Hoffman Estates IL Homes - Hoffman Estates IL Real Estate - Housing Market for October 2012 Looking for current and concise market information for Hoffman Estates IL Homes?  You've come to the right place and I've actually been seeing a distinct improvement for the last 18 months.  Interest rates have never been lower with affordability continuing to be the best it's ever been.Let's talk about a few different market facets here - the months supply of inventory for Hoffman Estates IL Homes has been steadily decreasing and has actually kept our recovery on an even keel. We have 58% less in housing inventory then we did a year ago.  With too many competing homes on the market, listing prices are forced downward which is what we have experienced in the past. Another excellent indicator that... 11/22/2012

What to do when someone is unable to get their home ready for the market because of certain ailments?What resources are available to help seniors find a good, safe home when they can no longer maintain their current home?I'm not a senior but I still need help, who would I call?These are important questions that as a Northwest Suburban Realtor® I get asked on a regular basis. I'm here to tell you that there is help with getting things organized, donation of unwanted items and moving on to the next segment of your life. You just need the correct person to call right?Here are a couple of scenarios that I've used these services to help my clients. These services are not only for seniors but for those with mobilization problems that could just use some help!  You know the typical aging hinde... 11/13/2012

Parcel A, Hoffman Estates, Illinois About Parcel A Parcel A is a single family home subdivision built in the 1950's and 1960's. Parcel A is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois east of Roselle Road and south of Golf Route (Route 58). Average taxes in Parcel A $10,358 Average association fees in Parcel A $0 Average home size in Parcel A 2,500 ft2 Average lot size in Parcel A 0.50 acres Average year built in Parcel A 1960 Homes for sale in Parcel A Address Beds Baths Built Price 400 Bluebonnet Ln. 6 3.0 1960 $157,000 Sales Summary for Parcel A  (Nov 9, 2011 - Nov 8, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 4 215 $203,950 $175,000 85.8% Recent home sales in Parcel A Address Beds Baths Sold 1020 N. Bluebonnet Ln. 3 2.0 $144,500 1145 Ash Rd. 3 2.0 $155,000 995... 11/08/2012

Haverford Place, Hoffman Estates, Illinois About Haverford Place Haverford Place is a single family home active adult community built in 2004 by Ryland Homes. Haverford Place is a maintenance-free community that offers a a clubhouse, swimming pool, walking path and tennis courts. Haverford Place features 10 ranch style floor plans ranging from 1,878 to 2,202 square feet. Hartford Estates is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on Beverly and Shoe Factory west of Route 59. Average taxes in Haverford Place $5,906 Average association fees in Haverford Place $172 ($172 - $172) Average home size in Haverford Place 1,878 ft2 Average lot size in Haverford Place 0.00 acres Average year built in Haverford Place 2005 Homes for sale in Haverford Place Address Beds Baths Built Price 5929 Eton Dr. 2... 11/05/2012

Harpers Landing, Hoffman Estates, Illinois About Harpers Landing Harpers Landing is a single family home neighborhood built in the late 1970's. Harpers Landing is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on Huntington and Westbury. Average taxes in Harpers Landing $5,497 Average association fees in Harpers Landing $0 Average home size in Harpers Landing 1,494 ft2 Average lot size in Harpers Landing 0.00 acres Average year built in Harpers Landing 1978 Homes for sale in Harpers Landing Address Beds Baths Built Price 1631 Castaway Ln. 4 2.0 0 $269,900 1440 Sturbridge Ct. 3 2.0 1977 $250,000 1480 Port Arthur Ct. 3 1.1 1977 $249,900 1315 Fortune Bay Ct. 3 1.1 1977 $234,900 4470 Cove Ln. 3 1.1 1980 $199,900 4445 Bayside Cir. 3 2.1 1978 $275,000 4450 Bayside Cir. 2 1.0 1978 $164,900 4601 Huntingt... 11/05/2012

