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Selling in Barrington Illinois-Stop Decreasing Your Price-Start Upgrading Your Home

Selling in Barrington Illinois-Stop Decreasing Your Price-Start Upgrading Your Home

Current Marketing Time for Barrington. The current average marketing time for homes in Barrington based on the entire zip code-all residential homes-over the last six months is 253 days.  The same number for homes in the median price band of $500,000 to $700,000 is 278 days. It increases because there is more inventory in the median price range available-currently 151 homes with only 41 closings in the last 6 months.

Price Reductions. In the last 30 days in Barrington there have been 156 new properties listed for sale. In that same period of time we have had 43 closings with another 12 ready to close. 15 homes expired without a sale and may have been re-listed. 34 homes have had one or more price changes in the same period.

Are upgrades in order? Here are some reasons for price reductions:

  • Over-priced to start
  • Over-priced now as prices still falling
  • Objections by buyers which cannot be overcome
  • Need to sell quicker than market time
  • Relocation
  • Lack of upgrades compared to other homes - Bingo here is an opportunity.

If you are getting any showing feedback hopefully you'll be learning why buyers did not like your home. Some of the most common objections can be fixed by you. Location is prime, curb appeal is important and remember that kitchens and bathroom sell houses. Also think about the price point of your home and logon to my Barrington website to view other homes for sale in your price range. No login is required.

rich warm inviting interior

What Can You Upgrade. Now you have seen the competition you might consider upgrading a few things to make your home stand out above the crowd. Here are some ideas for your half a million dollars home. Even vacant homes can exude a rich warm and inviting interior.

  • Kitchen Floor- Laminate or Vinyl - Buyers will want hardwood or ceramic
  • Laminate counter tops - Granite is not that expensive and will make the kitchen pop
  • White appliances - Stainless steel will add value and shine with your new granite
  • Soiled or dull carpets - try a good steam clean first but consider replacing
  • Vinyl floors in laundry or washrooms - upgrade to ceramic
  • Scratched hardwood floors - have them re-finished
  • Brass light fixtures - switch them out - considered cheap - replace with bronze or brushed nickel
  • Multi-color rooms - find a neutral color and paint the whole house
  • Curb appeal - plant some seasonal colorful planters to welcome your guests up your driveway and into the house
There are so many simple things you can do and upgrades that will make a big difference. If your home has been on the market longer than the average, do not expect your buyer will do it when they move in-they already moved in-to some-one else's house.

So how many more times do you want to reduce your under-priced home to compensate for lack of upgrades? If you did not sell and cannot determine what to do, call me for a fresh perspective. Corinne 847-363-3686. Of course this is best done before you list.

Posted Friday, June 11, 2010 10:40 AM by Corinne Guest | 0 Comments

Why Are There So Many Homes For Sale In Wynstone North Barrington?

Why Are There So Many Homes For Sale In Wynstone North Barrington?

Wynstone of North Barrington is a gated community of homes situated on a golf course. There are about 400 homes most of them single family, with a few lots remaining to be built. As I write this post there are 60 single family homes available for sale, 2 half duplexes, 7 vacant lots and  8 homes for rent. Taking the homes for sale of 62 that amounts to about 15% of the homes in Wynstone on the market. So why are there so many?

Do I have a specific answer for you? No. So lets look at some of the data.

Home prices range from $575,000 to $3,800,000
Association fees thate prices ranges from $450 to $923 per month
Real estate taxes range from approx $14,000 to $43,000 per year.

Homes available for sale today-June 8th 2010 - 62
Median price of these 62 homes is $1,100,000
Homes sold in last 6 months - 1
    Sale price $717,000
Homes sold in last 12 months - 9
    Sales prices $575,000 to $1,025,000
        Sales types were all re-sale with 1 short sale.
Homes currently under contract - 2
        One home priced at $749,000
        One home priced at $1,425,000

Clearly it is the lower priced homes that will sell. i.e. those below the median price range.
The average marketing tim for the 9 sales over the last 12 months was  459 days. That is very close to double the average marketing time for all of 60010 which is currently 258 days.
The average list time for the 62 homes on the market is 507 days.

golf course homes for sale in Wynstone North Barrington

So what's up with Wynstone Homes?

