Blurbs from the Burbs by Chicago Northwest Realtor, Judy Greenberg

Strathmore Subdivision in Lake County is a wonderful area in Buffalo Grove that is perfect for the new homebuyer, the moveup buyer as well as a retiree choosing a ranch style house.    Prices in the Strathmore Subdivision range from $250,000 to almost $500,000 for an updated 4 bedroom home with a basement. 

Residents of  Strathmore Subdivision in Buffalo Grove attend Willow Grove Kindergarten, Ivy Hall Elementary, and Twin Groves Middle School in District 96.   The high schools students  attend Stevenson High School in District 125.   

The above analysis of homes that have either sold or under contract in the Strathmore Subdivision without a basement are as follows.  e

In todays Buffalo Grove's real estate market the sellers have to be extremely cognizant of the competition.  It is the Realtors job to position and reposition the price of the home. while on the market since the home has to meet two criteria in this market to sell.   The home has to be the prettiest and the least expensive for it to be the next home to sell.   In other words, it has to win the price war and a beauty contest!  

I recently sold 1 Burnt Ember in the Strathmore Subdivision.  It was a Roxbury model without a basement.  The listing market time was 13 days since the home was priced to sell.    If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Buffalo Grove area, please do not hesitate to call me at 847-602-5435.

If you would like more information about the Chicago Northwest Suburbs,including Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, and Lake Zurich  please do not hesitate to call me at 847-602-5435 or email me at info@buffalogrovehomes.com

My websites, www.movetolonggrove.com , www.buffalogroveareahomes.com and www.judygreenberg.com will provide you all the information 

regardless as to whether you are a potential buyer or seller!

Cubbie Bear in Lincolnshire is a great place to hear great music, hang with friends and eat good chow. 

On July 9th, 5 local 20 year old boys will be performing at the Cubbie Bear in Lincolnshire at 9 pm.  The name of their group is Good Luck Jane and their music is appealing to all.   You won't want to miss this unbelievable performance and the chance to listen to this great band! 

If you would like more information about the group Good Luck Jane, or would like to hear their music please  visit their website at www.myspace.com/goodluckjane. 

The Cubbie Bear is located at 21661 N. Milwaukee in Lincolnshire Illinois. 

The above post,Cubbie Bear in Lincolnshire- Good Luck Jane appearing July 9th!of the Judy Greenberg Real Estate Group at Coldwell Banker.

If you would like more information about the Chicago Northwest Suburbs,including Libertyville, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, and Lake Zurich  please do not hesitate to call me at 847-602-5435 or email me at info@buffalogrovehomes.com

My websites, www.movetolonggrove.com , www.buffalogroveareahomes.com, and www.vernonhills.homes-for-sale.com  will  provide you all the information regardless as to whether you are a potential buyer or seller!

Aspen Drive Public Library Grand Opening in Vernon Hills, IL - 10 days and counting!

"Perhaps no place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library.  The only entrance requirement is interest."  ~Lady Bird Johnson

The Cook Memorial Public Library District has excitedly announced the completion of construction on the Aspen Drive Public Library in Vernon Hills, IL.  The shelves are up, the furniture is in and I'm sure the librarians and volunteers are working steadily to fill the halls with thousands of volumes of books.  As an English Literature major, I can't think of anything more important than the opening of a public library.  In this day and age where stories can be downloaded to multitudes of electronic devices at the blink of an eye, it's nice to know that there are still places where reading is still a community activity and books are still valued.

As the opening gets closer, I'm sure there will be more news about grand opening activities.  Until that time, I want to tell you about a program in which the Cook Memorial Public Library participates.  The Musuem Adventure Pass program allows anyone with a library card within the Cook Memorial Library district to check out a pass that allows for free/discounted admission to some of the area's most entertaining museums in Chicago and the Northwest Suburbs.  The Kohl Children's Museum, Brookfield Zoo and the Chicago Botanic Garden are just a few of the participating libraries.  Click here for more information on the program as well as the participating museums.  Just a little something to get excited about!

The Aspen Drive Public Library, the first in Northern Vernon Hills, is located at 701 Aspen Drive in Vernon Hills, IL.  Just take Hwy. 60 to Aspen Drive.  We'll share more information about hours of service and programs as they start to make them available.  Until then, check out their website http://www.cooklib.org/ for the most up-to-date information.

Fireworks and 4^th of July Activities in Vernon Hills, Buffalo Grove and Long Grove Promise Patriotic Fun for All

So, you've looked in the newspaper and checked online for the fireworks schedules for Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills and Long Grove (click here for a complete listing).  Now, what are you going to do with the rest of the day?  Luckily for those of us that live in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs, the fireworks are just the cherry on top of a great day of activities.  We're here to give you some ideas for a  great 4^th of July.

Morning Activities

What could be more patriotic than a good, old-fashioned 4^th of July parade.  The Vernon Hills' 4^th of July parade steps off at 9:00am at the corner of Deerpath and Atrium Drive, just south of Highway 60 and will follow a parade route south to Sullivan Drive and then west to Aspen.  I don't know what kid doesn't like a parade, so get your spot early and bring plenty of water.  I always bring some of the small containers of bubbles for the kids to play with while we wait for the parade to start.  The Vernon Hills website mentions some squirt gun activities, so you may want to have the little ones just wear their swimsuits. 

