Edgewater by Del Webb, Elgin, Illinois About Edgewater by Del Webb Edgewater by Del Webb is a 55+ Community built by Pulte Homes in the mid to late 2000's. Edgewater features 1040 with 14 floor plans ranging from 1,200 to over 2,800 square feet of living space. Edgewater by Del Webb is located in Elgin, Illinois north of Bowes Road and west of Randall Road. Average taxes in Edgewater by Del Webb $6,201 Average association fees in Edgewater by Del Webb $185 ($176 - $207) Average home size in Edgewater by Del Webb 1,740 ft2 Average lot size in Edgewater by Del Webb 0.00 acres Average year built in Edgewater by Del Webb 2007 Homes for sale in Edgewater by Del Webb Address Beds Baths Built Price 2824 Beacon 2 2.0 2007 $250,000 857 Cascade Falls Dr. 2 2.0 2009 $285,500 2820 Beacon Point Cir... 01/07/2014

Mitawa, Elgin, Illinois About Mitawa Mitawa is a single family home neighborhood built in the early 1980's. Mitawa is located in Elgin, Illinois on Randall Road and Hopps Road. Average taxes in Mitawa $6,800 Average association fees in Mitawa $30 ($30 - $30) Average home size in Mitawa 2,300 ft2 Average lot size in Mitawa 0.50 acres Average year built in Mitawa 1978 Homes for sale in Mitawa Address Beds Baths Built Price 38W675 Bittersweet Ln. 4 2.1 1978 $310,000 Sales Summary for Mitawa  (Jan 5, 2013 - Jan 5, 2014) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 2 116 $314,400 $304,000 96.7% Recent home sales in Mitawa Address Beds Baths Sold 8N653 Bittersweet Ln. 3 3.1 $288,000 8N605 Pasec Pl. 3 2.0 $320,000 Schools for Mitawa Elementary Schools Ferson Creek Elemen... 01/05/2014

Highland Woods, Elgin, Illinois About Highland Woods Highland Woods is a subdivision of custom single family homes built by William Ryan Homes in the late 2000's. Homes range from 1,941 to 3,574 square feet. Highland Woods is located in Elgin, Illinois west of Coombs Road and north of Route 20. Average taxes in Highland Woods $13,586 Average association fees in Highland Woods $175 ($35 - $345) Average home size in Highland Woods 3,078 ft2 Average lot size in Highland Woods 0.25 acres Average year built in Highland Woods 2012 Homes for sale in Highland Woods Address Beds Baths Built Price 3466 Gallant Fox Dr. 4 3.1 2010 $389,900 3518 Hopewell Dr. 4 2.1 2013 $425,000 3686 Bellamere Ln. 4 4.0 2013 $599,000 3590 Harmony Cir. 4 4.0 2011 $434,900 3586 Wetlands Ct. 4 2.2 2009 $599,900 672 Sla... 01/03/2014

Country Trails, Elgin, Illinois About Country Trails Country Trails is a single family home neighborhood built in the mid 1990's by U.S. Shelter Group. Country Trails features 210 homes with floor plans ranging from 1,871 to 2,485 square feet of living space. Country Trails is located in Elgin, Illinois on Bode south of Rohrson. Average taxes in Country Trails $6,483 Average association fees in Country Trails $65 ($65 - $65) Average home size in Country Trails 2,151 ft2 Average lot size in Country Trails 0.25 acres Average year built in Country Trails 1993 Homes for sale in Country Trails Address Beds Baths Built Price 1500 Eliot Tr. 3 2.1 1989 $229,900 1459 Eliot Tr. 3 2.1 1997 $225,000 Sales Summary for Country Trails  (Jan 3, 2013 - Jan 3, 2014) # of Sales Average Days on Market Ave... 01/02/2014

Updated list of short sales in Elgin If you're willing to look past some lengthier escrow times, short sale homes for sale in Elgin offer great potential savings!   Some advantages to purchasing a short sale property include;   Great financial value, sometimes below market value Banks may further lower the final purchase price depending on the appraisal You could end up in your dream home for an unbelievable price  Visit our site for a list of updated short sales for sale in Elgin.  If you want to take a look at any of these, or just have questions about the process of buying a short sale, give us a call today at 630-488-3300!     12/30/2013

