Tuesday, June 24, 2008

How is the current market in Fox River Grove, IL?

How is the current market in Fox River Grove, IL?






I took this photo a few weeks ago from a boat on the Fox River. It is a view of the Ski Hill, Riverfront Park in Fox River Grove. You can not really see the Norge Ski Jump too well from this angle, but it is there in the background!


As of this morning, per MRED MLS, for the past 3 months:



  • We currently have 54 Single Family homes on the market in Fox River Grove that are active and available.

  • They have been on the market for an average of 179 days.

  • The average list price is $360,258.


During the past 3 months, 6 Single Family homes have successfully closed with the help of their Realtors. This only represents 86% of the market that have had success. They took an average of 89 days on the market to be SOLD.



  • The average list price of the SOLD Single Family homes is $312,275 and the average SOLD price is $297,642.


So, on the average Single Family homes in Fox River Grove have been getting an average of 95% of their list prices, with the help of their Realtors.



  • We currently have 11 Attached homes on the market in Fox River Grove that are active and available.

  • They have been on the market for an average of 156 days.

  • The average list price is $156,309.


During the past 3 months, 0 Attached homes have successfully closed.


We are still experiencing a Buyer's Market in Fox River Grove.


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How is the current market in Crystal Lake, IL?

How is the current market in Crystal Lake, IL?


Crystal Lake is located in McHenry County.



As of this morning, per MRED MLS, for the past 3 months:



  • We currently have 669 Single Family homes on the market in Crystal Lake that are active and available.

  • They have been on the market for an average of 202 days.

  • The average list price is $389,949.


During the past 3 months, 63 Single Family homes have successfully closed with the help of their Realtors. This only represents 46% of the market that have had success. They took an average of 172 days on the market to be SOLD.



  • The average list price of the SOLD Single Family homes is $295,677and the average SOLD price is$279,876.


So, on the average Single Family homes in Crystal Lake have been getting an average of 95% of their list prices, with the help of their Realtors.



  • We currently have 208 Attached homes on the market in Crystal Lake that are active and available.

  • They have been on the market for an average of 173 days.

  • The average list price is $204,535.


During the past 3 months, 20 Attached homes have successfully closed with the help of their Realtors. This only represents 45% of the market that have had success. They took an average of 158 days on the market to be SOLD.



  • The average list price of the SOLD Attached homes is $177,907 and the average SOLD price is $173,028.


So, on the average Attached homes in Crystal Lake have been getting an average of 97% of their list prices, with the help of their Realtors.


We are still experiencing a Buyer's Market in Crystal Lake.



If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call or email me. It will be my pleasure! By the way, if you know of someone that could benefit from my high level of service, please call or email me with their name and daytime phone number and I will make sure to follow up and take great care of them. My business keeps growing from your referrals.



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How is the current market in Cary, IL?

How is the current market in Cary, IL?


Cary, IL Market Conditions (Cary is located in both McHenry and Lake Counties in Northern Illinois


As of today, per MRED MLS, for the past 3 months:


We currently have 267 Single Family homes on the market in Cary that are active and available.



  • They have been on the market for an average of 184 days.

  • The average list price is$362,242.

  • During the past 3 months, 38 Single Family homes have successfully closed with the help of their Realtors. This only represents 54% of the market that have had success. They took an average of 167 days on the market to be SOLD.

  • The average list price of the SOLD Single Family homes is $289,549 and the average SOLD price is $275,308.

  • The closed sales took an average of 167 days on the market.

  • With the help of their REALTORS, successful sellers in Cary have been getting 95% of their asking prices!



We currently have 66 Attached homes on the market in Cary that are active and available.



  • They have been on the market for an average of 191 days.

  • The average list price is $203,789.

  • During the past 3 months, 5 Attached homes have successfully closed in Cary with the help of their Realtors. This only represents 45% of the market that have had success. They took an average of 151 days on the market to be SOLD.

  • The average list price of the SOLD Attached homes in Cary is $169,373 and the average SOLD price is $171,420.


So, on the average Attached homes in Cary have been getting an average of 94% of their list prices, with the help of their Realtors.



We are still experiencing a Buyer's Market in Cary, IL..


If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call or email me. It will be my pleasure!


By the way, if you know of someone that could benefit from my high level of service, please call or email me with their name and daytime phone number and I will make sure to follow up and take great care of them.


