to spend all this time and energy?
YES .... YOU DO. What sellers don't seem to understand is the competition out there in the marketplace. Buyers have a lot of choices when they search for homes and why should they choose yours? Well ..... I'll wait why you think about it.
As a buyer, there are endless choices you could make on your home search and you want your home to stand out ('spot on' as we say) because you only … (10 comments)
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lyn sims: Schaumburg IL Homes - Home Sales 4th Quarter 2009
- 01/05/10 08:50 AM
Schaumburg IL Housing Market - Single Family Sales 4th Quarter of 2009 Lyn, What's up with the Illinois and Chicago Markets? Well, sales totals increased in both the Chicago and Illinois markets overall for the last 3 months. Clearly the federal tax incentives for first time buyers encouraged more people to enter the market. The housing market in general continues to defy analysts abilities to generate a consensus about recovery; month-to-month indicators - such as new home sales, construction starts, foreclosures - are moving in different directions.The impact of foreclosures in our market is substantial and their impact on prices since a … (2 comments)
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lyn sims: Cost of Living Comparison Calculator
- 12/29/09 06:45 AM
Cost of Living Comparison
Thinking of relocating out of the area and wonder what things will cost?
Would you like to retire that snow shovel and feel the sand between your toes more often?
Want to get farther away from your in-laws?
This Cost Comparison Calculator can help! In three simple steps we'll provide you a cost of living comparison. Just tell us your current city and where you'd like to move. We'll show your two cities side-by-side in all the categories you need, such as taxes, housing, food, and other costs.
When you do decide to sell your home in the area OR decide you'd … (4 comments)
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lyn sims: Top 10 Posts for 2009 on Active Rain
- 12/28/09 06:46 AM
Top 10 Posts for 2009 It always intrigues me what interests people on the internet. Active Rain has been such a valuable asset and each year at this time I check out what people have been reading in order to improve next year in 2010. Any trends? Topics? Or, should I be the first with topics? Here's a compilation in case you've missed some of these posts - and yes, there is more than 10!Illinois Home Sales - December 2009Cook County Downpayment Assistance Program - August 2009Open Letter to First Time Home Buyers - August 2009Buying a Bank Owned Home - … (2 comments)
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lyn sims: What's an SSA or Special Service Area?
- 12/15/09 01:41 AM
What is a Special Service Area (SSA)?New homes in an SSA may be priced and marketed at lower prices because the infrastructure costs are not built into the cost of the home. Instead, the infrastructure costs are paid annually by the homeowner through Special Service Area assessments. A Special Service Area (SSA) is a special taxing district created by an ordinance of a municipality or county, often at the request of developers of new housing subdivisions, to pass on the costs of new infrastructure (i.e. streets, landscaping, water lines and sewer systems) to homeowners who reside in the SSA. They also … (0 comments)
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lyn sims: Illinois Home Sales - Slowly we turn ..... step by step ..... inch by inch .....
- 12/10/09 08:22 AM
Illinois Home Sales - Slowly we turn ...... step by step ..... inch by inch ......Yes, I'm quoting the well remembered Three Stooges sketch. Are we making a comeback? A little at a time is all we can expect but the numbers are good and getting better all the time!Here is the report from the 'egg heads' in the know:
Pent-Up Demand and Tax Credit Drive October Home Sales Rally - Sales Up 24.2% Statewide and 33.3% in Chicago Region"Illinois home sales took a double-digit jump in October as buyers took advantage of unprecedented buyer-market conditions with record low mortgage interest … (3 comments)
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lyn sims: Schaumburg IL is still a winner! Business Week's Best Places to Raise your Kids
- 11/24/09 05:03 AM
Business Week's Best Places to Raise your Kids 2010 Schaumburg just missed out and was a noted 'runner up' for 2010. Last year for 2009, Mt. Prospect cinched the title. We'll get 'em next year!So here is the full article for BusinessWeek's annual ranking of the best places to raise your kids. Each picture represents a state and a little bio about each town that won!Best Place to Raise Your Kids 2010: Tinley Park, ILNearest city: ChicagoPopulation: 54,491Median family income: $90,377Runners-up: Arlington Heights, Schaumburg"Tinley Park, a fast-developing southwestern suburb of Chicago, is this year's Best Place to Raise Your Kids—not just … (2 comments)
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lyn sims: Schaumburg Illinois Homes and Market Times - October 2009
- 10/01/09 05:46 AM
There is a large amount of inventory thruout the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago which include the Schaumburg Area. 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 last few months.
