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Long Grove, IL Real Estate News

By Sharron Kelley, CRS, ABR,CDPE,CIAS
(Coldwell Banker-Buffalo Grove-Long Grove-Vernon Hills-Deer Park-Barrington-Mundelein)
It is important for buyers and sellers to know what is going on in the market around there area. That is why I provide everyone with Year to Date Sales of Long Grove Homes and Long Grove Townhouses and sales are on the rise in 2010. The Realtor Association of Northwest Chicagoland is showing for July of 2010 a 38.8% increase in Long Grove Single Family Homes Sales and a 61.1% decrease in Townhome and Condos Sales. Please take into consideration there are not much attached housing in the area. The median sales price is down 5.2% on single family homes and is down 10.3% on attached home sales. The Long Grove Real Estate Market is staying steady in 2010, low interest rates and reasonable prices of homes are keeping buyers active in the market. The higher priced homes in the area are attrib...
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By Judy Greenberg, Compass- Long Grove -Buffalo Grove
(Compass)
Royal Melbourne in Long Grove-  one of the many subdivisions in Long Grove  Illinois The Royal Melbourne Subdivision  in Long Grove Illinois is a prestigious gated community located off of Route 83  and Half Day Road.   This spectacular neighborhood boasts exquisite custom homes with both security and privacy for its residents.  The Royal Melbourne County Club offers all of the of the charm and elegance of a traditional country club with a a warm and welcoming attitude that fits today's lifestyle.  The club is distinguished by its diverse membership, phenomenal golf experience and year-round social events.    There are different types of membership available at the Royal Melbourne Country Club,including regular golf , social, or clubhouse membership, depending on the specific needs of ...
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By Sharron Kelley, CRS, ABR,CDPE,CIAS
(Coldwell Banker-Buffalo Grove-Long Grove-Vernon Hills-Deer Park-Barrington-Mundelein)
August 17, 2010 by Sharron · Leave a Comment  The biggest question for Home Sellers in Long Grove Illinois is: when are home prices going up?  There are currently 153 homes for sale in Long Grove, 4 Long Grove Homes sold in July and 9 more are currently under contract and awaiting closing.  Based on the current supply and demand, basic math points to it taking roughly 38 months to sell your Long Grove home in today's market.  While most people want to believe that real estate is recovering, the reality is that it has a long way to go.  Real estate is closely tied to employment, and employment figures are still not looking good.  Last night on the evening news it was reported that we lost  484,000 jobs this past month and Chicago lead the country with an increase of 30 percent in forecl...
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By Judy Greenberg, Compass- Long Grove -Buffalo Grove
(Compass)
Judy Greenberg, Long Grove realtor just lowered the price of 5923 Partridge in Long Grove to $794,000. This price is too good to be true!  The Herons Landing home will be open Sunday January 30th from 1-3 Surround yourself with beauty and elegance in this picturesque home  at 5923 Partridge in the Herons Landing Subdivision of Long Grove, IL.  As you enter this secluded, gated community you instantly feel the stresses of the day begin to melt away as your senses take in the sights and sounds of the Herons Landing's neighborhood's pristine landscape. As you enter into 5923 Partridge in Long Grove, the gorgeous foyer complete with exquisite, travertine tile flooring, you can't help but imagine walking down the two-story stairwell and greeting your first house guests. Continuing through th...
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By Sharron Kelley, CRS, ABR,CDPE,CIAS
(Coldwell Banker-Buffalo Grove-Long Grove-Vernon Hills-Deer Park-Barrington-Mundelein)
Sharron Kelley | The Sharron Kelley Team at Coldwell Banker | (847) 465-3638 1734 Country Club Drive, Long Grove, IL Gorgeous Long Grove Estate Home For Sale in Country Club Meadows 5BR/6BA Single Family House offered at $1,389,000 Year Built 1998 Sq Footage 6,324 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 6 full, 0 partial Floors 3 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 43,995 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Looking for a great location in Long Grove to call home? Look no further, this is it! This stunning estate home is situated on a pristine lot of just over an acre that backs to prairie with high end level of finish inside & out . Featuring 10ft ceilings, arched walls and niches, and a grand two story circular staircase & entry, this home is sure to please the moment you walk in the front door. The high e...
