The Sharron Kelley Team


Home Listings in Lake County & Cook County Illinois

Sharron Kelley along with her Team has been working in Lake and Northern Cook Counties for 24 years. Our area of expertise features towns such as Buffalo Grove, Libertyville, Long Grove, Palatine, and Vernon Hills. We Provide up to date Community Reports, School Information, Lender Information, Inspectors, and complete relocation information for all of your needs.

Fireworks Displays All Around Chicagoland

In just a few days it will be the 4th of July and there are many special events all around the Chicago and suburbs. Enclosed is a comprehensive list of the festivals and fireworks displays all around the suburbs.  Read More →

Business Roundtable Issues Recommendations for Jumpstarting U. S. Housing Market

I was recently sent a news release from Corporate at Coldwell Banker.  The Housing Working Group of Business Roundtable is an association of Chief executive officers that was formed in April and they announced their proposals and recommendations to Congress and the Administration.  This article is very informative and I hope it gets the attention we all need.  Read More →

Win an Omaha Steaks Gift Card

Sign Up to Win a $50 Omaha Steaks Gift Card! Our way of saying "Thank You!" for your business! Please complete the brief form below to enter our drawing for a Free Omaha Steaks Gift Card.Your information will remain confidential and will not be distributed to outside parties! All fields need to be completed accurately to be included! Your Name: (required) Your Email: (required) ... [Read more...]

The Chicagoland Quarterly Housing Report andChicagoland Monthly Market Pulse Reports

We are fortunate to have a company that sends us quarterly Appraisal Reports on the Chicago and Surrounding Suburbs comparing the current quarter sales statics this year to last year at the same time.  This report is very comprehensive and will give you the same information that the lenders are using in making new loans today.  Please do take some time and look this over and call me if you have any... [Read more...]

Summer Fun In Palatine

During the summer months there is many events that are fun and scheduled in Palatine.  I have posted the current events that will be coming so lets have some fun.  Read More →

10 Must-Go Music Festivals for Summer 2009

After a long year and very cold winter it is now time for summer outdoors in Chicago and there is plenty to do.  Take a look at the schedule and make your plans early.  Take some time off from this crazy real estate market and enjoy.  Read More →

Home Values in Lake and Cook County

I had an interesting conversation with a friend of mine who is a licensed appraiser for 24 years this past weekend regarding the appraisal process today, and how they are determining value when there usually are no  property comparables to justify our sales.  I could go into the long process of what she said however I would probably need to go school again.  The long and short of all of this is... [Read more...]

Lake County Tax Bills for ‘08′

For all of you that live in Lake County, you have recently received your tax bill.  Most of your tax bills went up while the prices of the homes have gone down over the past several years.   The tax assessors office wants a  three year decline in order to reduce the taxes, and you probably can now show that  with the help of your Realtor.  We are prepared to help those of you who need it and... [Read more...]

Banking and Appraisals in My Opinion

I typically do not express my opinion on line however most of you are really not aware as to what is now going on in the banking industry and we need to speak out.  It is now a mandatory rule that  bank appraisers  can not  contact the listing  agent for information regarding the home and the features, or the sold properties in the area  so they are doing appraisals by just looking at the sheet... [Read more...]

Change Can Be Good

I recently announced that I moved to Coldwell Banker last week and this move really has been a wonderful experience for me.  The people in the office have been so warm and welcoming to me, and so helpful.  We all had pizzas and drinks last Saturday the day of the move, our manager Jeff was there until almost 7:00 to make sure that the move went smoothly. Andy Suarez my computer Guru was with me and... [Read more...]

Home Sales In Buffalo Grove-Good News!

Everyone is concerned today about the real estate market and the number of homes for sale, foreclosures, and the value of their homes.  I just read this articule on AOL regarding the home values in Buffalo Grove in the past several months and Buffalo Grove is doing better then most of the surrounding towns.  I wanted to pass this along as it is nice to have a bit of some good news!  Read More →

What Do Buyers Think Of Todays Home Sellers?

I just read this articule regarding buyers and what they are thinking of the real estate market, pricing and the motoviation of sellers and it was very interesting information so click and read it.  Read More →

The Sharron Kelley Team