Here is the chart of ACTIVE Single Family Prices in Schaumburg with the MARKET TIMES posted as 'average days on the market.'
There currently are 162 single family homes available for sale with an average market time of 212 days. The average list price is $424,482 and the highest listing price is $2,495,000. The largest … (2 comments)
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lyn sims: Chicago Agent Magazine Feature
- 09/30/09 11:12 AM
Lyn Sims is featured in Chicago Agent Magazine! I received a surprise phone call about a month ago that asked me if I would like to be interviewed to talk about first time home buyers in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs. You bet, I said, I love 'em. So I called the editor back and set up an interview with the writer. I have to say it was an enjoyable interview and I thought I did well answering the questions about 'today's home buyers.'What are they thinking? What are they expecting? As usual, too many people offering advice. Has the $8000 tax … (10 comments)
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lyn sims: Buying The Right Home ... It Isn't Always About The Price
- 09/21/09 04:49 AM
Buyers seem to be obsessed lately with getting the best price. Are they overlooking things they should be paying attention to? This post from Jim Valentine in Garnerville, NV gives some advice and suggestions on what should be important factors to consider when purchasing a home. Price should not always be the motivating factor.
Lifestyles you prefer? Kid friendly areas? Dog friendly areas? No maintenance? These are just a couple of other important factors to consider.
When you do find a home that you like, is it worth it to quibble over $500? The ultimate decision is always yours, but not getting … (1 comments)
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lyn sims: Schaumburg Aviation Celebration 2009
- 09/14/09 09:15 AM
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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lyn sims: Hoffman Estates IL Real Estate - Market Update for June-July-August 2009
- 09/10/09 02:26 AM
What's going on with the market? This post is for single family and multi-family sales for Hoffman Estates 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 like it's a ghost town out there. Hello, hello wherever you are?There are many buyers out there that are still shopping but not making any decisions as of yet. But why? Interest rates are still stable and have not shown any signs of going on the increase. So why … (2 comments)
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lyn sims: Schaumburg Aviation Celebration - August 29th and 30th, 2009
- 08/19/09 06:34 AM
Mayor Al Larson's Aviation Celebration Soar into the northwest suburban skies on August 29 and 30 at the 3rd Annual Mayor Al Larson's Aviation Celebration. Plan to spend time at the Schaumburg Regional Airport for what promises to be the biggest and best event yet.
Take a ride in an airplane with Windy City Flyers, the flight school based at Schaumburg Regional Airport. In addition to Windy City Flyers, participants can strap on a helmet and go for a ride in an open-air biplane, take a ride on a C-47 WWII cargo aircraft, or take a ride in a four-seater helicopter.
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lyn sims: What is the Sellers Disclosure?
- 08/12/09 04:12 AM
What is the 'Sellers Disclosure'? In Illinois, we have recently updated (August 11th, 2009) the Residential Real Property Disclosure Act to include homes that might be contaminated with methamphetamine.
Illinois is one of at least 45 states requiring mandatory disclosure of property condition. The form gives as much information as possible about the current condition of the property. The form consists of 23 questions about the condition of the property including (but not limited to): the structure, including the roof, foundation, walls and floors; flooding; furnace; electrical, plumbing and air conditioning systems; well and drinking water; and high levels of … (0 comments)
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lyn sims: Open Letter to First Time Home Buyers
- 08/11/09 03:02 AM
First time buyers - Do you know the clock is ticking? A great opportunity that could help you financially on your taxes awaits you. What do I have to do you ask? Close on a home by November 30th, 2009.
Thinking of purchasing a home in the Schaumburg Illinois area? Schaumburg Real Estate is what I do, so if you are looking for a buyers agent, please give me a call. Start looking for homes in Schaumburg now!
This original post is from Eric Hitzelberger from RE/MAX in Louisville, KY. Enjoy the count down clock!
Time is a wastin' as they … (5 comments)
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Weathersfield LakesWeathersfield Lakes is a community of quad homes (group of 4) built by Campanelli Builders in the mid 70's. One of the top 10 most popular subdivisions in Schaumburg IL, it offers close approximation to Volkening Lake for paddle boating in summer & ice skating in the winter months. There is also a popular walking path around the lake. The association offers a large clubhouse with party or meeting rooms and an outdoor pool. 
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