My opinion is that the association fees may be pricing some buyers out of the market. Our real estate taxes have not adjusted for the value of homes in Lake County which will affect all homes. With a median price of $1,100,000, which means 31 of the homes are above that price, we are looking at a luxury market. Luxury markets are not typically affected by the economy as much as other price points but then there will always be less buyers of luxury homes. There are a lot of luxury homes for sale in North Barrington, South Barrington and Barrington Hills so competition is tough. Why? Well for a start there are a lot of newly built homes that were being built at the peak of 2005 and 2006 which still have not sold. Some of these have been foreclosed on.

Are there any underlying secrets? Not that I am aware of . I still get a lot of people searching for  Wynstone homes on my Barrington Web Site. So it must be the cost. If you are in the market to buy in Wynstone or any of our beautiful Barrington Villages, I am here to help and the choice is wide.

Posted Friday, June 11, 2010 10:37 AM by Corinne Guest | 0 Comments

Magnolia Pointe-Invest in South Barrington's Exclusive Development of Luxury Homes

Magnolia Pointe-Invest in South Barrington's Exclusive Development of Luxury Homes

Magnolia Pointe is an exclusive development of exceptional architecturally designed luxury single family homes in South Barrington Illinois 60010. It is located just off Mundhank Rd, north of Higgins Rd. Magnolia Pointe is a no through subdivision and comprises of Star Lane, Saucer Circle and Blossom Court.

MAGNOLIA POINTE South Barrington


This is not a gated community but does have a very pretty entrance way. Lot sizes are from 1.3 acres to about 2 and need to be this size because the homes on Magnolia Pointe have size-able square footage and therefore the home's footprint with patios and driveways can take up a lot of space. Homes are on private wells and septic systems.

Magnolia Pointe does not have any homes for sale at time of writing although there is one unfinished home currently under contract. There are 2 lots available for sale if you are ready to build your dream home and live in this exclusive development. The subdivision is at the south end of South Barrington providing very close access to I-90 for commuting to Chicago or O'Hare Airport.

gazebo in Magnolia Pointe subdivision

Some of the features of Magnolia Pointe of South Barrington are the brick and stone entrance way with colorful flowers in many flower beds, the gazebo that gives shade to cool off when out for a stroll on a hot summers day, a no through subdivision making it fairly safe for kids to ride bikes. There are tennis courts and a basketball court if you fancy a game. Homes are from 5000 square feet up to 20,000 square feet with minimum 4 car garages. Waterfront lots are available in the subdivision.

Posted Friday, June 04, 2010 10:42 AM by Corinne Guest | 0 Comments

Fox Point Barrington Illinois-Still a Popular Subdivision

Fox Point Barrington Illinois-Still a Popular Subdivision

Fox Point is a subdivision in Barrington Illinois that is very close to the village and remains popular with buyers. Homes here were built in the late 1960's and early 1970's and with trees and shrubs planted that long ago the landscaping is very well established as you can see from the photo below.

Just imagine a scorching hot summers day walking the dog and you'll certainly appreciate to cooler temps under the trees. Summer is just around the corner, school is out in just a few days time.

fox point subdivision barrington illinois


There is a wide variety of home sizes and styles in Fox Point Barrington and some have a waterfront location. Features of an average home in Fox Point

  • 4 bedrooms, 2 or 3  bathrooms
  • Split level, 2 story and ranch homes
  • Quarter to half acre lots
  • Established gardens with lush landscaping
  • Walking distance to elementary and middle schools
  • 2 minutes to the village by car or a pleasant 10-15 minute walk
  • 2 to 3 car garages

 

ranch homes in fox point barrington


Above is a typical ranch home in Fox Point Barrington which has just under 3000 square feet, 4 bedrooms, a fully finished basement and 0.44 acre lot.

Real Estate Sales and Listings-Fox Point Barrington

Over the last 6 months the average marketing time for all home sales in Barrington 60010 is 262 days. Fox Point subdivision has a shorter average at 238 days and if priced right homes here will sell under 90 days.

