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Visions Realty Newsletter Apr il 2 016
Fresh on the Market! + Who are Today’s Home Buyers?
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An Easy Spring Cleaning Checklist
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Out of Commission: The Lighter Side of Real Estate
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“There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.” Jane Austen
ON THE M ARKET!
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Agent
Linda Walleck Jaki Harding Jaki Harding Kathy Schoreder Jaki Harding Debbie Mueller Nora Tovella Michelle Wendell Michelle Dorfman Jean Carlson Barb Heinzel Barb Heinzel Debbie Mueller Michelle Dorfman Stephen Kohuth Michel Dougherty Paula Nierman Mary Tolford Mary Tolford Cooper Raynor
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Address
W Forest Dr W Jackson Blvd W Maypole Promontory Ln #A W Fargo #508 Rushmore Rd W Munroe Circle E Harbor N Lakeland Dr Rolling Oaks Rd W Maple Ave N Oaklawn Ave Hypoint Dr Harper Dr N Rand Rd E Algonquin Rd #109 Southport Dr Charlotte Court Fairway View Dr W Hillside
Lake Villa Chicago Chicago Wauconda Chicago Fox Lake Des Plaines Lake Zurich Lake Barrington Spring Grove Barrington Elmhurst Deer Park Algonquin Palatine Arlington Heights Island Lake Cary Algonquin Barrington
WHO ARE TODAY’S HOME BUYERS GEN Y—32%
Gen X—27%
Average Age: 29 Household Income: $76,900 Size of Home: 1,720 sqft Median Price: $189,000
Average Age: 41 Household income: $104,600 Size of Home: 2,100 sqft Median Price $250,000
Younger Boomers—16%
Older Boomers—15%
Average Age: 54 Household Income: $96,600 Size of Home: 1,890 sqft Median Price: $216,000
Average Age: 64 Household Income: $76,400 Size of Home: 1,800 sqft Median Price: $215,000
Silent Generation—10% Average Age: 73 Household Income: $63,600 Size of Home: 1,800 sqft Median Price: $190,100
T H E AV E R AG E HOUSE HUNT T AK E S
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9% ARE SINGLE MALES BUYING A HOME
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Price
$109,900 $149,900 $169,900 $180,000 $249,000 $276,900 $324,999 $350,000 $370,000 $389,900 $459,900 $500,000 $534,000 $575,000 $2,750,000 $1,100 $1,350 $251,000 $350,000 $725,000
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The Lighter Side of Real Estate Buyers on House Hunters Be Like
MOVING TIP OF THE MONTH: Wrap cuterly trays in plastic. Then, just unwrap the tray at your new home and place it in the drawer as-is.