Real Estate Market Snapshot for the Cambridge Subdivision in St Charles, Illinois Located on the east side of St Charles is the popular Cambridge subdivision.  Around 25-30 families move into or out of this subdivision every single year.  Let's take a look at what the real estate market is doing here. We've prepared an infographic to go over some of the major points, but before we get to that, let's look at a few smaller things of note... The average home in Cambridge, according to the last 12 months of data pulled from Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED), offers 4 bedrooms and would list on the market for $237,400. The typical sold home in Cambridge in the last 12 months had 3 bedrooms, listed at $218,436 and after 46 days on the market, sold for $211,350 (97% of asking price). There are c... 02/04/2014

YOU EITHER CARE OR YOU DON'T TWO STORIES: It's Thursday night and I'm watching my 12 year old in his basketball game.  He is doing well and the phone rings.  I get a call from a client who wants to close in two weeks.  The real issue is that she was supposed to close at the end of December, but her lender didn't know what he was doing.  She'd been with the lender for two months and the file still hadn't been submitted even to underwriting.  YIKES! So......I tell my client that it's almost half-time for my kid's basketball game.  The client says "absolutely."  I call her at half time and she throws up on me.  I get the story and my mortgage team runs like the wind. I get a call from the client this week and the loan officer has her ready to close.  She is amazed at how good we are, but m... 01/22/2014

Existing Home Sales Report for St Charles IL 2013 Here's a quick snapshot of existing home sales data for St Charles, Illinois.  The infographic below compares 2013 to 2012. As you can see, real estate sales performed much stronger in 2013 as the market stabilized and began a growth trend which we expect to continue through 2014. Both total home sales and prices were up for the year.  Distressed property sales were up a bit while housing inventory fell.  A drop in housing inventory bodes well for sellers as this translates into higher sales prices and potentially quicker market times.  For buyers, this means your agent needs to be on the ball to ensure you see these homes as soon as they become available.       If you have questions about the St Charles IL real estate market, give us a ... 01/21/2014

Sunset Views, St. Charles, Illinois About Sunset Views Sunset Views is a subdivision of single family homes built between the mid to late 2010's. Sunset Views is located in St. Charles, Illinois east of Illinois Route 47 and north of Empire Road. Average taxes in Sunset Views $14,115 Average association fees in Sunset Views $258 ($190 - $325) Average home size in Sunset Views 3,672 ft2 Average lot size in Sunset Views 1.00 acres Average year built in Sunset Views 2009 Homes for sale in Sunset Views Address Beds Baths Built Price 5N762 Autumn Ct. 3 2.1 2012 $399,900 43W835 Sunset Views North Dr. 4 5.1 2006 $485,000 43W871 Morningside Ct. 0 0.0 0 $99,500 43W752 Twilight Ln. 0 0.0 0 $89,000 43W819 Morningside Ct. 4 3.1 2010 $586,000 43W819 Morningside Ct. 0 0.0 0 $95,000 Sales Summary for... 01/18/2014

Charlemagne, Homes for Sale in St. Charles, IL Charlemagne Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 2120 Average Property Taxes: 6336 Homes Listed: 8 Homes Sold: 3 Average Number of Days To Sell: 85 The above St. Charles real estate statistics were compiled by Team Bowers Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Charlemagne, St. Charles, Illinois between December 19th, 2012 and December 19th, 2013. Homes for sale in Charlemagne Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 703 Foxfield Court 4 1.1 1849 1993 $279,200 3106 Blackhawk Trail 4 2.1 0 1991 $289,000 The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. Real Estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Bowers Realty Group... 01/15/2014

Ferson Creek Woods, Homes for Sale in St. Charles, IL Ferson Creek Woods Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 3103 Average Property Taxes: 8654 Homes Listed: 13 Homes Sold: 6 Average Number of Days To Sell: 83 The above St. Charles real estate statistics were compiled by Team Bowers Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Ferson Creek Woods, St. Charles, Illinois between December 19th, 2012 and December 19th, 2013. Homes for sale in Ferson Creek Woods Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 6N063 Woodview Lane 3 2.1 1991 1978 $399,900 6N294 Burr Road 5 4.1 4522 U $398,900 6N068 Woodview Lane 4 3.1 3638 1984 $435,000 6N061 Ferson Woods Drive 5 3.1 2903 1987 $335,000 Sold Real Estate in Ferson Creek Woods - (October 17th, 2013 - January 15th, 2014) Address Beds ... 01/15/2014