 Here are some recent sales:

  • 770 Oxbow Sold $495000 in 346 days.
  • 300 S Valley Sold $545000 in 65 days.
  • 1214 Meadow Way Sold $549500 in 209 days.
  • 1400 S Lake Shore Dr Sold $600000 in 189 days.
  • 1111 N Lake Shore Dr Sold $606000 in 44 days.


You'll see that 4 of these homes sold under average market time for the subdivision and for Barrington.

Current Listings:

  • 365 Fox Hunt Trail Asking $500000-This is a foreclosed home-get it now.
  • 1231 Burr Oak Lane Asking $550000
  • 170 Fox Hunt Trail Asking $550000
  • 1106 N North Shore Ct Asking $579000
  • 760 Oxbow Lane Asking $579000 - Under contract as a short sale.
  • 1230 Oak Ridge Circle Asking $599000
  • 1314 N Lake Shore Drive Asking $600000
  • 512 N Lake Shore Drive Asking $649000
  • 1335 S Lake Shore Drive Asking $699000
  • 1201 N Lake Shore Drive Asking $825000
  • 740 Oxbow Lane Asking $879000

Fox Point in Barrington appeals to buyers due to it;s close location to the village and schools and due the established neighborhood with yards that are not too large to care for yet not too small. Fox Point may have homes for you-ask me if any of the above listings fit your criteria.

Posted Friday, June 04, 2010 10:40 AM by Corinne Guest | 0 Comments

Homes in Biltmore Country Club North Barrington Illinois

Homes in Biltmore Country Club North Barrington Illinois


North Barrington Illinois is just one of the Villages that make up the Barrington Illinois area.  North Barrington has a land area of 4.39 square miles and has about 3000 residents. Two notable locations in North Barrington are Wynstone Gated Golf Course Community and Biltmore Country Club which was established in 1926.

Biltmore Country Club North Barrington

Sitting a top a hill is The Country Club and the Golf Course. With an 18 hole par 71 course you'll find narrow fairways, rolling hills, wetlands and meadows amongst towering trees. Biltmore Country Club offers much more than golf. This year sees the opening of the new Cabana Club on the beach of Honey Lake, the pool opens Memorial Day weekend and will be open until early September.

country club entrance with beautiful flowers

There are also walking trails for those that love nature. If you have a wedding coming up consider The Biltmore Country Club for your reception. They also create memorable events for other special occasions as well as golf outings.

biltmore country club nature trails

honey lake north barrington

What about real estate in The Biltmore Country Club? Small-large-old-new you'll find it all here.  Biltmore has a wide mix of homes with prices as low as $400,000 and up to $2,200,000. Some sales have been lower with a few foreclosures and short sales in recent months. There are not many vacant lots left and nothing available today for sale.

Posted Friday, May 28, 2010 9:56 AM by Corinne Guest | 0 Comments

Sunset Estates of Barrington Illinois Offers Custom Homes and Sites

Sunset Estates of Barrington Illinois Offers Custom Homes and Sites

It is easy to find lots available to build your custom home on in Barrington, we now have nearly 200 lots available for sale. In the Village of Barrington the lot sizes are much smaller usually 10,000 square feet, a little more or a little less. Located very close to the village is a small new subdivision called Sunset Estates. It is often surprising to find homes on the larger lots so close to the village.


sunset estates of Barrington illinois

Sunset Estates of Barrington is located off W Sunset Court which is off Route 59 north of Route 14 before you get to Cuba Lane. Be careful though, just north of Cuba Lane is W Sunset Lane.

sunset estates barrington illinois

Homes start at about $1,200,000 in Sunset Estates and to date 3 homes have been built.

homes in sunset estates

Because there are eight home sites available to be built on the road has not yet been adopted by the township and is still a little rough. The 3 homes sites built on are all at the end of the cul de sac. These homes were built 1 to 3 years ago and 2 of the 3 are already up for re-sale.

vacant lots sunset estates barrington illinois

Opportunity exists to choose your lot and build your custom home, but having reviewed the price of some of the lots I personally consider them to be over priced. It is difficult to establish a price for acre lots as so few lots have sold in the last year.