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By Sharron Kelley, CRS, ABR,CDPE,CIAS
(Coldwell Banker-Buffalo Grove-Long Grove-Vernon Hills-Deer Park-Barrington-Mundelein)
It is important as a Long Grove Realtor to stay on top of what is going on in the Long Grove Real Estate market.  Every month I provide a detailed report to all of my clients so they can see the change in the market over a three month period.  The Hedwick Wagner Report is also a great tool to use when showing new clients what they should expect when listing their home in todays market.  For more information on what is going on in Long Grove or to view the full market report check out my blog "Long Grove Home Sales: Housing Market Report June 2010!"  
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By Judy Greenberg, Compass- Long Grove -Buffalo Grove
(Compass)
Long Grove is offering a farmer's market this summer... hope to see you there! Finally, my prayers have been answered. Long Grove is sponsoring a Farmers Market.  The Farmers Market is held every Sunday from 8 am to 1 pm across from the Village Tavern on Towner Green.I hope they are going to sell fresh corn since my family loves it, expecially grilled. For everyone like me who has been traveling to Wilmette and Evanston every weekend for fresh fruits and vegetables, the news that Long Grove is offering a farmer's market is the next best thing to sliced bread (or sliced tomatoes).  Where else can one delight in strawberries so small and deliciously sweet that you have to stop yourself from eating the whole pint before you get home.  Farmer's markets are famous for corn that is so tender ...
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By Sharron Kelley, CRS, ABR,CDPE,CIAS
(Coldwell Banker-Buffalo Grove-Long Grove-Vernon Hills-Deer Park-Barrington-Mundelein)
It is time for my monthly update for the Long Grove Area from the Northwest Realtor Association regarding the real estate market in Long Grove. The Realtor board combines the home sales of Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove and Kildeer as these towns share the same Zip Code and are of similar type of homes. The good news is that sales are up in the Long Grove area through May of 2009. In 2009 there were 101 properties sold through May, and in 2010 we currently have 149 sold homes in and around Long Grove. This is an increase of 47.5% from last year. The other side is that the prices have decreased. The averages sales price has gone down 8.6% from $421,931 to $385,447. This would be due to the amount of short sales and foreclosures in our area. Long Grove Real Estate is on the Upswing! We now ha...
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By Sharron Kelley, CRS, ABR,CDPE,CIAS
(Coldwell Banker-Buffalo Grove-Long Grove-Vernon Hills-Deer Park-Barrington-Mundelein)
Fireworks Near Long Grove for the 4th of July…. Although there are not fireworks in Long Grove, plenty of the surrounding towns provide the entertainment and fireworks for the 4th of July. Barrington's 26th Annual 4th of July Festival Barrington is having its annual 4th of July Festival Wednesday June 30, 2010 - Saturday July 03, 2010. Times: Wednesday: 5pm-11:30pm,Thursday-Friday:10am-11:30pm, Saturday: 11am-1:30pm located in Downtown Barrington Come out and enjoy live entertainment, games, brat and beer tent, food vendors. The 4 days of family fun include face painting, the Euro Bungy, a rock climbing wall, a parade, kids arts and crafts, food, live music and more. Click here to visit the website for complete listing of entertainment. Free admission before 6pm, after 6pm adults $5, ch...
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By Sharron Kelley, CRS, ABR,CDPE,CIAS
(Coldwell Banker-Buffalo Grove-Long Grove-Vernon Hills-Deer Park-Barrington-Mundelein)
Over the past 5 months, Long Grove Home Sales have been hit hard due to the lack of buyers looking to purchase homes in the higher end home market. In order for the move up Home buyer for Long Grove Homes to be able to purchase, they typically have to sell a home as well. The good news is that with the low interest rates and the uncertainty of how long rates will stay low, we do anticipate that 1st time home buyers will come back into the market regardless of a tax credit. The rental market is higher in price for High End Long Grove Homes and that will also make buying a home attractive. So how does this affect the Long Grove Sellers? If you are thinking of selling your home then make sure your house will finish in the top 5 homes in the beauty contest. The home that is updated, freshly...
