Long Grove is a village considered as a relocation destination by buyers looking for luxury homes, golf course properties, and gated communities. It caters to the higher priced housing with most homes being situated on acre lots or larger. New management employees will often consider Long Grove alongside Kildeer, Hawthorn Woods and Barrington. How's the real estate market in Long Grove compared to last year? I know we are not done yet but it seems as good a time as any time take a look at 2011 to date. The remainder of this year will likely not make a huge difference...although never say never! Long Grove does have new construction as well as homes that are young. This gives relocation buyers the opportunity to buy homes that need little work upon moving in and this is wonderful as no d... 12/05/2011

In the table below lists all of the single family detached and single family attached homes currently on the market in Long Grove, IL The data lists available homes by price range with average time on market in each range.   Included in this list are many Foreclosures and Short Sales.   Should you have an interest in homes in a selected price range, send me your physical characteristics requirements. I will send complete details on those homes that meet your criteria. Active Listings List Price Range # Listings Avg. Days on Mkt $50,000 - $99,999 4 168 $100,000 - $149,999 11 372 $150,000 - $199,999 30 199 $200,000 - $249,999 24 258 $250,000 - $299,999 31 216 $300,000 - $349,999 22 289 $350,000 - $399,999 28 209 $400,000 - $449,999 28 225 $450,000 - $499,999 39 261 $500,000 - $549,999 23 ... 11/21/2011

Long Grove Realtor , Judy Greenberg provides tips for moving Senior Citizens including guide for Estate Sales, and other information to make the move a little smoother.    In my tenure as a local realtor I’ve learned so much than I ever thought possible. One thing that I’ve recently been exposed to is the process of moving senior citizens. These wonderful folks have often lived in the same home for 40 plus years and are now completely at a loss as to how to downsize or as I like to say “right size”. There are so many things to do, to worry about and to manage and let’s face it, they’re usually not spring chickens with bounds of energy any longer. First there lies the daunting task of deciding where to move: an apartment, a condo, an assisted living community, or a retirement village. Th... 10/22/2011

Price Reduction on 4 Bedroom Long Grove Real Estate Sharron Kelley | The Sharron Kelley Team at Coldwell Banker | (847) 465-3638 3512 Woodland Lane, Long Grove, IL Beautiful 4 Bedroom Long Grove Home 4BR/4+1BA Single Family House offered at $689,000 Year Built 1978 Sq Footage 4,000 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 139,392 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION BEAUTIFUL 4 BEDROOM BRICK HOME ON AMAZING WOODED LOT FEATURES BRICK PAVER TIERED PATIOS*DECKS* 2 STORY ENTRY*GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLRS 1ST & SECOND LEVEL*CROWN MLDGS*FRENCH DRS*NEWER DUAL HEAT & A/C* ANDERSON WINDOWS*42" WHITE WD CABINETS W/ GLASS FRONTS*BLT IN CSTM REFRIG* DBL OVEN* ALL GRANITE TOPS* TILED BACK SPLASH*CAN LITES*CUSTOM FIXTURES* EXTENDED MUD RM W BATH*MSTR BDRM W/ WHIRLPOO... 10/21/2011

Long Grove Realtor Sells Smashing Pumkin former home.  Www.3299middlesax.com is a gorgeous home in Long Grove and I hope this video captures some of its amazing features.      Ok so I'm not ready for prime time... but I'll see you next week for another one of my videos.... 09/30/2011

Long Grove Homes for Sale...  Times are not so good in the Long Grove mansion market.- for a seller that is.    This year's sales of $1 million-plus homes in Long Grove were paltry compared to the boom days,  There are  currently 34 Long Grove homes for sale with sale prices of over one million.  So far this year only 6 Long Grove homes sold for more than $1 million.   That's over a two year supply..  These Long Grove  homes  were purchased and built for prices between 1.5  million and  2,5  million dollars.   Two of the Long Grove homes that sold were short sales and one was a foreclosure...   These Long Grove Homes were located in the Royal Melbourne Subdivision, the Herons Landing Subdivision, the White Oak Estate Subdivision,  the Long Meadow Farm Subdivision and the Brookstone Subd... 09/26/2011

  Long Grove Apple Festival - September 30th, October1, and October 2nd Bushels of Fun at the Long Grove Apple Festival.  Leaves are turning, the air is crisp and suddenly you have a craving for a good old fashioned apple pie. Well my friends, you are in luck. Come enjoy one of the first festivals of fall at the Long Grove Apple Festival next weekend in Long Grove, Illinois Who? Who would enjoy the Long Grove Apple Festival? Well, just about anyone that enjoys crisp fall weather, family fun and apples. What? What will be Happening at the Long Grove Apple Festival? 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 don't want to miss Long Grove's famous brown bag apple pies, app... 09/21/2011