Sunset Estates is not the only Barrington location where you can build your custom home, the options are varied and wide. Is it a good time to build a custom home? That depends on you and your circumstances. You should certainly be able to buy land at a good price but my word of caution relates to builders. So many are on trouble financially, you should do more than normally expected to make sure your builder will actually be able to build the home and finish the job.

If a brand new home is for you there are a number ready to move into. Contact me for a list of newly built homes in the Barrington Illinois area.

Posted Friday, May 28, 2010 9:51 AM by Corinne Guest | 0 Comments

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital-Barrington Illinois

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital-Barrington Illinois

Located in the northern  part of Barrington Illinois-Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital has a level II trauma center with life flight helicopter facility. I live in the subdivision of Savannah in Lake Barrington which is directly opposite the hospital. On average I would estimate we only have the life flight arrive once or twice a week. Ambulances arrive throughout the day and night but they are very respectful of the residential areas here and if there are no cars in the way they only use their lights. So often they come and go and I never know.

advocate good shepherd hospital barrington illinois

What facilities does Advocate Good Shephered Hospital Offer?

  • Level II Trauma Center
  • Cancer Care Center
  • Heart & Vascular Center
  • Pediatrics
  • Outpatient Services
  • Day Surgery


are just some of the services offered. As a general hospital and the only one in Barrington Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital offers a full range of services and has 183 beds. With over 700 primary care and specialty physicians here, the cancer center is nationally recognized, the cardiac care center is renowned and I will personally vouch for a phenomenal orthopedic center.

cardiac center good shepherd hospital barrington

I have to say it is very convenient living across from Advocate Good Shephered. When I reflect over the 6 years my family has lived in Savannah of Lake Barrington, every member of a our family has used it. My youngest son broke a finger so used the ER. My eldest son has used it for his Crohns infusions on Saturdays. My husband had spinal fusion in October 2008 and I had a herniated disc repaired in 2004, followed by spinal fusion in 2006. I think we have put it through it's paces! Dr Greg Brebach was my Orthopedic Surgeon and I have recommended him to a number of friends.

outpatient center advocate good shepherd hospital

The main hospital entrance and the ER entrance are at the front of the building. The Cardiac Care Center is around the back of the building. On the left side you'll find the Outpatient Pavilion. There is also Medical Building one which has many primary care practices as well as entrance to the sleep disorder center and cancer center. If you need an X-Ray go through the Outpatient Pavilion. They'll also help with blood draws, ECG's and other things you may have been referred here for.

medical building one good shepherd hospital

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is set amongst beautiful grounds. The campus is very large and you'll see towering oak trees, the pond in front of the building and many shrubs and flowers.

oak trees at good shepherd hospital

I commend the caretakers for doing a great job at keeping it look very pretty. Often hospitals are just buildings, parking lots, roads and nothing much else. Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital breaks the mold.

pond by the hospital in barrington illinois

I often walk around the Good Shepherd Trail which is a 0.6 miles path that goes all the way around this pond.

Where is Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital?

450 W Route 22, Barrington, Illinois, 60010
Tel: 847-381-0123

Alternative Hospitals. If you live in South Barrington and the south part of Barrington Hills and perhaps even Inverness, you are likely closer to St Alexius Medical Center which is located on Barrington Road in Hoffman Estates. It is a bigger hospital with over 300 beds but serves a more densely populated area of Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg.

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital  also has a fitness center which is located in the Village of Barrington as an extension of the wellness services offered. The address is:

1301 S Barrington Rd, Barrington, IL, 60010
Tel: 847-620-4550

Posted Friday, May 28, 2010 9:49 AM by Corinne Guest | 0 Comments

Brinker Road Barrington Hills - Where Barrington Hills Real Estate Hides

Brinker Road Barrington Hills - Where Barrington Hills Real Estate Hides

If you ever have the opportunity to drive along Brinker Road in Barrington Hills three things might come to mind.

  • So here are the Hills!
  • Where are the houses?
  • What gorgeous countryside.

