Grosse Pointe Village in Vernon Hills

As a successful Vernon Hills area realtor, my job is similar to that of a matchmaker – finding the  right home for my client, based on all of the desirable characteristics my client is seeking. As most of you already know, I am also a matchmaker too..   One area I love is the family-friendly Grosse Pointe Village subdivision. The neighborhood boasts over 540 single family homes, two updated parks, three prime baseball fields, tennis courts, walking paths, and terrific schools.

 The vast majority of the subdivision attends grade school in the Diamond Lake School District 76 and Adlai E. Stevenson High School. Residents on Williams Way attend Hawthorn Elementary District 73 and Mundelein High School. District 76 is noted for its small size and diverse population. Fairhaven School, Diamond Lake School, and West Oak Middle School students from Grosse Pointe Village continue on to nationally recognized Adlai E. Stevenson High School.

If you would like more information about the Grosse Pointe Village in Vernon Hills, please visit my Vernon Hills website

Click here if you would like view the current homes on the market in Grosse Pointe Village.

 Buying or Renting  real estate in Vernon Hills  is ideal for those who desire a sense of community  with many activities happening throughout the year.  Vernon Hills boasts a large variety of free festivals, free concerts, and family events.

If you’re interested in a Vernon Hills rental  and want to learn more about the community, schools, local events, updated market statistics, utility company names and numbers, recommended local vendors, and real estate checklists, visit my website: Judy Greenberg, Realtor, call me at 847-602-5435, or email me at info@buffalogrovehomes.com

 

 

 

Stevenson High School Presents Rumors!

Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire presents Rumors February 4th and February 5th.

Come see this year's Freshman Sophomore Production of Rumors!
Stevenson High School presents Rumors
If you don't know the plot of Neil Simon's wonderful play Rumors... Here is a brief synopsis...

Party guests arrive to an upscale dinner to discover there are no servants, the hostess is missing, and the host - the deputy mayor of New York City - has shot himself through the earlobe. Comic complications arise when they decide they need to do everything possible to conceal the evening's events from the local police and media.

Don't wait too long to buy tickets..  Rumors presented the Stevenson High School Freshman and Sophomores  is right around the corner - February 4 and 5, 2011 at 8:00 on Friday and 7:30 on Saturday. The cost per ticket is $5.  Don't miss the wonderful producton of Rumors...

 

Please note that because of the Blizzard of 2011 and two days off from school, the starting time of this production on Friday is 8:00 and not 7:30

All rights reserved. This blog post Stevenson High School presents Rumors was written by Judy Greenberg, a Realtor specializing in the Stevenson High School Community.    

Blizzard 2011-Stevenson High School Students and their dads know how to have fun

Blizzard 2011 - Long Grove and Buffalo Grove residents know how to have fun in the snow!    Stevenson High School and all the surrounding Buffalo Grove and Long Grove schools have closed for two consecutive days.   

Almost everything was closed duringBlizzard 2011 the Blizzard of 2011 on February 2nd- including banks, schools,and business.  Residents of many Chicago Suburbs were advised to stay off the roads and leave the open for emergency vehicles.  With no vehicles on the streets, these High School boys from Long Grove took advantage of the plowed streets and slid down the roads tied to autos driven by their fathers. 

Dogs also had a great day....Although my dog was a little hesitant at first to brave the snow, he ended up loving it.Cosmo in the snow...

Just like I remember the Blizzard of 1967, I'm sure that my boys and their friends will always remember the fun times they had in the Blizzard of 2011. 

 

    

 

 

 

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.comwww.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.

Long Grove Real Estate Statistics 2010

Are you wondering about the Long Grove Real Estate Market and wondering what has sold recently?

Here's some information about the  real estate sales in Long Grove Illinois  since the beginning of the year.

Overall, there were 65  Long Grove sales since the beginning of the 2010.  12  of the Long Grove homes that sold were either  short sales or foreclosures.  For a relatively wealthy community, that is a huge percentage.... 

For comparison purposes,   last year in 2009 there were only 59  Long Grove home sales for the entire year.

In case you are interested...6 homes in Long Grove sold in 2010  in excess of one million Dollars. 

3631 Cuba -Sold on February 10th  for $1150,000

4719 Wellington in Royal Melbourne sold on November 23 for $1150,000.

6918 Brookfield sold in Autumn Woods of Long Grove on March 11 for $1100,000

4563 Eleanor in White Oak Estates sold on August 27 for $1100,000

4741 Wellington in Royal Melbourne sold on September 3,  for $1000,000.

If you would like to know about the sales price of another home in the area, please do not hesitate to call or email me.

