Lyn Sims

Real Estate Market Update in Hoffman Estates - September 2019 What are Prices Doing?  Average sales price ($323,000) a decrease of 5% from September 2018.  Remember that every Hoffman Estates subdivision is responding & recovering differently. That means "if and when" a home in the area goes on t...

Real Estate Market Update in Schaumburg - September 2019 What are Prices Doing?  Average sales price ($341,500) a decrease of 6% from September 2018.  Remember that every Schaumburg subdivision is responding & recovering differently. That means "if and when" a home in the area goes on the market....

Cook County Property Taxes - Senior Exemption ChangeCook County has finally joined the Collar Counties in allowing the Senior Exemption to automatically renew.Previously, seniors had to reapply for the Senior Exemption every year, but now it will automatically rollover just like the Homeowners Ex...

So is the Schaumburg Market up or down?More prospective home buyers across the country came out in August compared to the same time last year as U.S. showing traffic grew for the first time in 13 months, according to the latest ShowingTime Showing Index report. This tells us the buyer 'foot traf...

The things that you will need to know if you are planning on selling is how is the market doing currently in Hoffman Estates. Here's a few stats to help give you an idea. What is the percentage of homes that are going under contract each month in Hoffman Estates?  14% of total homes listed in Au...

The things that you will need to know if you are planning on selling is how is the market doing currently in Schaumburg. Here's a few stats to help give you an idea. What is the percentage of homes that are going under contract each month in Schaumburg?  18% of total homes listed in August. This...

It's really not hype! This is a good time to buy a home before the rates eventually rise. Let's talk about your purchasing power too! Low Interest Rate = More Purchasing PowerInterest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently around 3.5%. Rates have remained at or below 3.5% each of t...

Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the process.To point you in the right direction, here’s a list of some of the most common language you’ll hear when buying a home.The best way to ensure your home-buying process is a positive one is to find a ...

 There have been total of 227 closed single family homes in Schaumburg up until June 2019. The most popular price range is between $250,000 to $300,000 which is very affordable for our area.Let's view some Schaumburg homes in the $250,000 to $300,000 range right now.  If you are thinking of selli...