The Vernon Hills Public Works Department with the Assistance of Club Scout Troop 273 and Boy Scout Troop 273 will be doing a Food Drive along the parade route to collect items for the Vernon Township Food Pantry. So when you are packing your items for the parade, remember a couple non-perishable items for those in need.

Afternoon Activities

After a good parade, the 4^th of July just screams for family parties and barbecues.   From the Vernon Hills 4^th of July parade, hop on over to Timmy's Sandwiched and Ice Cream in Old Long Grove, grab a couple of sandwiches and then head over to the Heron Creek Forest Preserve (corner of Old McHenry Rd and Rt. 22).  There you will find one of the best playgrounds in the area as well as plenty of covered picnic tables for a great lunch.  And if you had a little too much potato salad for lunch, you can always walk it off on one of the many walking paths you'll find throughout the forest preserve.

Evening

If you're not totally exhausted by all of you fun by now, head on over to the Buffalo Grove Festivities for evening entertainment and fireworks.  The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band will be playing at the Rotary Green, but if you have kids, I would suggest finding a place to camp out at Willow Stream Park.  It's always more fun when the kids have a place to entertain themselves while waiting for the main event to start at 9:00 pm.

Above all else, have fun, be safe and take few moments to remember all of the soldiers that are fighting to secure the freedoms that we tend to take for granted on a daily basis.  Jot down a postcard, send a care package or just say thank you when you see a soldier walking down the street.  After all,  the fireworks are only a symbol of our independence which is fought for daily by the courageous, young men and women in the armed services.  Happy 4^th of July!

The above post was written by Tara Arnold and Judy Greenberg of the Judy Greenberg Group at Coldwell Banker.in Buffalo Grove

If you would like more information about the Chicago Northwest Suburbs,including Libertyville, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, and Lake Zurich  please do not hesitate to call me at 847-602-5435 or email me at info@buffalogrovehomes.com

My websites, www.movetolonggrove.com , www.buffalogroveareahomes.com, and www.vernonhills.homes-for-sale.com

will provide you all the information regardless as to whether you are a potential buyer or seller!

Judy Greenberg, Long Grove realtor just lowered the price of 5923 Partridge in Long Grove to $825,000. This price is too good to be true!

Surround yourself with beauty and elegance in this picturesque home  at 5923 Partridge in the Herons Landing Subdivision of Long Grove, IL.  As you enter this secluded, gated community you instantly feel the stresses of the day begin to melt away as your senses take in the sights and sounds of the Herons Landing's neighborhood's pristine landscape.

As you enter into 5923 Partridge in Long Grove, the gorgeous foyer complete with exquisite, travertine tile flooring, you can't help but imagine walking down the two-story stairwell and greeting your first house guests.

Continuing through the main floor, you come upon the the Formal Living Room and Dining Room. These spacious rooms were designed for entertaining large parties but maintain a feeling of comfort and charm with a wood-burning fireplace and magnificent views.

The beautiful french doors in the Formal Living Room lead to the First Floor Study.  With built-in shelving, exit to private deck and streaming natural light, this room provides the perfect space for an in-home office or art studio.

Whether you fancy yourself a gourmet chef or foodie-in-training, you will fall in love with the gorgeous kitchen with built-in wine refrigerator, custom garden window for growing fresh herbs and 2-tiered granite island and counters.  The attached octagonal eating area provides panoramic views of the gorgeous over one acre lot.

Your family will love spending evenings together in the Family Room.  The floor to ceiling brick fireplace and grandiose windows beckon you to imagine the perfect winter scene of snuggling up on the couch with a good movie and crackling fire.  The cherry wood flooring and ceiling fan add to the comfort of this room.

The neighborhood of Herons Landing is located in  Long Grove  and has 110 custom homes on well- maintained acre-plus properties.  The homes are surrounded by deep woods, conservancies, and ponds.  Herons Landing is located less than 2 miles from Stevenson High School, shopping, and the metra commuter line.  The neighborhood has 2 entrances, one off of Port Clinton and the other West of Route 83 on Gilmer.  In order to pass through the back gate, you need a key card or a resident needs to you buzz you through. ( This is the picture of the back gate of Herons Landing

 The residents of Herons Landing attend the District 96 schools. (Country Meadows Elementary, and Woodlawn Junior High).    They also attend Stevenson High School District 125

Click here for the available homes in Herons Landing

The above post,5923 Partridge in the Herons Landing Subdivision  Judy Greenberg of the Judy Greenberg Real Estate Group at Coldwell Banker.

If you would like more information about the Chicago Northwest Suburbs,including Libertyville, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, and Lake Zurich  please do not hesitate to call me at 847-602-5435 or email me at info@buffalogrovehomes.com

My websites, www.movetolonggrove.com , www.buffalogroveareahomes.com, and www.vernonhills.homes-for-sale.com  will  provide you all the information regardless as to whether you are a potential buyer or seller!