In the table below lists all of the single family detached and single family attached homes currently on the market in Elgin, IL The data lists available homes by price range with average time on market in each range. Included in this list are many Foreclosures and Short Sales.  Should you have an interest in homes in a selected price range, send me your physical characteristics requirements. I will send complete details on those homes that meet your criteria. Active Listings List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $49,999 16 217 $50,000 - $99,999 67 140 $100,000 - $149,999 100 196 $150,000 - $199,999 69 148 $200,000 - $249,999 45 201 $250,000 - $299,999 59 313 $300,000 - $349,999 49 287 $350,000 - $399,999 14 327 $400,000 - $449,999 11 425 $450,000 - $499,999 6 132 $500... 12/20/2013

Stop right there and start looking for your new Elgin home here!Thinking that now is the time to make your move? Interest rates are still the lowest they've ever been and give you great purchasing power. There are many great Elgin values to be had on the market right now and I'm looking for buyers that want to get in the game.  The average list price in Elgin is $233,000 and there are many homes available with two popular price ranges of $100,000 to $150,000 and then $250,000 to $300,000.  The lowest price for sale right now is $37,900 and the highest is $725,000. Variety, styles and selections in each price range. Looking to buy a Elgin home and want to work with a buyers agent that's familiar with the area like the back of her hand? Let me show you the benefits of working with someone... 12/18/2013

Updated list of single story homes for sale in Elgin Ranch homes offer numerous advantages to your typical two story.  Aside from the obvious mobility convenience for seniors, ranch homes for sale in Elgin IL have a lot to offer.   Floor plans tend to be more open. You won't find a lot of wasted space in a ranch home. Ranches are easier to heat and cool than their alternatives. As mentioned, ranch homes for sale in Elgin IL offer easier maneuvering for those with limited mobility. Ranch homes offer a safer environment for your family. More convenient - no carrying laundry up and down stairs, no running down the stairs to check if the doors are locked. It's easier to expand a ranch home. The ranch style has more value generally because all of the bedrooms are on the main level.   The lis... 12/17/2013

Updated list of waterfront homes for sale in Elgin Looking for a place with ambiance and a view rather than just a fence around you?   Enjoy the sense of privacy waterfront homes provide compared with a community where you have neighbors right on top of you.   Living in a waterfront home is like constantly being on vacation. There's no need to spend money to go away someplace when you can just walk out the door and down to the water.  Learn to appreciate the nature and wildlife that surround you while you enjoy being away from the commotion of town.   Whatever lifestyle you’re looking for, there’s a waterfront home for sale in Elgin IL to suit your needs.     12/12/2013

Find home prices in Elgin Home values in Elgin IL, as in most of the nation, have been up and down since the housing bubble of several years ago.  The average home price in Elgin hit bottom around January of this year.  We then saw Elgin home values begin a slow but steady increase.  This upward trend in pricing is forecasted to continue.     If you've been on the fence about selling your home, now is a great time!  Currently, inventory is low and demand is high.  Elgin IL home values have not only stabilized but are trending upwards with a forecast for continued growth.   The Kombrink Team at RE/MAX Great American North takes a very analytical approach to pricing your home.  Using a process similar to that of an actual home appraiser, our in-depth analysis produces a pricing strategy t... 11/19/2013

I recently attended the fundraising breakfast at Westminster Christian School, a local gem embeded strategically on the West side of Elgin, IL.  As touching as this story portrays, there are many more stories of God's goodness throughout the hundreds of graduates from this school. Enjoy a brief video of Erica's Story, the current High School English Teacher at Westminster Christian.  I am grateful to know the parents of Erica and am thankful to see how Erica has blossomed as a result of loving parents and a Christian education received through the sacrifices of many who support the work of Westminster. For further information on Westminster, log onto www.WestminsterChristian.org.  They are a K-12 learning institution that offers a wide range of sports and other extracurricular activitie... 11/11/2013

Find your home's price in Elgin Home prices in Elgin IL, as in most of the nation, have been up and down since the housing bubble of several years ago.  The average home value in Elgin hit bottom around January of this year.  We then saw Elgin home prices begin a slow but steady increase.  This upward trend in pricing means your Elgin IL home is worth more now.     If you want to know what your Elgin IL home is worth, now is a great time to find out!  Currently, inventory is low and demand is high.  Elgin IL home prices have not only stabilized but are trending upwards with a forecast for continued growth.   The Kombrink Team at RE/MAX Great American North takes a very analytical approach to pricing your home.  Using a process similar to that of an actual home appraiser, our in-depth an... 11/06/2013

Updated list of bank owned homes for sale in Elgin IL If you're willing to look past some additional paperwork, and possibly make a few small repairs, foreclosed homes in Elgin IL offer tons of potential!   Some advantages to purchasing a bank owned property include;   Great financial value, sometimes below market value Home will be vacant so the bank is usually more flexible with a closing date No waiting for approval as in a short sale You'll receive a clear title on the home   As of this posting, there are 100 foreclosed homes for sale in Elgin IL.  Through our website at kombrink.com, we provide a constantly updated list of Elgin bank owned properties.  If you're in the market to snap up one of these bargains, make sure to bookmark our Foreclosed Homes For Sale in Elgin IL page so y... 10/22/2013

