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By Lyn Sims, Real Estate Broker Retired
Real Estate Market Update - Northwest Suburbs - December 2013 What a finish to 2013! This is the place to get those housing questions answered about the current real estate market in the Northwest Suburbs! I'd like to report that 2013 sales have been up in our area in both housing types. The market improved consistently each and every month.  Our local inventory level has continued to decrease and ended at overall low levels. With our inventory level near 2-4 months this should be considered a sellers market.  With these levels, buyers should be knocking each other down in the driveway to get into a listing but that hasn't been happening except in the lower price ranges below $150,000. Overall housing inventory is down from 2012 by 30%. What about Prices?  Well, the national media is wr...
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New Construction Homes For Sale in Schaumburg, Illinois Currently for Sale   For Sale Avg. List Min. Max Avg. Days All 18 $448,558 $159,900 $849,900 225 0 bedrooms 1 $159,900 $159,900 $159,900 108 2 bedrooms 5 $328,378 $301,490 $365,530 95 3 bedrooms 7 $358,923 $328,790 $396,490 94 4 bedrooms 5 $751,960 $659,900 $849,900 561 View All New Construction For Sale in Schaumburg New Construction Homes for Sale by Subdivision Subdivision Description For Sale Pleasant Square Pleasant Square is a townhouse and single family neighborhood built starting in 2013. The single family homes were designed by Village Square Development. The townhouses were built by M/I Homes. Pleasant Square is located in Schaumburg, Illinois north of Schaumburg Road just west of Roselle Road. 12 homes for sale Waterbury...
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Townhomes & Condos For Sale in Schaumburg, Illinois Currently for Sale   For Sale Avg. List Min. Max Avg. Days All 222 $146,930 $1,500 $425,000 123 1 bedroom 37 $79,722 $40,000 $120,000 111 2 bedrooms 137 $140,831 $47,900 $365,530 134 3 bedrooms 48 $216,146 $1,500 $425,000 102 View All Townhomes & Condos For Sale in Schaumburg Sale Averages - By Month   Sales Avg. List Avg. Sale Ratio% Avg. Days Dec 2013 53 $142,475 $131,179 93.4% 112 Nov 2013 47 $135,546 $127,731 94.9% 99 Oct 2013 66 $142,327 $131,529 93.6% 140 Sep 2013 67 $121,658 $111,716 93.2% 107 Aug 2013 89 $136,364 $130,262 96.5% 116 Jul 2013 72 $134,413 $126,411 95.7% 139 Jun 2013 75 $132,325 $123,896 94.6% 133 May 2013 64 $118,329 $111,715 94.7% 133 Apr 2013 69 $119,401 $112,045 93.9% 121 Mar 2013 52 $105,187 $98,043 94.2% 141 ...
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Sheffield Estates, Schaumburg, Illinois About Sheffield Estates Sheffield Estates is a single family neighborhood built in the 1970's. Sheffield Estates is located in Schaumburg, Illinois north of Schaumburg Road and west of Springinsguth Road. Average taxes in Sheffield Estates $6,979 Average association fees in Sheffield Estates $0 Average home size in Sheffield Estates 2,000 ft2 Average lot size in Sheffield Estates 0.00 acres Average year built in Sheffield Estates 1975 Homes for sale in Sheffield Estates Address Beds Baths Built Price 67 Walnut Ln. 4 2.1 1975 $389,900 112 Staffire Dr. 3 2.0 1975 $279,900 Sales Summary for Sheffield Estates  (Jan 6, 2013 - Jan 6, 2014) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 90 $336,570 $312,467 92.8% Recent home sales ...
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Ridge Circle Elementary School, Streamwood, IL About Ridge Circle Elementary School Ridge Circle Elementary School is a K,1-6 school in District 46, and is located at 420 Ridge Cir in Streamwood, IL. It services homes in Schaumburg and Streamwood. Single-FamilyHomes 5 Condos &Townhomes 10 Foreclosures for Sale 0 NewConstruction 0 AdultCommunities 0 Homes for sale in the Ridge Circle Elementary School area Address Beds Baths Built Price 237 Hawk Ct., Schaumburg, IL 3 2.1 1994 $209,900 28 Ashburn Ct. #Z2, Schaumburg, IL 3 2.0 1993 $150,000 517 Sherwood Dr., Streamwood, IL 3 1.1 1968 $109,900 2840 Belle Ln., Schaumburg, IL 2 2.1 1993 $224,900 2809 Adams Ct., Schaumburg, IL 2 2.1 1996 $205,000 830 Post Ln., Streamwood, IL 4 1.0 1968 $135,000 226 Juniper Cir., Streamwood, IL 2 1.1 1985 $149...
