Blurbs from the Burbs by Chicago Northwest Realtor, Judy Greenberg

Buffalo Grove is a great place to live, go to school, play and work. Buffalo Grove is often nationally ranked as one of the top communities to live in.

I hope you will enjoy My next series of posts which will discuss what different amounts of money will buy you in Buffalo Grove.

I get many calls from potential buyers wanting to buy in Buffalo Grove  but expect me to find them the  sun, the moon and the stars   I'm good but I'm human

For less than $250,000 you have many choices as a buyer in today's market.  Whether you are looking for a Buffalo Grove single family home, a spacious updated townhome or a 3 bedroom 2 bath Condo, there are many options  Here are my favorites!

Buffalo Grove Townhome 

$209,900 in the Crossing Subdivision

Beautiful 3 bedroom townhome in the Crossings featuring all new carpet, neutral decor, spacious bedrooms, living room w/ floor to ceiling fireplace, full finished basement .  District 96 and Stevenson High school

 

 

 

 

Buffalo Grove Single Family Home at 455 Navajo. 

$248,000

Beautiful, well cared for home with newer roof, siding, furnace & air conditioner. Light and bright kitchen with new oven and dishwasher.. Enjoy the huge yard with many gardens, brick paver patio & fenced-in yard. Newer Pergo flooring & carpet. 

 

                                                                           

 

 

 

400 Dundee Buffalo Grove 3 bedroom 2 bath condo  $175,000

Unbelievable price for the largest 3 bedroom unit in Grove Terrace.  Brand new luxurious carpet.  Freshly Painted.  This unit boast 2 heated garage spaces

Too good to be true!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The above post Real Estate in Buffalo Grove- What $250,000 buys you in Buffalo Grove   was written by Judy Greenberg of the Judy Greenberg Real Estate team 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 atinfo@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!

 

 

Vernon Hills foreclosures-  Vernon Hills bank owned properties- May 12th 2010

So do you want to buy a Vernon Hills foreclosure,  Vernon Hills REO or Vernon Hills Bank Owned Property?  You have come to the right place to find a great deal. 

In case you have made the decision  to try to buy a Vernon Hills bank owned property,  I have the experience to make this type of  transaction as easy as possible for you.    I am currently working with a  client in the purchase of  Vernon Hills bank owned condo and we are all ready to close at the beginning of June.  Last month, two of my clients purchased bank owned properties in adjacent suburbs of Vernon Hills. 

Below are the Vernon Hills Foreclosures currently on the market.    Call me and we can see both of these Vernon Hills foreclosed properties at your convenience. Everyday new  Vernon Hills REO's come on the market and I will let you know as soon as they do.   Most of the time you have to move quickly with a Vernon Hills bank owned property, since there may be many people looking for these type of deals in Vernon hills.     

The  bank owned house  or condo will be vacant and possibly in need of repair work such as new appliances.  Bank owned properties are often sold at a greater discount than short sales and you normally receive an answer quickly (even in a day or two).  Some banks take longer, but its definately worth it  for the discount you will be getting.   What I like about Vernon Hill bank owned properties and  RE0s  is  what you see is what you get!   I don't like  surprises at the time of closing. 

I also handle Vernon Hills short sales, but unless you are the extremely patient type, a foreclosure is the better route to take. 

I can promise you if you work with me,  I  will work hard for you and help you find the home your looking for! Call me  and tell me what your looking for, I'll set you up to receive alerts by email of every home that enters the market in your price range! It's Free. You'll never miss your Vernon Hills DREAM HOME again!

The above post Vernon Hills foreclosures- Vernon Hills Bank Owned properties, was written by Judy Greenberg, Vernon Hills realtor

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.vernonhills.homes-for-sale.com

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

 

 

Why..... should the buyer do a final walkthrough?   A final walk through is very important to all buyers because it's your last chance to inspect the property before closing.  Even if my buyers don't have the time to perform it themselves, or out of town... my job as their agent is to perform it on behalf of them.   The main purpose of the walk-through inspection is to protect yourself and your future property from sellers that may not have lived up to the terms of the contract If the seller has not, you want to know about it in advance of the closing so remedies (both monetary and otherwise) can be agreed upon before money changes hands. . Usually during the initial inspection, I advise my clients to take pictures, so there is no misunderstanding as to what the house looked like when the clients saw the home last.  When .... Should the walk through take place? As your agent, I always try to arrange for the final walk through the day or two  before the real estate closing,   Additionally, if possible I do another walk through right before the closing.  If you are buying a house that is owned by a relocation company, it is required to schedule a final walk through fo at least three business days before closing. This is typically stated in the relocation company's addendum in order for  the relocation company ample time to work out any issues that might arise from the final walk through. If something is wrong and you request a credit, many parties have to agree before they will proceed to close.   If we do a walkthrough this far in advance,  we should do another walk through right before the closing. What .....to look for during the walk through? It is important to check out the condition of the house right before the closing.   We want to make sure that the sellers have completely moved out and that the house is in "broom clean" condition if that what the contract states.  In some contracts I have noted that instead of broom clean,  it is stated that the home needs to be professionally cleaned.  Additionally, we will be checking to make sure that any appliances, light fixtures, built ins, blinds etc. that are supposed to stay with the house (per the written contract) are still in the house and work properly.  I flush all the toilets and run the water in all the faucets. It is important to check that the pipes are not leaking.      Next it is important to look to see if there was any accidental damage done to the house when the sellers moved out, like a  a scratched hardwood floor, a broken storm door etc. If the water is turned off or the electricity is off and you can't check the appliances - this needs to be addressed.  During my last closing, the seller turned off the gas too early.  The gas company had to be contacted to turn the gas back on in order for the buyer to test the oven and fireplace. During the final walk through, please bring all your paperwork with you.  This should include your sales contract, any addendum(s) to the sales contract and inspection records.   If any requested repair work was done to the home due to the inspection period, this is the time we check to see if it was actually done It's better to raise any objections during the walk through than wait until the closing. If any items are missing or anything has been left behind that should not have been,  I rather address them right after the final walkthrough.  At the closing, the seller's attorney should have any necessary receipts and warranties for repair work done, to give to your attorney.   If you would like more information about the Chicago Northwest Suburbs,  please do not hesitate to call me at 847-602-5435 The above information regarding was provided by Judy Greenberg, Buffalo Grove Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage  Judy's 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!  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.

