22 homes were sold through February 2010 verses 15 homes in 2009 which is a 46.7% increase

The Average sale price through February 2010 is $311,364 verses $353,660 which is
down 12.5%

The Medium sale price through February 2010 is $292,000 verses $267,000 in 2009 which is up 9.3%.

The attached chart shows the market statistics for detached homes and highlights the surrounding towns closest to Buffalo Grove.

The good news is that lower price range is moving up which is expected. The first time buyer is leading the market and is serious about purchasing as we do not for see the tax credit being extended again. The move up buyer is the market that is hardest hit and will take longer to recover.

In the next several weeks The Sharron Kelley Team will be introducing a new program that will help our clients attract new buyers to their homes and will be exclusive to our team. For more information please contact me at 847-465-3638. Until next time have a great month.

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www.120ScottRoad.com

Fabulous 11,500 Square Foot All Brick 6 Bedroom, 7.5 Bathroom Custom Home on 2.97 Acres. This Amazing North Barrington Home Sits Back in a Wooded Area and Wraps Around Back With an Amazing Deck, Huge Yard, In ground Pool, Hot Tub & Waterfall. The Brand New Lower Living Area Walks Out to This Beautiful View.

This Home Features 4 Fireplaces & All Custom Mill Work Throughout, With Old World Hand Crafted Built-in’s. The High End Gourmet Kitchen Includes 48” Raised Upper Cabinets, Granite Countertops, Two Sub Zero Refrigerators, 2 Islands, plus more and a Floor to Ceiling Window Paned Eating Area With a Gorgeous View.

The Master Suite Has a Sitting Area with a Fireplace, a Completely Custom Closet and a Luxury Bathroom With His & Her Sink, a Spa Tub & Oversized Glass Shower. All of the Bedrooms in this Barrington Beauty Have Attached Bathrooms.

The 4500 Square Foot Full Finished Basement is set up for an In-law arrangement & walks out to the Amazing Pool Area. The Basement Features 2 Bathrooms, a Bedroom, Sitting Area, Full Kitchen, Great Room, Theater Room, Family Room & Exercise Room. What a Stunning Home!

Barrington, Illlinois: School and Community Information

• Barrington – http://www.barrington-il.gov/

Barrington Schools:

• Barrington District 220 – http://www.cusd220.lake.k12.il.us/
• Harper College – http://www.harpercollege.edu/
• Barrington High School – http://bhs.cusd220.lake.k12.il.us/
• College of Lake County – http://www.clcillinois.edu/index.asp

Estate Home at 120 Scott Rd, North Barrington

EXTERIOR FEATURES
• Custom Brick Home with 11500 sq ft of Living Space
• Approximately 3 Private Wooded Acres
• Professedly Landscaped with Blue Stone Entrance
• Circular Driveway with Retaining Walls
• 4 Car Garage with Rear Entry
• In Ground Heated Pool with Auto Vac System
• Hot Tub with Waterfall
• Outdoor Living Area with Tumbled Brick Paved Patio
• Beautiful Deck Overlooking Pool & Patio

INTERIOR FEATURES
• Six Bedrooms & 7.5 Baths
• Fully Finished 4500 sq ft Walk Out Basement
• Insulated Low E Double Pane Glass Windows
• 10 ft First Floor/9 ft Second Floor Ceiling
• Custom Millwork & Built-ins Throughout
• Oak Flooring
• 4 Fireplaces
• Full Surround Sound Audio System with 4 zones and touch screen controls. In Wall Speakers Throughout.

MECHANICALS
• 3 Zone High Efficiency Heating & Cooling System
• 3 Humidifiers
• 3 Electronic Air Filters
• 3 Hot Water Heaters
• Water Softener with Filtration System

2 STORY ENTRY
• Built-in Old World Armoire with German Antique Mirror
• Mahogany Staircase with Wrought Iron Railing
• Hand Crafted Custom Mahogany Door with Lead Glass
• Palladium Window with Lead Glass
• Marble Floors with Granite Inlays

To View Entire The Entire Feature Sheet (PDF)

You can visit our website at www.NorthernIllinoisHomes.com or www.SharronKelley.com for more information on this current listing and see how we get homes SOLD!

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Adorable and updated 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Palatine Condo in Park Towne! The unit’s recent updates include new carpeting, new kitchen cabinets, and new flooring. This is a 1st Floor Unit with Sliding Glass Doors Out to the Patio. The bathroom has a new vanity and a new tiled shower area.

The Building Has New Hallways, Roof, and Siding and is Located a Walk Away From the Metra Train. Enjoy all That Downtown Palatine Has to Offer, Restaurants, Shopping and Summer Festivals. This Home is a Short Sale; the Sellers Loss will be a Buyers Gain.