Prairie Creek, Homes for Sale in St. Charles, IL Prairie Creek Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 2662 Average Property Taxes: 10490 Homes Listed: 10 Homes Sold: 2 Average Number of Days To Sell: 61 The above St. Charles real estate statistics were compiled by Team Bowers Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Prairie Creek, St. Charles, Illinois between December 19th, 2012 and December 19th, 2013. Homes for sale in Prairie Creek Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 6N247 Prairie Valley Drive 4 3 2600 1997 $937,500 5N870 Beaver Court 5 2.1 0 2001 $350,000 Sold Real Estate in Prairie Creek - (October 17th, 2013 - January 15th, 2014) Address Beds Total Baths Total Sold Price 5n873 Beaver Court 4 3 $345,000 The data relating to real estate for sale on this ... 01/15/2014

St Charles East High School, St. Charles, IL About St Charles East High School St Charles East High School is a 9-12 school in District 303, and is located at 1020 Dunham Rd in St. Charles, IL. It services homes in South Elgin, St. Charles, Wayne, and West Chicago. Single-FamilyHomes 52 Condos &Townhomes 17 Foreclosures for Sale 1 NewConstruction 4 AdultCommunities 0 Homes for sale in the St Charles East High School area Address Beds Baths Built Price 1127 2nd St., St. Charles, IL 3 1.0 1950 $280,000 3807 King Richard Ct., St. Charles, IL 5 3.1 1997 $459,800 721 Stuarts Dr., St. Charles, IL 3 2.1 1999 $199,900 1601 Winners Cup Cir., St. Charles, IL 4 3.1 1994 $424,000 407 Valley View Dr., St. Charles, IL 4 2.1 2003 $338,926 1841 Moore Ct., St. Charles, IL 2 2.1 1994 $134,900 3717 King ... 01/12/2014

St Charles East High School, St. Charles, IL About St Charles East High School St Charles East High School is a 9-12 school in District 303, and is located at 1020 Dunham Rd in St. Charles, IL. It services homes in South Elgin, St. Charles, Wayne, and West Chicago. Single-FamilyHomes 52 Condos &Townhomes 17 Foreclosures for Sale 1 NewConstruction 4 AdultCommunities 0 Homes for sale in the St Charles East High School area Address Beds Baths Built Price 1127 2nd St., St. Charles, IL 3 1.0 1950 $280,000 3807 King Richard Ct., St. Charles, IL 5 3.1 1997 $459,800 721 Stuarts Dr., St. Charles, IL 3 2.1 1999 $199,900 1601 Winners Cup Cir., St. Charles, IL 4 3.1 1994 $424,000 407 Valley View Dr., St. Charles, IL 4 2.1 2003 $338,926 1841 Moore Ct., St. Charles, IL 2 2.1 1994 $134,900 3717 King ... 01/12/2014

Kingswood, St. Charles, Illinois About Kingswood Kingswood is a townhouse and single family home neighborhood built in the late 1990's. Kingswood is located in St. Charles, Illinois on Foxfield east of Kirk Road. Average taxes in Kingswood $9,731 Average association fees in Kingswood $165 ($150 - $189) Average home size in Kingswood 2,420 ft2 Average lot size in Kingswood 0.25 acres Average year built in Kingswood 1998 Homes for sale in Kingswood Address Beds Baths Built Price 3807 King Richard Ct. 5 3.1 1997 $459,800 3717 King Charles Ln. 3 2.1 1997 $247,750 2201 King James Ave. 4 2.1 2000 $429,900 3707 King Charles Ln. 2 2.1 1997 $219,900 Sales Summary for Kingswood  (Jan 12, 2013 - Jan 12, 2014) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 102 $298,100 $276,8... 01/12/2014