 

The above information regarding was provided by Judy Greenberg, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (Chicago Northwest Suburbs)

Judy's websites, www.buffalogroveareahomes.com and www.buffalogrovehomes.com provide all the information regardless as to whether you are a potential buyer or seller.  If you are a first time home buyer trying to determine how much you can afford, or an experienced buyer who is selling your home, Judy can help you with all your real estate needs .  As a seller you benefit from Judy's savvy internet marketing skills and strong negotiating skills, and as a buyer you benefit from her passion for finding you your perfect home!

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 Arlington Heights, Long Grove, Kildeer, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Vernon Hills, and Wheeling Illinois

 

 Long Grove Realtor- Finding the best one for you!

•1.     Choose a Long Grove Realtor that best suits your personality!

By sitting down face to face with a Long Grove prospective agent, you can really gauge how well the dynamic between the two of you works. It is incredibly important to choose an agent  who makes you feel exrtremely comfortable since you will be spending many of the next waking hours with this person.  

To learn more about me we can either meet for coffee- I like Dunkin Donuts better than Starbucks, but I never refuse a good latte, we can chat on the phone, or you can read a few of my blog posts at www.judygreenberg.com. 

•2.     Choose a  Long Grove realtor you trust!

There are certain professions where trust is of the utmost importance and included in this list is realtors. A good realtor is someone who you know will do his or her best for you.   

 No -brainer! The high level of integrity and complete honesty bred into me enable you to put your trust in me to help YOU with your next real estate  purchase.  I will provide you  a list of my past clients in order for them to give you a good idea of how I operate.    A great percentage of my business is  referral based.

•3.     Choose a full- time Long Grove realtor

These days, it seems that almost everyone's  a realtor. Some realtors do it as a hobby, and some do it as a full time job.  I do it  almost 24/7.   By hiring a full time realtor, you help assure that their search for your new home is full time as well.  During your search for the perfect home, a realtor will be looking for the home on the multiple listing service that meets all of your criteria.

I go beyond that.    Many times when I have a buyer in a specific price range and they can't find a home that they are truly in love with, I go the extra step.   I ask the realtors in my office, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, if anyone has a listing that they know that is coming on the market soon.  If this networking proves unsuccessful, I take it one step further and ask my close friends and colleagues I trust in the other offices in town to see if they know of any listing that is going to meet the needs of my buyers.    Although inventory is high, and you are  probably laughing to yourself that a person can't find a home in today's market, many times the best homes do not even hit the market

•4.     Choose a Long Grove realtor that wants what you want.

Will your realtor listen to your needs and wants and understand that during this process your needs will change.

It took me 2 years to find my dream home, so I completely understand!  I work hard to ensure each move and home purchase/sale is as smooth and pleasant as it can be.   Buying a home can be stressful, so my goal is to take some of that stress away.

 •5.     Choose a local Long Grove realtor.

It is important to choose a realtor who knows the area like the back of her hand.  Your realtor should be completely versed in the schools, subdivisions,school districts, boundary lines, commuting, type of water the home uses, conservancy laws, etc

Let me give you an example.  Suppose a school district changed boundaries within the last few years.   Many listing realtors are relying on old school information, and submitting incorrect schools or incorrect spelling of schools on the MLS sheets.  This is happening more frequently today, especially with the influx of foreclosures and bank owned property on the market.  The seller's bank hires the Realtor and this realtor may live and work hours from the property.  If a buyer's realtor does not know the area, they will incorrectly rely on the listing agents mistakes.

When you are negotiating on behalf of your client, it is always better to be the one who is more knowledgeable about the area.  If you are representing the buyer and the seller won't budge on the price, you always have the advantage if you have seen the inside of the comparables and the reason that they sold for the price they did. A local realtor has the upper hand in the negotiations.

 If you would like more information about Long Grove, Illinois, please do not hesitate to call me at 847-602-5435/

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

Judy's 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! 

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 Long Grove.