Welcome to  1229 Manassas in Long Grove. 1229 Manassas is located in the Country Club Subdivision of Long Grove www.1229Manassas.com A gorgeous 2 story foyer with curved staircase welcomes you into this spectacular residence.   The entire  first floor of this home offers 10 ft ceilings. The spacious formal living room of 1229 Manassas boasts hardwood floors, crown moldings bay window, marble fireplace and  a formal dining room with hardwood floors, bay window, trayed ceiling, and crown moldings.      The updated kitchen of 1229 Manassas in Long Grove  offers  Brookhaven maple cabinets, a tiled backsplash granite counters and island, porcelain floors, high end stainless steel appliances, including  instant hot, and R O System, recessed lighting,  and built in tv,   The major appliances i... 08/23/2011

Sunday Summer Concerts in Long Grove Live music will be available for all to enjoy Sunday in Long Grove.  Nothing says summer like an outdoor event and this coming Sunday, July 10th, marks the start of the Summer Concert Series in Long Grove Illinois.  Implemented by the Long Grove Arts and Music Council this summer's music series will take place at the new outdoor stage brought to our community by Sunset Foods.  All concerts throughout the 8 week season will take place at 4 p.m. at the Sunset Pavilion, located in Fountain Square in Downtown Long Grove, rain or shine! The summer's lineup: July 10, Maxwell Street Klezmer July 17, Sones de Mexico July 24, Corky Siegel & The Chamber Blues July 31, Carrie Newcomer August 7, The April Verch Band August 14, Lil Ed' & The Blues Imperials Augus... 07/08/2011

Long Grove Rental Property in District 96 and Stevenson High School This Long Grove rental home at 1530 Sumter in Country Club Estates is a great place to live if you have just sold your home and haven't purchased another.  You will enjoy living in  this charming Tudor with views of golf course. This spacious Long Grove home includes generous living areas and loads of room to entertain.The kitchen boasts a granite island and  all new Stainless Steel  appliances.  What I especially love about this Long Grove rental home is the screened in porch, the views of the golf course and the spectacular grounds.  Just imagine your first cup of coffee on your porch looking on the gorgeous property. You too will fall in love. Please call Judy Greenberg @847-602-5435 for you own private tour of this ... 07/02/2011

Long Grove Strawberry Festival If you love chocolate covered strawberries, you will love the Long Grove Strawberry Festival this weekend June 24th , June 25th and June 26th.   Around every corner in downtown Long Grove  you will find fruit smoothies, ice creams, strawberry donuts and baked goods.   According to the Long Grove website, there will be free live entertainment all three days at venues all over town and most of Long Grove's many shops, galleries, cafes, and restaurants offer variations of strawberry-themed foods, drinks, and merchandise. The Long Grove Strawberry festival is famous for plenty of activities and fun for children  including a variety of kiddie rides and face painting.  Bring the family, bring your appetite and get ready for a great afternoon. I have attended the... 06/25/2011

Long Grove Srawbery Festival Is This Weekend! This weekend is the annual Long Grove Strawberry Festival. There is fun for all ages and of course strawberries. This sweet treat will come alive in different ways from items such as chocolate covered strawberries, strawberry donuts, strawberry shortcakes, crates of strawberries and strawberry drinks from coffees to daiquiris. You can visit http://www.northernillinoishomes.com/sharrons-blog/entertainment/long-grove-strawberry-festival-june-24th-26th/ for a full schedule of this years events. As a Long Grove Realtor®, I work hard everyday to bring you all of the up to date information on what's happening in and around Long Grove.  Whether you are looking for Long Grove real estate, market reports, or  to learn about the Long Grove area and it... 06/23/2011

Is the market value of your Long Grove house upside-down? Are you facing financial difficulties? Does it look like you could lose your home to foreclosure? You’re not alone. Crain’s Chicago Business recently reported that it takes banks nearly 500 days to process an Illinois foreclosure. This may give you nearly a year-and-a-half to sell your house as a Short Sale. But don’t get too complacent. A Short Sale can take 6 months or longer to process through your bank. Meanwhile, your bank could foreclose on your home in less than a year. The long and the short Maybe you haven’t heard about Short Sales. Or maybe you have but also heard that they don’t work. Untrue. Short Sales are different from regular sales and must be handled in a different way. But when handled properly, they can close o... 06/18/2011

