Looking for a Buyers Agent to show you homes 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.   

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 homes in Carol Stream, IL.  The selections are best in the $250,000 to $300,000 range and we've got great larger executive styled homes for price ranges above that up to $597,900!  The median listing price for Carol Stream is $288,450 and the Average Market Time is 124 days.  Some "handyman specials" and "fixer uppers" are available for buyers trying to get "instant equity" in the market by doing the work themselves!

Area Market Survey Criteria Lyn Sims at RE/MAX Suburban (847)230-7324

Active Listings for Single Family Homes in Carol Stream IL                           8/29/2008

List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt $150,000 - $199,999 7 90 $200,000 - $249,999 33 86 $250,000 - $299,999 53 134 $300,000 - $349,999 33 117 $350,000 - $399,999 14 143 $400,000 - $449,999 8 120 $450,000 - $499,999 8 122 $500,000 - $549,999 2 79 $550,000 - $599,999 6 289

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 164 124 $288,450 $312,974 $597,900 $155,900

To search for homes currently available in the surrounding Carol Stream area, please go directly to my  HOMESEARCH PAGE  to get started.

Other interesting articles for 'SELLERS' or 'BUYERS' are also available at www.LynSims.net to make you market "savvy" BEFORE you start your home adventure!

A real estate agent, such as myself, Lyn Sims, has all the available properties for sale listed in one place (MLS) for you to look at.  No hopping around from site to site!  Most listings now have virtual tours and multiple interior pictures so you can get a complete feel for the homes qualities and room sizes.  Another important step that must be taken first is to get prequalified for a loan BEFORE you begin your home search!  I can also help with any questions that you might have in the mortgage/loan area also because I've been thru the process before!

I look forward to working with you on finding your new home.

My Bio and Qualifications can be found here for you to see.  I've got alot of experience selling homes in the area!

Lyn Sims, RE/MAX Suburban 847-230-7324    EMAIL ME AT LynSims@remax.net

 

I can help you find a home in Carol Stream, South Elgin, Elgin, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Medinah, Schaumburg, Itasca, Hoffman Estates, Palatine,  Bloomingdale, Roselle, Streamwood, Elk Grove Village and St. Charles.

"Blog Dog"©2008 Lyn Sims

Looking for a townhome, condo, or quad in the Streamwood IL 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. 

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 styled homes for price ranges above that up to $469,900!  The median listing price for Streamwood is $194,900 and the Average Market Time is 154 days.  Some "handyman specials" and "fixer uppers" are available for buyers trying to get "instant equity" in the market by doing the work themselves!

Area Market Survey Criteria Lyn Sims at RE/MAX Suburban (847)230-7324                                        8/29/2008

Townhomes, Quads, Condos, Duplexes, etc.

Active Listings for Streamwood IL

List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 29 151 $150,000 - $199,999 105 159 $200,000 - $249,999 56 133 $250,000 - $299,999 30 133 $300,000 - $349,999 6 142 $350,000 - $399,999 6 413 $400,000 - $449,999 1 105 $450,000 - $499,999 1 124

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 234 154 $194,900 $205,846 $469,900 $71,000

To search for homes currently available in the surrounding Streamwood area, please go directly to my homesearch page to get started.

Other interesting articles for 'SELLERS' or 'BUYERS' are also available at www.LynSims.net to make you market "savvy" before you start your home adventure!

Information Profile on Streamwood

A real estate agent, such as myself, Lyn Sims, has all the available properties for sale listed in one place (MLS) for you to look at.  No hopping around from site to site!  Most listings now have virtual tours and multiple interior pictures so you can get a complete feel for the homes qualities and room sizes.

Another important step that must be taken first is to get prequalified for a loan BEFORE you begin your home search!  I can also help with any questions that you might have in the mortgage/loan area also because I've been thru the process before!

I look forward to working with you on finding your new home.

My bio and qualifications can be found here for you to see.  I've got alot of experience in the area!

Lyn Sims, RE/MAX Suburban 847-230-7324    EMAIL ME AT LynSims@remax.net

 

Northwest Suburban Chicago IL areas of Streamwood, Elgin, South Elgin, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Medinah, Itasca, Hoffman Estates, Palatine, Carol Stream, Schaumburg, Bloomingdale, Roselle, Elk Grove Village and St. Charles.

"Blog Dog"©2008 Lyn Sims

Looking for a townhome, condo, quad in the Hanover Park 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.   

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 Hanover Park, IL.  The selections are in the $150,000 to $200,000 range and we've got great larger executive styled homes for price ranges above that up to $355,000!  The median listing price for Hanover Park is $164,999 and the Average Market Time is 164 days.  Some "handyman specials" and "fixer uppers" are available for buyers trying to get "instant equity" in the market by doing the work themselves!