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By Judy Greenberg, Compass- Long Grove -Buffalo Grove
(Compass)
Long Grove Realtor just listed 2410 Cumberland in  the Country Club Estates  Subdivision of Long Grove.  2410 Cumberland Long Grove  $829,900 This exqusite French County home at 2410 Cumberland in Country Club Estates boasts a majestic circular dirve as well as a spectacular curb appeal.   Hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings welcome you home in the grand entryway of 2410 Cumberland.       The large garden room window of the living room streams in natural light and gives you a beautiful view of the lilac bushes and professional landscaping.  Hardwood  floors continue throughout the first floor into the formal dining room.  The trayed ceiling and chair rail provide depth and architectural interest to the room.  Perfect for entertaining the gourmet kitchen boasts granite counters and stai...
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By Sharron Kelley, CRS, ABR,CDPE,CIAS
(Coldwell Banker-Buffalo Grove-Long Grove-Vernon Hills-Deer Park-Barrington-Mundelein)
District 76, District 79, District 96, and District 125 are much sought after schools that have Long Grove Home Buyers relocating to the area. Long Grove Homes Feed into Great Schools Fremont School District 96 - http://www.fremont.lake.k12.il.us/ Fremont Elementary School  28908 N. Fremont Center Road, Mundelein, IL Fremont Intermediate School 28754 N. Fremont Center Road, Mundelein, IL Fremont Middle School 28871 N. Fremont Center Road, Mundelein, IL   Willow Grove Kindergarten Center - http://www.district96.k12.il.us/WG/                                                     777 Checker Road, Buffalo Grove, IL Country Meadows Elementary School - http://www.district96.k12.il.us/CM/                                                 6360 RFD Gilmer Road, Long Grove, IL Kildeer Countryside E...
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By Judy Greenberg, Compass- Long Grove -Buffalo Grove
(Compass)
Woodlawn Middle School in Long Grove takes first place in the  Patriot Middle school Conference VolleyBall Tournament The eighth graders at Woodlawn Middle School in Long Grove just snatched the First Place trophy for the Patriot Middle School Conference VolleyBall tournament today.  ThePatriot Middle school Conference Volleyball tournament was held at Woodlawn Middle School both yesterday May 17th and today,  May 18th.  The schools that participated in the Patriot tournament included Fremont Junior High, West Oak Junior High, Aptakisic Junior High, Twin Groves Middle School, Woodlawn Middle school and Daniel Wright Junior High.  All of these Schools are feeder schools of Stevenson High School.   In the Conference Volleyball finals in a very close match, Woodlawn Middle School of Long G...
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By Sharron Kelley, CRS, ABR,CDPE,CIAS
(Coldwell Banker-Buffalo Grove-Long Grove-Vernon Hills-Deer Park-Barrington-Mundelein)
$20,000 Price Reduction on Home for Sale in Long Grove's Fields of Long Grove Sharron Kelley | The Sharron Kelley Team at Coldwell Banker | 847-465-3638 4612 Forest Way Circle, Buffalo Grove, IL Gorgeous Long Grove Home in Fields of Long Grove 3BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $499,000 Year Built 1989 Sq Footage Unspecified Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Gorgeous Long Grove home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths located in Fields of Long Grove. Situated on a private wooded lot on a cul-de-sac with beautiful professional landscaping. This home offers updated features starting with the gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, new appliances, new fixtures, and a fireplace that opens to the liv...
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By Judy Greenberg, Compass- Long Grove -Buffalo Grove
(Compass)
5923 Partridge Long Grove  in the Herons Landing Subdivision was just listed by Judy Greenberg, Long Grove realtor.... Surround yourself with beauty and elegance in this picturesque home  at 5923 Partridge in the Herons Landing Subdivision of Long Grove, IL.  As you enter this secluded, gated community you instantly feel the stresses of the day begin to melt away as your senses take in the sights and sounds of the Herons Landing's neighborhood's pristine landscape. As you enter into 5923 Partridge in Long Grove, the gorgeous foyer complete with exquisite, travertine tile flooring, you can't help but imagine walking down the two-story stairwell and greeting your first house guests. Continuing through the main floor, you come upon the the Formal Living Room and Dining Room.   These spacio...