The above post - Long Grove Real Estate Statistics  was written by Judy Greenberg

Judy Greenberg's websites, www.buffalogroveareahomes.com  and www.buffalogrovehomes.com provide all the information regardless as to whether you are a looking to buy,sell or lease a home in the Buffalo Grove and Long grove area.

Judy, a Buffalo Grove/Long Grove realtor 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 Long Grove, Kildeer, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Vernon Hills, and Hawthorn Woods.

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Vernon Hills Il Realtor explains that the signed real estate contract is just the beginning

Vernon Hills Il  Realtor explains that the signed Vernon Hills real estate contract is just the beginning of our real estate relationship. 

One of my recent  first time Vernon Hills buyers had many questions after I found them their perfect dream home.  They inspired me to write this post to  explain the next 8 steps of what happens from the time you sign the Vernon Hills real estate contract until  you actual close.

Congratulations!   The sellers accepted your contract and  I am so excited  you have finally found the perfect home.  Is my job as your Vernon Hills realtor job over?  vernon Hills real estate   Just the opposite...     My job as your Vernon Hills Realtor has just begun.    I will be by your side during  each of the below 8 steps ... until you  sign the papers at closing and you walk away with the keys.

Remember, we are a team and I  will help you make the next few months  as stress free as possible.   Below are the next 8 steps in helping your signed real estate contract actually turn into a closed transaction. 

  1.  First  I will make certain both your attorney and lender receive a copy of  the real estate contract.  If you don't have an attorney, I  have recommendations of attorneys that are both reasonably priced, responsive and ensure  that a successful closing will take place. I always like to be copied on all correspondence, so I am knowledgeable of the transaction every step of the way.    You can check out my website at  www.buffalogroveareahomes.com for suggestions of the best real estate attorneys.

2.  I  will advise you to schedule a home inspection next - and of course I   have recommendations for a reliable inspector who will inform you of the current condition of the home..    Again you can check out my website at www.buffalogroveareahomes.com  for a recommendation of a thorough inspector.   The home inspection needs to take place within 5 business days from the date the contract is signed.  Most of the time, I recommend a radon inspection at the same time.   Depending on the size of the home the  inspection can take 2 to 4 hours.

 After the inspection is completed, the inspector will provide you with a report which he or I will forward a copy to your attorney. Your attorney will review the report with you and will make recommendations as to what repairs should be requested from the seller as well as what is required under the contract. I will also discuss this with you and make my recommendations.

 3. The attorney review period is typically the same 5 business days from the date the contract is signed. Your attorney will review the contract with you during this time frame and may make suggestions to modify the contract to better protect your interests.

 4. You should contact an insurance company as soon as possible to arrange for your purchase of homeowner's insurance. You have ten days under the contract to make sure you can obtain insurance at a reasonable cost. If you need flood insurance you must verify this now. Your lender will require you to pay one full year of homeowner's insurance premiums prior to the closing, with the receipt to be brought to the closing. Have your insurance agent fax a copy of the paid receipt directly to your lender as well.

 5.  Notify your present utilities (if applicable) and arrange for services at your new address approximately 2 weeks prior to the closing. This includes gas, electric, water, cable and phone.   Don't forget to cancel or transfer deliveries, newspaper, magazines, garbage collection, etc.

 6.   Prior to closing, we will conduct a final walk through  to make sure the home is in the same condition as it was when the offer was made and that all home inspection issues have been resolved. This is typically done the day before or the day of the closing. I will contact you to schedule the walk through. 

 7.  The closing time and date will be set by the attorneys based upon their schedules and the availability of the title company representative. As the buyer, you will need to bring your driver's license or picture identification, as well as the paid receipt for your homeowner's insurance. Your attorney will instruct you on how to find out the amount of money to bring to closing, where the closing will be located, and what you need to bring.

 8 .After closing if you want to paint,  remodel, or make any other updates, I can give you recommendations as to vendors who either myself, my friends or my past clients have used.

  

The above post,Vernon Hills Realtor explains that the signed real estate contract is just the beginning was written by the Judy Greenberg Group at Coldwell banker

 

If you would like more information about the Chicago Northwest Suburbs,including Kildeer, 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.comwww.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!