Hawthorn Woods Homes: The Real Estate Market is Way UP!

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Hawthorn Woods Homes Market Trends Hawthorn Woods Homes are selling in record numbers, it is a Hot market right now, and The Sharron Kelley Team can help you when you are looking to sell or buy Hawthorn Woods Real Estate. We know the market and can help you get the best price for your home if you … [Read more...]

Lake County Real Estate: Keep Renting or Time to Buy?

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Examining Lake County real estate has many wondering whether to keep renting or whether now is the right time to buy. The slight increase in mortgage rates last week has potential buyers considering jumping in before they go up more. At the same time there have been countless articles about rents … [Read more...]

Palatine Area & Cook County Housing Market Predictions: Optimistic For 2013!

Real Estate Predictions 2013

This is the time of year that many people remove their home from the market due to weather conditions and holiday obligations, or simply do not list it at all. We are seeing subtle differences this year so far, and are predicting that the trends of 2013 will be the reverse of that. Housing supply is … [Read more...]

Northern Illinois Real Estate Should Benefit from Current Trend

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Northern Illinois real estate should benefit from the current trend that has homes valued at over one million dollars selling. A recent headline from the Wall Street Journal read “Luxury Snaps Back” and is referring to luxury home sales that have not only picked up steam in terms of volume but … [Read more...]

Good News For Lake County Real Estate

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There is good news for Lake County real estate and the news is for buyers. Chicago Illinois is the number one buyers’ market in the US according to a recent article published by CNBC. Buyers of Lake County real estate benefit from the close proximity to Chicago and are able to take advantage of … [Read more...]

Record Low Rates Boost Vernon Hills Real Estate

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Clearly record low rates are helping to boost Vernon Hills real estate. The sales volume for homes sold is up tremendously as more and more home buyers are seeing incentives to jump into the market. The real estate tracking website Trulia.com notes that for the 3 week period of November 7th through … [Read more...]

Home Buying Statistics: Buying and Selling Long Grove and Hawthorn Woods Real Estate

Buffalo Grove Area Home Buyers

The California Association of Realtors (CAR) recently conducted a survey to find out who was buying homes, how they conducted their home searches, what was most helpful to buyers as they looked for a home, what was difficult about purchasing a home, and how buyers saw the future of real estate. The … [Read more...]

Northern Illinois Area: Great New Rent To Own Program!

Rent to Own in Northern Illinois

For those buyers who think they cannot purchase a home due to credit issues, bankruptcy, or short sales, The Sharron Kelley Team has a great new rent to own program. This new program brings resolve to the 2008 financial crisis that made it nearly impossible for millions of people to obtain a … [Read more...]

Long Grove Real Estate Shows Huge Improvement From Last Year

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Long Grove real estate data shows a huge improvement from last year. While very few Long Grove homes sold last October this fall buyers are jumping in. Positive headlines abound for real estate recovery and while change is gradual it does appear to be trending upward. Data on the real estate … [Read more...]

Vernon Hills Real Estate, Sales Way Up

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The sales volume of Vernon Hills real estate is way up. Clearly buyers are seeing great opportunity in our community as mortgage rates have continued to stay low. The real estate tracking website Trulia.com has released data for the 3 week period from October 3 to October 24 showing that sales … [Read more...]

Long Grove Real Estate, Importance of Neighborhood

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When looking to buy Long Grove real estate you should understand the importance of choosing the right neighborhood. A neighborhood and all that it offers has the ability to enhance your lifestyle when you make your move. Knowing what you are looking for in a neighborhood is an important part of … [Read more...]

Long Grove Real Estate, Low Appraisal

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Buyers and sellers of Long Grove real estate may wonder what to do when faced with a low appraisal.  In this scenario buyers can be in a pickle when this occurs because a lender is not going to process a loan for more than the appraised value of a home.  In addition, when an appraisal comes in low … [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...]

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...]

Price Reduced on 3 bedroom Old Farm Village Home in Buffalo Grove

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Price Reduced on 3 bedroom Old Farm Village Home in Buffalo Grove    1427  Winston Dr in Buffalo Grove has just been reduced to $407,500. This outstanding Buffalo Grove home is located in the subdivision of Old Farm Village just off of  Weiland and Thompson. This home features numerous … [Read more...]

Now is a Great Time to Invest in Palatine Real Estate

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Now is a great time to invest in Palatine real estate.  There are some great deals out there and while real estate might have taken its hits during the past couple of years, it is still seen as a great investment.  Affordability levels, the ability to build equity, and the end result of home … [Read more...]

Buffalo Grove Real Estate Goes Under Contract!

Who says homes aren't selling? The Sharron Kelley Team at Coldwell Banker has been busy selling homes. Homes recently under contract in the Buffalo Grove area are: *710 Indian Spring in Strathmore Subdivision  and *501 Arbor Gate in Strathmore Subdivision The Strathmore Subdivision in … [Read more...]

Buffalo Grove Arts and Culture

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Buffalo Grove has a rich arts and culture scene, with everything from fine art shows to live musical performances. Adding to the rich fabric of the community, these events bring people of all ages together to enjoy entertainment both outdoors and inside as well. Summertime finds residents camped … [Read more...]

Are You Selling Your Vernon Hills Home? If Your Appraisal is Too Low I can Help!

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Many potential home buyers in Vernon Hills are not qualifying loans. The fact is that the home values are not there. Bank foreclosures are putting more distressed inventory on the market and making it harder for appraisers to justify the Sold home comparables in Vernon Hills. When the appraisals … [Read more...]

Long Grove Real Estate-Long Grove Buyers Looking for Rent to Own Properties

Rent to own in Long Grove Illinois

Today I had two different clients call me from my Long Grove Marketing online and are looking for a Long Grove Home that is available as rent to own. This is not a new term for most agents in the Long Grove Area; however it is becoming more common for potential buyers today. So why a buyer would … [Read more...]