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Buffalo Grove Schools Offer Excellence in Education
May 1, 2010 by Sharron · Leave a Comment
Districts 21, District 214, District 96, District 125, District 102, and District 103 are much sought after school districts that have people relocating to Buffalo Grove.
Schools in Buffalo Grove Include:
Prairie Elementary School – http://www.district96.k12.il.us/P/
1530 Brandywyn Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL
Willow Grove Elementary School – http://www.district96.k12.il.us/WG/
777 Checker Road, Buffalo Grove, IL
Ivy Hall Elementary School – http://www.district96.k12.il.us/IH/
1072 Ivy Hall Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL
Twin Groves Middle School – http://www.district96.k12.il.us/TG
2600 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL
Adlai E. Stevenson High School – http://www.d125.org/
1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire, IL
Earl Pritchett Elementary School – http://www.d102.org/schools/pritchett.html
200 Horatio Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Tripp Elementary School - http://www.d102.org/schools/tripp.html
850 Highland Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL
Aptakisic-Tripp Junior High School – http://www.d102.org/schools/aptakisic.html
1231 Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove, IL
Meridian Middle School – http://www.d102.org/schools/meridian.html
2195 Brandywyn, Buffalo Grove, IL
Longfellow Elementary School - http://www.longfellow.d21.k12.il.us/
501 S. Arlington Heights Road, Buffalo Grove, IL
Cooper Junior High School - http://www.cooper.d21.k12.il.us/
1050 W. Plum Grove Circle, Buffalo Grove, IL
Kilmer School – http://www.kilmer.d21.k12.il.us/
655 Golfview Terrace, Buffalo Grove, IL
Buffalo Grove High School – http://bghs.d214.org/
1100 West Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove, IL
Sprague – http://www.sprague.district103.k12.il.us/
2425 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire, IL
Half Day School - http://www.halfday.district103.k12.il.us/
239 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, IL
Daniel Wright Jr. High - http://www.daniel-wright.district103.k12.il.us/
1370 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire, IL
All of the Elementary School and Middle Schools are pre-cursers in education that leads up to the renown High Schools, Buffalo Grove High School and Stevenson High School. They are both very desirable schools and great institutions for learning.
Buffalo Grove High School
Buffalo Grove High School was built in 1973 and in the 1999-2000 school year received the Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence by the United States Department of Education, the highest reward you can receive. The school excels in sports winning numerous awards throughout the years as you can see below.
• Basketball (girls): 4th place (1979-80); 3rd place (2007-08); State Champions (1999-2000)
• Bowling: 3rd place (1984-85)
• Football: 2nd place (1978-79); State Champions (1986-87)
• Gymnastics (girls): 2nd place (1991-92, 1992-93, 93-94)
• Soccer (boys): 2nd place (2004-05); State Champions (1988-89)
• Soccer (girls): 4th place (1992-93, 1994-95); 2nd place (1991-92)
• Volleyball (boys): 4th place (1997-98, 2005-06); 2nd place (2007-08); 3rd place (2008-09)
Stevenson High School
Stevenson High School opened in 1965 and during the 1986-87, 1990-91, 1997-98 and 2001-02 school years, Stevenson High School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education, the highest award an American school can receive. Out of 1500 schools in the United States, based on advanced placement exams, Stevenson is ranked # 151 in the nation. The school had been previously ranked #69 in 2003, #86 in 2005, #121 in 2006, #170 in 2007, and #154 in 2008. Not only is this great school known for its education, but Stevenson also holds records for many state and national awards in sports.
Combined both of the schools have been open 82 years, both Buffalo Grove High School and Stevenson High School have accomplishments that draw buyers to this area so that their children can become a part in this excellence in education. It brings me comfort when selling Buffalo Grove Real Estate, working with buyers that are purchasing in District 103, District 21, District 214, District 102, District 96 and District 125.
Buffalo Grove High School and Stevenson High School offer great education, sports and academic clubs, there is something for everyone. As a Buffalo Grove real estate agent, I highly recommend these school Districts to all of my clients. The schools have extremely high standards and success rates.
Buffalo Grove Montessori Schools
Buffalo Grove also offers private schools for Pre-K through 1st grade. Montessori Schools are great for early child development. Speaking from experience, they offer great enrichment programs for children starting as early as 3 months. My granddaughter attended a Buffalo Grove Montessori school and was advanced in learning when she entered into 1st grade.
Buffalo Grove Montessori School – http://www.bgmsweb.net/
950 Ellen Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL
Montessori World of Discovery – http://www.montessoriworldofdiscovery.com/
1395 N. Arlington Heights Road, Buffalo Grove, IL
Lincolnshire & The Grove Montessori Schools - http://www.lincolnshiremontessori.org/
1970 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire, IL
Saint Mary School
For those of you who prefer a private education, Saint Mary School offers a great education from Pre-K through High School. Saint Mary Catholic School has been awarded the Blue Ribbon School Award Winner and the National School of Excellence award. The school offers a great education and sports for the students.
St. Mary School – http://www.edline.net/pages/St__MarysSchool
50 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL
Many of my clients relocate specifically for the Buffalo Grove Schools and we work hard to find them the homes in Buffalo Grove. The Sharron Kelley Team works diligently to satisfy all of the needs of our buyers who desire to live in the Buffalo Grove community.