Barrington Hills-Well they are not really very big hills. I think I'll call them "hillocks". Brinker Road is mostly a straight road and easy to see these little hills as you drive along up and down. The decent and ascent of our hills does not take very long but if you ride a bike around the area they sure make your legs burn.

brinker road barrington hills

Where are the houses?-Can you see any? Most properties on Brinker Road in Barrington Hills are pretty much buried in the acreage and well set back from the road. There are several private drives that lead to two or more homes. So if you are thinking of buying on Brinker Road you will not be able to drive by and take a peak at the house. There are a few near to the road but more commonly you'll see our 4 legged equine friends taking a gallop in their pastures or stopping for a bite to eat-their grass is lush.

brinker road properties barrington hills

Gorgeous Countryside-If you are new to Barrington Hills and drive down Brinker Road it really is a sea of countryside green trees and shrubs. The only things that might lead you to think that there are homes here are the property signs, electric wires and the mailboxes.

Posted Friday, May 21, 2010 12:47 PM by Corinne Guest | 0 Comments

Barrington Hills-Algonquin-N River Road-Fox River Front Homes For Sale

Barrington Hills-Algonquin-N River Road-Fox River Front Homes For Sale


N River Road runs alongside the Fox River in Barrington Hills and Algonquin. There does seem to be more than the usual amount of river front homes for sale on N River Rd but then I suppose that is true of all of Barrington Hills and Algonquin.

The photo of Fox River taken from the north side in Algonquin today under gray skys is a little choppy. Homes on the other side are well hidden by the new spring growth on the trees and only a couple can be seen. This is the part of N River Road that is in Algonquin and is close to Route 62.

Barrington Hills-Algonquin-N River Road-Fox River Front Homes For 
Sale


Is a river front home in your future? Would a home on N River Rd in Barrington Hills or Algonquin suit you?  Here are some considerations. Homes on N River Rd have direct access to Fox River but with a small price to pay. The road is between you and the river. Many properties here have a small portion of real estate beyond the road but some do not. The speed limit on this road is 25 miles an hour but I would caution that it is a well travelled road. Don't get me wrong it is not like a busy road but at certain times in the day it certainly seems that way, specifically rush hour. The busy traffic is caused because there are not a lot of bridges and so cars get funneled to the nearest bridge. N River Rd is used to get to Route 62 from Route 14 in Barrington Hills.

On the other hand if you are a boat enthusiast and want a home on the river with a boat dock, then this might just be the place for you. There are homes for sale on N River Rd in Barrington Hills and Algonquin-you might also consider homes on the other side of the river in Algonquin, Cary or farther up in Fox River Grove or Lake Barrington.

Algonquin Marina on Fox River Algonquin
This is a view of Fox River in Algonquin and to the left is the Algonquin Marina.

Posted Friday, May 14, 2010 4:46 PM by Corinne Guest | 0 Comments

Barrington Hills Waterfront Homes

Barrington Hills Waterfront Homes


Barrington Hills has plenty of waterfront homes but very little will be on a river. There are numerous lakes in Barrington Hills and some are fairly large.

The 3 largest lakes are:
  • Hawley Lake
  • Hawthorn Lake
  • Keene Lake
These 3 Barrington Hills lakes are all located together on either side of Route 59 in Cook County as you head south out of the Village of Barrington. Another well known lake in Barrington Hills is Goose Lake. Then we have Mirror Lake, Lacey Lake, Twin Lakes, Dana Lake, Spring Lake, Lake Melissa and Mud Lake. There are numerous other waterfront properties on smaller ponds in Barrington Hills providing a good choice if you are looking for Waterfront Homes in Barrington Hills.

So what is available for sale? There are currently 25 Barrington Hills Waterfront Homes For Sale with prices from $470,000 to $15,500,000. House sizes range from 2500 square feet and up and lot sizes are a quarter acre for a home in Paganica up to 14.5 acres. Many of these larger homes are young in age - we have a few built in the early 1900's that have been lovingly maintained and offer a great opportunity to buy a part of the history of Barrington Hills.

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Posted Friday, May 14, 2010 4:31 PM by Corinne Guest | 0 Comments

Contemporary Homes in Barrington Illinois

Contemporary homes comes in all shapes and sizes and can be found in all of the Barrington areas including Deer Park and Tower Lakes IL.

