Schaumburg Homes -  Schaumburg IL Real Estate - Housing Market Info March 2016 Looking for current and concise market information for your Schaumburg Home? You've come to the right place so let's delve right into the information. Let's talk about a few key market facets here - the months supply of inventory for Schaumburg Homes has been decreasing. We have 13% less in housing inventory then we did a year ago. There is still much competition and current market time averages 89 days to contract. An excellent indicator that the Schaumburg housing market is continuing to improve is the percentage of homes that go under contract each month. Currently we are at 33% for homes and 42% for townhomes/condos.        What about the Days on Market?  That has improved 30% over last year with the aver... 04/02/2016

Meribel Townhome Sales SummaryMeribel is a great townhome community built in 1993/1994 and located near the intersections of Barrington and Schaumburg Roads just behind and north of Home Depot. (Google map below will take you there and show you around).Meribel is comprised of 2-story styled townhomes each with a private entry and one car garage.  Features and upgrades could include:  9 foot volume ceilings on 1st floor, hardwood floors, over sized windows, lofts, upgraded cabinetry, skylites, vaulted Master Bedroom.  ALL HOMES in Meribel have 2.5 baths and there are only 2 models available.Savoy   2BR 2.5 Baths      Normandy   2BR, Loft, 2.5 Baths, End unit        Meribel is also very popular with commuters to Chicago - they use the Hanover Park Train Station which has plenty of parking... 03/17/2016

Real Estate Market Update - Northwest Suburbs - February 2016 This is the place to get those Northwest Suburban real estate questions answered!Don't worry, we're just getting started - 2015 was the best year for existing-home sales since 2006. There were about 5.3 million homes sold last year nationally, and that was a 6.5 jump from 2014.  I feel that the market will continue to improve throughout the coming year.What about Prices?  Average sales prices continue to be stagnant for the Midwest Area. The graphs below depicts the average prices by region & then by state for 2015. Illinois came in at 2.7% which is in the lowest range of the survey.Average Days on the Market came in unchanged from last month because of the slower winter months that we traditionally have. With our amount of i... 03/14/2016

In the table below lists all of the single family detached and single family attached homes currently on the market in Schaumburg, 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 $50,000 - $99,999 3 20 $100,000 - $149,999 36 76 $150,000 - $199,999 37 83 $200,000 - $249,999 23 149 $250,000 - $299,999 18 172 $300,000 - $349,999 28 91 $350,000 - $399,999 19 80 $400,000 - $449,999 12 80 $450,000 - $499,999 4 188 $500,000 - $549,999 6 77 $550,000 -... 03/10/2016

 Glens of Schaumburg manor homes/coach homes in Schaumburg Illinois was 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.  Schaumburg Station offers plenty of parking and express runs to or from Chicago.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 like a spacious feeling with lots of light, this is the place for you!Some of the unique features at the Glens of Schaumburg are:  vaulted ceilings in all rooms for 2nd floor units, totally private balcony or patio so your neighbor can’t see... 02/27/2016

High achieving Elementary Schools for PARCC in the Northwest Suburbs The newly released state test measures college & career readiness for our area schools. Since this is a new test it seems that scores dropped as students adjust to new Common Core learning standards & different testing format.  Overall the Northwest Suburbs did better than the state as a whole -- 131 schools had more then 33% of students who met or exceeded standards, which was the state average on the new test.  Fifty-three schools in the area did worse than the state average. So which schools were mentioned in the Schaumburg Area? Thomas Dooley in Schaumburg   Search for homes in Dooley Lincoln Prairie in Hoffman Estates Fairview Elementary in Hoffman Estates Hoover Math & Science in Schaumburg    Search for homes in... 02/24/2016

Briar Pointe Townhomes were built in 1996/1997 and located near Springinsguth and Irving Park Roads in Schaumburg.  Briar Pointe is surrounded by open areas, parks and nature sanctuaries.  Popular area with the current residents because of it's close proximity to the Schaumburg Train Station (Miwaukee West) and the Schaumburg Minor League Baseball Stadium.  Short drive to access the Elgin-O'Hare Expressway (390) and then connect to 355 North/South and into Chicago.   There are 7 models to choose from with great options available:  fireplaces, skylites, hardwood floors, 6 panel doors, stained doors and woodwork, vaulted Master Bedrooms, 2nd floor Utility Rooms.  One of the great features that Briar Pointe has over older townhome subdivisions is the multiple baths.  Private entry in each ... 02/24/2016

