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.SOUTHBlue lsland, Bu... 08/26/2009

Bartlett 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 Bartlett 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 Bartlett, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&page=sear... 08/21/2009

  Bartlett 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 Bartlett 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 Bartlett, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&page=se... 08/18/2009

Quality & Luxury Everywhere in this All Brick Far Hills Home! Crown Molding & Crystal Chandelier & Custom Mirrors. 2 Tier Deck & Aggregate Patio & Driveway. 6 Panel Doors. Spacious Kitchen with Abundant Oak Cabinets and Walk-in Pantry, Large Family Room With Hardwood Floor & Carpet Combination along with an Impressive Floor to Ceiling Stone Fireplace. Bright Sun Room off Living Room. Fabulous Home Nestled In a Peaceful, Serene Setting with a relaxing sound of a Pondless Waterfall. Gorgeous Waterfront Views. Walk-in Closets in all 4 Bedrooms. Newly Finished Basement, (2) Furnaces, (2) Central Air and (2) Water Tanks, Central Humidifier and Central Vacuum, Security and Intercom Systems, Wet Bar in Family Room, Beautiful Master bath with Jacuzzi and Skylight. 3 Car Attached Garage and Laun... 08/06/2009

COMMUNITY DAYS AT THE DUPAGE AIRPORT    July 24th, July 25th and July 26th, 2009       Friday, July 24th Collings Foundation WWII Aircraft Static Display 2pm - 5pm Saturday, July 25th Special Olympics Plane Pull Registration at 8am Pull Starts at 9am Collings Foundation WWII Aircraft Static Display 10am - 5pm Tenant Static Display 10am - 5pm Kitty Hawk Cafe 10am - 5pm Ronald McDonald House Charities 'Flying High BBQ' 4pm - 8pm Sunday, July 26th Collings Foundation WWII Aircraft Static Display 10am - 5pm Tenant Static Display 10am - 5pm Kitty Hawk Cafe 10am - 5pm Monday, July 27th Collings Foundation WWII Aircraft Static Display 10am - noon We would like to send a special thanks to those participating in our static display:  AMERICAN FLYERS CIVIL AIR PATROL FIRST DIVISION MUSEUM AT CANT... 07/24/2009

Foreclosures and short sales are a regular portion of the market these days and create market distortions in otherwise stable neighborhoods.  And those distressed properties are selling for 20% or more below values of other homes.  But with this 'distrortion' is another problem with appraisers not adding value for these otherwise below market sales.  Before the new appraisal changes (May 2009) an appraiser might mark up a distressed property to bring it into current line with what market value would currently be.  Not any more, those days are gone! Those distressed properties are now setting the market causing extreme pricing fluctuations and appraisal problems in our area.This is a market overview for the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago which I serve.  I've given a breakdown for single-fa... 07/21/2009

Bartlett 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 Bartlett 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 Bartlett, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&page=search... 07/17/2009

Market Update by Price Range - April, May, June 2009 Diligently trying to keep both buyers and sellers informed on the local Bartlett 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! 60% 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 if ... 07/05/2009

Market Update by Price Range - April, May, June 2009 Diligently trying to keep both buyers and sellers informed on the local Bartlett 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 - but not by much! 15% 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 inform... 07/05/2009

Bartlett 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 Bartlett 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 Bartlett, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&page=search&... 07/03/2009

Bartlett 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 Bartlett 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 Bartlett, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&page=search... 06/19/2009

              Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 at RE/MAX Suburban    The 'Blog Dog' knows Bartlett!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, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Hanover Park, Streamwood, Elgin, South Elgin, St. Charles and more importantly, want to work with a local area expert, contact me immediately.   Disclaimer:  All data and information provided on this blog is for informational purposes only.  Lyn Sims makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, correctness, suitability or validity of any information on this site and will not be liable for any errors, omission... 06/16/2009

LONG-TIME OCCUPANT HOMEOWNER EXEMPTION FOR COOK COUNTY   New exemption will allow homeowners residing in their homes 10 years or more to receive additional tax relief if the following requirements are met:   Homeowner with a total household income of $75,000 or below will have an increase limited to 7% over the prior year’s taxable value, with no maximum exemption amount. Homeowner with a total household income greater than $75,000, but not exceeding $100,000 will have an increase limited to 10% over the prior year’s taxable value, with no maximum exemption amount. So an example would be:  Your taxes are $3500 per year - the most they could increase would be $245 and you would have to make less than $75,000 per year.So an example would be:  Your taxes are $3500 per year - your income i... 06/15/2009

  In the table below lists all of the single family detached and single family attached homes currently on the market in Bartlett, IL  The data lists available homes by price range with average time on market in each range. 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. If you are contemplating a change in lifestyle, ie. a more luxurious home or the luxury of the amenities in a senior citizen development, I may be able to save you some money via discounts available to me.   Active Listings List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 19 151 $150,000 - $199,999 46 171 $200,000 - $249,999 74 177 $250,000 - $299,999 81 190 $300,000 - ... 06/13/2009

Bartlett 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 Bartlett 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 Bartlett, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&page=search... 06/12/2009

Bartlett 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 Bartlett real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of June 5, 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 Bartlett, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&page=search&... 06/05/2009

RE/MAX Suburban Ranks Among Nation’s Most Productive 500 Lyn Sims, broker associate at RE/MAX Suburban located in Schaumburg Illinois is proud to be affiliated with one of the top RE/MAX Brokerage Firms as ranked in the 2009 Real Trends 500.  This award is a NATIONAL RANKING of the top 500 leading real estate offices in the nation. Call Lyn today for selling your home or purchasing a home in the Northwest Chicago Suburbs near Schaumburg.  With her 25 years of experience and her affiliation with a top nationally ranked company for the last 20 years - she'll get the job done or send you on your way to your new location! The 2009 Real Trends 500, an annual report from Real Trends magazine, is a national ranking of the 500 leading real estate offices or office groups with common ownership. ... 05/31/2009

Bartlett 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 Bartlett real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of May 29, 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 Bartlett, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&page=search&... 05/29/2009

Bartlett 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 Bartlett real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of May 22, 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 Bartlett, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=findahome.asp&page=search&... 05/22/2009

UNBELIEVABLE VIEW - BASEMENT - HARDWOOD FLOORS - END UNIT - MASTER SUITE - 9 FT CEILINGSLocation: FOREST RIDGE NEAR VILLA OLIVIAThis is the biggest and best available! Newer end unit townhome near Villa Olivia with full basement and 2 car garage. Super square footage, hardwood floors, neutral carpeting, 9 foot ceilings on 1st floor, 3 panel doors. 3BR's, 2.5BA's, Loft or Den, Formal Dinrm for entertaining in Greatroom area. Cozy fireplace too. Master Suite has luxury bath upgrade and walk-in closet. Backs to tree lined area with private patio to watch deer. Come see our 'WOW FACTOR'.This is the lowest and best price in the subdivision! Come see our great value now!Not a short sale just the best price, no hassles with closing.InformationContact Information Lyn Sims847-230-7324Contact Rep... 05/21/2009