So what defines a contemporary home? The answer to this question will likely be different according to who you ask but a simple response would be a home design that has clean lines, smooth and polished surfaces and few intricate details. Usually spacious and comfortable contemporary homes in Barrington are not cluttered, will likely have a lot of very large windows to let the sun in and therefore they will be very bright.

The visual effect contemporary homes have on buyers are usually clear cut. Buyers like them or they hate them. There is one thing for sure, they are not your typical Colonial Style home or Traditional Brick Ranch. Contemporary homes in Barrington Illinois are much like all other homes. There are homes made of cedar siding, brick, stone or a combination. The house is likely to be situated on a lot with more thought about bringing the outside world into the house.

contemporary homes in barrington illinois


Inside a contemporary home in Barrington the floor plan will be different than you'll see in a traditional country style home. Rather than formal living and dining at the front and family areas at the back, a contemporary home will break this typical mold. There will be logic to the layout but no doubt the back of the house will have a huge quantity of windows. Your interior hallways may have curves, the master bedroom may be separated from the other family bedrooms. Kitchen cabinets are more likely to be smooth surfaces than raised panels.

If you hate the exterior look of a contemporary house then it is probably not for you. But if you ever get a chance to view one when buying a home, keep an open mind and perhaps look at one. Some buyers are so impressed with the inside they end up buying the house.

Available Contemporary Homes in Barrington Illinois.
If you are interested in buying a contemporary home in any of the Barrington areas, please let me know. I will send a list of homes that match your criteria.

Posted Friday, May 14, 2010 4:29 PM by Corinne Guest | 0 Comments

Radon in Barrington IL Homes - Your Real Estate Inspections and Tests
Radon in Barrington IL Homes  -  Your Real Estate Inspections and Tests

When you decide to buy a home in Barrington IL it is recommended that you have a home inspection carried out to assess the condition of the home. Many issues that come up are clearly visible. Radon on the other hand is not. It is a gas and the only way to find out if the home has acceptable levels of Radon is to have a Radon Test performed. The following diagram shows how radon can enter a home.

radon in Barrington IL Homes

You might ask your Realtor whether you should have a Radon test performed. I cannot advise you but I always recommend it. To make a fully informed decision I will give you a Radon leaflet to read so you understand what it is all about. email me if you would like a Radon leaflet, I am happy to send you a pdf version today. The test is simple. A radon testing company will place the equipment in the home and after 2 or 3 days return to collect the equipment and take the readings. An acceptable level is 4 pCi/L. Anything higher is considered not acceptable for humans.

Details of the test are also outlined in the leaflet but it is dependant on the home being closed up apart from normal ingress and egress.

You might think it is not worth worrying about but my team has had 3 for 3 excessive readings in the last month. Two were over 7 and the last one this week was over 6. Two of the sales have since closed and both sellers were required to install a system to reduce the levels. The third is under review but likely will go the same way.

The cost of a test is not excessive and well worth the money. A local specialist charged 2 of my recent buyers $195.00. It can vary according to how much equipment is needed.


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Posted Monday, April 26, 2010 3:42 PM by Corinne Guest | 0 Comments

Price Reduced on 21942 W Talia Lane in Deer Park-Now Under Contract!

Deer Park, Barrington - Lake County  -  Announcing a price reduction on 21942 W Talia Lane, a 2,007 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $375,000 - Best Priced End Unit.

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Posted Friday, April 23, 2010 7:56 AM by Corinne Guest | 0 Comments

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The Barrington IL Real Estate Market Quarterly Report - Homes Are Selling.
In our daily lives we hear the constant grumblings about the real estate market. We all know that our property values have decreased and not just a little bit. We all know it takes longer to sell homes than it used to. But why all the doom and gloom. I've got news-Homes in Barrington are selling.

I am not going to provide a graph this quarter with things that mean very little to you, I want to give you some numbers to digest.

In the months January to March inclusive in the Barrington area there were 433 new residential real estate listings. That includes condos, townhomes, single family homes, multi unit properties and vacant land. Now that is a lot of new listings. Please bear in mind though that this is an active period for new listings. Also consider the number includes homes that may have been listed last year and did not sell, listings than expired and were re-listed so they are not all totally fresh. Again though it's a fair quantity.

