Barrington IL Real Estate : Illinois

Hunters Farm Fox River Grove-Homes in Barrington School District

Barrington has a lot of real estate - about 75 square miles of it. Yet not all buyers find the right mix of needs in Barrington for their family. Some do not want the acre or bigger lots, the older homes or the lack of that neighborhood feel for kids to play.



Hunters Farm in Fox River Grove may be your answer. Hunters Farm highlights:

• Barrington School District
• Homes are approx. 10 years old
• Smaller lot sizes-average 0.40 acres
  
• 81 Homes and Neighbors
• Largest homes in Fox River Grove-Comparable to Barrington Homes
  
• 4 and 5 bedroom homes-average size approx 3200 square feet
• 3 and 4 Car Garages
  
• Children's Play Area
• Baseball Diamond
• Large Open Area
• Close To Lake Barrington
• Fox River Grove shops only 1 mile away-Dominicks, Post Office, Ace Hardware, Walgreens, Harris & Chase Banks, McDonalds, Car X, Tuesday Morning and more
• Close to Good Shepherd Hospital and Doctors Offices

Currently there are 6 homes for sale in Hunters Farm Fox River Grove. Prices range from $499,900 to $749,000 and all are 4 bedroom homes. One home is a short sale the others are not distressed sales. The best priced home here is now under contract. The Hunters Farm property shown here is listed at $549,000 and is a 4 bedroom home with a nice sized lot.



Hunters Farm has a lot of children and so room for families to play is important. This wide open space can be used for soccer games, flying kites and playing ball.



The little kids can play in the playground which is next to the Baseball diamond. If you are looking for Barrington Schools but want to be closer to your neighbors in a subdivision that has plenty of friends to choose from consider Hunters Farm of Fox River Grove.

Call me for a list of homes in Barrington School district that matches your needs. 847-363-3686

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Carriage Trail - Barrington Court - Barrington IL Homes For Sale

If you are looking for larger homes close to an Elementary School both Carriage Trail and Barrington Court have homes within walking distance to Roslyn Road Elementary School of Barrington. There is a walking path from these subdivisions that gets the kids safely from the subdivisions to Roslyn Road where they walk safely to the school. You can find larger Barrington IL Homes For Sale in both Carriage Trail and Barrington Court.



Homes in Carriage Trail were built just over 10 years ago, homes in Barrington Court are just a few years old. Prices in these subdivisions start at about $700,000 and reach $1,249,000 at present. You'll find all the bells and whistles in the higher end homes here. If you cannot afford a new custom home you might find just what you are looking for right here. Lot sizes are about a half acre with homes up to 6000 square feet some even have walk out basements.

The landscaping is growing well with trees now providing shade, manicured lawns and flower beds add to these pretty neighborhoods. If a larger home close to the schools with less maintenance than the larger lot sizes is for you, come and take a look at Barrington Court and Carriage Trail of Barrington.



Call  Corinne for a list of Barrington IL Homes For Sale in Carriage Trail and Barrington Court or other subdivisions near Roslyn Road Elementary School: 847-363-3686.

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Single Family Homes With Walking Distance of Roslyn Road Elementary School Barrington Illinois

Roslyn Road Elementary School is located off Roslyn Road in Barrington Illinois. It is one of the eight Barrington School District Elementary Schools and is close to the village. For this reason it is close to homes in Barrington that are within walking distance to the school.

When schools are insession Route 59 just north of Route 14 aka Northwest Highway has a school crossing to accommodate the many children that walk to Roslyn Road Elementary School from some of the popular subdivisions close to the school.

Buyers often seek out homes that are within walking distance of the Elementary Schools and for Roslyn homes are in these subdivisions:

• Steeplechase
• Chippendale
• Fairhaven
• Carriage Trail
• Barrington Court
  

Steeplechase Chippendale and Fairhaven are on the east side of Route 59 and will use the crossing to get to Roslyn Road School - Carriage Trail and Barrington Court are on the same side as the school and have a pathway from the subdivision to Roslyn Road so children do not have to walk down Route 59.

If you are in the market to buy or sell a home near Roslyn Road Elementary School the homes in this area are still sought after. You'll find a variety of home sizes and styles with prices from $225,000 to $1,249,000  Lot sizes vary in size but no more than about 0.75 acre.

Learn more about Steeplechase - Chippendale - Fairhaven - Carriage Trail - Barrinton Court or search all the available homes in Barrington.

Call Corinne to find your new Barrington Home: 847-363-3686.

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Fairhaven Subdivision of Homes in Barrington Illinois

The Village of Barrington has several subdivisions near to the center that are close to the Elementary Schools - even within walking distance. One of these is Fairhaven which is located north of Northwest Highway and on the East side of Route 59 before you reach Cuba Road. Children can walk to Roslyn Road Elementary School using the school crossing to get them safely across Route 59, although in the colder months it's more likely they will catch a bus as it is a good 15 to 20 minute walk.



