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!

Fireworks and 4^th of July Activities in Buffalo Grove, Long Grove and Vernon Hills 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!

Each year, Newsweek picks the best high schools in the country based on how hard school staffs work to challenge students with advanced placement college-level courses and tests. Newsweek ranked Stevenson High School as #167 in the United States and #3 in  Illinois!  Yea Stevenson High School!

Adlai E. Stevenson High School (AESHS), commonly called Stevenson High School (SHS), is a public four-year high school located near the corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Half Day Road in Lincolnshire, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago.

During the 1986-87, 1990-91, 1997-98 and 2001-02 school years, Stevenson High School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education, the highest award an American school can receive.

Are you looking for a home in the  Stevenson High School District?

Students who live in certain areas of Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove, Long Grove attend Stevenson Highschool if they are included in the school's district boundaries.  A small percentage of Vernon Hills, Riverwoods, Lake Zurich and Hawthorn Woods residents also attend Stevenson High School  The Junior High feeder schools include Woodlawn Junior High(District 96), Aptakistic Junior High(District 102), Daniel Wright Junior High (District 103) and portions of West Oak Junior High and Fremont  Junior High Schools( District 76). 

Whether you have children or not, buying a home in a community with good schools is very important. Well regarded schools increase property values and add to the desirability of a community.

Schools are often the backbone of the community. As both a realtor and  mother of 3  teenage boys,  I understand the value of a good education and the challenges of finding the right educational match. Please check out my website www.buffalogrovehomes.com  to  find additional links to school web pages, school activities and just about anything you need to do your due diligence on your quest to determine the best local area schools. 

If you would like more information about homes in the Stevenson High School area ,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 my blog www.judygreenberg.com will provide you all the information regardless as to whether you are a potential buyer or seller!

Buffalo Grove Real Estate- 2 more of my Buffalo Grove homes closed this week.  Both of these Buffalo Grove sellers were extremely happy with the real estate services I provided them... 

The first Buffalo Grove property, 1 Burnt Ember in Strathmore Subdivision closed for $295,000 and the second, 1321 Bristol in the Crossings Subdivision in Buffalo Grove closed for $238,500. 

I would like to share some of my real estate strategies in closing these 2  homes in Buffalo Grove and my other listings in Buffalo Grove and  the surrounding suburbs.  My mantra is to get my sellers the most amount of money for their home in the least amount of time..

Strategy 1 How to choose the best Buffalo Grove realtor for you

Strategy 2  Real estate Marketing 101 the good ole fashion way

Strategy 3  Why you should hire a local realtor when buying a home?

Strategy 4  Why you should take pictures of your home in all seasons

Long Grove Home for Sale- Price Reduced! 

Long Grove Realtor, Judy Greenberg  Just lowered the price of  2410 Cumberland to $799,000.   This price is too good be true! 

This exqusite French County Long Grove home at 2410 Cumberland in  boasts a majestic circular dirve as well as a spectacular curb appeal.   Hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings welcome you home in the grand entryway of 2410 Cumberland in Country Club Estates.

The large garden room window of the living room streams in natural light and gives you a beautiful view of the lilac bushes and professional landscaping. 

Hardwood  floors continue throughout the first floor of the Long Grove home into the formal dining room.  The trayed ceiling and chair rail provide depth and architectural interest to the room.  Perfect for entertaining the gourmet kitchen boasts granite counters and stainless steel appliances. 

Cathedral ceilings, ceramic-tile flooring and large fireplace with bead board surround provide a cozy gathering place for family and friends alike in the family room.  New renovations throughout this gorgeous Long Grove  home include a wet bar for entertaining in the family room.

Walk through the kitchen and you will find the first floor study.  Secluded from the rest of the house, this room is perfect for a home office, study area or library.

The main floor master suite provides a calm, peaceful space to unwind from the stresses of the day.  The fireplace, private entrance to the back porch and stayed ceiling welcome you to read, watch TV or just enjoy the quiet of the neighborhood.

This family-centered home has four bedrooms on the second floor, each complete with ceiling fan and walk-in closet.  Additionally, there are two additional bathrooms , a wonderful loft and a laundry room on the second floor

The fully-finished basement has been designed and electrically wired to provide a full, home-theater experience, but is spacious enough that it can also be transformed into a home gym.

2410 Cumberland is in the Country Club Subdivision of Long Grove.  The children who live in this subdivision attend Kildeer Elementary School in Long Grove, Woodlawn Middle School in Long Grove and Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire. If you would like to view more pictures of this home, you can call me at 847-602-5435 and I will send you the entire tour. 

Judy Greenberg's websites www.movetolonggrove.com provides all the information regardless as to whether you are a potential Long Grove 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 Long Grove, Kildeer, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Vernon Hills, and Hawthorn Woods.

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