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Towne Place West, Schaumburg, Illinois About Towne Place West Towne Place West is a townhouse community built in 1993 by Lexington . Floor plans in Towne Place West feature 1st floor, 2nd floor and 2 story townhomes with 2-3 bedrooms, 2-2.1 baths, 1-2 car attached garages. Towne Place West is located in Schaumburg, Illinois on Schaumburg west of Barrington. Average taxes in Towne Place West $3,537 Average association fees in Towne Place West $212 ($199 - $225) Average home size in Towne Place West 0 ft2 Average lot size in Towne Place West 0.00 acres Average year built in Towne Place West 1995 Homes for sale in Towne Place West Address Beds Baths Built Price 28 Ashburn Ct. #Z2 3 2.0 1993 $150,000 2809 Adams Ct. 2 2.1 1996 $205,000 Sales Summary for Towne Place West  (Jan 2, 2013 - Jan ...
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Schaumburg High School, Schaumburg, IL About Schaumburg High School Schaumburg High School is a 9-12 school in District 211, and is located at 1100 W Schaumburg Rd in Schaumburg, IL. It services homes in Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, and Schaumburg. Single-FamilyHomes 43 Condos &Townhomes 16 Foreclosures for Sale 2 NewConstruction 10 AdultCommunities 0 Homes for sale in the Schaumburg High School area Address Beds Baths Built Price 1210 Sharon Ln., Schaumburg, IL 3 2.0 1965 $235,000 1191 Regency Dr., Schaumburg, IL 2 2.1 1990 $162,900 55 Margaret Dr., Schaumburg, IL 3 2.1 2014 $328,790 59 Margaret Dr., Schaumburg, IL 2 1.1 2014 $301,490 614 Tralee Ct. #1C, Schaumburg, IL 2 2.0 1978 $99,900 600 Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg, IL 3 2.0 1969 $224,900 205 Washington Blvd., Hoffman Estates,...
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Weathersfield West, Schaumburg, Illinois About Weathersfield West Weathersfield West is a single family community in Schaumburg, Illinois. Average taxes in Weathersfield West $6,677 Average association fees in Weathersfield West $0 Average home size in Weathersfield West 2,306 ft2 Average lot size in Weathersfield West 0.25 acres Average year built in Weathersfield West 1982 Homes for sale in Weathersfield West Address Beds Baths Built Price 1210 Sharon Ln. 3 2.0 1965 $235,000 132 Haverhill Ln. 3 3.0 1985 $374,900 304 Knollwood Dr. 3 2.0 1986 $339,500 112 Glenridge Ln. 4 2.1 1986 $324,900 132 Millis Ln. 3 2.0 1985 $299,900 204 Natwick Ln. 4 3.1 1983 $386,900 Sales Summary for Weathersfield West  (Dec 31, 2012 - Dec 31, 2013) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale R...
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By Lyn Sims, Real Estate Broker Retired
Schaumburg Township - Opportunity to appeal those taxes! A seminar for residential property owners is scheduled for January 14, 2014 with staff from Schaumburg Township Assessor's Office and Cook County Board of Review Commissioner's Patlak's on hand to file your appeals that evening. This seminar will be held at: Schaumburg Township Hall One Illinois Blvd Hoffman Estates, IL 601696:30pmOther posts of interest:  Schaumburg Township - how about an upper cut to the jaw!Best way for Schaumburg residents to save on taxesThe tax man cometh & re-assess
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Wyndham Cove, Schaumburg, Illinois About Wyndham Cove Wyndham Cove is a townhouse community built in 1995. Wyndham Cove is located east of Meacham on Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg, Illinois. Floor plans in Wyndham Cove feature 2 story townhomes with 2-3 bedrooms, 2.1 baths and 2 car attached garages. Average taxes in Wyndham Cove $6,762 Average association fees in Wyndham Cove $245 ($245 - $245) Average home size in Wyndham Cove 2,200 ft2 Average lot size in Wyndham Cove 0.00 acres Average year built in Wyndham Cove 1998 Homes for sale in Wyndham Cove Address Beds Baths Built Price 1417 Wyndham Cove Ln. 3 2.1 1998 $349,900 Sales Summary for Wyndham Cove  (Dec 20, 2012 - Dec 20, 2013) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 129 $297,517 $262,333 88.2% Recent...
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By Lyn Sims, Real Estate Broker Retired
Stop right there and start looking for your new Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg is $409,000 and there are many homes available with the most popular price range of $250,000 to $300,000.  The lowest price for sale right now is $185,000 and the highest is $2,250,000. Variety, styles and selections in each price range. Looking to buy a Schaumburg 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 th...
