Relocating to Long Grove!  Looking for the perfect rental in the Stevenson High School District?   If  you are looking for a place to live in the Stevenson High School vicinity I can help you  find the perfect rental situation that fits your real estate needs.  Even if you thought you have exhausted all of the current rental properties on the market,  I will go the extra step in finding you a comfortable place that will make you feel like its the right place for you and your family.  Knowing the area, the market, and most of the realtors in Long Grove, I can find you a rental even if its not currently advertised to the public.  (I'm not just saying that).    In addition to finding you the perfect rental in Long Grove, I will make verify that your landlord is currently in a good financia... 04/19/2009

Long Grove Illinois    Fun things to do with your children in April!   Seasons of Long Grove holds Bunny Breakfast and an Easter Sunday Brunch! Try to visit Long Grove during Easter weekend and  attend the Bunny Breakfast at the Seasons of Long Grove either  Saturday or Sunday.    It is an excellent time to visit Long Grove since the spring tulips and daffodils will be in bloom. (only if it doesn't snow)   Come take a look for yourself Bunny Breakfast The rabbits and bunnies come out for spring and for this family tradition. The young children will receive candy at the breakfast. The  Bunny Breakfast is on April 11 at 9:00 am.  Adults $13.95, Children (2-12) $9.95. Easter Sunday Brunch Easter brunch at Seasons includes Herb Roasted Leg of Lamb, a selection of over fresh breakfast breads... 04/06/2009

  Are you curious as to what Long Grove sales were for the first few months of 2009. Are you looking to buy or sell in Long Grove in the next few months? Whether you are in the market to buy a home or to sell your current home, it is important to keep abreast of market statistics (or at least to work with a knowledgeable REALTOR who does). Newspapers, national magazines, and television news report on regional and national trends, but don't do a very good job of explaining the local real estate market in Long Grove, Il.    The number of new housing starts nationwide or the percentage increase in foreclosures or short sales in the entire state  or for that matter the United States has very little, if any, bearing on how quickly your Long Grove, Il  home is worth in the subdivisions of  Pr... 03/23/2009

March 1st  2009  Long Grove, Il  real estate statistics There are currently 128 resale and new homes in Long Grove, Illinois.    The average listing price for homes for sale in Long Grove IL was $1,339,275 for the week ending Feb 25.  57 of the homes are listed for over $1000,000 and the highest priced home is $3,200,000. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median home sale priced decreased 15.2%.  The good news is that we are seeing more buyers now than we have seen for a while in Long Grove, Illinois  The buyers are coming out of the woodwork looking for good reasl estate deals.  If you would like any information about the neighborhoods in Long Grove, just click on the boxes below.  Bayberry Lane Beaver Creek Estates Blackhawk Woods BriarCrest    Bridgewater Farm Brookstone ... 03/05/2009

Long Grove's Closed real estate sales from DECEMBER 2008 UNTIL FEBRUARY 15TH 2009 Are you curious as to what Long Grove real estate sales were at the end of  2008 and the first few months of 2009? CLSD ADDRESS ORIGINAL CLOSED   DAYS ON Total #  BEDROOMS BATHS SHORT SALE PRICE PRICE MARKET ROOMS CLSD 3278 MIDDLESAX,  359,900 $340,000 52 10 3 2 YES A/I 2304 OLD HICKS,  679,000 ? 159 8 3 3 YES A/I 5113 ARLINGTON HTS 599,998 ? 74 11 4 4.1 CLSD 8079 ORCHARD 684,000 $500,000 212 9 4 2.1 A/I 5602 BLACK WALNUT 629,900 ? 416 8 3 2.1 CLSD 6207 Pine Tree 554,194 $554,194 27 9 5 3.1 A/I 6852 INDIAN CREEK 990,000 ? 617 12 4 3.1 CLSD 7223 Lenox 714,900 $690,000 56 10 5 5.1 FIN 6330 VALLEY VIEW 759,000 $759,000 41 10 3 4 CLSD 3134 SHAGBARK 849,000 $809,000 85 11 4 2.1 A/I 19309 TAHOE 874,999 ? 345 12... 02/17/2009

The more advertising for your open houses the better!   If you can't beat them join them! Yesterday I was googling long grove real estate and unfortunately my individual website ranking of www.buffalogrovehomes.com moved down from number 2 to number 6.  As you can imagine I was not at all happy with these results especially since I was beaten by national online firms like realtor.com and trulia who aren't as familiar with the local Long Grove market like I am .   I have seen every home and piece of real estate in the Long Grove area, can predict the next house to sell, tell you what home is the best deal etc.  I guess google can't measure these important tools for buyers and sellers when calculating their google serp!  When I was exploring Trulia and navigating through the site, I notic... 02/12/2009

