Buffalo Grove New Construction- Now is the time to buy!

Are you looking for New Construction in Buffalo Grove.....

If you are  looking for New Construction in Buffalo Grove,  Illinois then you might already know many local builders are offering great incentives to attract and motivate buyers. In fact, I was researching options for  new construction for a recent client relocating to the area and found that many builders were discounting their properties by hundreds of 1000’s.  Due to the research I recently did, I can tell you all about each subdivision and the particular prices and nuances. 

New construction in Long Grove, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire and Vernon Hills, IllinoisPrior to looking at  Buffalo Grove new construction homes, it is highly recommended that you secure the services of a Realtor. This is free to buyers so it´s a no brainer - get someone to look out for your best interests!  Home builders have their own contracts, and you can bet this works out well for them as the contracts are naturally skewed towards their best interest. Your Realtor will know what to look for in the contract and can interpret the fine print. 

Buffalo Grove New HomesMake sure you take your Realtor who is representing you with you on your first visit to every new construction model/site. Your Buffalo Grove agent will get you preregistered with that builder and if you decide to go back at a later date without your Realtor you will still have buyers representation through your Realtor.  Then, when you find a home you want to move forward with make sure you talk with your agent about the incentives being offered and have them there with you at the builder´s site to also ask questions prior to signing any contracts. Realtors often have a better idea of what questions to ask in order to make sure your best interests are being met.  Sometimes homes come with a multitude of upgrades and the incentive packages just don´t make sense for a particular buyer. At this point, it might be better to submitting a lower offer on the home. Yes, with buyer representation your Real Estate agent can go to bat for you and negotiate a better deal, even on New Construction.

Realtors have the inside knowledge of whether the builder is in financial trouble. This type of knowledge is very important in today's market. 

Chances are if you go in confident with the backing of a Professional Realtor behind you, things will get worked out  and you and the builder will both be happy in the end. There are lots of great deals to be had right now on the market, and builders need buyers so don´t be shy - and remember to shop prepared!

 

The above information regarding Buffalo Grove Real Estate and Information  was provided by Judy Greenberg, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Buffalo Grove

Judy's websites, www.buffalogrovehomes.com and www.judygreenberg.com provide all the information regardless as to whether you are a potential lessor or lessee, buyer or seller.  

Judy can be reached at 847-602-5435 or via email at info@buffalogrovehomes.com. Judy has helped people move in and out of  the Chicago Northwest  Suburbs. including but not limited to Kildeer, Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire,  and Wheeling Illinois

 

 



21928 Tall Oaks of Kildeer Illinois

21928 Tall Oaks Kildeer Illinois    offered at $1144,000 21928 tall Oaks

 21928  Tall Oaks is situated in the most ideal location at  the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the neighborhood of the Tall Oaks of Kildeer.  

From the moment you walk in the grand  two story foyer you will be amazed by all this home has to offer   The light and bright living room features a bay window, 12" crown molding and a  stunning masonry fireplace with a painted mantle and granite surround.   The elegant dining room and butler's pantry are perfect for hosting the most intimate parties as well as big holiday gatherings.

21928 tall oaks kitchenThe gorgeous kitchen has maple hardwood flooring, top of the line appliances, decorative center island , with a breakfast walk-in pantry with french doors, granite countertops, limestone diagonal backsplash and a pewter chandelier. 

 

   If you would like to see more pictures  of 21928 Tall Oaks  and additional information regarding this exquisite home, please click on www.21928talloaks.info.

 

 

The Subdivision of Tall Oak of Kildeer s is a single family home neighborhood built in the early 2000's  The walking trails and parks in the development  add to the beauty of the neighborhood   Tall Oaks of Kildeer  is located in Kildeer on Lakeridge and Cuba Road.  The children who live in Kildeer attend Kildeer Elementary School, Woodlawn Junior High and Stevenson High School.

 

 

 

 

The above information regarding Kildee rReal Estate and Information  was provided by Judy Greenberg, Kildeer Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Judy's websites, www.buffalogrovehomes.com and www.judygreenberg.com provide all the information regardless as to whether you are a potential lessor or lessee, buyer or seller.  

Judy can be reached at 847-602-5435 or via email at info@buffalogrovehomes.com. Judy has helped people move in and out of  the Chicago Northwest  Suburbs. including but not limited to Kildeer, Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire,  and Wheeling Illinois

 

Hawthorn Woods Real Estate and Information

 




Hawthorn Woods Real Estate and Information

Are you considering moving to Hawthorn Woods, Illinois.