Cash is king again? I was poised to write about how cash has taken over the market from a national RealtyTrac survey and that is indeed the case in Elgin! Conventional financing has dominated for financing types in Elgin compared to other surrounding areas where in some cases 'cash is still king'. Goes to show you how each community is recovering at different levels in different ways.  Still have to wonder where all these folks are getting their cash to purchase these Elgin homes. Investors are obviously working with it so they can purchase those sub-level properties that will not be able to be financed because of condition. We will see by the end of the year or the 1st quarter of 2014 if conventional or cash take an even larger portion because of the higher FHA costs that were implemen... 10/18/2013

Discover your home's value in Elgin Home prices in Elgin IL, as in most of the nation, have been up and down since the housing bubble of several years ago.  The average home value in Elgin hit bottom around January of this year.  We then saw Elgin home prices begin a slow but steady increase.  This upward trend in pricing is forecasted to continue.     If you've been on the fence about selling your home, now is a great time!  Currently, inventory is low and demand is high.  Elgin IL home prices have not only stabilized but are trending upwards with a forecast for continued growth.   The Kombrink Team at RE/MAX Great American North takes a very analytical approach to pricing your home.  Using a process similar to that of an actual home appraiser, our in-depth analysis produces a pricing ... 10/16/2013

What's happening this quarter? Glad you're here because people are always asking me “How many homes are selling?" How well we are seeing improvement seems to make a difference in what area or subdivision you live in.  It’s really not an evasive answer, it's an accurate one.  Each area and subdivision is totally different! Here’s what I can tell you about the overall Elgin market –Single Family Homes -  Elgin averages 130 home sales a month.  Inventory is up substantially over other neighboring areas. The percentage of homes going under contract each month is 18 to 23%. Market time is 108 days which isn't exactly quick. Average Sold Price was $165,000 for the 3rd quarter 2013.Multi-Family Homes - Elgin averages 36 sales per month. Inventory is elevated but not as high as single family ho... 10/11/2013

09/19/2013

32nd Annual Elgin Historic House Tour on Saturday, September 7, 2013. Each year, the tour features a different historic neighborhood of Elgin. This year’s tour spans an interesting swath of Elgin’s west side. It features more than 160 years of architecture and history. At one end of the tour area is the city’s oldest neighborhood west of the Fox River. It began before the Civil War and was clustered around the Chicago Street Bridge. It is now home base for the Near West Neighbors Association (NWNA). The Annual Historic Elgin House Tour is an educational event that offers something for everyone. There’s architecture, history, home remodeling, interior decorating, gardening and more. The interior tours of the homes are guided and interpreted. The houses may be toured in any order. Wear co... 08/01/2013

People are always asking me “Lyn, how many homes are selling?”   Well that seems to make a difference is what area or subdivision you live in.  It’s really not an evasive answer.  Each area and subdivision is totally different!  Here’s what I can tell you about the overall Elgin market –Single Family Homes -  Elgin averages 104 home sales a month.  Inventory is down substantially and is 63% less than last year. The percentage of homes going under contract each month is 21 to 22%. Market time is 157 days which isn't exactly quick. Average Sold Price was $151,379 for the 2nd quarter 2013.Multi-Family Homes - Elgin averages 33 sales per month. Inventory is significantly lower than single family homes.  The percentage of homes going under contract each month is 22 to 28%. Market time is 147... 07/31/2013

New Construction Homes For Sale in Elgin, Illinois Currently for Sale   For Sale Avg. List Min. Max Avg. Days All 93 $315,539 $179,490 $571,000 112 2 bedrooms 12 $254,441 $179,490 $393,094 86 3 bedrooms 31 $289,520 $185,040 $459,856 101 4 bedrooms 49 $347,484 $252,995 $571,000 126 5 bedrooms 1 $289,995 $289,995 $289,995 28 View All New Construction For Sale in Elgin New Construction Homes for Sale by Subdivision Subdivision Description For Sale Bowes Creek Country Club Bowes Creek Country Club is a subdivision of single family homes and townhomes built in the mid to late 2000's by Toll Brothers. Bowes Creek Country Club features 351 townhomes with floor plans ranging from 1,670 to 2,600 square feet of living space. Bowes Creek Country Club is located in Elgin, Illinois south of Bowes Ro... 07/09/2013