Evergreen, Hoffman Estates, Illinois About Evergreen Evergreen is a single family home neighborhood built in the late 1980's built by Kennedy and Gettysberg. Evergreen is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on Thornbark and Palatine Road west of Ela. Average taxes in Evergreen $10,445 Average association fees in Evergreen $300 ($300 - $300) Average home size in Evergreen 2,302 ft2 Average lot size in Evergreen 0.00 acres Average year built in Evergreen 1989 Homes for sale in Evergreen Address Beds Baths Built Price 5155 Tamarack Ct. 4 2.1 1989 $489,000 Sales Summary for Evergreen  (Nov 7, 2011 - Nov 6, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 101 $470,550 $445,583 94.7% Recent home sales in Evergreen Address Beds Baths Sold 5011 N. Tamarack Dr. 4 2.1 $... 11/05/2012

Charlemagne, Hoffman Estates, Illinois About Charlemagne Charlemagne is a subdivision of single family homes built in the late 1970's and early 1980's. Charlemagne is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois north of Algonquin and west of Ela Road. Charlemagne was built by Kennedy, then finished by Chester Moskal, Standard Pacific Builders and Raymond Homes. Average taxes in Charlemagne $9,702 Average association fees in Charlemagne $0 Average home size in Charlemagne 2,600 ft2 Average lot size in Charlemagne 0.25 acres Average year built in Charlemagne 1981 Homes for sale in Charlemagne Address Beds Baths Built Price 1425 Michelline Ct. 4 2.1 1981 $439,900 Sales Summary for Charlemagne  (Nov 6, 2011 - Nov 5, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 134 $42... 11/05/2012

Castleford, Hoffman Estates, Illinois About Castleford Castleford is a townhouse community built in the late 1980's built by Pulte Homes. Castleford features town homes with floor plans ranging from 1,300 to 1,650 square feet of living space. Castleford is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on Olmstead south of Palatine Road. Average taxes in Castleford $4,506 Average association fees in Castleford $261 ($258 - $265) Average home size in Castleford 1,679 ft2 Average lot size in Castleford 0.00 acres Average year built in Castleford 1987 Homes for sale in Castleford Address Beds Baths Built Price 4569 Olmstead Dr. 3 1.1 1987 $149,900 4560 Topaz Dr. 2 1.1 1988 $219,900 4567 Burnham Dr. 2 1.1 1987 $154,900 4611 Olmstead Dr. 2 1.1 1985 $214,000 Sales Summary for Castleford  (Nov 6, 2011 -... 11/05/2012

Casey Farm Villas, Hoffman Estates, Illinois About Casey Farm Villas Casey Farm Villas is a single family home and townhouse community built in the early 1990's. Casey Farm Villas is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on Harmon Road south of Golf Road. Average taxes in Casey Farm Villas $7,250 Average association fees in Casey Farm Villas $281 ($250 - $312) Average home size in Casey Farm Villas 1,800 ft2 Average lot size in Casey Farm Villas 0.00 acres Average year built in Casey Farm Villas 1992 Homes for sale in Casey Farm Villas Address Beds Baths Built Price 914 Sweetflower Dr. 2 2.1 1992 $250,000 1030 Sweetflower Dr. 3 2.1 1991 $224,900 Sales Summary for Casey Farm Villas  (Nov 6, 2011 - Nov 5, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 3 106 $404,3... 11/04/2012

Canterbury Farms, Hoffman Estates, Illinois About Canterbury Farms Canterbury Farms is a single family home neighborhood built in the early 2000's by Ryland Homes. Canterbury Farms features 81 homes with floor plans ranging from 2,456 to 3,476 square feet of living space. Canterbury Farms is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on Shoe Factory Road west of Route 59. Average taxes in Canterbury Farms $9,174 Average association fees in Canterbury Farms $300 ($0 - $300) Average home size in Canterbury Farms 3,043 ft2 Average lot size in Canterbury Farms 0.25 acres Average year built in Canterbury Farms 2001 Homes for sale in Canterbury Farms Address Beds Baths Built Price 6083 Frank Dr. 4 2.1 2001 $299,500 6095 Russell Dr. 4 3.1 2002 $380,000 6055 Russell Dr. 4 3.1 1999 $469,900 Sales Summ... 11/04/2012

