Buffalo Grove Real Estate- Now is the time to buy!
Buffalo Grove Real Estate Update as of September 30th 2009
There are currently 361 resale and new homes in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. 177 of these homes are in the pre- foreclosure,auction or bank- owned stages of the foreclosure process. The average listing price for homes for sale was $275570 for the week ending September 30th which represents a 1.8% decrease compared to last week and unfortunately for sellers, 20% down from last year.
Buffalo Grove Real Estate, organized by subdivisions. Click the subdivsions below for information about Buffalo Grove Real Estate
If you would like more information about the Chicago Northwest Suburbs, including Buffalo Grove, 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.
If you would like more information about University Ave, please call 847-419-0999. It is located at 275 Parkway Drive in Lincolnshire. You can Get Directions Here
This is the second post in my new local feature business of the week series. These are businesses that I rave about to my friends and family. These are businesses that I would send my next client toward in an instant, because I know they would walk out the door satisfied. These are businesses that I either frequent regularly or have been there only once but whose service I would personally vouch, because I’ve been there and really like the service , product or both.
I recently wrote about the Ma and Pa Candy Store in Long Grove
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! If you are looking for a home in Lincolnshire area, search for Lincolnshire homes here....
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.
Don't miss Long Grove's Apple festival - this weekend. Enjoy Long Grove's brown bag Apple Pie pictured to the right!
When?
October 2, 3 &4
Friday 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-9:00pm
Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm
Where?
Long Grove
1165 Old McHenry Rd
Long Grove , IL 60047
Take I-290 West to I-294 North to I-90 West, or take I-90/94 and stay on I-90 to 53 North. Go to the end of 53 and take the west exit, which will put you on Lake-Cook Road. Go to the traffic light (Rte 53/Hicks Road) and turn right. Go to the second light and turn left onto Old McHenry Road and into the village. The Municipal Archer parking lot will be on your right.
Who should come?
Everyone who loves apples! 
What's Happenning?
Village restaurants and outdoor food booths will carry a wide range of delicious apple treats, including the very popular "make your own taffy apple" booths.. You don't want to miss Long Grove's famous brown bag apple pies,apple cider donuts, hot apple cider, caramel apple lattes, apple martinis, and more. I better walk to the festival so that I can have as many apple martinis as I desire
MUSIC, MUSIC AND MORE MUSIC
Bring the Kids!
The Apple Jam Kids' Expo will include activities and informational booths for children and their parents. Additionally, pony rides, kiddy rides, and a kids' craft tent will provide fun for all ages.
If you want more information regarding other activities happenning in Long Grove this fall or winter, please do not hesitate to call me or check out my websites at www.buffalogroveareahomes.com or www.movetolonggrove.com
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.
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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. 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. 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.
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Buffalo Grove- its time to buy real estate for many reasons!
First time buyers its time to buy now since you can take advantage of the $8000 first time home buyer tax credit , ideal interest rates and historically low home prices. This real estate blog post is going to concentrate mostly on bank owned property and short sales.
Every buyer in the Buffalo Grove area or for that matter any client wants a deal . Depending on the particular situation, bargains can most definitely be had, sometimes in the form of a short sale purchase , a bank owned property, or in my case my favorite kind of deal is just a very motivated seller.
In case you want to try the Buffalo Grove bank owned property route, I have the experience to make this transaction as easy as possible. I have provided to the right, a list of the bank owned property ( REO's) in the Buffalo grove area. I did not include those real estate properties already undercontract!
If you aren't familiar with the difference between pre- foreclosure properties or REO( banked owned properties) 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.There is risk to everyone in the short sale process- the buyer, the seller and the realtor. Its ultimately up to the bank and whether they accept the offer as to whether the property is actually going to close!
Short sales are great for people who have patience, and who do not get too emotionally tied up in the deal . Since the owner of a short sale is still living in the property, one of my concerns in represesnting the buyer is the condition the sellers will be leaving the property in at time of closing!
Bank owned properties or REO's that have already been foreclosed on by the lender
In this scenario, the lender has already foreclosed on the house, is now the owner and and has put it back on the market. The bank is the new owner and seller... The foreclosed house will be usually be vacant and possibly in need of repair work such as new appliances. I have seen many kitchens that are completely gutted but in other cases I am completely surprised and the REO is actually in very good shape. 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). What I like about RE0's is the what you see is what you get! There won't be many surprises at the time of closing.
Buying and selling real estate in Buffalo Grove 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 numerous foreclosures 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, please give me a call and we'll see what the best solution for you will be.
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 Lake Zurich, Vernon Hills, Long Grove, Kildeer, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, and Wheeling Illinois
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Specializing in the Chicago Northwest Suburban Real Estate Market including but not limited to Long Grove,Lake Zurich, Buffalo Grove,Wheeling,Northbrook,and Lincolnshire.
Judy is not your average real estate agent. She has a true passion for real estate. From the second you meet her or visit her award winning web site, it becomes very obvious that she wants to be certain that you have the most information, that you make the best decision and that you are happy with where you choose to live. Her main goal is to thoroughly educate the client that they are confident with every decision they make.
