Arlington Heights Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Arlington Heights real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of March 6, 2009.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=active If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Arlington Heights, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?... 03/06/2009

In the table below lists all of the single family detached and single family attached homes currently on the market in Arlington Heights, IL  The data lists available homes by price range with average time on market in each range. Should you have an interest in homes in a selected price range, send me your physical characteristics requirements. I will send complete details on those homes that meet your criteria. If you are contemplating a change in lifestyle, ie. a more luxurious home or the luxury of the amenities in a senior citizen development, I may be able to save you some money via discounts available to me.   Active Listings List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 143 223 $150,000 - $199,999 107 230 $200,000 - $249,999 54 236 $250,000 - $299,999 87 207 $3... 02/26/2009

Arlington Heights Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Arlington Heights real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of February 23, 2009.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=active If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Arlington Heights, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.... 02/23/2009

Did you know that homes ARE selling in Arlington Heights? As of February 19, 2009, 9% of the single family homes that are listed for sale in MRED (our area multiple listing service) are under contract! That is still a relatively low number compared to during the booming real estate market but it does mean that there are buyers out there! Here are the rest of the market statistics as of February 19, 2009: Property Type: Detached Single   Status: Active, Back on Market, Contingent, New, Price Change, Re-activated, Pending   Area: Arlington Heights     Total Average LP Average MT           Active   360 $522,161 237 Under Contract   36 $396,434 228               Max Min Average Median LP (396)   $1,895,000 $194,900 $510,731 $429,950             As you can see, the lowest current list price ... 02/19/2009

The Stimulus Bill becomes a law today and among 787 billion dollars, there is something everyone involved in the real estate business should be glad about: a bonus for first time home buyers! It is big enough to cover a 10% downpayment on a modest condo or a townhouse. Once President Obama signs the Bill, anyone who purchased a home between January 1st, 2009 and November 30th 2009 is entitled to $8,000 or 10% of the home's value, whichever is less, that can be claimed on 2008 or 2009 taxes. Buyers may not have owned a home for the past three years and must live in the house for at least three years after the purchase. Otherwise they would have to pay back the credit to IRS. There are also some income restrictions: buyers must earn less than $75,000 for single filers or $150,000 for coup... 02/17/2009

Arlington Heights Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Arlington Heights real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of February 13, 2009.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=active If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Arlington Heights, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.... 02/13/2009

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. I am a licensed real estate agent and loan originator. Let my experience help you get into your new home or refinance your current mortgage.   02/08/2009

There is silver lining everywhere – even in the gloomy job report released today. US economy lost 598,000 jobs in January. Still Wall Street opened higher. Here is one of the news headlines: "Stocks open higher as worse-than-expected jobs report raises hopes that stimulus will pass quickly". So the unemployment rate has to go up to 7.6% for Congress to approve a 900 billion spending plan that could create just a limited number of new jobs? In the meantime home foreclosures in Arlington Heights are on the rise again. Not a good sign to me. 02/06/2009

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. I am a licensed real estate agent and loan originator. Let my experience help you get into your new home or refinance your current mortgage. 02/04/2009

Arlington Heights Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Arlington Heights real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of February 4, 2009.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=active If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Arlington Heights, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.a... 02/04/2009

January 27, 2009 November 2008 Home Price Index shows record price declines in major metropolitan areas. Chicago real estate market seems to be right in the middle of the list with 12.5% price decline over the last 12 months. The 20-city S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index is constructed to accurately track the price path of typical single-family home located in each metropolitan area provided.The index combines matched price pairs for thousands of individual houses from the available universe of arms-length sales data. The index is a composite of single-family home price indices for the nine U.S. Census divisions and is calculated quarterly. Click the table for full report in PDF format. Chicago area real estate market shows average price declines. However, if we look at northwest suburb... 01/29/2009

10 Steps to Prepare for Home Ownership Find an experienced REALTOR® who can help you through the process. 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. Determine how large... 01/27/2009

In the table below lists all of the single family detached and single family attached homes currently on the market in Arlington Heights, IL  The data lists available homes by price range with average time on market in each range. Should you have an interest in homes in a selected price range, send me your physical characteristics requirements. I will send complete details on those homes that meet your criteria. If you are contemplating a change in lifestyle, ie. a more luxurious home or the luxury of the amenities in a senior citizen development, I may be able to save you some money via discounts available to me.   Active Listings List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt Less than $149,999 127 233 $150,000 - $199,999 108 234 $200,000 - $249,999 60 211 $250,000 - $299,999 81 228 $3... 01/26/2009

Arlington Heights Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Arlington Heights real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of January 26, 2009.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=active If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Arlington Heights, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.a... 01/26/2009

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.   01/23/2009

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. If you need someone to help you find the perfect property, please call me at (630) 707-4734. I am more than happy to help. Greg Wilson 01/15/2009

Arlington Heights Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Arlington Heights real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of January 14, 2009.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=active If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Arlington Heights, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.a... 01/14/2009

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. If you need someone to help you find the perfect property, please call me at (630) 707-4734. I am more than happy to help. Greg Wilson 01/09/2009

Arlington Heights Real EstateDennis Toomey continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below, at the end of the page you will find Arlington Heights real estate statistics for the last 12 months as of January 5, 2009.To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.KnowYourHomeValue.com/active or use this link http://www.knowyourhomevalue.com/remaxil/modules/global/forms/marketevaluation.asp?&acc=32722&s=active If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood or would like more information about Arlington Heights, please visit: www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/active or use this link http://www.GetYourRealEstateHere.com/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.as... 01/05/2009

Earlier this week, GMAC which is known for financing GM cars and trucks, received a 6 billion cash injection from the federal government. GMAC has also a real estate division - GMAC Home Services which runs a franchise of real estate offices, while GMAC Mortgage is one of country’s largest mortgage lenders. While the Government’s decision will have the largest impact on auto loans, both GMAC Home Services and GMAC Mortgage will also benefit from this bailout. Facing the surge of foreclosures, the GM home lending division is facing a very tough times ahead. GMAC bailout is the latest in the series of federal government’s interventions. Some experts say the list of industries waiting to be rescued might be longer than anyone expected when the first bailout was approved in October. It seem... 01/02/2009