In olden days, we knew our neighbors a lot better. We went shopping once a week if that, so if we ran out of something before the next shopping trip, we might ask the neighbor to lend us the proverbial cup of sugar. There were only three TV channels so people spent more time outdoors, and all the
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04/30/2010
So you have a buyer for your Glenview home, they've made an offer that you've accepted and now, horror or horrors, the appraisal has come back below the selling price that you've negotiated. Is this the end of the deal? Maybe not! When you initially find out the appraisal is low, you're probably
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04/27/2010
So the big day is here at last - Moving Day! Here are a few tips for you to consider when getting ready to move your household from Wilmette to Glenview or from Northbrook to the North Shore. (Or anywhere else!) Hopefully, they'll help you get everything moved to your new home with a minimum of s
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04/22/2010
For three sweet days this spring, Friday, April 30th, Saturday, May 1st and Sunday, May 2nd, you can go to the ultimate in spring festivals, the Long Grove Chocolate Fest. Could there be a better way to begin the summer than spending a weekend wrapping yourself around a variety of chocolate? I th
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04/20/2010
Having more than one generation living in a household hasn't been popular in recent years in Glenview or most other places in America, but multi-generational housing may be coming back into its own. Young people finding themselves with no a job and a young family to support, or new college gradua
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04/15/2010
It's that time of year again. The snow has finally melted in Glenview and all that's left in our once gorgeous lawns is dead twigs, faded mulch and soft muddy areas that used to be lush green grass. What to do? Dig the yard tools out of your shed or garage, put on your gardening gloves and some
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04/13/2010
Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry, one of Glenview's favorite neighbors, has done it again. They've just introduced a new permanent exhibit that will literally blow you away. Called Science Storms, the new exhibit explores facets of many of the world's natural weather phenomena. Altogethe
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04/08/2010
If you've read any real estate blogs lately, you already know that time is quickly running out on the First-Time Home Buyer's Tax Credit. But don't despair, with a bit of planning, there is still time to make a decision on the home you want in Glenview or Northbrook and be able to claim the tax c
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04/06/2010
In my last blog post I mentioned that home buyers in Glenview or Wilmette are often swayed by the presence of energy-efficient upgrades in a home they are thinking of purchasing. If you are planning to sell your home and want to do some upgrading to improve your chances of a quick sale, or if you
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04/01/2010