Homes in Fairhaven of Barrington are all located in Lake County. The street names of Fairhaven are:

• N Crestview Drive
• N Woodland Avenue
• W Lake Shore Drive
• Crestview Court
• Cuba Road
• Elm Grove Drive
• N Lake Zurich Road
  

Fairhaven can be accessed from both Route 59 and Cuba Road to the north.

Fairhaven is an established neighborhood with grown trees and bushes, it has a park - Columbus Park which provides a wide open space for activities as well as a lake for the local ducks and geese to enjoy. No doubt white tailed deer will romp through here.



Homes in Fairhaven are typically located on 1 acre lots and have a community well for water and private septic systems. Built mostly in the late 1960's with a few later builds you'll find Colonial homes, Cape Cod Homes, Ranch Homes, Split Level Homes and Tudor Homes - a great mix of styles and sizes for single families.

Prices of homes in Fairhaven have fallen as they have in Barrington and are comparable to homes prices in both Steeplechase and Chippendale. Expect to pay between $450,000 and $650,000 today for a home in Fairhaven with 3 or 4 bedroom homes, 2 or 3 car garages, acre lots on average, 2 to 4 bathrooms, basements full and partial.

If you are in the market for a home near Roslyn Road Elementary School - consider Fairhaven of Barrington Illinois

Call  Corinne for a list of homes in Fairhaven or other subdivisions near Roslyn Road Elementary School: 847-363-3686.

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Homes In Chippendale Subdivision Barrington IL

The Village of Barrington has several subdivisions near to the center that are close to the Elementary Schools - even within walking distance. One of these is Chippendale which is located north of Northwest Highway and on the East side of Route 59 just past Steeplechase. Children can walk to Roslyn Road Elementary School using the school crossing to get them safely across Route 59. Chippendale is a larger subdivision than Steeplechase with more homes.



Homes in Chippendale of Barrington are all located in Lake County. The street names of Chippendale are:

• Commonwealth Court
• Marlborough Road
• Hampton Park Court
• Williamsburg Park
• Georgetown Lane
• Bosworthfield Road

all of which are accessed off Providence Road

Just like Steeplechase you'll find Colonial homes - Georgian Homes and a few ranch homes in Chippendale Barrington. Chippendale homes were built in the late 1960s to early 70s Yard sizes are on average a standard quarter acre with homes from 2000 to 3000 square feet. 2 car garages are typical as are basements either partial or full.



If you are in the market for a home near Roslyn Road Elementary School - consider Chippendale of Barrington Illinois

Call  Corinne for a list of homes in Chippendale or other subdivisions near Roslyn Road Elementary School: 847-363-3686.

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Homes In Steeplechase Subdivision Barrington IL

The Village of Barrington has several subdivisions near to the center that are close to the Elementary Schools - even within walking distance. One of these is Steeplechase which is located just north of Northwest Highway and on the East side of Route 59. Children can easily walk to Roslyn Road Elementary School within a few minutes and there is a school crossing to get them safely across Route 59.



Homes in Steeplechase of Barrington are all located in Lake County. The street names of Steeplechase are:

• Covington Drive
• Churchill Court
• Fairfax Court

It joins to Chippendale via Marlborough Road.



You'll find Colonial homes - Georgian Homes and a few ranch homes in Steeplechase Barrington and many have brick fronts. Steeplechase homes were built in the late 1980s. Yard sizes vary from one quarter to three quarter acre lots. Prices are between $450,000 and $600,000 with homes up to 3500 square feet. 2 car garages are typical.



If you are in the market for a home near Roslyn Road Elementary School - consider Steeplechase of Barrington Illinois

Call  Corinne for a list of homes in Steeplechase or other subdivisions near Roslyn Road Elementary School: 847-363-3686.

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Another Short Sales Contract Fails in Schaumburg Illinois

This short sale listing of a condo in Schaumburg had everything going for it. The owner was pro-active about taking steps to try a short sale as soon as distress loomed on the horizon.

• The condo was listed for sale at market value-well maybe just a little under.
  
• The owner made the condo available for showings.
• The Home Owners Association fees were being paid every month.
• Time passes but both the owner and I, her Short Sale Realtor, keep the bank up to date on progress.
  
• During the listing we were contacted by FHA as the owner qualified for their HAFA equivalent approved short sale program. Yes they contacted us!
  
• The condo and client were approved for the short sale program within a few days; we just needed an offer for a set amount.
• Offer was received for full asking price.
• Short sale documents sent to bank along with HUD-1 showing net proceeds just above what the bank wanted.

This is like a text book short sale, albeit it little odd in progression. So what went wrong?

Simple; at some point the owner decided not to pay the Home Owners Association Fees anymore. There were 4 missed payments of just less than $300. The HOA sent us the bill-$4000 and change. (We had assumed they were up to date-until the bill arrived.)
Because the owner had not paid the monthly assessment there was interest charges and late fees added, plus for some work the owner called to have fixed those were added as full bills for the owner to pay.



