Streamwood Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Streamwood real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of November 6, 2009.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=active If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Streamwood, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&p... 11/06/2009

Streamwood Illinois Market Update by Price Range - July, August, September 2009 Diligently trying to keep both buyers and sellers educated on the local Streamwood Illinois Home Sales and housing market has been my goal with regular posts. This market update gives you the number of homes that have sold by price range so you get a feel for the current sales activity.  Which is up just slightly and is encouraging news! Is it the $8000 Tax Credit?  Is it the lower interest rates?  Or maybe just great values in the area? For the Streamwood Illinois Home Sales from July to September 2009 you can clearly see that over 82% of the closed sales have been under the $200,000 price range.  The lowest sales price was $79,500 and the highest sales price was $557,000. Average Days on the Market for the... 10/25/2009

Streamwood Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Streamwood real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of October 23, 2009.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=active If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Streamwood, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&p... 10/23/2009

Water supply pipe information - Have you gotten this in the mail recently? The letter arrives in the mail stating that "your water service line that brings fresh water into the home might need some maintenance.  Have you considered what you would do if you were to suffer a burst or break in your water service line?"Well first off if you received this letter don't panic!  It's a completely unnecessary service says the Village of Schaumburg for most homeowners.  You see, your water pipe going into your home has a useful life expectancy of 100 years.  How old is your home?  Well, subtract that and that's how many years you don't have to worry about it.  Now if you come home from work someday and see a geyser coming up from your front lawn, well, that's an immediate problem.  Except in extr... 10/19/2009

Streamwood Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Streamwood real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of October 17, 2009.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=active If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Streamwood, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&p... 10/17/2009

There is a large amount of inventory thruout the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago which include the Streamwood Area.  Sellers are competing to make their home standout and enhance their marketability.  Prices have held between 4 to 5% from the listing price over the last few months.  Here is the chart of ACTIVE Single Family Prices in Streamwood with the MARKET TIMES posted as 'average days on the market.' There currently are 198 single family homes available for sale with an average market time of 200 days.   The average list price is $246,810 and the highest listing price is $599,900.  The largest selection of homes occurs in the $150,000 to $250,000 price range. The lowest price is $80,000 which would be considered a 'value price' at any time of the year.  I always like to call these my ... 10/03/2009

Streamwood Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Streamwood real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of July 17, 2009.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=active If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Streamwood, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&page=... 09/18/2009

(3/25/17)    WHERE CAN YOU PURCHASE A HOME? The Program is available in these Cook County communities and all unincorporated Cook County areas only.WESTBedford Park, Bellwood, Bensenville, Berkeley, Berwyn, Bridegview, Broadview, Brookfield, Burbank, Burr Ridge*, Cicero, Elmwood Park, Harwood Heights, Hillside, Hinsdale*, Hodgkins, lndian Head Park, Justice, La Grange, La Grange Park, Lyons, Maywood, McCook, Melrose Park, Norridge, North Riverside, Northlake, River Grove, Riverside, River Forest, Schiller Park, Stickney, Stone Park, Summit, Westchester, Western Springs, Willow Springs.SOUTHWESTAlsip, Chicago Ridge, Countryside, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Hometown, Lemont, Merrionette Park, Orland Hills, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Tinley Park*, Worth.SOUTHB... 08/25/2009

Streamwood Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Streamwood real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of August 21, 2009.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=active If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Streamwood, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&pag... 08/21/2009

Streamwood Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Streamwood real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of August 18, 2009.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=active If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Streamwood, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&pag... 08/18/2009

Looking for a townhome, condo, quad in the Streamwood Illinois area?   This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home, or move to a larger home.  Did you also know about the $8000 tax credit available? These are the current market numbers and availability for Multi-family or attached homes in Streamwood, IL.  The best selections are in the $150,000 to $200,000 range and we've got great larger executive styled homes for price ranges above that to $439,900!  The median listing price for Streamwood is $183,000.  Some 'handyman specials' 'foreclosures' and 'fixer uppers' are available for buyers trying to get 'instant equity' in the market by doing the work themselves!  Sometimes there isn't even any work! To search for homes that are available in Streamwood, please go ... 07/17/2009