Currently there are  119 homes for sale in Long Grove Illinois.   The prices range from under $250,000 to $3200,000.  These homes you will find in the  48  different subdivisions ofLong Grove.  To help you find the neighborhood that fits your family's needs, I have taken it upon myself as an ongoing project to present useful information about each Long Grove subdivision.  For some of the subdivisions listed below I have included pictures as well as relevant data that can help you with your Long Grove real estate search.   For example if you click on Herons Landing, I have provided  relevant data to help you make the most informative decision on your Long Grove Search.  Now is the time to buy!  There are the most amazing deals in Long Grove at the present time.  Call me and I'll tell you... 02/11/2009

The Sunset Foods in Long Grove is going to officially open tomorrow , January 26th ,and the residents of Long Grove, Buffalo Grove , and the surrounding suburbs cannot wait.  We will finally will get the Sunset we have been anxiously awaitng. Sunset Foods in Long Grove will  open at 7:00 January 26th and I heard that a few excited residents were camping out... (only kidding of course).  If you haven't heard about what the Long Grove Sunset Store will offer, let me just give you the highlights... Its very exciting....   -- olives and antipasto bar --  8-10 hot soups prepared fresh daily -- hot food area with 4.99 hot plate --deli prepared food section which will feature 75 different salads and entrees prepared fresh each day, including imported lunch meats all sliced fresh to order -new ... 01/22/2009

How much are you spending on your commute to work? Whether moving, considering a new job, weighing the benefits of tele-commuting, or just curious what you're spending given the current cost of gas, you'll probably be interested to see how expensive simply getting to work actually is.It's more expensive than you think! Getting to work is far more costly than you think. If you're commuting more than 15 miles a day to work, you're losing thousands of dollars a year. There's a solution, and it's not a gas station boycott, cutting off the A/C, or even trading in your "Hummer" for a hybrid. Those are just band-aids to the problem. Try the calculator Here & see how much getting to work actually costs you!  See if saving $75,000 on a home 25 miles farther from work is really "saving money."   01/02/2009

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Recap of Long Grove Closed Real Estate Sales in 2008 compared to 2007 In 2008 there were 17 homes  that sold  at a price of 1,000,000 plus at an average of 79& of their asking price with an average market time of 332 days  In 2007 there were 21 homes in Long Grove that sold for 1000,000 plus at an average of 95% of their asking price with an average market time was 177 days. That was a huge swing...Why didn't Long Grove homes sell as close to their asking price in 2008 like they did in 2007?  The biggest reason is the amount of  Long Grove foreclosures  and short sales!  There have been more foreclosures in Long Grove this year than in the last 20 years combined.   How much did your  neighbor's house sell for in Long Grove?  I have summarized closed real estate sales Long Grove that sol... 12/25/2008

  Visit Long Grove, and celebrate the Holiday Season! The holiday season in Long Grove Historic Village reflects the sounds, sights and the hospitality of a bygone era, along with some of the most unique shopping in the Chicagoland area.  You can shop in the town's trendy shops, boutiques, galleries, and food specialty stores, as well as enjoy a funfilled day with your family.  The magic of the holiday season comes alive with a full schedule of family-friendly activities, including horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa, live reindeer, live entertainment, and the Chimes of Long Grove. See the schedule below for a summary of the remainder of the holiday season! If you have  not shopped in the town of Long Grove lately, you will be pleasantly surprised at the changes that are takin... 12/18/2008

Looking for a Homes in Long Grove? Our Comprehensive Long Grove,Lake Zurich,Hawthorn Woods,Kildeer,Lake County,and Northern Illinois real estate database is updated daily, and supported by Top Pro real estate agents who are ready to help you buy, sell, or develop on your terms. We pride ourselves on knowing Long Grove,Kildeer,Hawthorn Woods,Lake Zurich,Lake County,and Northern Illinois real estate, understanding the markets, and making the process Hassle Free! If you want to see all the homes in Long Grove and the surrounding areas including, Lake Zurich, Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer and others in Northern Illinois and Lake County, START YOUR LONG GROVE HOMES SEARCH HERE NOW! You can also search for: LONG GROVE HOMES HERE Sign up to get the Hottest Newest Listings in the Long Grove Real Esta... 11/25/2008

