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Helping Our Heroes with Clothing Collected, Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 RE/MAX Suburban

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Lyn Sims, Schaumburg Area Homes

The Realtors Association of NorthWest Chicagoland and Weathersfield Lakes Association have joined forces to assist Helping Our Heroes (HOH). Helping Our Heroes is a program dedicated to raising money to help active duty Illinois military personnel in financial distress. Helping Our Heroes is sponsored by the Realtors Association of NorthWest Chicagoland Charitable Foundation. There are over 800 families of active duty Illinois military personnel facing financial hardship, foreclosure, and eviction from their homes. THEY NEED HELP!

The Association has placed a green recycling box in the parking lot of the Weathersfield Lakes Clubhouse, 130 N. Salem in Schaumburg which is 2 blocks north of Schaumburg Road. Helping Our Heroes will be paid for all clothing collected. They do not accept furniture. This box provides a great opportunity for the community to recycle their old clothes and shoes. All donations help fund Helping Our Heroes.

We also have a box located at my office, 2311 W. Schaumburg in Schaumburg, at the corner of Schaumburg Road and Knollwood behind the BP Gas Station.

OR I can come and pick up donations at your home if needed.

OUR ILLINOIS MILITARY NEEDS YOUR HELP IF YOU CAN!

Lyn Sims, Helping Our Heroes in ILLyn Sims at RE/MAX Suburban (847)230-7324 OR EMAIL HER AT LynSims@remax.net

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Lyn Sims and the "Blog Dog" work in the communities of Bartlett, Streamwood, Hanover Park, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village, Medinah, Itasca, Roselle, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Elgin, South Elgin and St. Charles.

"Blog Dog"©2008 Lyn Sims

BUY A HOME IN BARTLETT - Steps to Prepare for Home Ownership, Lyn Sims RE/MAX Suburban

10 STEPS TO PREPARE FOR HOME OWNERSHIP

Lyn Sims, Buyer AgentBuying a new home? Lyn Sims at RE/MAX Suburban offers 10 Steps to Prepare for Home Ownership!

  • Find an experienced REALTOR®, like Lyn Sims at RE/MAX Suburban, who can help you through the process. She been around for 24 years and knows the details.
  • Decide how much home you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income.
  • Develop a wish list of what you would like your home to have. Then, prioritize the features on your list. Select three to four neighborhoods in which you would like to live.
  • Consider items such as schools, recreational facilities, area expansion plans and safety.
  • Determine if you have savings sufficient to cover your down payment and closing costs. Closing costs, including taxes, attorney's fees and transfer fees average between two and seven percent of the home price.
  • Get your credit in order. Obtain a copy of your credit report. Lyn's article on how to "Improve your Credit".
  • Determine how large a mortgage for which you qualify. Also, explore different loan options and decide what is best for you. Get pre-qualified and pre-approved BEFORE you start your home search.
  • Organize all the documentation a lender will need to pre-approve you for a loan. This includes past income tax returns, recent pay stubs, etc. Lyn's article on lender paperwork.
  • Do research to determine if you qualify for any special mortgage or down payment assistance programs. Lyn Sims still offers 100% financing available to those who qualify.
  • Calculate the costs of homeownership, including property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and association fees, if applicable. Lyn provides a "Budget Worksheet" to get your finances in order BEFORE you start your home search!

    Contact me Lyn - I need help to find my new home.

    Lyn Sims,Streamwood IL homes,

    Lyn Sims, a 20+ year real estate veteran works in the NW Chicagoland Suburbs of Bartlett, Hanover Park, Streamwood, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Palatine, Roselle, Medinah, Itasca, Elgin, South Elgin, Carol Stream & St. Charles areas of Illinois.

