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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
Prairie Park Condos (located across from the Westin Hotel on Milwaukee Ave) 15 day Fall 10 % Sale! What a deal!
Starting Sept 15th, 2009 and ending September 30th, 2009 Prairie Park will reduce the price of all of its condos by 10%.
Dont' miss this unbelievable opportunity to obtain the best deal on a quality constructed condo designed to resemble the comfort and utility of a single family home. For more information regarding Prairie Park, please read my previous blog post
Additionally, if you are a first time home buyer and close prior to December 1, 2009, you may be eligible for an additional $8000 first time home buyer's credit.

Whether you want a 2 , 3 or 3 bedroom with a den, Prairie Park Condos has the right floor plan for you! You can visit the model homes 7 days a week, so stop on by! There are many floor plans to choose from!
If you need any additional information, contact Judy Greenberg from Coldwell Banker at 847-602-5435 or email her at info@buffalogrovehomes.com. Please also visit her websites at www.buffalogrovehomes.com and www.buffalogroveareahomes.com at your convenience
Prairie Park Condos are located across from the Westin Northshore Hotel on Milwaukee Ave.


Are you considering moving to the Vernon Hills area? Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills and the top 10 questions my real estate clients ask when they are relocating to the Vernon Hills area.
Vernon Hills Real Estate question 1.....Where is Vernon Hills located as it relates to Chicago?
Vernon Hills, Illinois is located in Lake County about 30 Miles Northwest of Chicago. If you are driving on the toll way from Chicago to Vernon Hills, you would exit off of Route 60 and head west. Vernon Hills is approximately 45 minutes without any traffic to Chicago's downtown and with traffic, your guess is a good as mine.
Vernon Hills Real Estate question 2.....How convenient is it to park at the Vernon Hills Train Station and what is the Vernon Hills train's schedule?
The Vernon Hills train station is located at 75 East Rt 45 in Vernon Hills,
With respect to parking, its both relatively inexpensive and convenient. The daily fee for parking at the Metra Station is $1.50 per vehicle. Parking is first come first serve. The Vernon Hills Village Hall offers a 2-Month parking pass for those who use the train on a daily basis that prefer to have the convenience of a pass rather than a $1.50 in change. The pass costs $50.00 and covers 2 months at a time. Note, however, that the fee will be pro-rated as each week passes within the two-month period. Applications may be mailed into the Vernon Hills Village Hall along with a $50.00 check a week to two weeks prior to the beginning of a new two-month period. Your application will be processed and a parking pass will be mailed back to you. Click here for the Vernon Hills train schedule
The most important real estate questions..3...How is the Vernon Hills real estate market doing?
Just like real estate in other locations, it definately is a buyer's market in Vernon Hills. There are Real estate opportunities in all facets of the community. If you are considering buying a single-family detached home, condominium, townhouse or land for a custom house, this is the time to take advantage of the real estate market.
Vernon Hills questions 4.....How are the Schools in Vernon Hills?
The following is a list of the schools that serve the homes in Vernon Hills. Before buying real estate in one of the Vernon Hills neighborhoods, always check the school report card of the specific school to see if it fits the needs of your family.
SCHOOLS SERVING VERNON HILLS
ELEMENTARY AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Daniel Wright Junior High District 103(5-8) - 847-295-1560
Diamond Lake Elementary District 76(2-4) - 847-566-6601
Fairhaven School District 76(K-1) - 847-949-0991
Laura B. Sprague District 103(K-2) - 847-945-6665
West Oak Middle School District 76(5-8) - 847-566-9220
Hawthorn Aspen Elementary School District 73(K-6) - 847-990-4300
Hawthorn Townline Elementary School Dist 73(K-5) - 847-990-4900
Hawthorn Elementary North District 73 (K-5) - 847-990-4500
Hawthorn Elementary South District 73 (K-5) - 847-990-4800
Hawthorn Middle School North District 73 (6-7) - 847-990-4400
Hawthorn Middle School South District 73(6-8) - 847-816-8317
HIGH SCHOOLS
Libertyville High School District 128- 847-327-7000
Mundelein High School District 120- 847-949-2200
Stevenson High School District 125- 847-634-4000
Vernon Hills High School District 128- 847-932-2000( see picture on the right)
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Carmel High School Private
Vernon Hills real estate question 5...What health clubs are available in Vernon Hills?
Soon the town of Vernon Hills will be getting one of the best fitness clubs, Lifetime Fitness located at 680 Woodlands Parkway. Many of my real estate clients have already signed up for this fitness club which has fitness equipment and a variety of classes offered. Call me an I can get you a free pass for the day.
Vernon Hills real estate question 6... How is the shopping in Vernon Hills?
That goes without saying in Vernon Hills... There are numerous places to shop in Vernon Hills, and many residents of nearby communities take advantage of the village's abundant shopping opportunities. Whether you like Macy's, Best Buy, Home Expo, or Supertarget, Vernon Hills has it all,
Vernon Hills real estate question 7.....How would you rate the Vernon Hills Park District?
Vernon Hills Park Districtwas recognized in excellence in 2006 and I can understand why. The Vernon Hills Park District doesn't miss a beat. Vernon Hills Residents can take advantage of many wonderful park district programs, including, an aquatic center and 2 golf courses- both a 9 hole course and a 18 hole course, I have played both of these courses and have been equally challenged by the 9 hole course as the 18 hole course.
Besides golf courses, Vernon Hills provides fishing, outdoor skating and sledding in many different locations