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By Sharron Kelley, CRS, ABR,CDPE,CIAS
(Coldwell Banker-Buffalo Grove-Long Grove-Vernon Hills-Deer Park-Barrington-Mundelein)
Long Grove Real Estate is seeing some relief. In the last 3 months 20 Long Grove Homes have closed with 2 pending right now. Currently there are 129 Active Long Grove properties and 92 of them are listed at over $700,000. Long Grove draws in high end buyers, and although they are out there, it is more noticeable that people are being a bit more cautious about the home they buy and the price they pay. Don’t get me wrong, Long Grove Homes are selling, but people know that they can shop around and get all of the bells and whistles, especially for the higher price tags. It’s all good news for Long Grove Sellers and Buyers. We are seeing the market move a little bit. Of course with summer around the corner the inventory will increase, because now is the time to put your Long Grove Home on th...
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By Judy Greenberg, Compass- Long Grove -Buffalo Grove
(Compass)
 Hillcrest Country Club in Long Grove- Restaurant is now open to the Public i Long Grove has a new fabulous restaurant and you'll be surprised that is located right in your back yard..  Hillcrest Country Club located in Long Grove is now opening its highly rated restaurant facilities to the Public.  The Chef at Hillcrest Country club is one of the best chef's in the Chicago area and your Hillcrest dinner experience will be similar to dining at a 5 star restaurant. Chef Larry Asher and his staff pride themselves on creativity, quality and elegant presentation.  Just when you think it can't possibly get any better...it does! The Hillcrest Country Club located in Long Grove's lunch and dinner hours are as follows:  Please call 847-540-5100 to make reservations.    Lunch:  Tuesday - Friday ...
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By Judy Greenberg, Compass- Long Grove -Buffalo Grove
(Compass)
Country Club Estates  of Long Grove- consider this wonderful subdivision when moving to Long Grove.  If you are considering a move to Long Grove, Illinois you can choose from many great subdivisions. One of my favorite subdivisions in Long Grove would be the Country Club Estates subdivision which is located off of Schaeffer and Route 53.           People love the Country Club Estates neigborhood  since the homes are on 1 acre plus lots surround the gorgeous Hillcrest Country Club, The  homes in Country Club Estates boast spectaular golf course and lake views.  Exquisite flowers are also abundant on the golf course.  For those residents with young families, students in the Country Club subdivision of Long Grove attend Distirct 96 schools( Kildeer Countryside Elementary School and Woodlaw...
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By Judy Greenberg, Compass- Long Grove -Buffalo Grove
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Country Club Estates  of Long Grove- consider this wonderful subdivision when moving to Long Grove.  If you are considering a move to Long Grove, Illinois you can choose from many great subdivisions. One of your choices would be the Country Club Estates subdivision of Long Grove which is located off of Schaeffer and Route 53. People love the Country Club Estates neigborhood since the homes are on lots 1 acre or more and surround the gorgeous Country Club.   The  homes in Country Club Estates boast spectaular golf course and lake views.  Exquisite flowers are also abundant on the golf course.  For those residents with young families, students in the Country Club subdivision of Long Grove attend Distirct 96 schools( Kildeer Countryside Elementary School and Woodlawn Middle School.  Woodla...
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By Sharron Kelley, CRS, ABR,CDPE,CIAS
(Coldwell Banker-Buffalo Grove-Long Grove-Vernon Hills-Deer Park-Barrington-Mundelein)
You and your family can enjoy a day this weekend with chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate. The Long Grove Chocolate Fest features live music, great food and unique shopping in charming Long Grove. The fest has chocolate demonstrations and workshops, wine tastings, live music throughout the festival and children’s activities. The historic Long Grove has trendy shopping, art galleries and great restaurants. You can walk through the garden of Long Grove’s and see the signature covered bridge and admire the centuries-old buildings that now house the modern shops. The restaurants will all be open and there will be up to 20 additional tents selling food and drinks. The weather is warming up for the weekend and the Chocolate Festival is a perfect way to spend the day for the whole family ...
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