Hawthorn Woods IlHawthorn Woods, Illinois is located in Lake County about 40 Miles Northwest of Chicago.   If you are driving on the toll way from Chicago to Hawthorn Woods, you would exit off of Route 22 and head west. Hawthorn Woods is approximately 45 minutes without any traffic to Chicago's downtown and with traffic, your guess is a good as mine.  Hawthorn Woods is bordered by Long Grove on the east and southeast, Kildeer on the south, Lake Zurich on the southwest, and North Barrington on the west. The village covers an area of approximately 5.4 square miles, with approximately 3000 homes and is predominately a residential community.

Schools are highly regarded in Hawthorn Woods.  However before buying real estate in any community, including in one of the Hawthorn Woods neighborhoods, it is important to check the school report card of the specific school to see if it fits the needs of your family,whether you live in the Estate of  Subdivision or the Hawthorn Woods Country club.

General Information
Village of Hawthorn Woods- Official website for the village of Hawthorn Woods
Hawthorn Woods Real Estate Listings- Current Listings for sale in Hawthorn Woods

Schools Serving Hawthorn Woods

Elementary and Primary Schools Serving Hawthorn Woods
May Whitney
Spencer Loomis
Fremont
Country Meadows

Middle Schools Serving Hawthorn Woods
Lake Zurich Middle School North
Fremont
Woodlawn Middle School

HIGH SCHOOLS SERVING HAWTHORN WOODS
Adlai Stevenson  High School
Lake Zurich High School
 
Hawthorn Woods IlHawthorn Woods is convenient to many shopping malls and stores.  Only 2 miles South East of Hawthorn Woods, you will find quaint shopping, great restaurants and unbelievable and unique boutiques in the adjacent town of Long Grove.  Just a few miles away on its western border you can find other fine shopping in Deer Park.   Stores include Best Buy, Crate and Barrel, Gap, Pottery Barn, etc

Recreational opportunities abound in Hawthorn Woods, with over eighty acres of parks within the village.  Playgrounds are scattered throughout the area, among hiking trails, fishing piers, and ice skating arenas, sledding hills etc. If you live in Hawthorn Woods or perhaps visiting friends or family in the area, the Hawthorn Woods Summer Concert Series held at the Community Park is a wonderful place to visit with friends or family. Hawthorn Residents can also spend their leisure time golfing at a number of area courses or working out at the Foglia YMCA.

The Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center located at the corner of Midlothian and Marilyn Lane is a fun and refreshing place to spend the day in the middle of Chicago's hot summer. Last year our family had a spectacular time at this newly established aquatic center enjoying all the wonderful water slides. The Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center  is also a fantastic place swim laps or take swimming lessons.

Hawthorn Woods is truly the perfect place for families who want to get away from the chaos of city life, and at the same time enjoy suburban conveniences. In my opinion, it is the best of both worlds.     With uncompromising dedication to safety, education, and luxurious living, Hawthorn Woods is a truly remarkable place for all of its residents.

 

 

The above information regarding Hawthorn Woods Real Estate and Information  was provided by Judy Greenberg, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Judy's websites, www.buffalogrovehomes.com and www.judygreenberg.com provide all the information regardless as to whether you are a potential lessor or lessee, buyer or seller.  

Judy can be reached at 847-602-5435 or via email at info@buffalogrovehomes.com. Judy has helped people move in and out of  the Chicago Northwest  Suburbs. including but not limited to Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove, Kildeer, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire,  and Wheeling Illinois

 

 

 

 

Buffalo Grove Sellers - Is YOUR Home Sale Slip-Sliding Away? My List of Top 6 Boo Boos

 

Whether you live in Buffalo Grove,  Illinois or Carlsbad, California  my colleague Jeff Dowler so accurately explained,  realtors need to educate their sellers as to how best to sell their home. There can be no mistakes by the listing realtor  when trying to sell a home in the buyer's market we are experiencing today. 

For example,  What if  the perfect relocation buyer came to town and was not able to get in the home because of a lock box that doesn't work...  uh oh

The listing realtor you choose needs to make sure these 6 boo boos never happen!

If you are looking for a home in the Buffalo Grove area, please do not hesitate to call Judy Greenberg at 847-602-5435

 

 

Via Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 (RE/MAX Moonlight Beach (CA DRE Lic. # 01490977)):

Is YOUR home sale slip-sliding away? 

In light of all the rain this week in California you might think I'm talking about mudslides. And granted, there are some of those, unfortunately, with more likely to come unless the rain stops. 

Is YOUR Home REALLY for Sale?But this post is really about home sales losing their potential to become a reality...for a host of reasons. Some may be YOUR fault, deliberate or not. Others, quite frankly, are the result of your agent's actions. Maybe you aren't aware. Maybe you are and don't care. 

As an agent who is, at the moment, working with lots of buyers who are anxious to buy, I thought I'd pass along some feedback that could help. Listen up! If you really do want and need to sell. If you are testing the market (come on, you KNOW if you are), you can simply ignore this. 

