Marilyn's News and Views

Things are not looking great for selling a home in Round Lake's Prairie Pointe and Valley Lakes area.  The past six months there have been 25 properties that sold with an average price of $214,000.  Homes are on the market for an average of 133 days.    

When it comes to Round Lake real estate there may be questions regarding the difference between a short sale and foreclosure.  A short sale is when a property is in pre-foreclosure and is sold for less than its loan amount due.  A Round Lake short sale can only occur if the purchase amount is ap...

Could this really be true? After short selling you home you may still be able to buya new home!I just received this from one of our mortage lenders.  A buyer who is selling (or has already sold) their existing home in a short sale may be eligible for an FHA l loan to purchase a new property, subj...

If you are thinking about selling your Round Lake home, or if you have been trying to sell your home, there are five key ingredients to success.  It is no shock that selling a home is tricky business these days and it is of the utmost importance to prepare yourself if you really want to sell your...

Marilyn Smith | Coldwell Banker Buffalo Grove | (847) 668-7630 34220 Bluestem Rd, Round Lake, IL 4BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $259,000 Year Built 2003 Sq Footage 2,274 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 8,276 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESC...

The Round Lake subdivisions of Prairie Pointe, Valley Lakes and Silver Leaf Glen are selling at the rates of 6 homes each month.  There are 45 homes currently on the market leaving around 7 months of home inventory. Prices remain low.  The average home sold price is $217,029, well below what most...

I have a charming ranch that needs a new owner.  This is a custom home that is a must see to really appreciate.  We will offer a selling bonus of $2000 if sold by September 30th, 210.  The price has been reduced to $299,000.

I have the most charming ranch home in the best subdivision, Emerald Estates of Ingleside.  The home has two decks with a large, finished walkout lower level.  Three bedroom on the main floor with a 4th bedroom with full private bath in the lower level.  The home is move in ready with a kitchen t...

36416 N. Tara Court, Ingleside Selling Bonus of $2000 if sold by September 30th. Charming Custom Ranch home in one of the best neighborhoods in Ingleside.  4BR/3+1BA Single Family House   offered at $305,000 Year Built 1998 Sq Footage 3,178 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors Unspecifi...

This is another one of our great listings!Buffalo Grove Realtor Reduces Price on Home in Buffalo Grove's Highland Grove Subdivision Sharron Kelley | The Sharron Kelley Team at Coldwell Banker | (847) 465-3638 671 Pinehurst Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL 4 BD, 3BA Buffalo Grove Home for Sale 4BR/2+1BA Si...