During the same 3 months 164 listings were cancelled. This might be because a seller gave up, got foreclosed on, re-listed with another Broker.

43 Expired Listings. This is where the original listing agreement came to an end. Some may have re-listed.

So far these numbers really don't mean that much with nothing to compare them to and I am not going to go there at all. We need to focus on now.

barrington il real estate market statsWhat I really want to shout from the rooftops are the following numbers.


In Barrington Illinois during January, February and March there were 53 closings. That's 53 homes sold to buyers. That's 53 families able to move forward with their post sale plans and 53 families about to start a new chapter in their lives in a Barrington home.

Currently we have 109 properties under contract. 83 of those went under contract during January to March. The rest were either in 2009 or in April 2010. That's 109 properties that will close sometime in the near future. We'll get one or two that will not get to close and will go back on the market. But 109 properties in Barrington with contracts. 109!  

Now here is a nice number. Of the homes listed in January, February and March-39 have contracts. That means 39 properties will have sold in under 90 days. It may only be 10% of the new barrington home saleslistings but think how those 39 sellers feel. Prices for these contracts are from $60,000 up to $3,500,000.

Now I am not going to tell you that prices are climbing or that things are how they used to be-that clearly is not going to happen. But when I see property after property go under contract it is encouraging for Barrington sellers to know that we have buyers. So please don't feel too despondent if you have a home to sell in Barrington. Make your home the one that our Barrington buyers want.

The numbers above show you can sell in 90 days if you are priced right, presented properly and marketed online.

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Posted Friday, April 09, 2010 7:26 AM by Corinne Guest | 0 Comments

Chicago Northern Illinois Suburbs Equestrian Estates - Horses First

There is no doubt that one of the finest suburbs in Northern Illinois and Chicago to offer Equestrian Estates is Barrington Hills. The typical lot size in Barrington Hills Illinois is 5 acres which provides space for one or two horses. There are also many homes on lot sizes of about 10 acres which gives a little more flexibility in overall design of your horse property. More paddocks-stables-pastures. If you need more acreage the choice is more limited and you might have to forgo some of your wants and needs in favor of your horses-after all it's horses first!

horse farms and property

Property ages in Barrington Hills IL vary with some older than 100 years and many built in the mid 1900's and even new construction. There is certainly a lot to choose from but not all will have ready to go horse facilities. Although zoned for horses not all owners have them. You might need to find the perfect home and then build your own fences-stables-barns. There are some very well established estates with older homes-you might consider buying the estate-knocking down the house to build a new one and you'll have a fantastic Illinois Equestrian Estate you'll certainly be proud of.

Barrington Hills
Illinois is home to the Barrington Hills Polo Club and has many riding trails. The trails are maintained by the private property owners because the trails are indeed on private land.

polo club barrington hills for kids

Barrington Hills in Northern Illinois is an upscale village and property prices might be too high for you. Maybe you are more flexible about location as long as you are in Northern Illinois or the Suburbs of Chicago. Perhaps you need something that is not available in Barrington and are open to looking in other areas.

gray horse in stable at equestrian estate and home

The Suburbs of Chicago and Northern Illinois is a vast area. The farther out from the city you go the cheaper the land becomes. Other areas you might consider that have a minimum of 10 acres are:

  • Antioch Northern Illinois
  • Harvard Illinois
  • Hebron Illinois
  • Libertyville Illinois
  • McHenry Illinois
  • Richmond Illinois
  • Woodstock Illinois
  • Elburn Illinois
  • Hampshire Illinois
  • Crete Illinois
  • Monee Illinois

and many others that are even farther away from the City of Chicago. Many of the properties in these Northern Illinois towns have acreage from 25 to 100 or more.

If you are ready to buy your next Equestrian Estate In Northern Illinois and not too far out from Chicago then I am here to help. Call me with your needs and I'll search all the listing for matches for you today. Corinne's cell is 847-363-3686. Alternatively my web site has all the Equestrian Estate Listings.

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