Buttercreek, Hoffman Estates, Illinois About Buttercreek Buttercreek is a 96 townhouse community built in the late 1980's by Town and Country Homes. Buttercreek is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on Route 72 west of Roselle Road. Average taxes in Buttercreek $3,100 Average association fees in Buttercreek $226 ($175 - $261) Average home size in Buttercreek 1,400 ft2 Average lot size in Buttercreek 0.00 acres Average year built in Buttercreek 1988 Homes for sale in Buttercreek Address Beds Baths Built Price 385 Grissom Ct. 3 2.1 1988 $179,000 967 Butter Creek Ct. 2 1.0 1989 $150,000 992 Buttercreek Ct. 2 2.1 1987 $209,000 Sales Summary for Buttercreek  (Nov 6, 2011 - Nov 5, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 148 $147,133 $117,917 80.1% Recent h... 11/04/2012

Bridlewood, Hoffman Estates, Illinois About Bridlewood Bridlewood is a 165 single family home community built in the late 1990's by Concord Homes. Bridlewood features 265 homes with floor plans ranging from 2,619 to 3,412 square feet of living space. Bridlewood is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on McDonough and Shoe Factory Road west of Route 59. Average taxes in Bridlewood $9,158 Average association fees in Bridlewood $0 Average home size in Bridlewood 3,192 ft2 Average lot size in Bridlewood 0.25 acres Average year built in Bridlewood 2000 Homes for sale in Bridlewood Address Beds Baths Built Price 5395 Shotkoski Dr. 4 3.1 2000 $339,000 1995 Morningview Dr. 5 3.0 1998 $429,000 5387 Galloway Dr. 4 2.1 2001 $429,950 Sales Summary for Bridlewood  (Nov 6, 2011 - Nov 5, 2012) # of Sa... 11/04/2012

Blackberry Creek, Hoffman Estates, Illinois About Blackberry Creek Blackberry Creek is a townhouse community built in the mid 1990's by Kimball Hill Homes. Blackberry Creek features town houses with floor plans ranging from 1,305 to 1,540 square feet of living space. Blackberry Creek is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on Hassell Road east of Barrington Road. Average taxes in Blackberry Creek $0 Average association fees in Blackberry Creek $0 Average home size in Blackberry Creek 0 ft2 Average lot size in Blackberry Creek 0.00 acres Average year built in Blackberry Creek 0 Homes for sale in Blackberry Creek None Sales Summary for Blackberry Creek  (Nov 6, 2011 - Nov 5, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 104 $195,433 $174,133 89.1% Recent home ... 11/04/2012

Beacon Pointe, Hoffman Estates, Illinois About Beacon Pointe Beacon Pointe is a single family home neighborhood built by Ryland Homes. Beacon Pointe features floor plans ranging from 2,250 - 3,122 square feet of living space. Beacon Pointe is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Average taxes in Beacon Pointe $12,831 Average association fees in Beacon Pointe $187 ($30 - $290) Average home size in Beacon Pointe 4,001 ft2 Average lot size in Beacon Pointe 0.00 acres Average year built in Beacon Pointe 2007 Homes for sale in Beacon Pointe Address Beds Baths Built Price 5950 Chatham Dr. 4 3.1 2007 $359,900 5951 Chatham Dr. 5 3.1 2007 $400,000 2007 Amelia Ln. 4 4.0 2006 $425,000 Sales Summary for Beacon Pointe  (Nov 6, 2011 - Nov 5, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Avera... 11/04/2012

Haverford Place, Hoffman Estates, Illinois About Haverford Place Haverford Place is a single family home active adult community built in 2004 by Ryland Homes. Haverford Place is a maintenance-free community that offers a a clubhouse, swimming pool, walking path and tennis courts. Haverford Place features 10 ranch style floor plans ranging from 1,878 to 2,202 square feet. Hartford Estates is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on Beverly and Shoe Factory west of Route 59. Average taxes in Haverford Place $5,906 Average association fees in Haverford Place $172 ($172 - $172) Average home size in Haverford Place 1,878 ft2 Average lot size in Haverford Place 0.00 acres Average year built in Haverford Place 2005 Homes for sale in Haverford Place Address Beds Baths Built Price 5929 Eton Dr. 2... 10/31/2012