Wredling Middle School, St. Charles, IL About Wredling Middle School Wredling Middle School is a 6-8 school in District 303, and is located at 1200 Dunham Rd in St. Charles, IL. It services homes in South Elgin, St. Charles, Wayne, and West Chicago. Single-FamilyHomes 39 Condos &Townhomes 12 Foreclosures for Sale 1 NewConstruction 6 AdultCommunities 0 Homes for sale in the Wredling Middle School area Address Beds Baths Built Price 1601 Winners Cup Cir., St. Charles, IL 4 3.1 1994 $424,000 721 Stuarts Dr., St. Charles, IL 3 2.1 1999 $199,900 407 Valley View Dr., St. Charles, IL 4 2.1 2003 $338,926 1841 Moore Ct., St. Charles, IL 2 2.1 1994 $134,900 2358 Kidwell Dr., West Chicago, IL 4 2.1 2002 $400,000 515 Pheasant Tr., St. Charles, IL 3 2.1 1998 $179,000 3717 King Charles Ln., St. Char... 01/10/2014

Munhall Elementary School, St. Charles, IL About Munhall Elementary School Munhall Elementary School is a K-5 school in District 303, and is located at 1400 S 13th Ave in St. Charles, IL. It services homes in St. Charles. Single-FamilyHomes 11 Condos &Townhomes 1 Foreclosures for Sale 1 NewConstruction 0 AdultCommunities 0 Homes for sale in the Munhall Elementary School area Address Beds Baths Built Price 1601 Winners Cup Cir., St. Charles, IL 4 3.1 1994 $424,000 1841 Moore Ct., St. Charles, IL 2 2.1 1994 $134,900 1723 5th Pl., St. Charles, IL 3 2.0 1957 $209,000 1715 Forest Ridge Rd., St. Charles, IL 3 2.1 1989 $309,900 1336 Lancaster Ave., St. Charles, IL 4 1.1 1977 $249,900 1920 Pleasant Ave., St. Charles, IL 3 2.0 1970 $224,900 980 Persimmon Ct., St. Charles, IL 4 2.2 1980 $539,000... 01/10/2014

Hunt Club, St. Charles, Illinois About Hunt Club Hunt Club is a single family home neighborhood in St. Charles, Illinois. Average taxes in Hunt Club $14,274 Average association fees in Hunt Club $0 Average home size in Hunt Club 3,452 ft2 Average lot size in Hunt Club 0.31 acres Average year built in Hunt Club 1993 Homes for sale in Hunt Club Address Beds Baths Built Price 1601 Winners Cup Cir. 4 3.1 1994 $424,000 1405 Keim Tr. 4 4.0 1992 $529,000 1705 Keim Tr. 5 5.0 1994 $600,000 822 Steeplechase Ct. 4 3.1 1990 $489,000 Sales Summary for Hunt Club  (Jan 11, 2013 - Jan 11, 2014) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 106 $508,467 $477,167 93.8% Recent home sales in Hunt Club Address Beds Baths Sold 1406 Red Fox Ct. 5 3.0 $412,000 1518 Triple Crown Ct. 4 3.... 01/10/2014

Just last year we had rates in the low threes.  Now we sit with rates in the mid 4's with the 5's just looming over the fence.  Not that any rate below even 7 is bad, but the truth is a lot of it has to do with the economy.  However a lot of it has to do with the cost to manufacture a loan. Just three years ago we had three people working in our compliance department.  Now, due to the new mortgage rules we have over 50.  The cost of those hires is passed on to the consumer through rates.  All of the new rules are pretty punitive too.  If you make a mistake it can be very costly for a lender.  So what happens is that lenders build in a hedge to deal with those mistakes which again raises rates. On January 1, 2014, today, January 10th, and on January 18th, three new major rules are introd... 01/09/2014

Custom and New Construction Homes For Sale in St Charles Treat yourself to a brand new home without the worries sometimes associated with an older home.   Home builders are once again breaking ground and crafting some beautiful homes.  St Charles offers many areas where new construction homes are being built.   Take advantage of the advances in green building technology!  New construction homes are less expensive to maintain due to their superior energy efficiency.   Buying new construction in St Charles IL still offers you a final new home walk through prior to closing.  Plus, many builders offer exceptional home warranties. The Kombrink Lobrillo Team at RE/MAX Great American North are your local new construction experts.  We would be happy to discuss your options, explain the differe... 01/09/2014

