Elgin IL real estate is a wonderful town to raise a family. With the scenic Fox River running through town, Elgin features thousands of acres of parks, forest preserves, and bike trails perfect for family entertainment while the Elgin Park District features a full range of activities from golf, to swimming to crafts. Elgin’s growing down town features the Grand Victoria Casino, Hemmens Cultural Center, and the Gail Borden Library. Elgin is a growing community with lots of new construction and a city grant program for home improvement in the older, classic sections of town.In addition to all the immediate Elgin area and growing downtown has to offer, it is just a few minutes drive to both the Woodfield Mall and Stratford Square Mall for all your shopping needs! Elgin IL is conveniently located to downtown Chicago via Metra and an easy driving distance to O’Hare Airport.

The Elgin IL Real Estate market continues to be a solid investment offering a variety of single family and townhome/condo options that appeal to a wide range of home buyers and sellers. For the month of January 2010, single family homes in Elgin sold for an average of $162k while townhomes sold for an average of $158k.

Sam Schauer is an experienced independent real estate broker who grew up in the area and has dedicated himself to offering unique buyer and seller programs designed to make the home buying and selling experience as stress-free and profitable as possible.

Schauer Realty’s unique programs include a Buyer Rebate Program that offers a rebate on our commission when working with us as your buyers broker and a Flat Fee Listing Service designed to net you the most money possible from the sale of your home. As the ultimate sign of trust we always offer a Satisfaction Guarantee so you know that our reputation is on the line with each and everyone of our clients.