Over $155 million sold and over 420 happy homeowners Shaunna Burhop | Baird & Warner Real Estate Broker 210 W. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 shaunna.burhop@bairdwarner.com
June 2022 Newsletter Summer is in full swing!
As we kick off the month of June, we look forward to plenty of outdoor fun and activities. The demand for homes remains strong, and I’m here to help you evaluate any of your questions whether you are selling, buying, or making long-term plans. Call or text me at 847.275.0277 for a free consultation!
Market Update NORTHWEST SUBURBS* Detached, Single Family • Median Sales Price: $464,000 +13.2% • Average Days on Market: 29 -43.1% • New Listings: 900 -26.0% • Showings per Listing: 14.3 -10.1% • Homes Under Contract: 641 -24.9% Attached, Condos + Townhomes • Median Sales Price: $227,500 +8.3% • Average Days on Market: 26 -44.7% • New Listings: 571 -23.9% • Showings per Listing: 13.2 +32.0% • Homes Under Contract: 502 -13.6% *Statistics May 2022 v. 2021; (+) or (-) indicates change between the month of May 2022 compared to April 2021. Figures from MRED LLC. Info Sparks.
Calendar Monday July 4: Our Annual After Parade BBQ is back! Join us in the B&W parking lot at 210 W Northwest Hwy immediately after the Arlington Heights parade. Walk over and enjoy FREE hot dogs, drinks, music, games, & more—invite your friends and neighbors too!
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MARKET REPORT:
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he perfect coat of light-colored paint, removing extra items, and a simple repositioning of furniture transformed this family room space (top right) and brought my seller top dollar. In today’s market I’m often asked whether it’s worth taking the time or spending money to prepare a home for sale. My answer is a big YES—but… it does not have to cost a lot or be complicated. My listings are selling 5% higher than average and I attribute that to the recommendations and hands on work My listings are selling 5% higher we do to help sellers. than average and I attribute that Most of the prep to the recommendations and hands work is eliminating on work we do to help sellers. extra furniture and personal items—something you will have to AFTER do anyway when you move. In addition, buyers needs and priorities have changed. Showing flexible spaces and lifestyle amenities such as home offices attract more buyers and add even more to your bottom line. This three-bedroom home in a hot Arlington Heights neighborhood (bottom right) lacked obvious space for a home office so we repurposed the dining room to showcase the possibilities, and contributed the new items needed at $0 cost to my client! n
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STAGING + SELLING | SEARCHING + INVESTING | RENOVATIONS + DESIGN | RELOCATION + RETIREMENT | SENIOR LIVING + ESTATES
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June 2022 Newsletter To view an archive of previous issues and to read my new publication Open House magazine, please visit ISSUU.COM and search for Shaunna Burhop. — PHOTO CREDITS / OPPOSITE PAGE: (living room and office “after” photos) VHT Studios; (headshot) Something Blue Photography
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:
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first connected with Matt Miklius, founder of the Think Tank, when my son was preparing for the ACT in 2015 and again with my daughter in 2019. Both of them benefited from his methods of test prep, and I’ve previously shared my experience looking for that type of tutoring with other parents—but it wasn’t until my recent tour of his new space that I realized all they had to offer. Way beyond test prep, they provide a whole range of Ten of their academic tutoring, specializing in math and science at any students level up through college. They’ve coached over 5,000 students, helping them gain acceptance at almost every US News Top 50 earned a University with higher scores and feedback about their college perfect 36 on essays. Ten of their students earned a perfect 36 on the ACT, the ACT. and another forty earned a 35. I love that it is a family-owned business and that according to Matt, their success “has grown on the reputation they’ve developed and the relationships they’ve built in Arlington Heights.” Their doors are open and they would love for you to pop by and check out their new space. I love promoting community businesses like these—send me your suggestions on others to highlight! n
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FEATURED LISTINGS: WE WON!
TOP FLOOR, 2 BED + DEN LUXURY SPACE 799 Graceland, Des Plaines JUST LISTED: $399,900
MY BUYER GOT THE HOUSE! 2855 Fieldbrook, Wauconda SOLD FOR: $405,000
SHAUNNA BURHOP is one of the top agents in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs, and she has consistently been recognized as one of the Top 10 Real Estate Agents in Illinois and also the Top Producing Agent at Baird & Warner NW Suburban. For more information on current listings, or to list your own home, call Shaunna today at 847.275.0277. If your property is currently listed, please disregard this solicitation. Information provided is not guaranteed and subject to change and withdrawal without notice. This newsletter is edited by Shaunna Burhop and designed by Adam Moroschan (adammoroschan.com), all rights reserved.
UPDATED 2 BED + FUN VIEWS 720 Creekside Unit 210, Mt Prospect JUST LISTED: $325,000