OfferSubmission.com is not acting in anybody's best interests!One thing about the internet and all of today's technologies, either they are helpful or they are a hinderence.  Here's a good story about how offers are presented to banks on OfferSubmission.com.  This seems like a great site where it's wonderfully simple, you plug in your buyers information, what they will offer, and when the closing date will be.  Press send and off it goes to the correct bank negotiator to review your offer.Seems overly simple doesn't it?  I'm here to tell you that yes, it is overly simplified and my buyers (and me) were duped into thinking so.  What is not being told 'behind the scenes' is that you don't know if you are the only offer on a property.  There is a mark that lets the bank say there are other... 10/25/2012

  The table below lists all of the single family detached and single family attached homes currently on the market in Hoffman Estates, IL The data lists available homes by price range with average time on market in each range.   Included in this list are many Foreclosures and Short Sale properties. Contact us for information on how we may assist you in seeing these properties.   Active Listings List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $49,999 21 113 $50,000 - $99,999 25 204 $100,000 - $149,999 23 159 $150,000 - $199,999 53 186 $200,000 - $249,999 28 206 $250,000 - $299,999 29 151 $300,000 - $349,999 14 235 $350,000 - $399,999 15 162 $400,000 - $449,999 15 180 $450,000 - $499,999 6 188 $500,000 - $549,999 2 164 $550,000 - $599,999 1 67 $700,000 - $799,999 1 146    Active L... 10/15/2012

12 Oaks At Morningside, Hoffman Estates, Illinois About 12 Oaks At Morningside 12 Oaks At Morningside is a condo complex built in the mid 1980's. 12 Oaks at Morningside is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois north of Higgins Road and west of Huntington Blvd. Average taxes in 12 Oaks At Morningside $1,605 Average association fees in 12 Oaks At Morningside $254 ($196 - $287) Average home size in 12 Oaks At Morningside 1,200 ft2 Average lot size in 12 Oaks At Morningside 0.00 acres Average year built in 12 Oaks At Morningside 1985 Homes for sale in 12 Oaks At Morningside Address Beds Baths Built Price 1800 Huntington Blvd. #511 2 2.0 1985 $64,900 1800 Huntington Blvd. #514 2 2.0 1985 $85,000 1800 Huntington Blvd. #406 1 1.0 1985 $44,750 1800 Huntington Blvd. #110 3 2.0 1985 $79,000 1840 H... 09/25/2012

Hoffman Estates IL Homes - Hoffman Estates IL Real Estate - Housing Market for August 2012 Looking for current and concise market information for Hoffman Estates IL Homes? You've come to the right place and I've actually been seeing a distinct improvement for the last 15 months.  Interest rates have never been lower with affordability continuing to be the best it's ever been.Let's talk about a few different market facets here - the months supply of inventory for Hoffman Estates IL Homes has been steadily decreasing and has actually kept our recovery on an even keel. We have 20% less in housing inventory then we did a year ago.  With too many homes on the market that makes it more competitive and prices are forced downward, this is what we have experienced in the past. Another best indic... 09/16/2012

The table below lists all of the single family detached and single family attached homes currently on the market in Hoffman Estates, IL The data lists available homes by price range with average time on market in each range.   Included in this list are many Foreclosures and Short Sale properties. Contact us for information on how we may assist you in seeing these properties. Active Listings List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $49,999 16 146 $50,000 - $99,999 41 143 $100,000 - $149,999 26 156 $150,000 - $199,999 65 155 $200,000 - $249,999 35 112 $250,000 - $299,999 21 119 $300,000 - $349,999 16 132 $350,000 - $399,999 12 195 $400,000 - $449,999 17 153 $450,000 - $499,999 8 236 $500,000 - $549,999 2 125 $550,000 - $599,999 1 44 $700,000 - $799,999 1 107    Active Listi... 09/06/2012