Hawthorn Woods, IL

Hawthorn Woods- why its time to buy real estate in this wonderful community?

Are you considering moving to the Hawthorn Woods area? Hawthorn Woods, Illinois currently has great real estate for sale and like most cities today,it is definitely a buyer's market.

Allow me to give you an overview of Hawthorn Woods and the most common questions my real estate clients ask when they are considering relocating to the Hawthorn Woods area.

Where is Hawthorn Woods as it relates to Chicago?

Hawthorn 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, and is predominately a residential community.

What is the average price of a home in Hawthorn Woods?

In 2009 the average price of a home selling in Hawthorn Woods was $501,799

Are there any foreclosures or short sales in Hawthorn Woods?

Yes, there are a number of short sales and foreclosures in Hawthorn Woods.

How is the shopping in Hawthorn Woods?

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.

How are the schools in Hawthorn Woods?

The Schools in Hawthorn Woods are excellent! The following is a list of the schools that serve the homes in Hawthorn Woods. Before buying real estate in one of the Hawthorn Woods neighborhoods, always check the school report card of the specific school to see if it fits the needs of your family.

SCHOOLS SERVING HAWTHORN WOODS

ELEMENTARY AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS

May Whitney

Spencer Loomis

Fremont

Country Meadows

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Lake Zurich Middle School North

Fremont

Woodlawn Middle School

HIGH SCHOOLS

Lake Zurich High School

Mundelein High School District 120

Stevenson High School District 125

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Carmel High School Private

What else can you tell me about Hawthorn Woods?

Hawthorn Woods is a quiet community featuring nine parks and over 80 acres of parkland area. Families and nature lovers can enjoy their summers biking or hiking the many trails, as well as skating and sledding in the winter.

Every year Hawthorn Woods sponsors a wonderful Concert in the Park Series in the month of June, July and August. It's a wonderful time to enjoy great music in a relaxed atmosphere.

Since 2000, the population of Hawthorn Woods has grown very quickly due to new developments, and as of 2009, numbers over 7,000 people.

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

Judy's websites, www.buffalogrovehomes.com and www.judygreenberg.com provide all the infomation necessary to make informed decisions about buying a home in Hawthorn Woods.

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, Lake Zurich, Vernon Hills, Long Grove, Kildeer, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, and Wheeling Illinois

Hawthorn Woods foreclosures and Short Sales

Looking for a short sale, pre-foreclosure, foreclosure, or RE0 in the Hawthorn Woods area?

Every buyer in Hawthorn Woods or for that matter all of my clients want the best deal . Depending on the particular situation, deals can most definitely be had, sometimes in the form of a short sale purchase , a true foreclosure, or in my case my favorite kind of deal is just a very motivated seller.

In case you want to try the Hawthorn Woods foreclosure route, I have the experience to make this transaction as easy as possible. I have provided to the right, a partial list of the pre- foreclosures foreclosures and bank owned property ( REO's) in the Hawthorn Woods area. If you would like more information the specifics of the Hawthorn Woods property, please do not hesitate to call me.

If you aren't familiar with the difference between pre- foreclosure or REO( banked owned) I explained the terms below

Pre-Foreclosure (often a short sale)

In this scenario the seller still owns the house is behind on their mortgage and the lender has begun foreclosure action. It is a "short sale" because the lender would have to agree to accept less than what is owed in order for the sale to close. In most, cases due to the pending foreclosure judgment, there is a time factor as the seller races the lender who is likely working on foreclosing on the house even though the seller is trying to sell it.

Short sales are great for people who have patience, do not get too emotionally tied up in the deal and might not want to deal with repair work in their new property . Since the owner still is living in the property, one of my concerns is the condition the sellers will be leaving the property in at closing.

Foreclosures (bank owned properties or REO's that have already been foreclosed on by the lenders)

In this scenario, the lender has already foreclosed on the house and taken it back and put it back on the market. The bank is the new owner and seller... The foreclosed on house will be vacant and possibly in need of repair work such as new appliances. I have seen many kitchens that are completely gutted

Foreclosures are often sold at a greater discount than short sales and you normally receive an answer quickly (even in a day or two). My advice to you is that you should only buy a foreclosed property if there are relatively "FEW" foreclosures in the neighborhood. .You do not want to buy a foreclosure where there are "MANY" foreclosures in the neighborhood.

Buying and selling real estate in Hawthorn Woods area or the surrounding Northwest Suburbs, especially short sale and foreclosure properties, has it's challenges but in many times can be rewarding. I have recently purchased a bank owned home for my clients, at a price way below the appraised value. I myself have worked on both and have the knowledge and expertise to make the foreclosure transaction as easy as possible. If you are planning to buy or sell a property anytime soon, give me a call and we'll see what the best possible route to take.

The above information regarding 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 buyer or seller of Foreclosed properties.

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, Lake Zurich, Vernon Hills, Long Grove, Kildeer, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, and Wheeling Illinois

View Real Estate Listings in Hawthorn Woods Country C, Hawthorn Woods IL

If you are considering a move to Hawthorn Woods Country C in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, there are 32 real estate listings (as of 03/25/09), ranging in price from $394,900 to $1,299,995. Visit Hawthorn Woods real estate site and view all real estate listings in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois including homes for sale in Hawthorn Woods Country C. Hawthorn Woods Illinois Real Estate offers single family homes, townhomes and condominiums for home buyers at various price points.

Hawthorn Woods Illinois Real Estate

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

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• Abbey Glenn Estates
• Acorn Acres
• Bridlewoods
• Brierwoods Estates
• Copperfield
• Countryside Glen
• Countryside Meadows
• Estates of Indian Creek
• Glennshire
• Hawthorn Knolls
• Hawthorn Woods Country C
• Heather Highlands
• Hillside Estates
• Knottingwood Lakes
• Lake Lorraine Estates
• Lakewood Estates
• Lakewood Meadow
• Legend Knolls
• Lochanora
• Pheasant Knolls
• Rambling Hills East
• Rambling Hills West
• The Summit
• Thornberry Creek
• Thornfield
• Walnut Creek
• White Birch Lakes
• Woodland Estates

Hawthorn Woods Real Estate

Hawthorn Woods Real Estate

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

Click on Subdivision Name to View Listings.

• Abbey Glenn Estates
• Acorn Acres
• Bridlewoods
• Brierwoods Estates
• Copperfield
• Countryside Glen
• Countryside Meadows
• Estates of Indian Creek
• Glennshire
• Hawthorn Knolls
• Hawthorn Woods Country C
• Heather Highlands
• Hillside Estates
• Knottingwood Lakes
• Lake Lorraine Estates
• Lakewood Estates
• Lakewood Meadow
• Legend Knolls
• Lochanora
• Pheasant Knolls
• Rambling Hills East
• Rambling Hills West
• The Summit
• Thornberry Creek
• Thornfield
• Walnut Creek
• White Birch Lakes
• Woodland Estates