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By Lyn Sims, Real Estate Broker Retired
Real Estate Market Update - Northwest Suburbs - November 2013 Welcome to the place to get those real estate questions answered about the housing market in the Northwest Suburbs! Our local inventory level is still at extremely low levels. Multiple offers in many price ranges make it tough for buyers and great for sellers. If your home is still 90 days or more on the market buyers say it's overpriced. Better lower that price now before getting stuck going into the slower winter months. As an example, Schaumburg is experiencing an average market time of 178 days for currently listed homes. This definately proves conflicting market trends with shortage of inventory and days on market. How can well priced homes still last this long?  Factors for November - The market is continuing to give fu...
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Evaluating different towns and neighborhoods is important when shopping for a home. So where would you find crime statistics for Schaumburg? They have now begun using an online forum that lets you do just that. Crimemapping.com has begun being used in Schaumburg for more transparency between citizens and the police department. Once on the site, click on the state and Schaumburg will be shown in the drop down menu.  Once the Schaumburg map comes up, there is a 'Crime Types' button (top left) that you can click on to decipher the different codes.
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By David Spencer, Show Me real estate in Kansas City
(Keller Williams Northland)
  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 Less than $49,999 1 90 $50,000 - $99,999 21 175 $100,000 - $149,999 35 172 $150,000 - $199,999 37 161 $200,000 - $249,999 29 113 $250,000 - $299,999 26 105 $300,000 - $349,999 32 117 $350,000 - $399,999 19 173 $400,000 - $449,999 3 183 $450,000 - $499,999 3 145 $...
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By Lyn Sims, Real Estate Broker Retired
Went back to basics and sent out a new listing mailer talking up my fabulous new listing! Cute, catchy phrase on top, showed the model with all the updates. Things were looking good until the neighbor called! She received the mailer and called to 'give me a piece of her mind' about how I, and others like me, were ruining the real estate market in her subdivision. (You rotten Realtors!) I don't know why I stayed so calm while she told me 'how things were' and how I ruined the wonderful prices that 'once were'. She quoted me the correct sales prices from years gone by. I patiently listened. That was the past and this is the new market with your house placed within that market. I don't set prices. Buyers set the prices and the market has had an adjustment. Maybe you missed all the commotio...
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By David Spencer, Show Me real estate in Kansas City
(Keller Williams Northland)
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 21 65 $100,000 - $149,999 31 123 $150,000 - $199,999 35 163 $200,000 - $249,999 26 94 $250,000 - $299,999 23 101 $300,000 - $349,999 33 80 $350,000 - $399,999 20 165 $400,000 - $449,999 3 160 $450,000 - $499,999 3 122 $500,000 - $549,999 1 206 $55...
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By Lyn Sims, Real Estate Broker Retired
Here's some great analytics that I will provide on an updated basis for the average sales prices for Schaumburg Homes. Really shows the market change and the rebound that we are currently experiencing. This chart shows value on whether you are a seller or buyer. As a seller, it's showing that prices are on the rebound but prices are not going to increase immediately.  If you are looking to sell your Schaumburg home, I would love to meet with you to show you how your particular area is recovering and how long it would take to sell. As a buyer, it's showing what the average sold prices are for Schaumburg so you can get an idea of how affordable Schaumburg really is.  If you are a buyer and would like to work with an experienced buyers agent that knows the area like the back of her hand.  ...
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Here's some great analytics that I will provide on an updated basis for the average sales prices for Schaumburg townhomes & condos. Really does show the market change and the slight rebound that we are currently experiencing. This chart shows market insights on whether you are a seller or buyer. As a seller, it's showing that prices are on the rebound but prices are not going to increase immediately.  If you are looking to sell your Schaumburg home, I would love to meet with you to show you how your particular area is recovering and how long it would take to sell. As a buyer, it's showing what the average sold prices are for Schaumburg so you can get an idea of how affordable Schaumburg really is.  If you are a buyer it would be advantageous to work with an experienced buyers agent that...
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By Lyn Sims, Real Estate Broker Retired
Looking to buy a home soon? In the planning stages and want to do it right? Here's a great infographic that tells you the step by step of how to proceed. Of course, you will need a good Realtor® acting as your buyers agent after these prelim steps. Any questions, please don't hesitate to give me a call so I can clarify any of these important steps!   by infographicworld.
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Foreclosures are an 'unpredicted goldmine' for villages and here's why! The other day while talking with the village about a totally different matter it dawned on me how much the village is collecting in transfer tax stamps with foreclosures in our area.  It is staggering the amount that is generated into the village coffers over the last few years alone. Foreclosures are seen as blight, hassles, etc. to villages but let's face it, they are also a jackpot in fines and fees! Most local villages here in my area charge $1 to $3 per $1000 on every closed transaction.  I'm not sure how the village would 'future predict' these transfer fees based on how many people would move each year but this has to skew all the past behaviors.  If a village would normally have 200 closings in a given year ...
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