How are those prices doing?Remember that every subdivision and town is responding differently if and 'when' a home in the area goes on the market. What about you? Thinking that now is the time to move? Prices increased slightly overall. Find out exactly where your home stands by calling me for an evaluation. Sellers or Buyers Market?With our overall amount of inventory we are still in a sellers market. Inventory has actually decreased from 2018 (11%). Get your home on the market! If your home is currently on the market for 30 days or more, buyers have given you feedback on your condition, price, or your location. With inventory this low there is no reason not to get an offer but buyers are not going to pay your price if you've got too much work or deferred maintenance.  They will gravi... 07/17/2019

Towne Place was built by Lexington Builders located northeast of the intersection of Schaumburg and Barrington Roads behind the Kohls Shopping Center.  A great mix of open areas, landscaping and recreation are available here.  There are two pools and a clubhouse in the neighborhood and a walking/jogging path is also provided surrounding a nature preserve and pond. The Schaumburg Park District also operates Veterans Park which offers soccer, baseball and football fields. The Metra Train is available at either the Schaumburg Station or the Hanover Park Station depending on your schedule.  Walk to Kohl's, At Home, Jewel Food Store, Home Depot, PetSmart, Harris Bank, and Target Greatland. Tons of other great Schaumburg shopping too, that is just a small sample close by. There are two styles... 07/08/2019

Laurel Oaks is a townhouse community built around 1994 by N.I.R.A. Builders. Laurel Oaks features 138 town homes with floor plans ranging from 1,900 to 2,300 square feet of living space. The homes are basically duplex styled where you own the land. Private entryway, 2 car garage & some basements are available. Lots of options, with up to 3BA's available. Laurel Oaks is located on Route 59, 1/4 mile south of Irving Park Road (19) in Streamwood.  Prices ranged in 2018 from $237,500 to $277,500 with 8 total sales.I'm sure there is something for us to look at in Laurel Oaks. Please contact me if you see anything that interests you below. Let's start looking for your new home right away!  06/25/2019

Wellington Court is a townhouse community built in 1989 by Town and Country Homes in Schaumburg. Wellington Court features all 2-story townhomes with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, lofts and 1 car attached garages. Wellington Court is located east of Rodenburg off Wise Road. Sought after community with it's 2.5 baths & easy access to 390 extension.There are 3 models for sale in Wellington Court - Camden, Darby & Exeter ranging from 1065 to 1525 sq. feet. I'm sure there is something for us to look at in Wellington Court. Please contact me if you see anything that interests you below.   06/23/2019

Lexington Green I & II is a large coach home community located off Meacham Road just south of Schaumburg Road on both the east (1 is blue) & west (2 is purple) sides of the street.   The community offers a pool, clubhouse, exterior maintenance, snow removal, scavenger service and common area insurance included in their monthly assessments. A golf driving range is located nearby along with the Fox Run Golf Course. Close to Woodfield Mall, great restaurants, shopping and fast access to 355 North or South. I have a lot of buyers ask me "What is a coach home or a manor home anyway"?  It all started with Lexington Builders on the eastern edge of Schaumburg somewhere 35+ years ago.  A 'Coach Home' is simply a different name for a "quad" or group of 4 homes put together.  In the coach home lay... 06/21/2019

Weathersfield Lakes is a community of quad homes (group of 4) built by Campanelli Builders in the mid 70's. This subdivision offers close approximation to Volkening Lake for paddle boating in summer & ice skating in the winter months.  There is also a popular walking path & workout area overlooking the lake.  The association offers a large clubhouse with party or meeting rooms and an outdoor pool.  There are 3 different models in Weathersfield Lakes and all offer a private entry and 1 car attached garage. One of the most popular is the ranch style obviously with no stairs.  Each home offers a separate laundry area with storage right off the garage.  Penthouse units offer extra storage area for motorcycles or hobbies if needed in the garage.2BR 1BA Ranch  2BR 1BA Upper Penthouse 2BR 2BA ... 06/20/2019

