Buffalo Grove Area Community Can Walk All Winter Long!

Buffalo Grove Realtor

Members of the Buffalo Grove community can walk all year long. Recent snowfalls may be keeping some of our residents inside but that does not have to be the case. The Buffalo Grove Golf and Sport Center is open to people who would like to walk Monday through Friday mornings from 8 to 9 am. This … [Read more...]

Lake County Area Residents Can Recycle Shoes!

Lake County Real Estate

Lake County residents can recycle shoes and help others at the same time. Currently SWALCO (Solid Waste Agency of Lake County) is putting a call out to all members of the community to become a part of its Reuse-A-Shoe program. The program collects shoes to recycle, when they will be turned into a … [Read more...]

Good News for the Buffalo Grove Area: Buffalo Grove Rated a Safe City!

Buffalo Grove Area Real Estate

Buffalo Grove has been ranked a safe city. Buffalo Grove has been noted as the 35th safest town by Neighborhood Scout, a group that recently published a list of the safest communities in the United States. The village works hard to work together with the community to create a safe environment for … [Read more...]

Make Space for a Home Office in Your Lake County Home!

The Benefits of a Home Office

Space for an office can be a priority for those looking to buy Lake County homes. More and more people are doing some, part or all of their work from home these days and having a productive space can really draw a buyer in. Do you have a space in your Lake County home for a home office? Or perhaps a … [Read more...]

Mark Your Calendars: The Blues is Coming to Long Grove This Weekend!

Long Grove Blues Festival

Mark your calendars, the blues are coming to Long Grove this weekend! The annual Ice Meltin’ Blues is this weekend, March 2nd and 3rd, offer some fabulous tunes to thaw the winter chill. This is the 4th year for the Long Grove event and certain to be the best yet. Ice Meltin’ Blues … [Read more...]

Entertainment Coming to Buffalo Grove

Entertainment in the Buffalo Grove Area

New and exciting entertainment is coming to Buffalo Grove. Brunswick is planning to take over eScape and turn it into a Brunswick Zone XL, which will have arcade games, bowling, a restaurant, pool tables, meeting rooms, and more. The fun space will have something for all ages and will no doubt … [Read more...]

Vernon Hills Students Have Success at Science Olympics!

Schools in Northern Illinois

Vernon Hills students had great success at the Science Olympics, bringing home plenty of medals. In fact the students from Hawthorne Middle School North brought home 16 medals, a great showing and a testament to the quality of education they are receiving at their school. The competition took place … [Read more...]

Long Grove REALTOR: Excellent Assistance for Buyers

Long Grove Real Estate

Long Grove Realtor, Sharron Kelley Can Help! A Long Grove Realtor can offer excellent assistance for buyers. You may think that enlisting the services of a Long Grove Realtor is only beneficial when selling a home but a real estate professional can be invaluable during the buying process. If … [Read more...]

Positive Employment News for the Vernon Hills Area

Vernon Hills Area Real Estate

There is positive employment news for Vernon Hills Illinois. A recent headline in the Chicago Tribune read “Unemployment figures steadily declining in Vernon Hills”, showcasing our town over the numerous towns in the greater Chicago area adds a lot more punch to the story. Unemployment in … [Read more...]

Buffalo Grove Area Museum Receives Grant For New Exhibits

Buffalo Grove Area Events

A Buffalo Grove museum has recently received a grant to acquire new exhibits.  The Raupp Museum is operated by the Buffalo Grove Park District which recently received a grant to fund three new exhibits as well as update an existing exhibit.  The new exhibits will be the Prairie View Train Station, … [Read more...]

Selling Lake County Area Homes: Focus on Features to Set Your Home Apart!

Lake County Realtor

When selling Lake County homes it is important to focus on your home's best features.  Ask yourself what attracted you to the home when you originally bought it. Was it the location?  The schools? The yard?  The size of the kitchen?  The quality of construction?  Whatever your home's greatest … [Read more...]

Selling Buffalo Grove Area Real Estate: It’s All About Curb Appeal!

Buffalo Grove Real Estate

When selling Buffalo Grove real estate many believe that it’s all about curb appeal. Curb appeal can be the difference between a potential buyer parking and wanting to come in to learn more or simply driving on down the road to the next house with a for sale sign in the front yard. Luckily many of … [Read more...]

Learn the Art of Fencing in the Long Grove Area

Long Grove Real Estate

Learn the art of fencing in the Long Grove Area.  Fencing is not only a sport, it is also an art. Fencing is an age-old pastime that evokes images of sword fighting in a gentlemanly way.  The sport is challenging, and involves skill and knowledge of the sport and it rules.  The park district in … [Read more...]

Lake County Real Estate: Keep Renting or Time to Buy?

Lake County Realtor

Examining Lake County real estate has many wondering whether to keep renting or whether now is the right time to buy. The slight increase in mortgage rates last week has potential buyers considering jumping in before they go up more. At the same time there have been countless articles about rents … [Read more...]

Cheerleaders at Buffalo Grove High School See Success

Buffalo Grove High School

Cheerleaders in Buffalo Grove IL see success. The cheerleading squad from Buffalo Grove High School has recently completed a very exciting weekend, taking the crown for the best coed team at the Illinois High School Association cheerleading sectionals. Next weekend the state finals will be held in … [Read more...]

Summer Camp Registration Open in the Buffalo Grove Area

Summer Camp

Summer camp registration is open in Buffalo Grove.  While we may still be in the middle of winter now is a great time to plan ahead to ensure summer fun for your children.  The Buffalo Grove Park District Day Camp is a great place for children to have fun, enjoy different experiences and make new … [Read more...]

Internet Valuable Asset for Owners of Lake County Area Homes

Lake County Illinois

The internet is an extremely valuable asset for owners of Lake County homes. Whether you are planning a remodel, need to find an exterminator, or you are considering refinancing, the internet provides a wealth of resources much like a library all at the tips of your fingers. Let’s face it, when we … [Read more...]

Buyers Market in Vernon Hills

Homes for Sale in Northern Illinois Area

It’s a buyers market in Vernon Hills and homes are selling. The year ended, and has subsequently begun, on a positive note when it comes to Vernon Hills real estate with sales volume up and buyers clearly taking advantage of low interest rates and exceptional affordability levels. Chicago has been … [Read more...]

Buffalo Grove Area REALTOR Invaluable Resource When Selling

The Sharron Kelley Team

A Buffalo Grove REALTOR® is an invaluable resource when selling your home. One of the most important steps in selling a home is being educated on your local market. Knowing what is selling, what price homes are selling for and what your home needs to catch a buyer’s eye is of the essence. No one … [Read more...]

Family Fun With The Winter Festival in the Vernon Hills Area Saturday

Events in Vernon Hills

It’s all about family fun in Vernon Hills this Saturday, January 19th. The Vernon Hills Park District is instituting a new event this year, the 1st Annual Winter Fest. Winter Fest is all about enjoying this magical time of year and includes all the fun we can have outdoors. Ice skating and … [Read more...]