Buffalo Grove Weekend Events: Kite Fly Kite Fly hosted by Buffalo Grove Park Distict and Friends of the Park This weekend the Buffalo Grove Park district and Friends of the Park will be hosting their annual Kite Fly. This special event kicks off at Busch Grove Community Park - Spray and Play this Saturday April 24th from 10am - 12pm. There is not cost to attend and you can bring your own kites! Don't have a one, no need to worry, kites will be available for $2.00 each. Come out and celebrate Flying 4 Kids Month, a statewide Kite Fly to promote park districts, recreation agencies and the park district youth licence plate. There will be: •Games •Contests •Raffles •Prizes •Food •Fun The weather for this weekends event looks like scattered showers and 62 degrees. So throw on your spring jac... 04/19/2010

Are you looking to buy a home in the Buffalo Grove area?  Are you looking to take advantage of the first time home buyer's credit or the repeat credit?  Only 12 more days to qualify for these credits. This weekend, April 18th,  I am hosting two open houses in Buffalo Grove from 1-3pm...  Please come and stop by at 455 Navajo Trail ( single family house) priced at $248,000 and 1377 Bristol Lane located in the Crossings Subdivsion  priced at $214,900 ( icecream will be served)                         If you would like more information about the Chicago Northwest Suburbs,including Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, and Lake Zurich  please do not hesitate to call Judy Greenberg, Coldwell Banker Buffalo Grove realtor at 847-602-5435 or email Judy at info@buffalogrovehomes... 04/16/2010

Judy Greenberg of the Buffalo Grove office of  Coldwell Banker has lowered the price today of  1377 Bristol Lane in the  Buffalo Grove Crossings Subdivision.  The reduced price of this Buffalo Grove townhome at $214,900 is a steal! Enjoy the space of a single-family home with all the amenities of townhouse life.  Come visit this rare, 2-story townhome with large, full-finished basement in beautiful Lake County.   This unique 3 bedroom townhome in the Crossings Subdivision in Buffalo Grove is in move-in ready with new carpet and professionally-painted neutral walls.   A full bath on 2nd floor and large hall bath on 1st floor provides ample amenities for a young family or empty-nest couple.  The living room with floor-to-ceiling fireplace is spacious enough that it can also be arranged as... 04/14/2010

Homes Sold in Buffalo Grove This is the latest Market Data Report for Buffalo Grove Homes from RANWC Year to Date for Single Family Homes and Detached Single Family Homes in Buffalo Grove. View the full RANWC report here. 41 Single Family homes have sold in Buffalo Grove through March 2010 verses 26 homes sold in 2009 which is an increase of 57.7 The Average Sale Price in Buffalo Grove for single family homes through March 2010 is $303,817 verses $342,179 in March 2009 which is an 11.2% decline in pricing. The Medium Sale Price in Buffalo Grove for single family homes through March 2010 is $284,000 verses $$293,750 which is a 3.1% decline in pricing. 34 attached single family homes have sold in Buffalo Grove through March 2010 verses 19 homes sold in 2009 which is an increase of 78.9%. ... 04/11/2010

We Vant Your Blood....... Coldwell Banker  Blood Drive "....every drop counts" Date:  Monday April 12th, 2010 Location: Coldwell Banker's office 350 Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove (in the Dominicks Shopping Center) Time: 12:00 pm  to 6:00pm  If you would like an appointment, please do not hesitate to call me at 847-602-5435, the Coldwell Banker office at 847-541-5000 or visit www.lifesource.org If you would like more information about the Chicago Northwest Suburbs,including Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, and Lake Zurich please do not hesitate to call me at 847-602-5435 or email me at info@buffalogrovehomes.com. My website www.buffalogroveareahomes.com and my blog www.judygreenberg.com will provide you all the information regardless as to whether you are a potential... 04/06/2010

For quite a while we have all been wondering why the banks are not taking the offers that we are bringing in on our short sales and taking so long to make a decision. Today I can honestly say it is about greed and I now have a perfect example as to what our banking system is doing to all of us. I have a wonderful townhome listed in Buffalo Grove that is a Short Sale and has been beautifully updated. When I look at the comparable sold properties in this subdivision as of today they are all priced in the low $200,000 range with only one sale in the past 12 months. So the realistic selling price is questionable as are most sales today. We have a very good offer and this is a Real Cash Offer. The lender on this property is Bank of America. The truth of the matter is that there is Mortgage ... 04/06/2010