Vernon Hills owns approximately 45 acres of land between Fairway Drive and Route 45. Three school districts, Libertyville H.S. District 128, Stevenson H.S. District 125, and Lincolnshire/Prairie View District 103, have portions of the site for use as athletic fields. 7.5 are were used for a road right-of-way to connect Fairway Drive with Route 45 The remainder of the village's parcel has been used to develop active and passive recreational facilities including soccer fields, ball diamonds, tennis courts, football fields, field hockey fields, a skateboard park, volleyball courts, bike paths and water features.
Vernon Hills real estate question 8.....What about activities for Seniors?
Vernon Hills has an active Senior population with many activities all year round.The Vernon Hills Seniors Organization meets in the lower level of the Village Hall in the Senior Center. The Seniors Center offers a library, computers with internet capability, pool tables, television, meeting place as well as a kitchen. Members meet regularly to play bridge, pinochle and Mah Jong as well as watch movies and celebrate birthdays.
Vernon Hills real estate question 9....Can you think of any other reasons I would consider moving to Vernon Hills?
Vernon Hills prides itself with lakes, ponds, and forest preserves. Vernon Hills boasts over 400 acres of parklands. 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. Every year Vernon Hills 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.
What about real estate question number 10.... read my next blog entry and you will find out!
If you decide that Vernon Hills real estate is for you, click on www.movetovernonhills.com and you will be able to view all the available real estate listings. Whether you are interested in single family homes, townhomes, condos, or land to build your dream home, www.movetovernonhills.comwill be a great real estate site dedicated to find you the perfect home or real estate for investment. Www.movetovernonhills.com allows for you to narrow down your real estate search by price, location, number of rooms, school district etc.
Vernon Hills Realtor- Which one is right for you?
•1. Choose a Vernon Hills Realtor that best suits your personality!
By sitting down face to face with a Vernon Hills prospective agent, you can really gauge how well the dynamic between the two of you works. It is incredibly important to choose a Vernon Hills realtor who makes you feel extremely 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 coffee better than Starbucks, but I never refuse a good latte, we can chat over the phone, or you can read a few of my blog posts at www.judygreenberg.com. I think I'm funny,compassionate, very honest, and someone I hope you will enjoy to be with. If you want to sell your Vernon Hills real estate, I have many good marketing ideas and will always help you stage your home.. I even bring my own props. I have sold many homes this year in less a month. My clients' home in Centennial Crossing. of Vernon Hills.. sold in less than 2 weeks !
•2. Choose a Vernon Hills realtor you can 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.- or internet based... Isn't that how you found me?
•3. Choose a full- time Vernon Hills realtor
These days, it seems that almost everyone is or knows 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 Vernon Hills realtor, you help assure that their search for your new home is full time as well. During your search for the perfect home or condo, 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. If I have a challenge to find you the
perfect home, I will do everything in my power to help you find it.
Right now, I am looking for the perfect home for my client in Gregg's
landing. If your home is not currently on the market, give me a call and we can talk.
•4. Choose a Vernon Hills 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 Vernon
Hills 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.
My last client just purchased the greatest deal in Vernon Hills- maybe with my help you too could purchase the perfect Vernon Hills home !
If you would like more information about Vernon Hills or Vernon Hills real estate I have included my Vernon Hills previous blog posts.
Vernon
Hills- all about the town
Wheeling Il, Realtor- Which one is right for you?
•1. Choose a Wheeling Realtor that best suits your personality! 
By sitting down face to face with a Wheeling Il prospective agent, you can really gauge how well the dynamic between the two of you works. It is incredibly important to choose a Wheeling realtor 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 coffee better than Starbucks, but I never refuse a good latte, we can chat over the phone, or you can read a few of my blog posts at www.judygreenberg.com. I think I'm funny,compassionate, very honest, and someone I hope you will enjoy to be with. If you want to sell your Wheeling property, I have many good markting ideas and will always help you stage your home.. I even bring my own props. I have sold many homes this year in less than 2 weeks!
•2. Choose a Wheeling realtor you can 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.- or internet based... Isn't that how you found me?
•3. Choose a full- time Wheeling Il realtor
These days, it seems that almost everyone is or knows 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 Wheeling realtor, you help assure that their search for your new home is full time as well. During your search for the perfect home or condo, 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. If I have a challenge to find you the perfect home, I will do everything in my power to help you find it.
•4. Choose a Wheeling 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 Wheeling 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.
My last client just purchased the hottest deal in Wheeling- maybe with my help you too could get that perfect Wheeling condo !
If you would like more information about the City of Wheeling, or Wheeling Il real estate I have included my previous blog posts.
Prairie Park Condos of Wheeling

If you would like more information about Wheeling, Illinois, please do not hesitate to call me at 847-602-5435. I'm a realtor who specializes in the Wheeling area.
My websites,www.buffalogrovehomes.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!
Please click on my Wheeling page wihich summarizes important information to know about Wheeling Illinois. I can be reached at 847-602-5435 or via email at info@buffalogrovehomes.com. I have helped people move in and out of the Chicago Northwest Suburbs. including but not limited to Wheeling, Illinois
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