Looking for a townhome, condo, quad in the South Elgin area?   This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home, or move to a larger home.  Interest rates are great and recently lowered despite all the media hype and is available to all with fairly decent credit.  In fact, I do still have 100% financing if that is your requirement!  SITTING ON THE FENCE HAS TO START HURTING AFTER WHILE!           LET ME HELP YOU GET STARTED!These are the current market numbers and availability for Multi-family or attached homes in South Elgin, IL.  The best selections are in the $200,000 to $250,000 range and we've got great larger executive styled homes for price ranges above that up to $342,200!  The median listing price for South Elgin is $218,900 and the Average Market Time is 1... 04/03/2008

 SOUTH ELGIN, ILLINOIS  The table below lists all of the currently active single family detached and single family attached homes in  South Elgin, IL. Data includes  high, low, median and average prices. For detailed information on a property type within a price range, including virtual tour when available, contact me with physical characteristic requirements.   Active Listings List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 9 177 $150,000 - $199,999 46 153 $200,000 - $249,999 90 107 $250,000 - $299,999 26 149 $300,000 - $349,999 15 186 $350,000 - $399,999 12 135 $400,000 - $449,999 10 229 $450,000 - $499,999 13 204 $500,000 - $549,999 7 171 $550,000 - $599,999 1 15 $600,000 - $699,999 5 64 $700,000 - $799,999 4 145 $800,000 - $899,999 7 170 $1,000,000 - $1,999,999 3 91 ... 03/17/2008

 SOUTH ELGIN, ILLINOIS  The table below lists all of the currently active single family detached and single family attached homes in  South Elgin, IL. Data includes  high, low, median and average prices. For detailed information on a property type within a price range, including virtual tour when available, contact me with physical characteristic requirements.  Active Listings List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 9 174 $150,000 - $199,999 43 156 $200,000 - $249,999 87 107 $250,000 - $299,999 26 146 $300,000 - $349,999 16 183 $350,000 - $399,999 11 144 $400,000 - $449,999 10 226 $450,000 - $499,999 13 201 $500,000 - $549,999 7 168 $550,000 - $599,999 1 12 $600,000 - $699,999 5 61 $700,000 - $799,999 4 142 $800,000 - $899,999 7 167 $1,000,000 - $1,999,999 3 88  ... 03/14/2008

The table below lists all of the currently active single family detached and single family attached homes in South Elgin, IL. Data includes  high, low, median and average prices. For detailed information on a property type within a price range, including virtual tour when available, contact me with physical characteristic requirements.     Active Listings List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 12 184 $150,000 - $199,999 43 152 $200,000 - $249,999 100 94 $250,000 - $299,999 29 140 $300,000 - $349,999 15 206 $350,000 - $399,999 11 124 $400,000 - $449,999 10 257 $450,000 - $499,999 12 234 $500,000 - $549,999 8 154 $550,000 - $599,999 1 1 $600,000 - $699,999 5 50 $700,000 - $799,999 4 131 $800,000 - $899,999 5 197 $900,000 - $999,999 1 106 $1,000,000 - $1,999,999 3... 03/03/2008

  Looking for a townhome, condo, quad in the South Elgin area?   This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home, or move to a larger home.  Interest rates are great and recently lowered despite all the media hype and is available to all with fairly decent credit.  In fact, I do still have 100% financing if that is your requirement!  SITTING ON THE FENCE HAS TO START HURTING AFTER WHILE!     LET ME HELP YOU GET STARTED! These are the current market numbers and availability for Multi-family or attached homes in South Elgin, IL.  The best selections are in the $200,000 to $250,000 range and we've got great larger executive styled homes for price ranges above that up to $434,900!  The median listing price for South Elgin is $214,900 and the Average Market Time is 139 da... 02/22/2008

There is a large amount of inventory thruout the Chicago Northwest Suburban Market which includes the South Elgin IL area.  SMART PEOPLE ARE BUYING REAL ESTATE NOW!  Sellers are hot to compete and make their home standout above their competition.  Sellers are flexible!  Lots of Inventory = Buyer Benefits  SO WHY NOT GET IN THE GAME?  This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home or get that larger home of your dreams!  To some buyers 100% financing is still available with a decent credit score and history! Here is a chart of ACTIVE homes in South Elgin with the MARKET TIMES posted as "Average Days on the Market". There are currently 126 homes in various styles and types available with the Average Market Time of 167 days.  The median price is $314,500 and the highes... 02/16/2008

Looking for a townhome, condo, quad in the South Elgin area?   This is a great time to get your first home, move to a smaller home, or move to a larger home.  Interest rates are stable and recently lowered despite all the media hype and is available to all with fairly decent credit.  In fact, I do still have 100% financing if that is your requirement!  These are the current market numbers and availability for Multi-family or attached homes in South Elgin, IL.  The best selections are in the $200,000 to $250,000 range and we've got great larger executive styled homes for price ranges above that up to $434,900!  The median listing price for South Elgin is $219,875 and the Average Market Time is 129 days.  Some "handyman specials" and "fixer uppers" are available for buyers trying to get "... 12/31/2007