Real Estate Market Update - Northwest Suburbs - January 2016 This is the place to get those Northwest Suburban real estate questions answered!Well another year has started and 2015 was the best year for existing-home sales since 2006. There were about 5.3 million homes sold last year nationally, and that was a 6.5% jump from 2014.  I feel that the market will continue to improve throughout the coming year.What about Prices?  Average sales prices continue to be stagnant for the Midwest Area. The graph depicts the average prices for 2015.Average Days on the Market came in higher across the board possibly because of the slower winter months that we traditionally have.  With our low amount of inventory in January we are below what would be considered a stable market.  Prices should reflect ... 02/16/2016

Have had an absolute rash of damage in my listings recently and they all have something in common - they're vacant. Now they are in good shape, recently remodeled & detailed & there would be no need for any immediate work in these properties. Disrespect? Lack of control on the part of the agent? So I'm confused as to why in one property the Master Bedroom storm window just 'flew' out of it's track & met it's fate on the grass below. No mention in the home inspection that the window was even smashed. Why not?   Did the buyer do it? Did the agent do it? Who dunnit? Now when I asked how did the storm window meet up with the backyard lawn there wasn't much of an answer other than 'that's the way we found it'. Really?  A few months ago the seller had all the windows & woodwork painted & that... 02/07/2016

Schaumburg Township Important Property Tax Information for Senior Citizens Schaumburg Township residents 65 years of age or older should have received renewal forms for senior citizen property tax exemptions this week and will have until Wednesday, Feb. 3 to file them. The forms are also available on the Cook County Assessor's website under FORMS. Senior tax exemptions include:     Senior Exemption: available to all seniors regardless of income. Senior Freeze: provides some seniors with additional savings if the combined income of all members in the household is less than $55,000 and if the senior has been an owner-occupant of the property since Jan. 1, 2014. Local seniors are encouraged to call the Township of Schaumburg Assessors Office at (847) 884-0030 for help completing the forms.... 01/30/2016

Save Money on Your Home Energy Costs This Winter in Just Three Easy Steps If you’re like most homeowners you likely suffer the same fate when winter rolls around: higher energy bills. It doesn’t matter if you heat your home with electricity, natural gas or some other energy source; prices continue to rise and that means increased heating costs. In today’s blog post we’ll share three easy ways that you can save money on your home energy costs this winter.Install and Use Programmable Thermostats Now that Nest and other companies have brought Wi-Fi enabled, programmable thermostats on the market there’s very few excuses to avoid using them. At bare minimum you’ll want a digital thermostat that can be programmed to turn on and off at certain hours of the day. For example, you can shut your ... 01/28/2016

There have been total of 472 closed single family homes in Schaumburg for 2015. 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 selling your Schaumburg home soon look for an agent that's a true market expert.  I can zero in to your specific area and give you the current market details so you can make an informed decision and help your home sell faster.  My experience also plays an important role. I'm one of those unique people that will tell you how the market really is explaining the good with the bad. Looking for a home in the area? Please give me a call or email me to talk about the possibilities. Let me show you current market stra... 01/19/2016

Can there ever be a defense for still having mauve carpet? I say no.Lately there seems to be a 'resurgence' in the awful color running through my real estate life. Case in point:  Sold Mom & Dad a house with the awful stuff in the main areas.  First order of business was to get rid of that stuff immediately upon moving in.  Guess what?  15 years later we had to sell the house (at a discount mind you) because of the awful stuff.  Now it was a wonderful shade of dirty pink instead of the darker color. Awful Story #2:  Went on a listing presentation where the ladies parents purchased a house 15 years ago with guess what - mauve carpet!  First order was to get rid of it for them also as it wasn't one of their particularly favorite colors.  Now it's time to retire & sell & we have to deal w... 01/18/2016