    • Contact Lyn Sims at her office (847)230-7324 or (800)637-9345 Outside IL OR Email her at LynSims@remax.net

    "Blog Dog"©2008 Lyn Sims

  • Bartlett Illinois Community Overview

    Bartlett IL home for sale,new home Bartlett IL,Bartlett IL home builder,Bartlett is a great small community located in Cook, DuPage and a small part in Kane Counties. The population was 37,000 by the 2002 census and has definitely grown from the original 360 in 1900. Bartlett was incorporated in 1891 after Luther Bartlett who offered the right of way thru his land to the Chicago and Pacific railroad. The village has retained it's original railroad station built in 1873 in the downtown area. The commuter station is the Metra Milwaukee West Line.

    Bartlett Bike Path System is 19.6 miles and is a favorite with cyclists.

    The Village owns and operates Bartlett Hills Golf Course. The 18 hole course includes a full-service clubhouse and restaurant. The course is primarily funded by user fees and a small portion of the property tax bill. Villa Olivia Country Club operates an 18 hole golf course which includes a clubhouse, banquet facility and downhill ski hills for regular skiing and snowboarding. Snow is produced as necessary for the hill which is literally very "cool".

    Forest preserve and nature sanctuaries include extensive acreage from the District of Cook and DuPage Counties. Tri-County State Park is also 541 acres.

    All public schools are entirely within District U46. U46 serves an area of some 90 square miles and almost 40,000 children are within it's boundaries. U-46 is the 2nd largest school district in Illinois.

    The list average price of single family homes in Bartlett is $397,800. The average price of "multi-family" homes which would include townhomes, condos, etc. is $251,400. Obviously there are homes in all prices ranges to choose from, those were just the averages.

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    This is just a short overview of a great town named Bartlett. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Bartlett Illinois area, please feel free to contact Lyn Sims of RE/MAX Suburban at (847)230-7324 or (800)637-9345. Lyn can provide you with copious amounts of information on the many surrounding areas!

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    Lyn Sims (847)230-7324

    Serving Bartlett, Streamwood, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, Hanover Park, Elgin, South Elgin, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, St. Charles, Carol Stream, Roselle, Medinah and Itasca areas of Northwest Suburban Chicago.

    "Blog Dog"©2008 Lyn Sims

    Updated 5/23/2008

    Bartlett IL Community Overview - Looking for a home in Bartlett?

    Bartlett IL home for sale,new home Bartlett IL,Bartlett IL home builder,Bartlett is a great small community located in Cook, DuPage and a small part in Kane Counties. The population was 37,000 by the 2002 census and has definitely grown from the original 360 in 1900. Bartlett was incorporated in 1891 after Luther Bartlett who offered the right of way thru his land to the Chicago and Pacific railroad. The village has retained it's original railroad station built in 1873 in the downtown area. The commuter station is the Metra Milwaukee West Line.

    Bartlett Bike Path System is 19.6 miles and is a favorite with cyclists.

    The Village owns and operates Bartlett Hills Golf Course. The 18 hole course includes a full-service clubhouse and restaurant. The course is primarily funded by user fees and a small portion of the property tax bill. Villa Olivia Country Club operates an 18 hole golf course which includes a clubhouse, banquet facility and downhill ski hills for regular skiing and snowboarding. Snow is produced as necessary for the hill which is literally very "cool".

    Forest preserve and nature sanctuaries include extensive acreage from the District of Cook and DuPage Counties. Tri-County State Park is also 541 acres.

    All public schools are entirely within District U46. U46 serves an area of some 90 square miles and almost 40,000 children are within it's boundaries. U-46 is the 2nd largest school district in Illinois.

    The list average price of single family homes in Bartlett is $397,800. The average price of "multi-family" homes which would include townhomes, condos, etc. is $251,400. Obviously there are homes in all prices ranges to choose from, those were just the averages.

    Aerial Map of Bartlett

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    This is just a short overview of a great town named Bartlett. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Bartlett Illinois area, please feel free to contact Lyn Sims of RE/MAX Suburban at (847)230-7324 or (800)637-9345. Lyn can provide you with copious amounts of information on the many surrounding areas!

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    Lyn's Blog Dog

    Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 Working in Bartlett, Streamwood, Hanover Park, Elgin, South Elgin, St. Charles, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Roselle, Medinah, Itasca.

    "Blog Dog"©2007 Lyn Sims