NEED HELP FINDING A HOME AND DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START? DID YOU KNOW THAT USING THE SERVICES OF A REALTOR WILL COST YOU NOTHING? That's right - nada, zip, zero and zilch! You get the advantages of the realtors experience in contract negotiations, neighborhood knowledge, mortgage programs, and a whole list of other skills wrapped into a nice package! Just to mention a recent survey, a full 76% of home buyers purchased their home through a real estate agent. Real estate professionals are relied upon to have experience in every aspect of a typical home purchase. The home buyer ultimately wants the agent to help the buyer find the right property to purchase (50%) and many more concerns. 1) Help find the right home to purchase. 2) Help buyer negotiate the terms of the sale. 3) Determine what... 07/17/2009

Streamwood Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Streamwood real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of July 17, 2009.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=active If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Streamwood, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&page=... 07/17/2009

This is the Months Supply of Inventory for Streamwood IL Single Family Homes from June 2007 to June 2009. This is also called the 'Conversion Rate' or how long and how much inventory is on the market in a particular town.  Obviously, the higher the rate, the longer the market time for a home in that particular community. Does your agent know the Conversion Rate and will they share that information with you? Yes that one month is correct with 39.8 months supply of homes on the market.  That is obviously over 3 years! Gulp!     This darn dog and I proudly sell real estate in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.  If you are thinking about purchasing or selling your home in the communities of Bartlett, Elk Grove Village, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Roselle, Palatine, Medinah, Itasca, Blooming... 07/08/2009

Market Update by Price Range - April, May, June 2009 Diligently trying to keep both buyers and sellers informed on the local Streamwood Illinois housing market has been my goal for many years.  This market update gives you the number of homes that have sold by price range so you get a feel for the current sales activity.  Which is up by the way! 25% over the last quarter!Is it the $8000 Tax Credit?  Is it the lower interest rates?  Or maybe just great values in the area?  How can you use this information if you are a buyer?   The price range that you are thinking of purchasing in, is it one of the more active price areas of the market?  It would be telling you that there are a lot of other buyers also in your price range all looking for that 'deal!'   How can this information help you i... 07/05/2009

Market Update by Price Range - April, May, June 2009 Diligently trying to keep both buyers and sellers informed on the local Streamwood Illinois housing market has been my goal for many years.  This market update gives you the number of homes that have sold by price range so you get a feel for the current sales activity.  Which is up by the way! 55% over the last quarter!Is it the $8000 Tax Credit?  Is it the lower interest rates?  Or maybe just great values in the area?  How can you use this information if you are a buyer?   The price range that you are thinking of purchasing in, is it one of the more active price areas of the market?  It would be telling you that there are a lot of other buyers also in your price range all looking for that 'deal!'   How can this information help you i... 07/05/2009

Streamwood Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Streamwood real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of July 3, 2009.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=active If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Streamwood, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&page=s... 07/03/2009

Streamwood Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Streamwood real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of June 19, 2009.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=active If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Streamwood, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&page=... 06/19/2009

Well is this good news?  We shall see.  Don't forget to look for this assessment change in your mailbox coming soon.  Don't forget that every Illinois homeowner has the right to protest their taxes if they feel they are being overvalued and over taxed. Just wanted to be sure that you were informed as the county doesn't seem to be getting the word out like it should.  This will effect all homeowners in Cook County! Cook County Assessor Announces First-Ever Downward Market Adjustment for Homeowners  (released 5/11/09) Cook County Assessor Jim Houlihan announced that residential properties not being reassessed this year will receive a market adjustment reflecting the real estate downturn. Residential properties in 30 suburban townships will receive reductions in their assessed value.  “The... 06/17/2009

Streamwood Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Streamwood real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of June 12, 2009.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=active If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Streamwood, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&page=... 06/12/2009