Palatine, Illinois

• Palatine – http://www.palatine.il.us/

Palatine Schools:

• Palatine District 15 – http://www.ccsd15.net/
• Palatine High School – http://www.phs.d211.org/
• Fremd High School – http://www.fhs.d211.org/
• Harper College – http://www.harpercollege.edu/

BUILDING FEATURES

• New Roof
• New Vinyl Siding
• Recently Painted Exterior
• Redone Hallways
• Storage in Basement
• Garbage Shoot
• 3 Washers & Dryers on Each Floor
• In-ground Pool

UNIT FEATURES

• New Carpeting
• New Kitchen Cabinets
• New Flooring
• New Range
• New Tiled Shower Area
• New Vanity
• Recently Painted

If you are looking to move to Palatine talk to an expert who live in Peppertree Farms and knows the area. Our team services both buyers and sellers in Palatine and we aim to please.

If you are looking for Palatine Real Estate or any home in the Northwest Suburbs of Lake and Cook County Illinois contact The Sharron Kelley Team by calling at 847-465-3638 or email us at sharron@northernillinoishomes.com

You can visit our website at www.NorthernIllinoisHomes.com or www.SharronKelley.com for more information on our current listings and see how we get homes SOLD!

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It’s time again for that annual right of passage when we all file our income taxes. It’s predicted that almost 70% of taxpayers will get a refund this year. That means that over the next 60 days about $230 billion in tax refunds will start hitting households in our area. It seems appropriate that this week we would discuss a few ways to leverage this annual phenomena to help you to sell more real estate and for me to make more mortgages.

Timing is everything:

It’s a buyer’s market out there. Prices are at the lowest levels that we’ve seen in some time. The supply currently exceeds the demand so there is a lot of inventory available giving a buyer a vast array of selections to choose. Couple that with my incredibly low interest rates and you have a winning combination. But wait there’s more. If your buyers act quickly and ratify a contract as late as April 30th, 2010 first time buyers can receive up to $8000 and move up buyers can still take advantage of up to $6,500. I have some wonderful flyers that explain the tax credit in easy to understand language.

Sphere of Influence:

Start by mailing or emailing your sphere of influence to tell them about the advantages of purchasing now.  Ask your friends to forward your information on to their friends and leverage the people that know you.

2009 Buyers and Sellers:

Mail every person that closed with you last year a copy of their closing statement to assist them in completing their taxes. Many of the costs associated with buying a house are tax deductible, so a copy of the closing statement is a must. Include a letter asking for more referrals. You might even get a local accountant to defray some of the cost of your mailing if you also include their contact information in the letter.

Past Buyers and Sellers:

It’s easy to watch the news and believe that real estate has screeched to a halt, but that simply isn’t the case. Educate your past consumers that now is the perfect time to take advantage of tax credits for moving-up, refinancing with lower interest rates or buying that 2nd home or investment property that they have always talked about. Even if they want to buy in another market you can place a referral with your relocation department and get paid when they buy in another market.

Renters:

A lot of people who rent simply don’t know that they can buy. I still have programs with low to no down payment options and programs for people with credit scores as low as 600. In case you were curious myfico.com reports that only 15% of Americans have a score below 600. I would be happy to work with you to create some mailing pieces that show the difference between renting and buying and how someone could leverage their tax refund.

Go high-tech:

Do you Blog, Twitter, or participate on Facebook? If you do, use this as a forum to get the word out about the great opportunities that they have buying and selling real estate with you. Talk about leveraging a tax refund to buy and the advantages of creating wealth in real estate.

Are you looking for more ideas or help implementing some of the ones above? I’m here to help!!! I would love to partner with you in getting the word out that people need to work with us. Individually we are great but together we are unstoppable. Henry Ford said it best, “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”

The Sharron Kelley Team received this great from our in house lender at Coldwell Banker in Buffalo Grove. She always provides us with great information that is useful for everyone. If you have any questions she is always available to talk.

Cindy Hinchman
Mortgage Advisor
847 571-1773
856 917-1226 Fax
cindy.hinchman@mortgagefamily.com

Please feel free to contact us with any questions as well 847-465-3638 or email us at sharron@northernillinoishomes.com. You can visit our website at www.NorthernIllinoisHomes.com

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I received this from a past client last night, and my initial reaction is always to delete chain emails as I thought this one was at first, but I continued to read on. 

We never know what tomorrow is going to bring and in this case Densey Cole a Chicago police officer didn’t know that he would never be able to walk again.  His fiance and him are entered in a contest to win the ultimate wedding.  I am sure the medical bills drained them of any budget they did have. 

I spend so much time on a computer working I thought “What is a few extra minutes of my time to help a couple win their dream wedding, since it was taken away from them?”

Please take the time out of your day and help a great cause. They are up to almost 15,000 votes.  Let’s all come together to help out a man who served for our safety everyday.

This touched me and deserved my few clicks to help them win!  Read the story and please take the time to vote and reblog if you think it will help.

Have a Great Day!

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