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Great St. Charles Investment

Posted by Lynn Purcell, St. Charles, IL Realtor on Jan 18, 2012

Great St. Charles Investment

This property just closed for $58,000.  It is another example of a trend that is occurring in this market.  Investors are purchasing foreclosed properties at great prices.  They then fix them up and turn the property around and put home up for rent.  This trend is good for the overall market for a couple reasons.  First, decreases overall supply.  Which increases home prices.  Secondly, newer remolded homes can bring values up in neighborhoods that have been hit hard by foreclosures.  Lastly, creates affordable housing for...

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St. Charles Home Sold

Posted by Lynn Purcell, St. Charles, IL Realtor on Jan 11, 2012

St. Charles Home Sold

Just closed this home in Fox Mill.  This sale illustrates that home prices are still declining.  This is  a tough market and have to be priced very competitively to sell.   We will see how all the new foreclosures and short sales effect the market going forward.

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Five Star Award

Posted by Lynn Purcell, St. Charles, IL Realtor on Sep 8, 2011

Five Star Award

I am pleased to announce I received prestigious honor of being named a Five Star Professional. Five Star Professional conducts research to help consumers with the important decision of selecting a service professional. The Five Star Professional award is presented to service professionals, such as wealth managers and real estate agents, in more than 45 markets in the U.S., and now in Canada. The Five Star Professional award goes to service professionals who score highest in overall satisfaction. Thanks to all my clients and...

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St. Charles Real Estate Sale Of The Month

Posted by Lynn Purcell, St. Charles, IL Realtor on May 21, 2011

St. Charles Real Estate Sale Of The Month

3705 Queen Elizabeth Court, St. Charles, IL: Beautiful updated home in the Kingswood subdivision. Recent upgrades include: 3-car garage, expanded master bedroom closet, finished attic space, finished basement with full bath, new kitchen, hardwood floors thru out, and expanded laundry room. House was listed at $574,900. After 23 days on the market our buyer closed at $535,000!!!

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Looking For Newer Home West Of St. Charles?

Posted by Lynn Purcell, St. Charles, IL Realtor on Apr 26, 2011

Looking For Newer Home West Of St. Charles?

One of a kind home.  House was built in 2007.  It’s in a mature developed neighborhood on a large wooded lot.  Home is beautiful on the inside as well.  Great gourmet kitchen.  3-car garage, 4 full baths, very cool loft area, and a full finished basement.   Property is listed for $444,900.

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Amazing Price For St. Charles Home

Posted by Lynn Purcell, St. Charles, IL Realtor on Apr 26, 2011

Amazing Price For St. Charles Home

Price just reduced to $400,000.  House is such an amazing value.  Home is on a private, heavily wooded, 1 acre lot.  Property is on east side of St. Charles.  Close to town and walk to St. Charles Country Club.  For this price hard to beat a 3-car garage, wooded acre lot, and full finished basement.

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St. Charles Real Estate Sale Of The Month

Posted by Lynn Purcell, St. Charles, IL Realtor on Feb 27, 2011

St. Charles Real Estate Sale Of The Month

3805 Greenwood Lane, St. Charles, IL:  Our buyer got a great price on this home.  Started at $609,900 and my client ended up getting it for $532,500.  Wow.  Property has 4 bedrooms, 4.1 baths, a 3-car garage, and full finished basement with 5th bedroom and full wet bar.   For $532,500 you also got a half acre lot with a beautiful in-ground pool.  Great buy and  close to downtown St. Charles.  Another one of our clients buying a home under the appraised value!!!

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Looking For East Side Of St. Charles?

Posted by Lynn Purcell, St. Charles, IL Realtor on Feb 7, 2011

Looking For East Side Of St. Charles?

New townhouse listing in St. Charles, IL.  Impeccably maintained end unit on the east side of St. Charles, IL.  This unit has one of the best private lots in Hunters Fields.  Prefect floor plan for entertaining.  Property has vaulted ceilings, spacious 2-car garage, and full finished basement.  Close to junior high, high school, & Norris Center. Just move in, relax, & enjoy!

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St. Charles Real Estate Sale Of The Month

Posted by Lynn Purcell, St. Charles, IL Realtor on Jan 28, 2011

St. Charles Real Estate Sale Of The Month

40W952 Campton Trail, St. Charles, IL: Unbelievable value!! 5400+sf of luxury on 2 acres! Custom built. Dramatic volume ceilings throughout. Gourmet kitchen with professional grade SS appliances. 1st floor master bedroom suite & spa inspired master bath, each with their own fireplace. Walk-out basement.  3-season screened porch looks out on low maintenance salt water pool. Started out at $899,900. Our buyer closed on it for $710,000.

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Looking for In Town St. Charles Real Estate?

Posted by Lynn Purcell, St. Charles, IL Realtor on Jan 11, 2011

Looking for In Town St. Charles Real Estate?

You will love this vintage home in St. Charles, IL at a reasonable price. This bungalow style home was built in 1919 and offers a lot of space for first time St. Charles buyers. Updated east side bungalow with 9 ft ceilings, original trim & hardwood floors on first floor & plank floors on second floor. Newer baths on first & second floor. Original built-in hutch in dining room. Den on first floor. Two bedrooms have 6×10 walk-in closets. 2005 air conditioning & furnace. Kitchen has 42″ cabinetry. Usable basement &...

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