5 COMMON FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER MISTAKES and STRESSORS that Lyn Sims at RE/MAX Suburban doesn't want her buyers to make!  Guiding her buyers with over 20 years experience, she can help you find the best home in the Northwest Suburban Chicago IL Market.   1.  They don't ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal. Lyn's Comments - All lenders do not carry the same financing. Some do not handle FHA loans or loans with more flexible qualifying ratios that a first-time home buyer might need in order to get into that first home.  I can point you in the right direction so you get the best financing for you.  You MUST be prequalified for a loan BEFORE you begin your home search. 2.  They don't act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house... 06/02/2008

Support Illinois Veterans Veterans Memorial Tollway 8K in '08The Veterans Memorial Tollway 8K Run/Walk/Roll event will take place on Flagday, Sunday, June 15.  The "8K in '08" on the Des Plaines River Valley Bridge is a unique opportunity for you and your family to support area veterans and their families.  All proceeds from the run will be distributed by SALUTE, Inc., a locally based non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness and support for military personnel, veterans, and their families. Register to participate in the Run/Walk/Roll   HELPING OUR HEROES IN THE SCHAUMBURG AREA WITH CLOTHING COLLECTED - Helps support IL Families!   Lyn Sims at RE/MAX Suburban (847)230-7324 Serving the Northwest Suburban Chicago Areas of Bartlett, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Vi... 05/31/2008

Are you buying, selling, or just curious about the real estate market? Check out my weekly market report on the local housing market. Don't make the mistake of not understanding market conditions when buying or selling a home. Take a look and the report for the current market and start understanding housing market in your area. I am a licensed real estate agent and loan originator. Let my experience help you get into your new home or refinance your current mortgage.     05/29/2008

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 23, 2008.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&... 05/23/2008

Bartlett Home Sales Average List Price and Sale Prices by subdivision in the Bartlett area. Single Family HomesSearch Previous Sales Subdivision Sales Avg. List Avg. Sale Ratio Amber Grove 3 $324,433.33 $306,666.67 94.5 Apple Orchard 13 $260,723.08 $249,403.85 95.7 Bartlett Pointe 2 $368,350.00 $355,500.00 96.5 Brampton Place 1 $299,900.00 $299,900.00 100 Brookfarm 6 $267,883.33 $257,083.33 96 Fairfax Commons 4 $307,175.00 $287,750.00 93.7 Fairfax Crossings 1 $394,900.00 $381,000.00 96.5 Gingerbrook 1 $269,900.00 $260,000.00 96.3 Lakewood Mills 1 $439,900.00 $400,000.00 90.9 Orchards Of Bartlett 2 $326,500.00 $315,500.00 96.6 Park Place West 1 $219,900.00 $220,000.00 100 Regency Oaks 1 $595,000.00 $537,000.00 90.2 Ridings East 1 $499,900.00 $476,000.00 95.2 Walnut Hills 1 $389,900.00 $... 05/21/2008

There is a large amount of inventory thruout the Chicago Northwest Suburban Market which includes the Bartlett IL area.  SMART PEOPLE ARE BUYING REAL ESTATE NOW!  Sellers are hot to compete and make their home standout above their competition.  Sellers are flexible!  Lots of Inventory = Buyer Benefits  SO WHY NOT GET IN THE GAME?  This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home or get that larger home of your dreams!  To some buyers 100% financing is still available with a decent credit score and history! Here is a chart of ACTIVE homes in Bartlett with the MARKET TIMES posted as "Average Days on the Market".  There are currently 281 homes in various styles and types available with the Average Market Time of 147 days.  The median price is $354,900 and the highest pri... 05/16/2008

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 14, 2008.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&... 05/14/2008

Spring brings a lot of changes in many ways. The brown colors of the outdoor scene brings green grass and blooming flowers. The end of one school year and the thoughts of making a move with a wide variety of price ranges to choose from. The Bartlett real estate market has been quite strong this year. Here are the statistics for Single family homes in Bartlett that are Active on the market..... Bedrooms # Active Avg. LP Avg. MT All 284 $421,294 147   2 or Less 1 $244,900 145   3 111 $309,591 147   4 156 $451,499 146   5 or More 16 $912,754 149   These are the statistics for Single Family homes in Bartlett that have closed from January 1 to April 30, 2008... Bedrooms # Sold % Sold Avg LP (Sold) Avg SP SP:LP Ratio Avg MT (Sold) All 62 100% $322,514 $308,192 96% 148   3 35 100% $274,351 $26... 05/11/2008

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 5, 2008.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=activeIf 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&se... 05/05/2008

Are you buying, selling, or just curious about the real estate market? Check out my weekly market report on the local housing market. Don't make the mistake of not understanding market conditions when buying or selling a home. Take a look and the report for the current market and start understanding housing market in your area. I am a licensed real estate agent and loan originator. Let my experience help you get into your new home or refinance your current mortgage. 04/25/2008