Schaumburg IL Townhomes & Condos - Are prices increasing?Schaumburg Townhomes are selling at a better pace and at better prices overall. Based on the monthly numbers that I present, we can see that things progress well then move back & forth ending out the year without much fanfare.   Schaumburg Townhome & Condo prices have increased slightly over 2014 levels but nothing exceptional to report like some areas of the country. We have an overall better mix of lower priced and upper priced homes elevating our average price.Average Sales Price for 2015 in Schaumburg was $153,716.Average Days on Market was 57. Looking to put your home on the market soon? All real estate is local, so you need a price analysis based on your location, subdivision and style. The market is different for every area... 01/16/2016

Schaumburg IL Real Estate - Are prices increasing? Schaumburg Homes are selling at a better pace and at better prices overall. Based on the monthly numbers that I present, we can see that things are slower in the winter months & then begin to ramp up for the year.  Schaumburg Single Family Home prices have increased slightly over 2014 levels but nothing exceptional to report like some areas of the country. We have an overall better mix of lower priced and upper priced homes elevating our average price. Average Sales Price for 2015 in Schaumburg was $304,395. Average Days on Market was 87.  Looking to put your home on the market soon? All real estate is local, so you need a price analysis based on your location, subdivision and style. The market is different for every area and every pric... 01/16/2016

This split level home offers 1986 square feet of living space in popular Schaumburg at 1109 W Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg, Illinois 60193. *$2,300*single family home*3 bedrooms, 2 baths*tree lined street*Updated kitchen and baths*expanded and updated home*across the street from a park*Elementary and junior high in district 54, high school in district 211*Huge studio/suite/bedroom on 3rd level.*Close to schools, shopping and more*Central air*Stove, Refrigerator, Washer and Dryer Included*Across the street from Campanelli Park*Central air*Recent RehabWeathersfield Rental For Rent in Schaumburg The village of Schaumburg is just 28 miles from the Chicago loop, and 10 miles from O’Hare airport. It is considered to be part of the “Golden Corridor” an area of preferred places to live near Ch... 01/13/2016

Real Estate Market Update - Northwest Suburbs - December 2015This is the place to get those Northwest Suburban real estate questions answered!This month is the year's finally tally and how did we do? Sales were good across the board in our Northwest Suburbs with total closed numbers increasing between 1% to 20% over the 2014 year.  I feel that the market will continue to improve throughout the coming 2016 year.  What about Home Prices?  Average sales prices have only increased between 1 to 5% on Single Family and 4 to 14% on Multi-Family.  In fact, most of the average prices only varied between a few hundred to $1000 of last months total.  Prices are still stagnant.Average Days on the Market tells homeowners how long it's going to take to sell their home! Each market area is selling dif... 01/10/2016

In the table below lists all of the single family detached and single family attached homes currently on the market in Schaumburg, 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 $50,000 - $99,999 7 53 $100,000 - $149,999 41 91 $150,000 - $199,999 43 119 $200,000 - $249,999 31 150 $250,000 - $299,999 26 120 $300,000 - $349,999 21 115 $350,000 - $399,999 19 92 $400,000 - $449,999 10 99 $450,000 - $499,999 6 202 $500,000 - $549,999 2 94 $550,000... 01/08/2016

Avoid A Wet Winter Basement With These Home Saving Tips Home is where the heart is, as the old saying goes. The last thing you want in your place of residence is a basement that’s wet during the winter. Wintertime is bad enough without having to deal with a wet basement as well. If your basement accumulates moisture, then you also have to deal with damp smells, which can be unpleasant. A wet basement also means that you’ll eventually have to pay for the necessary repairs to dry out the area and replace any damaged building materials. With the following home-saving tips, you can avoid a wet winter basement and save money at the same time.  Check The Basement Windows Checking your basement windows from the outside can help you prevent moisture from entering the basement. If you happen to ... 12/28/2015

Real Estate Market Update - Northwest Suburbs - November 2015This is the place to get those Northwest Suburban real estate questions answered!This month I'd like to show you the 2016 predictive survey from CoreLogic. 1)  Higher interest rates for all loan products 2)  Increased housing demand 3)  Inflation that outpaces rent levels - Rents have far exceeded their ability to afford them & it doesn't seem an end is in site. Good if you are a landlord, bad if you're the tenant obviously. 4)  Growing home sales & demand. They are expected to see sales equal that of 2007. 5)  Declining loan originations - Most people that could refinance their homes have. There are still many that cannot.   What about Prices?  Average sales prices have only increased between 1 to 5% on Single Family and 4 to... 12/23/2015