If you think you don’t have to worry about selling your Long Grove home and moving on when the need arises, think again. Every day means your house is losing value. That’s right. Every single day. Face value Overall, economic and market forces continue to plague the real estate marketplace, and will for some time to come. One of those market forces has to do foreclosures and short sales. Short end of the stick Over the past year, 25% of all single-family detached homes sold in Long Grove were ‘distressed’ homes ... either foreclosures or short sales. Digest this for a moment. 1 out of 4 homes sold in Long Grove during the last 12 months was a ‘distressed’ home. A ‘distressed’ home is one in which the homeowners experienced some kind of financial crisis. Either they lost their home to th... 06/11/2011

5923 Partridge in Long Grove is located in the Herons Landing Subdivision.  This home was just reduced to $749,000 and is the best deal on the market!  This home is situated on one of the best lots backing up to a conservancy area… 5923 Partridge Whether you fancy yourself a gourmet chef or foodie-in-training, you will fall in love with this brand new updated kitchen which  boasts new stainless steel appliances and 42 inch antique white cabinets    The attached octagonal eating area provides panoramic views of the gorgeous over one acre lot. 5923 Partridge   A walkout basement as well as one of the best lots in Herons Landing add to the value of this gorgeous home at 5923 Partridge 5923 Partridge     If you would like more information homes in the Stevenson High School District ,includi... 05/26/2011

  Are you looking for a home in District 96 in Long Grove…  Look no further for a top Long Grove Realtor.   I  specialize in District 96 homes as well as other home in the Stevenson High School School District. Currently,there are many great deals in the Long Grove Real Estate market…  Let  me point out the best Long Grove Real Estate deals today.   The homes at 5923 Partridge and 3299 Middlesax in Long Grove are two of my favorite homes. 5923 Partridge in Long Grove- This gorgeous home  priced at $749,000 is a home that you should put on your must see list.  This home has one of the best lots in Herons Landing backing up to a conservancy area…                   3299 Middlesax in Long Grove is another home to put on your must see list…  This exquisite home price at $829,000  is one of ... 05/26/2011

If you are looking for the perfect Long Grove Real Estate, look no further...  5605 Black Walnut in Long Grove is the perfect place to call home.....It is located in the Edgewood Pond Subdivision of Long Grove.  The gorgeous Family Room at 5605 Black Walnut in  Long Grove  boasts a custom fireplace, new carpeting and picturesque windows. Perfect for entertaining, the gorgeous Kitchen features newly refinished cabinets, granite countertops, a center island and stainless steel appliances. The beautiful views of the backyard at 5605 Black Walnut continue through the house into the eat-in Kitchen. The Master Bedroom Suite located on the first floor is highlighted with a wall of windows. The French doors leading to the Master Bathroom add to the charm of the room. The Master bath has been re... 04/24/2011

2011 Spring Events at Seasons of Long Grove One of the long time traditions in Long Grove, IL is having brunch at the one and only Season's of Long Grove. This unique restaurant by day and banquet facility at night is know for their changing decor with the seasons, wonderful desserts, and impeccable service. The month of April is a busy time for the staff at Season's of Long Grove. They are having their Bunny Breakfast on April 17th & 23rd at 9 a.m. Mr. Peter Cottontail will be hip-pity hopping about giving candy and joy to all of the children. Reservations are required and availability fills up fast so call as soon as you can to reserve your table. 847-634-9150  One of the things Season's of Long Grove is famous for is their Easter Sunday Brunch. This year Easter is on April 24th and S... 04/07/2011

Long Grove Real Estate- what happens if the Long Grove home you thought you sold doesn't appraise? Ok you thought that everything was going smoothly... you hired a great Long Grove Realtor with a great reputation who sold your Long Grove Real Estate to a great buyer for a great price and then 2 weeks before closing you get the very not so great news that your home doesn't appraise. What does that mean to you as a seller?  Unless you have a cash buyer, your buyer will not be able to get a loan to buy your Long Grove home.  The first step after your receive this news is to cry... No just kidding...  Honestly, first your Long Grove Realtor needs to get a copy of the appraisal from the buyer's Realtor or lender and determine if there are any errors or ommissions in the appraisal.    Second ... 04/04/2011

Long Grove Real Estate: Video of 1734 Country Club Dr Long Grove, IL 60047 03/07/2011