Area Market Survey Criteria Lyn Sims at RE/MAX Suburban (847)230-7324                                             8/29/2008

Multi Family Homes - Townhomes, Quads, Duplexes, Manor Homes, Condos

Active Listings for Hanover Park IL

List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 70 175 $150,000 - $199,999 101 159 $200,000 - $249,999 19 157 $250,000 - $299,999 6 118 $300,000 - $349,999 7 193 $350,000 - $399,999 2 181

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 205 164 $164,999 $175,331 $355,000 $99,500

To search for homes currently available in the surrounding Hanover Park area, please go directly to my  HOMESEARCH PAGE  to get started. 

Other interesting articles for 'SELLERS' or 'BUYERS' are also available at www.LynSims.net to make you market "savvy" BEFORE you start your home adventure!

A real estate agent, such as myself, Lyn Sims, has all the available properties for sale listed in one place (MLS) for you to look at.  No hopping around from site to site!  Most listings now have virtual tours and multiple interior pictures so you can get a complete feel for the homes qualities and room sizes.  Another important step that must be taken first is to get prequalified for a loan BEFORE you begin your home search!  I can also help with any questions that you might have in the mortgage/loan area also because I've been thru the process before!

I look forward to working with you on "finding your new home".

My Bio and Qualifications can be found here for you to see.  I've got alot of experience selling homes in the area!

Lyn Sims, RE/MAX Suburban 847-230-7324    EMAIL ME AT LynSims@remax.net

I can help you find a home in Hanover Park, Carol Stream, South Elgin, Elgin, Bartlett, Medinah, Schaumburg, Itasca, Hoffman Estates, Palatine,  Bloomingdale, Roselle, Streamwood, Elk Grove Village and St. Charles.

"Blog Dog"©2008 Lyn Sims

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. 

SITTING ON THE FENCE HAS TO START HURTING AFTER WHILE!    OUCH!    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 for price ranges above that up to $409,900!  The median listing price for Carol Stream is $199,842 and the Average Market Time is 176 days.  Some "handyman specials" and "fixer uppers" are available for buyers trying to get "instant equity" in the market by doing the work themselves!

Area Market Survey Criteria Status: Active   Property Type: Attached Single   Area: Carol Stream, IL  60188

Lyn Sims at RE/MAX Suburban (847)230-7324                                                          8/28/2008

List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 44 183 $150,000 - $199,999 55 161 $200,000 - $249,999 48 141 $250,000 - $299,999 11 115 $300,000 - $349,999 10 126 $350,000 - $399,999 7 127 $400,000 - $449,999 1 530

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 176 157 $199,842 $201,154 $409,900 $76,900

To search for homes currently available in the surrounding Carol Stream area, please go directly to my  HOMESEARCH PAGE  to get started. 

Other interesting articles for 'SELLERS' or 'BUYERS' are also available at www.LynSims.net to make you market "savvy" BEFORE you start your home adventure!

A real estate agent, such as myself, Lyn Sims, has all the available properties for sale listed in one place (MLS) for you to look at.  No hopping around from site to site!  Most listings now have virtual tours and multiple interior pictures so you can get a complete feel for the homes qualities and room sizes.  Another important step that must be taken first is to get prequalified for a loan BEFORE you begin your home search!  I can also help with any questions that you might have in the mortgage/loan area also because I've been thru the process before!

My Bio and Qualifications can be found here for you to see.  I've got alot of experience selling homes in the area!

Lyn Sims at RE/MAX Suburban 847-230-7324    EMAIL ME AT:  LynSims@remax.net

 

I can help you find a home in Carol Stream, South Elgin, Elgin, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Medinah, Schaumburg, Itasca, Hoffman Estates, Palatine,  Bloomingdale, Roselle, Streamwood, Elk Grove Village and St. Charles.

"Blog Dog"©2008 Lyn Sims

Why Banks do Short Sales

Illinois placed in the top 10 nationally in foreclosure filings for 2007 at 90,782 posted filings.  The 2006 figure was 64,310 which is up dramatically.  The 2007 number represents 1.25% of the total households in Illinois.  The national average is 1.03%.  The good news is that 98.75% of all Illinois households are NOT in foreclosure.

The high foreclosure numbers are causing fewer people to offer up bids at the sheriff's sale.  The large mortgage amounts, along with back taxes, attorney's fees and other liens are making it impractical for third parties to pick up any bargains.  The bank is forced to pick up the property.  These bank owned properties are known as REO's.  The REO properties are later sold, or auctioned at a much greater discounted rate.  Also, once the bank acquires the REO, now as owners, they take on all the carrying costs of ownership (taxes, association, utilities, maintenance).  The net doesn't get better, it gets worse.  That's why short sales take place.  The banks will loose more money later than they will on the front end.

CAN'T MAKE YOUR PAYMENTS AND NEED HELP?      Totally Confidential!

NEED A SHORT SALE SPECIALIST?     Help is just a phone call away!

I WANT TO BUY A FORECLOSURE-REO PROPERTY.

LYN SIMS at RE/MAX SUBURBAN (847)230-7324                

Lyn is a 20+ real estate veteran who works in the Northwest Suburban Areas of Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Medinah, Itasca, Roselle, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, Bartlett, Elgin, South Elgin, Hanover Park, Streamwood, St. Charles.