 Buffalo Grove Real Estate Market Update - First Quarter of 2010 Great news!  These are real signs finally that  Buffalo Grove real estate sales are on the upswing. Don't' get me wrong, - this does not mean that prices are going up yet... but I think that they will creep up relatively soon in certain price ranges.    In  the first quarter of 2009, 29 homes sold in the first quarter and in the first quarter of  2010 43 homes sold.  That's a huge increase! Although the average selling price decreased from $346,641 to $335,495 this is probably due to the number of short sales and bank owned properties in Buffalo Grove.  The average days on the market in Buffalo Grove is also decreasing and those homes that are staged and price right, you  better hurry or you will miss out on buying your dr... 04/06/2010

As a Buffalo Grove real estate agent, many of my current clients are planning to take advantage of the $8000 first time home buyer tax  and others Buffalo Grove buyers are planning to claim the $6500 repeat buyer credit.   Buyers  in Buffalo Grove area are coming out of the woodwork and Buffalo Grove homes priced less than $350,000 are moving very quickly. Two of my Buffalo Grove listings, that would be perfect for a Buffalo Grove new buyer or a repeat buyer: 455 Navajo Trail  in Buffalo Grove priced at $250,000 1 Burnt Ember in Buffalo Grove  priced at $314,900 I will be hosting an openhouse at both of these homes on  April 11, 2010.  If  you would like to tour these homes before Sunday, please do not hesitate to call me at 847-602-5435. For more information about the first time home b... 04/04/2010

Coldwell Banker-Buffalo Grove to host a blood drive on Monday, April 12th 12pm-6pm 350 W. Half Day Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL NE Corner of Buffalo Rd and Half Day Rd. By donating blood you will be giving the gift a life to a recipient in need. I'm sure everyone knows somebody who has received blood and that would not be possible without the power of donating. Below are a few donor stories from recipients and their families: Cheri Lathan In 1992 my 11 year old son was diagnosed with leukemia. He had to have many blood transfusions and platelets. With God and the generosity of others giving blood, my son is alive and well. He is now 23 years old. I have been a faithful donor for the past 10 years so that other people may have a chance at life. Carol Ann Macola When I donate platelets, I don't... 03/29/2010

April 1st 2010 is Census Day here in the United States. Whether you live in Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, or Long Grove, the census will help determine how more than 400 billion dollars is spent each year. The money is spent on infrastructure and services such as: • Hospitals • Schools • Emergency Services • Public works projects such as roads and bridges • Senior Center • Job Training Census results are also used to decide the number of representatives each state has is the United States Congress. The census provides the numbers so that states can do what is called Redistricting. Redistricting is the process of changing electoral district and constituency boundaries, usually in response to periodic census results. The U.S. Constitution requires that electoral districts be periodically a... 03/29/2010

This Buffalo Grove home for sale at 1 Burnt Ember is a new listing by Judy Greenberg,Buffalo Grove Realtor with  Coldwell Banker Buffalo Grove This gorgeous Buffalo Grove home feeds into Ivy Hall Elementary, Twin Groves Junior High School and Stevenson High School.   If you would like to be the first to view this home, please call Judy  at 847-602-5435 for your own private showing Judy Greenberg | Coldwell Banker | 847-602-5435 1 Burnt Ember, Buffalo Grove, IL Buffalo Grove gorgeous 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath Home in Stevenson School District 4BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $314,900 Year Built Unspecified Sq Footage 2,022 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors Unspecified Parking Unspecified Lot Size 12,343 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This meticulous Buffalo Grove ... 03/28/2010

The Buffalo Grove Buddy Ball Baseball, which started in 1994, allows children with special needs to play baseball by pairing them up with able-bodied buddies. The buddies help their players as needed, whether it be pointing to where the ball should be thrown, helping them run bases or just sharing in the fun. All BGRA members and players are encouraged to experience a Buffalo Grove Buddy Ball game either as a participant or spectator and discover what the joy of baseball is all about. The Buffalo Grove Buddy baseball league plays its games at the Kendrigran field at the Twin Creek Park located in Buffalo Grove at the corner of Aptakisic and Buffalo Grove Road.  This new  seven-acre, rubberized baseball field at Kendrigran Field is easier for the league's participants to maneuver with th... 03/24/2010

What a pleasure my first year at Coldwell Banker in Buffalo has been. My experience as a Buffalo Grove Realtor continues to get better every day. I recently received this letter from Fran Broude the President and COO of Coldwell Banker. My numbers for home sales in the area has put me into the President's Club with this great organization. It has been an honor to receive the awards that have been presented to me, and toping off as the number one agent in my local office and the number three agent in the Northwest Region was a pleasant surprise. All of the hard work throughout the years which my team and I have put into Real Estate in Lake County Illinois has paid off. Being that this is a great honor for me, I am happy to share with all of my fellow realtors in Buffalo Grove and the sur... 03/24/2010