The owner did not have $4000. So the short sale has failed when we were so close to saving the client. Could the owner afford the monthly fee? Yes. So why on earth did payment stop? I guess I will never know but now this client is moving out of the condo which will be foreclosed on next week.

Could the HOA have helped, maybe but they will get all their money at sale after foreclosure so why should they help? The owner started out the right way but did not think to ask before stopping payments and did not tell the Realtor.

If you need a short sale on a condo ownership property do not take any action with-out first asking your Realtor or your Attorney how it might affect you. In this case the price is a heavy one. Foreclosure could have been prevented-we were so close to a succesful short sale.

Call me today! I do short sales in Schaumburg for owners willing to do as they are told.  Corinne: 847-363-3686.

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Buying Homes in Barrington With Basements

Most homes in Barrington have basements of some kind. Depending on the age and size of the home you might find partial basement or full basements. There are a small percentage of homes in Barrington with just a crawl space or nothing at all-built on a slab.

Unfinished Basements in Barrington Homes.  In an unfinished basement you'll most likely have concrete floors, concrete walls and not much else. Basements are typically the place for furnaces, water heaters, well tanks and house sprinkler water tanks etc. In addition the basement may have roughed in plumbing for a bathroom - especially if the home is not that old.

Finished Basements in Barrington Homes. To finish a basement the owner most likely should have pulled a permit from the village. A nicely finished basement will have studded walls, drywall, electrical outlets, any supporting pillars will be neatly hidden, the ceiling will be finished and the floors although commonly are carpet can be finished with laminate or hardwoods if done correctly. Some will offer a full bathroom, perhaps a large great room/family room and often a bedroom or playroom. Don't be surprised to see home gyms and exercise rooms it is a common place for them to be-in the cool.

The finished look is just like the rest of the home. Older homes may have been finished a long time ago so don't be surprised to see wall paneling in place of drywall. The ceiling height of a finished basement is lower and in older homes I have often found it to be barely enough for tall guys to walk standing up.

How Will You Use Your Basement? Basements are used in so many ways. They can provide additional family living space, storage, extra bedrooms or offices, even addition kitchen or bars. When considering the Barrington homes you are looking at you may not have thought about what you'll do with a basement. How about a Theater room, guys space, music practice area, dance floor, teenage or young adult space, nanny living quarters.

Although the value of square footage below grade is less than the rest of the house it can still be an expensive job to finish or gut and re-finish a basement. Keep this in mind when looking at Barrington homes with basements. If you maximize your purchase your budget may not stretch to a $50,000 basement finishing job. (Broad estimate for a typical Barrington single family home with 4 bedrooms.) If you are looking at new construction in Barrington it is often cheaper to get your builder to finish the basement during construction.

If you are in the market to buy a home in Barrington with a basement let me know. I can send lists of homes with finished or unfinished basements. Call me today! 847-363-3686.

Copyright 2010 Corinne Guest All Rights Reserved - * Buying Homes in Barrington With Basements *

Dear Barrington Listing Agents-There is a Good Reason I Am Between You and My Buyer Clients, Can you Guess What It Is?

It has been a long and tiring week. With a Barrington home buyer that is under the gun to find a new home I have spent much of the week showing homes in Barrington and I understand all you Barrington Listing Agents would like me to give you feedback and I do my best to give you valid comments without compromising my buyers position.

As a Barrington buyers agent my job is to make sure my buyers not only find a home they love but to make sure their investment choice is a good one. Every buyer has needs, wants and a wish list and not every house is going to make the grade. I know that and you know that.

So why Barrington Listing Agents are you pressuring me? I have told you that my buyers information is confidential, and you should know that. I have told you in very simple terms that your clients home will not work for my client and I even went so far as to tell you one of the main reasons why, simply because we will not be back for a second showing, period.

So do you really think that calling me up and launching into why this home is perfect for my clients is going to help? Are you seriously expecting me to call my client and tell them what a HUGE mistake they are making because you said so? Do you not think that perhaps you are just a little biased-after all you want a sale.

Dear Barrington Listing Agent-the reasons my client decides to buy a home are based on their needs, my guidance and not why you think it is the best home for them. I will not let you talk to my clients to persuade them otherwise. They hired me as their buyers agent in Barrington for a very good reason. Seriously there are better ways to market your listing than hounding the buyers agents. Would you like some guidance?

Barrington Buyers-If you are in the market to buy a home in Barrington today-be sure to hire a buyers agent to represent you and get the guidance and professional representation you need.

Call me today! Corinne: 847-363-3686.

Copyright 2010 Corinne Guest All Rights Reserved - * Dear Barrington Listing Agents-There is a Good Reason I Am Between You and My Buyer Clients, Can you Guess What It Is? *

Short Sales and Foreclosure Homes In Barrington Hills Illinois

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