Lake County Short Sale: Great Vernon Hills Home Sold!

Vernon Hills Area

This adorable Vernon Hills real estate located in the Deerpath subdivision was SOLD! The Sharron Kelley Team Sold another Short Sale in Vernon Hills. The market is steady and homes are selling in the area. Foreclosures and short sales are still available for buyers to swoop up. Whether … [Read more...]

How to Get Your Short Sale in Illinois Approved

Short Sales Homes

If you have your home listed as a short sale or are considering listing your property as a short sale, you may be wondering how and when will the short sale be approved with your lender. Real Estate transactions require a lot of paperwork, but with a short sale, you are expected to provide a lot … [Read more...]

Distressed Properties in Palatine, Great Opportunity for Buyers

Foreclosures

The number of distressed properties in Palatine present a great opportunity for buyers.  There are many short sale and foreclosure properties for sale in Palatine that are currently available. Combine historically low mortgage rates and low sales prices and we have an ideal buyers market.  Buying … [Read more...]

Buffalo Grove Realtor: Tips From The Sharron Kelley Team!

Buffalo Grove Real Estate

Top 10 Reasons to List with The Sharron Kelley Team! 1. Education and Experience: We work as a team to get the job done. Our team consists of 2 full time agents and 2 administrative and marketing associates. 2. Neighborhood Knowledge: We provide you with realistic and up-to-date advice on … [Read more...]

Annual Turkey Shoot in Palatine Illinois at Twin Lake Recreation Area

Twin Lakes Recreation Area

The 22nd Annual “Turkey Shoot” Tournament will take place at the Twin Lakes Recreation Area Golf Course in Palatine this Saturday, November 3rd at 10:00 a.m.  The turkey shoot does not involve guns, so bring your golf clubs!  The top finishers will receive turkeys, perfect with Thanksgiving … [Read more...]

Vernon Hills Real Estate in Gregg’s Landing SOLD!

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Vernon Hills real estate agent Sharron Kelley SOLD two great properties in Gregg's Landing of Vernon Hills.    The Vernon Hills home at 2086 Laurel Valley Drive sold before processing. This home has a brick exterior, 3 car garage, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and boasts 4200 sqft of … [Read more...]

Buffalo Grove Home in Rolling Hills Subdivision SOLD!

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Rolling Hills Subdivision in Buffalo Grove is a highly desirable neighborhood to live in. It is just minutes away from Woodlands Commons, Arboretum Golf Course, the Metra, Stevenson High School and more. Real Estate in this neighborhood sells fast. When looking to buy a Buffalo Grove Home, … [Read more...]

Vernon Hills Homes, Fireplace Maintenance

Vernon Hills Real Estate

Owners of Vernon Hills homes take note now is the time for fireplace maintenance. Who doesn’t love to sit by a cozy fire when the weather outside starts getting chilly? While many of us have altered the scenario a bit to be able to start a fire with the flick of a switch those of us who are still … [Read more...]

The Essence of Long Grove Illinois

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The catch phrase for Long Grove Illinois says it all, “Yesterday’s Charm, Today’s Lifestyles”.  The northern Illinois town mixes the best of both worlds, combining the charm of the past with the best of today.  Whether you are looking for dining, shopping, recreation, or culture, it can be … [Read more...]

Prepare to Sell Your Buffalo Grove Real Estate

Prepare to Sell

In today’s tough economy it is more important than ever to prepare yourself if you are trying to sell your Buffalo Grove real estate.  In order to sell your home you need to have an edge on the competition and there are five main points to focus on if you are trying to sell your Buffalo Grove … [Read more...]

Palatine Real Estate, Don’t Let Down Payment Intimidate

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If you are considering buying Palatine real estate it is important to not let the down payment intimidate you.  It is nearly impossible to read about real estate these days without coming away feeling like loans are impossible to come by.  While it is extremely beneficial to have the funds for a … [Read more...]

Top Fixer Upper Tips

Home Selling Tips

Many home remodeling projects can be trouble on your checkbook. A bathroom addition or window replacement will carry a huge return on investment, but these projects can also be quite expensive up front. However, there are scores of projects that can improve your home without costing an arm and a … [Read more...]

Home Selling Tips

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Make the Most of that First Impression A well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter-free porch welcomes prospects. So does a freshly painted - or at least freshly scrubbed - front door. If it's autumn, rake the leaves. If it's winter, shovel the walkways. The fewer obstacles between … [Read more...]

What Your Buffalo Grove Real Estate Is and Is Not Worth?

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Are you looking to sell your Buffalo Grove real estate? If the answer is yes, the hardest question you may need to face is "what is my home worth?".  As the homes owner you have years of memories, hard work, and probably a lot of money that you have put into your home.  All of these things make … [Read more...]

2012 Long Grove Apple Festival: 20th Annual Festival

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The 20th Annual Long Grove Apple Festival kicks off this weekend starting at 10am on September 28th and goes through September 30th at 6pm. Historical Long Grove will full of people celebrating the fall season with Apple donut eating contests, apple cider donuts, apple pies, caramel apple lattes, … [Read more...]

Mundelein Real Estate SOLD: 1358 Regent

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Mundelein Home SOLD by Sharron Kelley! This wonderful home has just been SOLD and is located in the highly desirable subdivision of Cambridge Country.    This is a beautifully landscaped property located in Mundelein! Brand new fence accompanied by a wrap around cedar deck! … [Read more...]

Long Grove Home Real Estate SOLD: 3256 Middlesax Dr.

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Great Long Grove Home SOLD in Mardan Subdivision by Sharron Kelley! There is a feeling of old New Orleans when one approaches this charming home.  The second floor balcony, with French doors from two of the three bedrooms, is adorned with hand- wrought iron and provides a perfect view of … [Read more...]

Making Money with Foreclosures

Make money with foreclosures

Turning foreclosed homes into cash. All it takes is legwork, a line of credit and a lack of emotion. Around the time his fellow Nashville, Tenn. residents are sipping their coffee some mornings, Kirk Leipzig finds himself standing elbow-to-elbow with a gaggle of bankers on the steps of the nearby … [Read more...]

May 2012 Long Grove Real Estate Market Reports

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The market reports for May 2012 have been released and the numbers are mixed at this time. Year to date in the detached Long Grove real estate market the number of homes closed is up 3.4%, but the numbers in the detached sector are still trending slightly downward.  The average sales price had … [Read more...]

Buffalo Grove Real Estate Market Reports May 2012

Buffalo Grove Real Estate

The May 2012 Buffalo Grove real estate market reports have been released and the numbers haven't seen much of a change. There are definitely some strong changes in the market in other ways that we have never quiet seen before. Most of our market report posts contain an explanation of the … [Read more...]