Real Estate today is very challenging not only to our clients, but is also hard for agents to address. The expectations have changed dramatically. As a listing agent in Buffalo Grove, Long Grove, Vernon Hills and Mundelein, we advertise on well over 50 unique web sites, blog, do professional photos, just to name a few things. One thing that has changed is how the sellers show homes today. My seller in the Woodlands of Mundelein had his home listed with several other agents before they hired me as their agent. When I did the initial walk through in the home, I completely understood why the home did not sell. The seller had a renter in the property and it was just a mess. The home needed to be painted as well as a deep cleaning. The seller was out of town, so I took on this project. I had... 03/22/2010

Wednesday was the first day of the  Chicago's Golf season.     The weather was absolutely  beautiful  and many serious golfers in the Buffalo Grove area were seen at the links.  Serious golfers in the Buffalo Grove area  were playing, Thursday and Friday also.  Why weren't they at the golf course on Saturday? I'll tell you why...  It was snowing!    One day the weather was 65 degrees and sunny, the next day 30 degress and snowing.  That's Buffalo Grove weather- oh well!  Although  I was busy with an out of town client  and couldn't play golf this week, I'm really looking forward to hit the links the next time  the weather in Buffalo Grove is above 60 degrees.      Golf is the time that I'm able to spend time as close to nature as possible. I can experience lush green grass, beautiful fl... 03/20/2010

Buffalo Grove real estate was under contract in   1  day!   Yes its true... This beautiful Buffalo Grove townhome for sale went under contract in  1 day..   In this market, this is very exciting news for  the seller, buyer, buyer's realtor and myself.  In addition to this townhome,  I listed two other  Buffalo Grove single family homes this past  month that went under contract in less than 2 weeks.  How do I accomplish this?  I can honestly say its a lot of hard work and a little bit of luck!   In today's real estate climate it takes a lot more than planting a sign in the front yard.  Let me discuss my three proven strategies in How to sell your home in less than 2 weeks! Pricing The Home Correctly First I need to sit down with the seller and review all of the current data, in order for... 03/20/2010

Sharron Kelley | The Sharron Kelley Team at Coldwell Banker | 847-465-3638 5 Fox Court East, Buffalo Grove, IL Rarely available 5 bedroom 3.5 bath home located in Highland Grove subdivision in Buffalo Grove. 5BR/3+1BA Single Family House offered at $495,000 Year Built 1979 Sq Footage 3,477 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 43,560 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Rarely available 5 bedroom 3.5 bath home located in Highland Grove subdivision in Buffalo Grove. This spacious home features a new designer kitchen with 42” maple cabinets, granite counter tops, and stainless steel appliances. This home has a great cul-de-sac location on just under an acre of land. The yard is fully fenced, has a storage shed, and also features deck t... 03/19/2010

My last report on the housing market in Buffalo Grove provided by RANWC basically said that although the prices are down in Buffalo Grove, we are selling more homes.  The summary of the report which I recently blogged about shows the data and pricing is key in this market  We are in a beauty contest with a price war.  The buyers have plenty to choose from so if your home is going to sell, it will need to finish in the top 5 of homes in the buyers price range.  Look at the figures below and you can what is actually selling in Buffalo Grove for March. This report covers the number of homes that are active in specific price ranges, days on the market, and the number of months supply that we currently have available. The higher the price range, the longer it is taking to sell.  The average ... 03/15/2010

4 bedroom, 2.1 bath home with full finished LL on Cul-De-Sac street backing to wonderful park with walk/bike trails. Just move in and enjoy! View the many pictures we have to offer at www.illinoisforeclosuredeals.com and call today to schedule a viewing of this property at 847-967-0022. This property is exclusively represented by The Helen Oliveri Team of Keller Williams Realty. Website: www.helenoliveri.com Blogs: www.helenoliveri.com/blog Linked-In: www.linkedin.com/in/helenoliveri Twitter: www.twitter.com/helenoliveri Active Rain: www.activerain.com/helenoliveri 03/15/2010

Why is the Buffalo Grove median price decreasing in February of 2010?  The Median Sales Price in Buffalo Grove  in February was $195,148, down -21.9% from $250,000 in February of 2009 and down -21.9% from $250,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in Buffalo Grove in February was $226,640, down -20.8% from $286,333 in February of 2009 and down -15.8% from $269,294 last month. Why aren't the  median sales prices increasing in Buffalo Grove?...  One reason and one reason only...  the number of  Short Sales and Foreclosures is substantially increasing. It's not all bad news and I wouldn't be  be totally concerned however by the decrease in the overall  median prices in Buffalo Grove.   The  prices of the homes that show well,  and in excellent condition  are not decreasing but are actua... 03/14/2010