New Construction in Long  Grove- Real Estate November 2008 Update Have you always wanted to build your Dream Home, but couldn't afford it?  Prices were just a little too high and as your budget increased,  the price of new construction homes in  Long Grove , or any other area for that matter skyrocketed.   Not so anymore.  Now it's the buyers that are controlling the market.  Sellers in the Long Grove area are starting to realize that they need to reduce their prices substantially .   If you are Looking to buy a new construction home, in Long Grove, Illinois-  Now may be a great time to get into the game , "Let's Make A New Construction  Deal" with the local builders. Long Grove New Construction includes Ravenna, Prairie Trails,  East Gate Estates and Long Meadow Farms  Below is the act... 11/23/2008

  Looking for a Bank Owned,REO,Short Sale Home in Long Grove? If you want to see all the homes in Long Grove and the surrounding areas including, Lake Zurich, Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer and others in Northern Illinois, START YOUR LONG GROVE HOMES SEARCH HERE. You can also search for: LONG GROVE BANK OWNED HOMES AND FORECLOSURES HERE Sign up to get the Hottest Newest Listings in the Long Grove Real Estate Market sent to your inbox daily.     11/11/2008

  Let me introduce  Coldwell Banker's National  10 day home sales event.... If you are looking for a great buy on a great home in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs, please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.    Hundreds of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage homes will be offered at specially-reduced prices from October 10 - October 19. In order to participate in this event, seller's have reduced their price by 10 percent.... Don't miss this unique opportunity to find a new home during this unprecedented home sales event. During this national promotion a comprehensive list of participating home can be found on ColdwellBankerOnline.com.  If you are looking for a spectacular home in the Long Grove area, my seller in Royal Melbourne is participating in this unbelievable event.... C... 10/01/2008

Don't miss the 2008  Long Grove's Apple festival  When? October 3, 4, & 5 Friday 10:00am-6:00pmSaturday 10:00am-9:00pmSunday 10:00am-6:00pm Where? Long Grove1165 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 d... 09/21/2008

Long Grove Home Sales Average List Price and Sale Prices by subdivision in the Long Grove area. Single Family HomesSearch Previous Sales Subdivision Sales Avg. List Avg. Sale Ratio Beaver Creek Estates 1 $899,000.00 $850,000.00 94.6 Briarcrest 2 $177,500.00 $167,500.00 94.4 Brookstone 1 $319,900.00 $305,000.00 95.3 Cobblestone 4 $379,900.00 $373,000.25 98.2 Country Club Estates 11 $508,418.09 $469,590.91 92.4 Country Club Meadows 1 $979,000.00 $900,000.00 91.9 Creekside 13 $563,461.54 $534,692.31 94.9 Eleanora Estates 1 $1,280,000.00 $1,250,000.00 97.7 Estates Of Oak Hills 1 $625,000.00 $582,000.00 93.1 Herons Landing 2 $727,450.00 $674,000.00 92.6 Indian Creek 2 $471,500.00 $449,250.00 95.3 Lasavanne 1 $649,000.00 $560,000.00 86.3 Promontory 1 $699,000.00 $575,000.00 82.3 Ravenna 2 $1... 09/03/2008

Are you looking for a home in Long Grove, Illinois?     I have included below all of the homes which came on the market in Long Grove in August of 2008.  There are great buys in  the Long Grove market in all the different price ranges, Whether you are looking a home in the $300,000's to a home over two million.  Whether you are looking for a home in Herons Landing, Prairie Trails, White Oak Estates, Ravenna or Royal Melbourne you can click on my Long Grove Subdivision Blog to obtain more information about each community. Two of the homes that went on the market this month are my own listings....  One of my listings located at 8048 Orchard is beautiful and priced to sell at $619,900.  You can make an appointment by calling my cell phone at 847-602-5435.  The other listing located at 471... 08/31/2008

New Construction in Long Grove?  If you are considering a move to Long Grove Illinois you can choose from many great subdivisions. If you are looking for  Long grove new construction and want to be East of route 83, consider the brand new development of EastGate Estates of Long Grove. One of the best and most reputable builders in town can build you your absolute dream home- just call me  at 847-602-5435 for this new construction. This new neighborhood will feature 9 luxury home from 4000-7500 sq ft on over 22 acres in prestigious Long Grove.  When completed it will become one of the prettiest neighborhoods in Long Grove in a beautiful country setting surrounded by natural wetlands, prairie grass, walking paths, ponds and trees. EastGate Estates will be conveniently located on the East ... 08/30/2008