These are direct search links for the most popular Schaumburg Townhomes.  Feel free to check out the various areas or email me and I will be happy to send you any further information.  Ashton Park - 2 to 3BR Townhomes with 2 car garages. Possible golf course locations, possible basements.Autumn Ridge - 2 to 3BR Townhomes with 2 car garages, possible basements.  Ranch style available.Briar Pointe - 2BR also with lofts, one story ranch models available, 1 car garage.Bright Ridge - 2BR also with lofts, 1 car garage.Castle Rock - 2story townhomes, possible basements.Dunbar Lakes - 2BR Quads with garage, 2story 2 to 3BR townhomes, possible basements.Gatewood - 1, 2 or 3BR Coach Homes either on the 1st or 2nd floors, 1 car garage.Glens of Schaumburg - 2 to 3BR Coach Homes either on the 1st or... 06/17/2019

So you'd like to live on or near a Golf Course in the surrounding Schaumburg Area? Well, I've done all the work for you here with all the communities listed.  Each community search will give you an up to date results on what is available currently for sale.  (Alpha order only)12 Oaks at Morningside - Condos, 6 story building, overlooks Hilldale Golf ClubAshton Park - Townhomes, 2 car garage, backs to Schaumburg Golf ClubBright Ridge - Townhomes, 1 car garage, backs to Schaumburg Golf ClubDunbar Lakes - Quads and Townhomes, 1 car garage, backs to Schaumburg Golf ClubGatewood - Manor Homes, 1 car garage, backs to Schaumburg Golf ClubHuntington Club - Condos, Townhomes, backs to Hilldale Golf ClubLinks at Poplar Creek - Townhomes, 2 car garage, backs to Bridges of Poplar CreekOlde Schaumbu... 06/12/2019

Weathersfield West in Schaumburg IL Last phase of the Weathersfield subdivision in Schaumburg. Homes typically feature 3-5 bedrooms, 2+ baths and a two-car garage. Some homes feature partial or full basements, but a majority of homes do not have them.  Sizes vary & there was some custom construction inter-mixed in the neighborhood but square footage would be 1586 to 3500. Greatest selection of ranch style homes in Schaumburg are here with the largest being 2650 square feet. Please see what is currently available for sale below. If you are a seller looking for more information, I would be able to help you reach a decision on your model & your homes particulars to see where you'd fit into the Schaumburg market. Here is link if display does not load on your computer.  06/10/2019

What are Schaumburg Prices Doing?  Average sales price ($345,260) an increase of 2.2% from May 2018.  Remember that every subdivision is responding & recovering differently if and 'when' a home in the area goes on the market. Sellers are now pretty happy with prices or have decided that now is a good time to move. How about you? Let's talk if you are thinking of moving. With our overall amount of inventory we are still in a sellers market. Inventory is UP 21% over 2018. Homes actually closing is UP from 2018 by 20%. Total homes going under contract have been the highest so far this year.  Market time for these homes is 45 days. Home prices averaged 94.5% of list in May. This is incredible as we have not been below 97% for some time. This means a buyer has been able to negotiate tougher... 06/05/2019

Sellers take my advice, this is not the way to show your house when it's up for sale! As agents, we can come across some funny & unusual things when we show homes. This is one of those stories ..... Out showing property during a weekend in the lower price ranges in Schaumburg.  And sellers, there are lots and lots of opportunities for buyers to choose from so your home better stand out for the price.  There's a good way and a bad way to get your house noticed. Here's an example of how 'not' to show your house. Upon entering this home, 'from now on being referred to as the cave', our view was restricted because it was totally black.  Or close enough to night that a Living room could possibly get.  A person is asleep on the couch with the TV blaring in another language.  I yelled again 'h... 06/04/2019

Is your home ready for it's internet debut?      Staging is all about getting your home ready to be seen by all the interested buyers on the internet. So your home better be ready for its first photo shoot! We'll talk about how your home is perceived on-line as well as with initial curb appeal. Most professionals in our business agree that you only have 90 seconds to make a good first impression. That's not much time by anyone's standards. In fact, pictures of your home are so important these days I've decided to incorporate it into my staging consultation.   Move Along - Nothing to See Here Let's talk about how buyers perceive your house on-line through the photos submitted by the MLS. This is definately 'judging a book by it's cover' but that's how things are done today. In fact, with... 05/22/2019