Are you buying, selling, or just curious about the real estate market? Check out my weekly market report on the local housing market. Don't make the mistake of not understanding market conditions when buying or selling a home. Take a look and the report for the current market and start understanding housing market in your area. I am a licensed real estate agent and loan originator. Let my experience help you get into your new home or refinance your current mortgage. 04/25/2008

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 April 25, 2008.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=activeIf 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... 04/25/2008

Selling a Home?  Avoid these Common Home Buyer Turnoffs Are you selling your home? Did you know that even though buyers are looking for something different, the majority of them will turn around and walk back out the door if they notice one or more of these ‘Top 10 Problems'. 1.      Odors House odors are number one on the home selling uh-oh list.  And narrowing it down, odors from cigarette smoke and pets take top billing, with mildew not far behind.  If you smoke indoors - the house smells like cigarettes.  If you have pets, the house might smell bad - even if you don't notice it.  Ask someone who doesn't live there to take a sniff, and don't get angry when they tell you the truth.  Eradicate the odors so that you can present potential buyers with a clean, fresh atmosphere - not a hou... 04/25/2008

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 April 14, 2008.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=activeIf 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... 04/14/2008

The Bartlett real estate market has seen some great activity for the 1st quarter of the year. We are encouraged that this will only increase as the weather warms up and we get closer to the end of the school year.Although sellers may be getting a little less on the sale of their home, they will be making it up on the purchase because they will be paying less there too.Here are the stats for Single family homes in Bartlett that are currently active on the market.... Bedrooms# ActiveAvg. LPAvg. MTAll223$391,353169 2 or Less1$188,00037 388$314,434170 4123$440,390170 5 or More11$476,870160Here are the stats for Single family homes in Bartlett that have closed from 1/1/2008-3/31/2008...Bedrooms# Sold% SoldAvg LP (Sold)Avg SPSP:LP RatioAvg MT (Sold)All44100%$315,957$302,59296%147 325100%$268,... 04/13/2008

Are you buying, selling, or just curious about the real estate market? Check out my weekly market report on the local housing market. Don't make the mistake of not understanding market conditions when buying or selling a home. Take a look and the report for the current market and start understanding housing market in your area. 04/09/2008

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 April 4, 2008.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=activeIf 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&... 04/04/2008

EVERY REAL ESTATE MARKET IS LOCAL.  ASK A SEASONED REALTOR, LIKE LYN SIMS, WHAT'S GOING ON LOCALLY!This time may be your "best opportunity" market in years!  Mortgage interest rates are low and prices in Northwest Illinois are still holding fairly well, generally area prices are flat.  The median price home sale in Illinois is actually UP at $198,768*.  The Chicago Median Price for a home is $264,271* which is also UP.  NOT EVERYWHERE IN EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD ARE PRICES FALLING.  That's why I'm saying the real estate market is local - it even makes a difference from subdivsion to subdivision in every single town!  But, over time and the long haul, no investment comes close to real estate so now is a great time to buy, sell or invest. So again, "All real estate is local."  What's happening ... 04/03/2008

Spring is in the are and so is the opening day for the baseball season!!! The Sox were away while the Cubs opener was at home and had 2 rain delays. The Bartlett real estate market seems to be benefiting from the nice weather also. 10 Barlett homes went under contract (contingent) while 9 Bartlett homes went to the closing table.Here is the Bartlett  real estate statistics for the week of March 24 through March 30, 2008. These numbers include ALL SINGLE FAMILY HOMES FOR SALE and ATTACHED HOUSING FOR SALE including Townhouses, Condos and Duplexes. SINGLE FAMILY HOMES9      NEW14    PRICE CHANGES5      CONTINGENT/PENDING ( UNDER CONTRACT )5      CLOSEDATTACHED HOUSING (TOWNHOUSES, CONDOS AND DUPLEXES)4        NEW6     PRICE CHANGES5     CONTINGENT/PENDING  ( UNDER CONTRACT )4     CLOSEDTh... 03/31/2008

 Looking for a townhome, condo, quad in the Bartlett area?   This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home, or move to a larger home.  Interest rates are great and recently lowered despite all the media hype and is available to all with fairly decent credit.  In fact, I do still have 100% financing if that is your requirement!  SITTING ON THE FENCE HAS TO START HURTING AFTER AWHILE!     LET ME HELP YOU GET IN THE GAME!These are the current market numbers and availability for Multi-family or attached homes in Bartlett, IL.  The best selections are in the $200,000 to $250,000 range and we've got great larger executive styled homes for price ranges above that up to $546,000!  The median listing price for Bartlett is $250,000 and the Average Market Time is 131 days.  S... 03/31/2008