BUYING A HOME SOON? You want to find the best home or property for your needs and to make the wisest investment possible. Lyn Sims understands the importance of this major purchase to you and has the essential knowledge to ensure your buying experience is a smooth and successful one!Here's a dozen reasons why Lyn Sims can help:Determine your buying power and criteria. Research available properties in your market via many resources such as the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and a broad network of REALTORS - even if you are locating to another city. WE HAVE ALL THE PROPERTIES LISTED FOR SALE IN ONE PLACE - THE MLS!  No need to go jumping around from site to site to find a home. (START MY SEARCH NOW) Show you properties that meet your specific criteria. Give you objective information about... 12/18/2007

Are you buying, selling, or just curious about the real estate market? Check out my weekly market report on the local housing market. Don't make the mistake of not understanding market conditions when buying or selling a home. Take a look and the report for the current market and start understanding housing market in your area. 12/03/2007

Area Market Survey CriteriaStatus: Active, Back on Market, Contingent, New, Price Change, Re-activated, Temp Off Market, Pending, Closed Property Type: Detached Single, Attached Single Area: South Elgin Months Back: All Months Active Listings List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 6 144 $150,000 - $199,999 53 105 $200,000 - $249,999 72 131 $250,000 - $299,999 43 144 $300,000 - $349,999 20 183 $350,000 - $399,999 7 177 $400,000 - $449,999 17 210 $450,000 - $499,999 11 140 $500,000 - $549,999 7 214 $550,000 - $599,999 4 139 $700,000 - $799,999 3 44 $800,000 - $899,999 5 203 $900,000 - $999,999 1 151 $1,000,000 - $1,999,999 1 85 Active Listings Summary # Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total Volume 250 142 $247,450 $... 10/22/2007

Area Market Survey CriteriaStatus: Active, Back on Market, Contingent, New, Price Change, Re-activated, Temp Off Market, Pending, Closed Property Type: Detached Single, Attached Single Area: South Elgin Months Back: All Months Active Listings List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 7 130 $150,000 - $199,999 56 96 $200,000 - $249,999 71 132 $250,000 - $299,999 41 140 $300,000 - $349,999 21 169 $350,000 - $399,999 8 148 $400,000 - $449,999 18 173 $450,000 - $499,999 11 160 $500,000 - $549,999 9 196 $550,000 - $599,999 4 125 $600,000 - $699,999 3 212 $700,000 - $799,999 3 101 $800,000 - $899,999 5 189 $900,000 - $999,999 1 137 $1,000,000 - $1,999,999 1 71 Active Listings Summary # Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total... 10/08/2007

Area Market Survey CriteriaStatus: Active, Back on Market, Contingent, New, Price Change, Re-activated, Temp Off Market, Pending, Closed Property Type: Detached Single, Attached Single Area: South Elgin Months Back: All Months Active Listings List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 5 155 $150,000 - $199,999 55 92 $200,000 - $249,999 69 124 $250,000 - $299,999 39 138 $300,000 - $349,999 23 161 $350,000 - $399,999 7 102 $400,000 - $449,999 19 180 $450,000 - $499,999 9 161 $500,000 - $549,999 10 186 $550,000 - $599,999 4 119 $600,000 - $699,999 3 206 $700,000 - $799,999 3 95 $800,000 - $899,999 5 183 $900,000 - $999,999 1 131 $1,000,000 - $1,999,999 1 65 Active Listings Summary # Units Avg. MT Median List Price Avg. List Price Max. List Price Min. List Price Total ... 10/02/2007

 The table below lists all of the currently active single family detached and single family attached homes in South elgin, IL. The information is broken into price ranges with average time on market for that range. Included are the high, low, median and average prices. For detailed information on a property type within a price range, including virtual tour when available, contact me with physical characteristic requirements.Active Listings List Price Range# ListingsAvg. Days on MktLess than $149,9994137$150,000 - $199,9994394$200,000 - $249,99968101$250,000 - $299,99952105$300,000 - $349,99918124$350,000 - $399,9997156$400,000 - $449,99918171$450,000 - $499,99911153$500,000 - $549,99913118$550,000 - $599,999677$600,000 - $699,9993207$700,000 - $799,999271$800,000 - $899,9994153$900,000 ... 07/30/2007

If you live in the Elgin area you probably feel very lucky, The Fox River Valley is turning green and Spring is in full force. If you have friends that a thinking about relocating to the area please have them contact me and i can show them homes in the area. From waterfront homes, townhomes to condos you can expect great service. Go to my website and start your search, use my tools to be an informed home buyer, If your looking to get a larger home or a senior looking for a simpler life style be sure to log in. Thanks and have a great Day. George Lainwww.southelgintownhomes.com   www.elgintownhome.com George@EXITPlatinumRealty.com Direct Line (847) 354-9431 05/13/2007