Her first year of her real estatecareer she was Coldwell Banker's Rookie of the Year for the entire Northwest Chicago Region and then has earned the President's award in the subsequent years placing her in the top 5 of real estate agents nationally. She specializes in first -time buyers, relocating families and selling luxury homes in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. She has built her business through an exhaustive knowledge for the marketplace, tough negotiating skills, marketing savvy, networking,and attention to detail. Check out her biweekly blog posts on www.judygreenberg.com and you will truly learn about her passion for the real estate market and her community
She hates to admit, but she's a work-a-holic. Ask her husband and 3 boys. She does not quit until she exhausts all options. She does what it takes to sell your home for the highest price the market can bear. She has been known to stage houses where her clients love her decorating ideas so much, they have been known to reconsider whether they want to move.
Her websites are placed high as to search engine optimization. If you google most of the suburbs she works in, you will see her website within the first page. She is e-PRO Certified, which means she is computer savvy, and will have your advertise your home, on her websites,www.Buffalogrovehomes.com. www.buffalogroveareahomes.com, Coldwell Banker.com, Coldwell Bankeronline.com, Realtor.com and numerous other sites.
Judy is certified to provide relocation services through Coldwell Banker's relocation services partner, Cartus, as a Relocation Buyer Specialist, Relocation Listing Specialist, and Relocation Inventory Specialist.
Judy specializes in the sale of homes, condos and townhomes in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs including Buffalo Grove, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, and Lincolnshire and Wheeling Illinois.
Buffalo Grove Real Estate
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Buffalo Grove was recently voted as one of the top 50 places to live for a family. This didn't come as a surprise to the residents of the great town of Buffalo Grove. The city provides both the amenities of a country atmosphere and the convenient access to the cultural, entertainment, and business centers of Chicago. The town offers an excellent Park District, fine arts commission and its own symphony orchestra
Buffalo Grove, Il
Buffalo Grove Population: 42,909
Buffalo Grove Median household income: $80,525
Lake Zurich Real Estate
Vernon Hills Real Estate
Population 24,200
Median Household income $71297
Are you considering a move to the Vernon Hills area?
Vernon Hills prides itself with great schools, a great school diistrict , lakes, ponds, and forest preserves. I don't live in Vernon Hills, but it is just a stone's throw away from my house. I take advantage of all that Vernon Hills has to offer, and have rode my bike numerous times through the Vernon Hills forest preserves, a wonderful place to spend time both for exercise, and to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Whether you are looking for Vernon Hills Rentals, Vernon Hills Condos, Vernon Hills Single Family Homes,Vernon Hills foreclosures, Vernon Hills townhomes, my website will provide you with all of the current listings
Hawthorn Woods Real Estate
Hawthorn Woods Population
Hawthorn Woods Median Income
Hawthorn Woods prides itself as 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.
Long Grove Real Estate
Whether you are looking for Long Grove Rentals, Long Grove single family homes,Long Grove or Long Grove foreclosures, my website will provide you with all of the current listings
Wheeling Real Estate
Whether you are looking for Wheeling Rentals, Wheeling Condos, Wheeling Single Family Homes, Wheeling foreclosures, Wheeling townhomes, my website will provide you with all of the current listings
Real Estate Designations:
Designated Relocation Specialist
Recipient of the prestigious Coldwell Banker International President´s Circle Award
Member of the Illinois Association of Realtors®
Member of the National Association of Realtors®
Member of the Northwest Association of Realtors®
Internet e-PRO designation
We just wanted to express our sincere gratitude for the way you handled the purchase of our home in Long Grove. We appreciated your honesty, professionalism and accessibility throughout the entire transaction. Your in depth knowlege of the real estate community was extremely helpful to us. We will highly recommend you and your services to anyone looking to buy in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs. We love our new house and neighborhood! Thank you again!
The Glazers
Thank you so much for selling my home. You laid out a very thorough plan to market the home and secured multiple qualified buyers in just days. Your attention to detail made all the difference. My only regret is I couldn't take you to Canada to help with the purchase of my next home.
Naveen Kapahi
Thank you for all your help! I truly appreciated your patience throughout the househunting process. You gave me great advice and never wanted to sell me something that was not exactly right for me. I knew that I did not have to worry about knowing about every house that was in the Wheeling market in my price range. You are truly a professional that cares about her clients. I will definately recommend you to all my family and friends!
Howard Stone
Judy consistently displayed the highest level of professionalism, integrity and dedication in both the sale of our old home and the buy of our new home. On the sell side, she strategically staged our home in order for us to receive the highest sales price. On the buy side, her expertise and contacts in the Long Grove area greatly benefited us. My wife and I were able to see our dream home before it was even on the market. In both transactions they made the entire process as smooth and hassle free as possible. Be assure that I would always recommend Judy to anyone looking for a realtor in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs
Yogendey Pandey
Recently we were relocated to Chicago and as with all relocations; we had a short fuse to find a home. We got in touch with Judy Greenberg via her website and subsequent phone conversations. We signed on with her based on her knowledge of the area. Judy respected our urgency, took time to understand our needs (and desires) and found us the perfect home in a matter of days.
Judy, thank you again for finding exactly what we wanted; everything you showed us was always the type of house we wanted to see. The showing time spent with you was planned efficiently. You are a true professional with outstanding attention to detail. You are a Realtor that not only listens, but more importantly, understands. We appreciate all of your assistance and are lucky to have you as a friend.
Naveen and Seema, Kildeer
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