What's the purpose of staging?    Staging your home is not concealing any structural defects. It is showing your home, with all it's warts and bumps, in the best possible light. It doesn't add another full bath or add that basement you should have gotten from the builder. It's taking your home, picturing it as a blank canvas and showing it to it's best advantage. Not to mention, we don't want it to cost a lot of money!I think that staging has become popular because many buyers do not want to see the new home they are going to purchase in it's current worn out condition. I really can't blame buyers and I think that some of this feeling comes from the fact that buyers were forced to take homes in their less than peak condition when real estate prices were at their highest.  Now, the trend... 05/20/2019

5 Eco-Friendly Ways to Get Clutter Out of Your Home  Did you know that clutter in your home can cause you stress? Getting rid of clutter and organizing your home can definitely make your life easier and less stressful, but if you do it the wrong way, you could be causing more stress for the environment. If you want to tidy up your home without negatively impacting the planet, try following these tips:  Get into Green Cleaning     Before you declutter, you may want to stock up on some eco-friendly cleaning supplies. You’ll want to clean and maintain your home after all of your hard work, but traditional cleaners contain toxins. You can use this list of green cleaning resources to make safe choices for your home, or try making some of your own. Another way to motivate yourself to maintain... 05/16/2019

What are Prices Doing?  Average sales price ($332,600) an increase of 2.1% from March 2018.  Sellers are now happy with prices or have decided that now is a good time to move. Some of life's choice say that it's time to do it.  How about you? Are you thinking of moving? With our overall amount of inventory we are still in a sellers market. Inventory has actually decreased from 2018. Homes actually closing is up from 2018 by 37%. Market time for homes going under contract for April is 53 days. Low inventory but yet houses are languishing on the market for 53 days? I would say that if you make sure your home shows the best in your particular price range you will 'win' with an offer. Many sellers don't get the correct information from their agent on how to get their home ready for today's... 05/09/2019

 How's the first quarter 2019 for real estate in Schaumburg? Here's the things that you will need to know currently in Schaumburg. I've provided a few graphs to help give you an idea. What is the percentage of homes that are going under contract each month in Schaumburg? This tells you if the market is flat, on the upswing or declining based on homes going under contract. It shows you the 'action' that buyers are taking in the market. What is Schaumburg's inventory level?This is told in the months of inventory level. The lower the level of homes on the market the better the market is for a seller. Currently we have been in a sellers market for quite some time with lower inventory. Inventory fluctuates per month and is usually the highest in the winter months.   This is the average of AL... 04/28/2019

Schaumburg Home Showings are down from 2018!Buyer appointments for showing homes in our Midwest Region is down from the previous year 2018 & even 2017. Don't know if it is because of the weather not being very kind this year or that interest rates took a blip upward. Hopefully we will catch up now that the weather has broken.These 'foot traffic' numbers track how many buyers actually open the door & tour your home.      Forecasters hope that the lowering of interest rates will spur sluggish/lackluster sales along. They did it at a good time of the year when the most purchases will usually be done. Contact me for questions on your neighborhood and the most current market details so you can make an informed decision on selling your Schaumburg home.   04/08/2019

Real Estate Market Update for Schaumburg - March 2019 What are Prices Doing?  Average sales price ($302,500) an increase of .8% from March 2018.  Remember that every Schaumburg subdivision is responding & recovering differently. That means "if and when" a home in the area goes on the market. Sellers are now pretty happy with prices or have decided that now is a good time to move. How about you? Are you thinking of moving? With our overall amount of inventory we are still in a sellers market. Inventory has actually decreased from 2018 slightly. Homes actually closing is down from 2018 by 26%. Homes going under contract have decreased over 2018 by 55% just because there isn't a good enough supply or the home and buyer are not a good match.  Market time for homes going under contract is 64... 04/03/2019

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Schaumburg Real Estate Market for February 2019 With the spring market beginning, which months will have the most sales?In 2018 the best months to go under contract were March, April & May. They had the most activity. When does the 'spring market' begin? February 15th was the lucky day.  Yes, pop your eyes back into your head at the early time. Because .... if you were a buyer you would look approximately 30 days, then another 60 days to close equaling 90 which is springtime on my calendar!  How long to sell again Lyn? It depends.  It really does depend on you .... if you get your home ready for sale by staging it. It depends .... if you price your home right, it should sell right away. If you don't do those marketing basics the average is 95 days for February.  So how are the selling p... 03/16/2019