real estate broker: 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)

real estate broker: TODAY'S MARKET OUTLOOK! Northwest Chicago Suburbs, Schaumburg IL - 04/04/08 08:34 AM
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)

real estate broker: Dominican University to call Schaumburg's Alexian Field Home - 02/25/08 04:33 AM
Dominican enters 3 year agreement with Schaumburg Flyers
Jan. 25, 2008
River Forest, Ill. - Dominican University has entered an agreement with the Schaumburg Flyers, an independent baseball team in the Northern League, which will allow Dominican to call the Flyers' Alexian Field home for the Stars' 2008, 2009 and 2010 baseball seasons.
"It is an incredible opportunity for Dominican University, the student-athletes and the fans to have such a high quality facility as our home ballpark," commented Erick Baumann, director of athletics at Dominican. "It will certainly enhance the experience for all involved, and we look forward to all aspects … (2 comments)

real estate broker: Northwest Chicago Suburbs Hoffman Estates IL, Multi-family Homes, Townhomes, Manor Homes, February 2008 - 02/11/08 08:25 AM
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)

 
Lyn Sims, Real Estate Broker Retired

Lyn Sims

Real Estate Broker Retired

Schaumburg, IL

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