I appreciate YOU and your referrals!



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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Housing Trends of the Past and Future.

Click on the link below and take a retrospective ride through housing trends of the past and learn about hot updates for the future.

HOUSING TRENDS


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Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Out Of The Ordinary.....Extraordinary!

Picture Yourself In This Unique Home On A Rare 3.2 Scenic Acres On The Fox River In Cary, IL. Breathtaking River Views In Your Front Yard With Approximately 700 Feet Of Prime Fox Riverfront Shoreline. Enjoy Acres Of Conservation Property As Far As You Can See With A Peaceful Lagoon As Your Back View. Property Features Professionally Landscaped Grounds With Extensive Winding Paths Constructed With Recycled Vintage Brick Pavers. Side View Of The Fox River And Striking Pond With Koi, Stream And Cascading Waterfall In The Foreground. Custom Elevated Serene Sitting Knoll Overlooking All The Beauty Right In Your Own Yard. Property Also Features A Sandy Beach On The Fox River And Two Large Docks At Waters Edge. Take Advantage Of Fantastic Boating, Fishing, Kayaking, Snowmobiling, Cross Country Skiing On The Fox River, Or Go Through The Mchenry Statten Lock And Dam And Access The 17 Bodies Of Water On The Chain Of Lakes. Additional Exterior Features: Granite Driveway With Vintage Bricks From Chicago’s Lower Wacker Drive Private Boat Launch Sandy Beach Approximately 700 Feet Of Water Frontage Backs To Gorgeous Conservation Property Extra Deep Attached Garage Could Fit 4 Cars Tandem-2 Car Wide Garage Door With Auto Door Opener Flagstone Patio Huge Front Covered Wood Porch Heavily Wooded Site Abundance Of Wildflowers And Wildlife For Your Enjoyment This Fabulous Custom Home, Built In 2000, Thoughtfully Takes Advantage Of The Beautiful Outdoor Features On And Around This Rare Property. You Will Not Find Anything Like It On The Fox River! Home Is Overflowing With Warmth, Character And Rustic Charm And Was Built With The Best Materials And Architecture. Stunning Floor To Ceiling Double Sided Vaulted Flagstone See Through Fireplace, Very Open Floor Plan With Soaring Ceilings, Huge Dormered Master Suite With Two Large Walk-In Closets, A Loft, Two Sitting Areas, Spa Bath With Jet Tub, Separate Oversized Tumbled Marble Shower With Water Jets, Dual Sinks, Separate Water Closet And Skylight. The Balance Of The Upstairs Area Is An Abundance Of Space With Fantastic Views, And Fireplace. Use This Space As You Wish. Makes A Great Office Or Additional Living Space Area. Dramatic Catwalk Overlooks 2 Story Family Room Below. Large Kitchen With Granite Counters, Custom Cabinetry And Pulls, Huge Walk-In Pantry, Built-In Oven, Antique Reproduction Stove, Triple Kitchen Sink With Foot Pedals, Reverse Osmosis Drinking System. Additional Interior Features: Two Wood Burning Fireplaces With Gas Starters Approximately 4000 Interior Square Feet Per Seller Quality Construction And Materials Used Throughout Home Barn Boards Recycled From 16 Area Barns Authentic Barn Doors With Track Runners Barn Beams Planked For ¾” Hardwood Flooring Throughout Inviting Double Door Two Story Foyer With Flagstone Flooring Convenient Second Floor Laundry Room Central Vacuum System Wet Bar/Sink On Second Floor Breezy Screened In Porch Off Formal Dining Room Area With Antique Purington Paver Floor Second Level Balcony With Separate Exterior Stairway To Take In Gorgeous Views In Every Direction! First Floor Bedroom With It’s Own Private Bath Featuring Antique Dry Sink. Deep Crawl With Cement Floor, Electric, Sump Pump And Back Up Sump Pump (Access Under Stairway) Trane HVAC Systems-Zoned. 2 Central Air, 2 Furnaces (Zoned For Each Floor) Quality Pella Windows With Encased Blinds Bay Window Overlooking Fox River 1 Humidifier Owned Water Softener System Wired For Cable Service Intercom System All Appliances Included 6 Circulating Ceiling Fans If You Like “Traditional” Homes, Skip Us! If You Appreciate Unique, Special And Extraordinary Homes, This May Be Just The Right One For You! Check out the video below!


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