So this is what we (me and my buyers) think are a few signs of a seller's faux pas: 

PRICING

OK, the price is not in line with the local market: nuff said. Buyers know this right away, so you aren't fooling anyone. If the agent took the listing with a price that is out of what you are both responsible.

AVAILABILITY

Scheduling a showing is too hard - the hours are really limited, you or the agent do not return calls or emails, you have to call too far in advance (48 hours? Forget it). Do we even need to talk about keys that don't work?  Or how about when we do call you say it's not a good time? Hmmm, you DO need to sell, don't you?

MLS INFORMATION

The information is limited, missing, inaccurate, or contradictory (e.g., it says MOVE IN condition and it looks like a junkyard with more cosmetics needed than most buyers would consider even remotely reasonable). That's your agent's fault, in most cases Are you getting the opportunity to review the listing to make sure it is accurate? Many folks make decisions about showing based on what they read. You CANNOT afford to ignore this. And as the client YOU deserve to have your home's information on the Internet presented in the best light.

NO PHOTOS

OK, so there's one crummy photo. Your agent is simply NOT doing the job. Buyers DEMAND photos. Like it or not they DO make decisions based on photos. No photos, no showings from some buyers. What a loss. This is your agent's job - you need to hold them accountable.

LOCKBOX ISSUES

This is solely the job of your agent. I can't tell you how many times I have encountered NO lockbox when the MLS says there is one. Or the key does not work. Or the agent doesn't bother to state in the MLS that the lockbox is a combo instead of one we can access with our Sentrilock card. Or the key does not get returned.  

INTERIOR and EXTERIOR HOME CONDITION

Is YOUR Home REALLY for Sale?If you think buyers are not paying attention to the curb appeal, and the home's condition, you are not being told the reality of today's market (in many areas). Buyers LOOK for signs of a home that needs help, or means more work for them IF they should decide to buy. And they immediately start thinking there are other hidden issues if the home does not show well or clearly has lots of deferred maintenance.  

If this is sounding a little testy, it's meant to. Quite frankly, in the last few weeks I have had far more issues showing property than I would have expected in this market where many sellers presumably NEED to sell. And my buyers have asked me outright...."DO these home owners WANT to sell or not?" 

Some of this is due to the fact that SOME agents are NOT doing their job of educating sellers about the local market conditions, and what is essential in order to get the home sold. 

Thankfully there are also a good number of sellers who are doing all they need to do - the house looks great, they are accommodating reasonable showing times, and they seem genuinely interested that we are coming by to tour their home. And their care and concern about their home shows. 

So give it some thought. Are there things you are doing, or your agent is doing, or not doing, that is causing YOUR home to not be a viable candidate for being sold in this market?

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Buffalo Grove Tutor , Cheryl Keller can help your child succeed!

Buffalo Grove tutor, Cheryl Keller can help your child succeed in school....

As a realtor in the Buffalo Grove area, many of my clients moving in the area,  ask me many questions?  Do  I know  a reasonable  painter, a great  Doctor,  a tutor for their children...  If you are looking for the best tutor,  read on...

Cheryl Keller, a Buffalo Grove resident, has openings to tutor your elementary aged children. She has 15 years of experience tutoring children in grades K-5.  She individualizes the tutoring program to meet the specific needs of each child.  Cheryl has successfully utilized the University of Chicago Math Program as well as current teaching methods used in surrounding districts including School District 102 and School District 96.

Cheryl has seven years of classroom teaching experience in second, third, and fourth grades. In addition, she founded Kaleidoscope Kids, a Kindergarten Enrichment program in Buffalo Grove, where she directed and taught the program over the past seven years. This program greatly enhanced students' skills in areas such as reading, writing, math and problem solving.  She is currently working at Kildeer Country Side School in District 96 as a reading aide.

Cheryl has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Illinois and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from National-Louis University. Currently, Cheryl works at Kildeer School in Long Grove where she teaches first and second grade students in several literacy programs.

     If you ask her previous clients about her teaching and tutoring skills, they will give her outstanding reviews.  References are available upon request.

Call Cheryl  Keller at 847-634-6594 or e-mail her at Coopie162@aol.com for more information

 

The above information regarding a Buffalo Gove Tutor  was provided by Judy Greenberg, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Judy's websites, www.movetovernonhills.com, www.buffalogrovehomes.com and www.judygreenberg.com provide all the information regardless as to whether you are a potential lessor or lessee, buyer or seller.  

Judy can be reached at 847-602-5435 or via email at info@buffalogrovehomes.com. Judy has helped people move in and out of  the Chicago Northwest  Suburbs. including but not limited to Vernon Hills, Long Grove, Kildeer, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire,  and Wheeling Illinois