Northbrook, IL

Northbrook, Illinois, is located in Cook County, 25 miles north of downtown Chicago and 30 miles from O'Hare International Airport. Northbrook Real Estate consists of Single Family Homes, Townhomes and Condominiums. Northbrook is home to over 34,000 residents, 12,400 households with a median home price of $625,293. Transportation options in Northbrook include I-94 (Edens Expressway) and I-294 (Tri-State Tollway), and Federal Highway 41 and State Highways 43 and 68. Commuting to Chicago is easy through Metra’s Milwaukee District North Line, running through Northbrook and offering more than 25 daily trips to and from Chicago’s Union Station. Northbrook parks and recreation includes more than 515 acres spanning 19 lovely park areas. Public schools in Northbrook are continually recognized for scoring above the national average on standardized tests.

Following is a list of Neighborhoods/Subdivisions in Northbrook, Illinois.

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• 12 Oaks
• Ancient Tree
• Arrowhead
• Ballantrae
• Bishops Gate
• Burr Oaks Circle
• Cambridge Court
• Charlemagne
• Cherry Lane
• Citadel
• Citation Lake
• Cobblewood
• Colonnades
• Condos of Northbrook
• Courts of Northbrook
• Dunsten Green
• East Northbrook
• Four Winds
• Fox Run
• Glenbrook Countryside
• Greenacre Estates
• Heathercrest
• Highlands
• Huntington
• Ivy Club
• Knolls
• Lakeshire
• Lone Tree
• Manus North Shore
• Mission Hills
• Normandy Hill
• Northbrook Country
• Northbrook East
• Northbrook Estates
• Northbrook Greens
• Northbrook Manor
• Northbrook Pointe
• Northbrook West
• Pheasant Creek
• Picardy
• Ponds At Sunset Ridge
• Royal Ridge
• Salced Manor
• Salceda Del Norte
• Salem Walk
• Sander's Prairie
• Shermer Place
• Shermer Square
• St Stephens Green
• Sunset Fields
• Sunset View Estates
• Sutton Point
• Timber Trails
• Timberlane Estates
• Villas North
• Villas Salceda
• Villas West
• Ville Du Parc
• White Plaines
• Wildebrook
• Williamsburg
• Willows
• Winchester North
• Windham Manor
• Wood Oaks Glen

Northbrook is one of Chicago North Shore’s most desirable communities, with a population of more than 34,400 residents and growing. Situated 25 miles north of the bustling city of Chicago, residents and businesses take pleasure in the charming and unique lifestyle provided by the village, with easy access to a number of significant amenities. Packed full of beautiful recreational areas, diverse dining establishments, notable shopping centers, esteemed educational institutions and several Fortune 500 companies, Northbrook is the perfect place for both people and businesses to establish residence. Northbrook Real Estate consists of single family homes, townhomes and condominiums at various price points.

In a recent Chicago Magazine article, Northbrook’s schools (in four independent districts) were listed number seven of the top 10 schools in the area. The Northbrook Park District manages more than 500 acres of parks and playgrounds. Northbrook’s already impressive array of shopping centers has recently expanded. In addition to the village’s current millions of square feet of diverse shops, boutiques, stores and restaurants is the new 417,000 square-foot Willow Festival Shopping Center. Just opened in spring of 2007, Willow Festival is ideally located at the bustling northwest corner of Willow Road and Waukegan Road and within a five-mile radius of nearly 230,000 residents.

The village is enviably positioned among the major interstate highways of I-94 (Edens Expressway) and I-294 (Tri-State Tollway), and is also serviced by Federal Highway 41 and State Highways 43 and 68. Reaching Chicago is easy through Metra’s Milwaukee District North Line, running through Northbrook and offering more than 25 daily trips to and from Chicago’s Union Station. Commuters also have easy access to several routes through the Pace bus service, making travel to neighboring communities simple.

Location, location, location is everything in real estate, but what does that mean?

With some great housing prices out there today and low mortgage rates, 2009 may be the perfect time to an invest in a home. When looking for your perfect home, remember that the location is very important, as property values do not always increase. You should make sure to invest in a community that can hold on to long-term value.

Here are a few questions to ask when purchasing a home.

Is the neighborhood well-groomed? Homes that are nicely maintained and have well kept landscaping keep property values up in a community. Lawns are like welcome mats; neighborhoods with poorly kept lawns and abandoned cars say "keep away."

What about the school system? A strong school district often means higher home prices. Most parents what their children to get the best education available. Potential buyers often get this information on the internet, which is why agents often have links to area schools right n their websites.

What is the crime rate? The lower the crime rate, the higher the home value. You will not find many people who are comfortable living in a high crime rate area. It is important to obtain crime rate statistics from the local police department before you move to a new area.

Is it close to public transportation? A home conveniently located to public transportation can help boost the home's value. Even in the suburbs where people have a garage full of cars, proximity to a bus or rail line into the city is an asset.

What are the population trends? Is the area growing? This may affect later resale value. This information can be found online at U.S. Census Bureau, or through local county or township Web sites.

Are there employment opportunities? Workers move to areas in which they can find jobs, and this has a strong impact on housing markets. You have a job when you move in. What are the prospects for finding another one if you need too? Study employment trends carefully in the area you plan to locate to. This data can be found from the local government or chamber of commerce.

Before you plan your move make sure it is in a worthwhile location. This is not only your home - it is an investment! The Move with Marla Team will make sure you make the best investment for your money. Check out our website or call us today for the best home value in Northbrook.

Okay all,

It's been a while since my last post, except for my listing posts, and here's why... I am busier than a one armed man hanging wall paper. Seriously.

I hear the agents moan and groan about there being nothing going on and I keep my mouth shut and my head down and keep working. It's that simple. I keep working.

I know this sound a little crazy but I have NEVER had a better March than I did this month. It's amazing what happens when you are insentivized. My insentive to work was a lack of food with my meals. 2008 was a brutal year. Okay, we know, let's get past that. But when my bank account dropped like a stone, I decided I was no longer going to participate in the market. I was going to make my own market in 2009.

So, I networked. I Facebooked. I Open Housed. I Called. I mailed. I started listing. I really started listing. I followed up on leads from my listings. I got referred. A listing sold. Another listing sold. I got more referrals. I kept networking.... finally, I'm sending this blog off to you.

Get it? Put your head down. Make your plan. Work.

There's the magic bullet.

BTW... some tricks to getting a listing to sell...

1. Price it exactly right.

If you are considering a move to Citadel, Northbrook, there are 5 properties for sale (as of 03/12/09), ranging in price from $149,411 to $194,911. Northbrook, Illinois, is located in Cook County, 25 miles north of downtown Chicago and 30 miles from O'Hare International Airport. Northbrook real estate consists of single family homes, townhomes and condominiums. Northbrook is home to over 34,000 residents, 12,400 households with a median home price of $625,293. Public schools in Northbrook are continually recognized for scoring above the national average on standardized tests. Visit Northbrook real estate site and view all real estate listings in Northbrook, Illinois including residential and commercial real estate in Northbrook, Illinois.

Northbrook IL Real Estate