Lyn's Email:  LynSims@remax.net              www.LynSims.net

*Provided by the Law Office of Gary Lundeen (630)351-6560                                     

"Blog Dog"©2008 Lyn Sims

There is a large amount of inventory thruout the Chicago Northwest Suburban Market which includes the Bartlett IL area.  SMART PEOPLE ARE BUYING REAL ESTATE NOW!  Sellers are hot to compete and make their home standout above their competition.  Sellers are flexible!  Lots of Inventory = Buyer Benefits  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!  

Here is a chart of ACTIVE Single Family homes in Bartlett with the MARKET TIMES posted as "Average Days on the Market". 

There are currently 267 homes in various styles and types available with the Average Market Time of 162 days.  The median price is $358,874 and the highest price is $7,800,000 Yikes!

Reasons to buy in Bartlett - Why it's such a popular community!

Area Market Survey Criteria Status: Active   Single Family Homes in Bartlett IL    8/28/2008

Lyn Sims at RE/MAX Suburban (847)230-7324

List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt $150,000 - $199,999 3 61 $200,000 - $249,999 11 118 $250,000 - $299,999 56 143 $300,000 - $349,999 57 168 $350,000 - $399,999 57 153 $400,000 - $449,999 29 145 $450,000 - $499,999 11 197 $500,000 - $549,999 10 169 $550,000 - $599,999 13 115 $600,000 - $699,999 11 326 $700,000 - $799,999 7 298 $800,000 - $899,999 1 204 $5,000,000 - And Over 1 139

Active Listings Summary

# Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 267 162 $358,874 $415,361 $7,800,000 $189,900

As you can see the average bracket of pricing for the Bartlett Area is between $250,000 to $349,900.  To search for homes up-to-the-minute on the market in the Bartlett IL area, please go directly to my MLS search website at www.LynSims.net. 

If you are looking to find or sell a home in the general Bartlett IL area, please feel free to contact Lyn Sims of RE/MAX Suburban at 847-230-7324 or 800-637-9345.  I can provide you with information on many of the areas communities.

Contact me, I'm ready to buy or sell a home!

Lyn Sims RE/MAX Suburban 847-230-7324 or 800-637-9345 Outside IL.

Northwest Suburbs of Chicago IL - Bartlett, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village, Medinah, Itasca, Roselle, Bloomingdale, Hanover Park, Streamwood, Elgin, South Elgin, Carol Stream and St. Charles areas.

"Blog Dog"©2008 Lyn Sims

What Makes a Good Neighborhood?

When you buy a house, you also invest in the neighborhood that surrounds it. The identity of a neighborhood may be as important to property values as the individual properties themselves. In a “planned community”, strictly controlled architecture governs a carefully crafted identity block after block. In a rural town, tree-lined streets and an old-fashioned town square preserve a disappearing way of life. In a large city, an older neighborhood's ethnic history has shaped its character and often drives its rejuvenation. It's important to know where a neighborhood has been—and where it's going—before you decide to buy.

1. Start with Statistics

It's now possible to get valuable neighborhood statistics online. Crime statistics, school scores and demographic information are all readily available.  Check the village websites for specific information on the town as a whole.  Park Districts are important and so are the schools in a particular community so study these carefully.  Demographics can now be found by zip code here.

2. Check with the City or Village Hall

You can get any kind of town planning document from your town or county's zoning and/or planning authorities. If you want to be sure that the rural hideaway you just bought stays rural, check with these officials. They start planning large projects like major road construction years from the actual start date.

3. Research the Resale Potential

The quality of the neighborhood will play a big role in your home's resale value—whether you live in the least or most expensive house on the block. (It’s better to have the smallest house in the best community).  Check out the neighborhood for job growth and home appreciation numbers in the area you're interested in.  Get a list of homes for sale in the neighborhood from your real estate agent to determine how many days they've been on the market. If properties haven't been selling quickly, find out whether the market is slow or if there are neighborhood issues that may make resale difficult.

How can I Find Neighborhoods on the Rise?

Start looking for tomorrow's hot neighborhoods right on the edge of today's most desirable, well-established neighborhoods. These tangential neighborhoods are frequently next in line to experience a surge in prices.

Look for these signs of increasing popularity:

4. Get to Know the Community Yourself

It may sound like a cliché, but nobody knows a neighborhood like the people who live and work there every day. Visit a neighborhood on your own at different times of day and night. Talk to neighbors. Visit nearby schools and local businesses.  Small local papers can be chock-full of information that gives you a feel for the neighborhood or community. If you depend on public transportation, find out how accessible it is in this area. Drive to and from the house from several different directions, so you see both the scenic and not-so-scenic routes.  Plan how long it will take for your daily commute.

Lyn Sims at RE/MAX Suburban (847)230-7324

SO ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE FIRST STEPS?  ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED?

I HAVE 20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE WORKING THE NORTHWEST SUBURBAN MARKET AREA AND WOULD LOVE TO GET YOU ON YOUR WAY TO YOUR NEXT HOME!