Traditions at Harvest Hills, St. Charles, Illinois About Traditions at Harvest Hills Traditions at Harvest Hills is a single family home neighborhood built in the early 2000's by Town & Country Homes. Traditions at Harvest Hills features homes with floor plans ranging from 1,655 to 2,953 square feet of living space. Traditions at Harvest Hills is located in St. Charles, Illinois on Route 64 west of Randall. Average taxes in Traditions at Harvest Hills $7,809 Average association fees in Traditions at Harvest Hills $256 ($251 - $260) Average home size in Traditions at Harvest Hills 2,884 ft2 Average lot size in Traditions at Harvest Hills 0.25 acres Average year built in Traditions at Harvest Hills 2002 Homes for sale in Traditions at Harvest Hills Address Beds Baths Built Price 407 Vall... 01/09/2014

Fairview Plaza, Homes for Sale in St. Charles, IL Fairview Plaza Real Estate Statistics Average Home Size: 1386 Average Property Taxes: 4863 Homes Listed: 9 Homes Sold: 7 Average Number of Days To Sell: 181 The above St. Charles real estate statistics were compiled by Team Bowers Realtors based on homes listed for sale in Fairview Plaza, St. Charles, Illinois between December 19th, 2012 and December 19th, 2013. Homes for sale in Fairview Plaza Address Beds Total Baths Total Sqft Year Built List Price 231 18th Street 3 2 0 1959 $210,000 The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. Real Estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Bowers Realty Group LLC are marked with the Broker Recipr... 01/08/2014

New Construction Homes For Sale in St. Charles, Illinois Currently for Sale   For Sale Avg. List Min. Max Avg. Days All 37 $551,752 $40,000 $3,682,000 323 0 bedrooms 8 $160,462 $40,000 $250,000 483 2 bedrooms 2 $213,800 $209,990 $217,610 101 3 bedrooms 5 $360,558 $256,995 $495,900 265 4 bedrooms 20 $593,986 $281,995 $1,275,000 302 5 bedrooms 2 $2,510,500 $1,339,000 $3,682,000 262 View All New Construction For Sale in St. Charles New Construction Homes for Sale by Subdivision Subdivision Description For Sale Artesian Springs Artesian Springs is a single family home neighborhood built in the early 2000's. Artesian Springs is located in St. Charles, Illinois on Route 64 west of Randall. 1 home for sale Fox Mill Fox Mill is a single family home neighborhood built in the early 2000's. Fox Mi... 01/07/2014

Single Family Homes For Sale in St. Charles, Illinois Currently for Sale   For Sale Avg. List Min. Max Avg. Days All 337 $576,744 $92,000 $7,900,000 181 1 bedroom 1 $349,999 $349,999 $349,999 125 2 bedrooms 16 $197,825 $104,900 $374,900 300 3 bedrooms 86 $269,175 $92,000 $630,000 126 4 bedrooms 173 $576,088 $129,454 $2,395,000 190 5 bedrooms 61 $1,115,331 $169,000 $7,900,000 201 View All Single Family Homes For Sale in St. Charles Sale Averages - By Month   Sales Avg. List Avg. Sale Ratio% Avg. Days Dec 2013 54 $385,446 $345,608 91.1% 127 Nov 2013 47 $366,292 $335,926 94.9% 124 Oct 2013 56 $388,146 $355,241 93.7% 169 Sep 2013 50 $368,739 $342,684 93.1% 118 Aug 2013 92 $365,575 $340,916 93.6% 114 Jul 2013 96 $397,922 $363,133 91.8% 147 Jun 2013 86 $379,143 $352,760 93.5% 125 May 2013 78 ... 01/07/2014

Hunters Fields, St. Charles, Illinois About Hunters Fields Hunters Fields is a single family home subdivision built from the late 1980's to early 1990's. Hunters Fields is located in St. Charles, Illinois north of Route 64 and west of Dunham Road. Average taxes in Hunters Fields $8,121 Average association fees in Hunters Fields $0 Average home size in Hunters Fields 2,378 ft2 Average lot size in Hunters Fields 0.25 acres Average year built in Hunters Fields 1986 Homes for sale in Hunters Fields Address Beds Baths Built Price 64 Dunham Pl. 4 2.1 1979 $325,000 1715 Forest Ridge Rd. 3 2.1 1989 $309,900 2130 Fairfax Rd. 4 3.1 1986 $354,900 2225 Forest Ridge Rd. 4 2.1 1989 $355,900 Sales Summary for Hunters Fields  (Jan 6, 2013 - Jan 6, 2014) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List A... 01/06/2014