For more information on theBuffalo Grove Township – http://www.vbg.org/
Buffalo Grove Real Estate
If you are looking to buy or sell a Buffalo Grove home, contact me via email sharron@northernillinoishomes.com or call me at 847-465-3638. We are your Buffalo Grove experts working out of Coldwell Banker in Buffalo Grove and we work for you.
Vernon Hills Schools Excel – District 73 & 128 Attract Buyers
April 22, 2010 by Sharron · Leave a Comment
Vernon Hills School Excels in Education – Vernon Hills Home Buyers Desire Districts 73 & 128!
Districts 73 & 128 are much sought after school districts that have people relocating to Vernon Hills which include:
- Hawthorn Elementary North – http://elemnorth.hawthorn73.org/
- Hawthorn Elementary South – http://elemsouth.hawthorn73.org/
- Aspen Elementary – http://aspen.hawthorn73.org/
- Townline Elementary – http://townline.hawthorn73.org/
- Hawthorn Middle School North – http://msn.hawthorn73.org/
- Hawthorn Middle School South – http://mss.hawthorn73.org/
- Vernon Hills High School – http://vhhscougars.org/
To View any of the schools websites select the school.
All of the Elementary Schools and Middle Schools are pre-cursers in education that leads up to the renown High School that is extremely desirable and a great institution for learning.
Vernon Hills High School is located at 145 Lakeview Parkway in Vernon Hills Illinois. Construction of this dynamic school started in 1997 and was complete for all grades to attend in 2000.
With only 10 years in the making, Vernon Hills High School has accomplishments that draw buyers to this area so that their children can become a part of this excellence in education.
From a list released by Newsweek in 2009, Vernon Hills High School placed 14th in the state of Illinois and 638th Nationwide for its education standards. It brings me comfort when working with buyers that are purchasing in Districts 73 &128.
Not only does this school excel in academic excellence, Vernon Hills High School has placed in many state competitions over the last 10 years including the Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering academic challenge where the team has placed 7 out of the last 10 years.
Vernon Hills High School offers a great education, sports and academic clubs, there is something for everyone. As a Vernon Hills real estate agent, I highly recommend Districts 73 & 128 to all of my clients. The schools have extremely high standards and success rates.
Many of my clients relocate specifically for the Vernon Hills Schools and we work hard to find them the home of their dreams. The Sharron Kelley Team works diligently to satisfy all of the needs of our buyers who desire School District 73 & School District 128.
For more information on the Vernon Hills Township – http://www.vernonhills.org/
If you are looking to buy or sell a Vernon Hills home, contact me via email sharron@northernillinoishomes.com or call me at 847-465-3638. We are your Vernon Hills experts working out of Coldwell Banker and we work for you.
Vernon Hills
April 8, 2010 by Sharron · Leave a Comment
Homes for Sale in Vernon Hills Subdivisions
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Are The Banks Actually Encouraging Foreclosure for Their Own Financial Benefit?
April 6, 2010 by Sharron · Leave a Comment
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 Insurance on this property so Bank of America has no motorization to sell it, as guess what, they are going to get paid off Big Bucks. Then they will foreclose and dump the property in the market and reduce the price of everyone’s home that lives in this Buffalo Grove Subdivision.
What is going on today with the banks is sickening and they are getting away with destroying our industry and the values of homes in this country. Did we the American People not bail out AIG? We are sitting by and watching the Banking Institutions of this country determine our home values and they are just running the show.
This needs to stop!
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Buffalo Grove, Long Grove, Palatine & Vernon Hills Real Estate: What You Need to Know About Short Sales!
February 10, 2010 by Sharron · Leave a Comment
There are many questions today regarding the length of time it takes to get a short sale approved. Many of our clients in Buffalo Grove, Long Grove, Palatine and Vernon Hills are not aware as to how this will affect them even if they are not upside down in their homes. Please watch this video. It is a real eye opener for all of us.
Here are some great questions to ask:
What Does is Take to get a Loan Modification?
How Do Short Sales Affect the Current Housing Market?
This Information Below was provided to us by a fellow Cyber Star Member (Zac Pasmanick)
Do you wonder sometimes why it can be so difficult for home owners to refinance and why so many end up in up with approved short sales instead? Apparently, one bank has turned their short sales into a cash cow, and with so much money to be made in short sales, why refinance any loans?
Watch this video for more on this government loophole!
Buffalo Grove Real Estate Appraisal Information
February 9, 2010 by Sharron · Leave a Comment
Here is some great infomation that will help out buyers when looking in Buffalo Grove or any Lake County Illinois Area. I was featured in Chicago Agent Magazine this month and was lucky enough to get some great answers about appraisals in the Buffalo Grove and Lake County Illinois Market and wanted to share it with everyone.
Q: SHARRON KELLEY CRS,
CDPE, The Sharron Kelley
Team, Coldwell Banker
Buffalo Grove, 847.465.3638,
sharron@northernillinoshomes.com
Q. How has the appraisal process changed
and why are appraisals coming in low?
A: SHERYL ACKERSON, Vice
President of Mortgage
Lending, Guaranteed Rate,
Inc., Skokie Branch, 847.972.5707,
Sheryl.Ackerson@guaranteedrate.com
The prevalence of foreclosures in the
current market is the major reason
for the decline in appraised values. In the past 18 years,
when there was a foreclosure an appraiser would typically
be able to explain that this property was an uncommon
exception to the market. In other words, both appraisers
and lenders ignored this comparable. Now, nothing can
be ignored and short sales and foreclosures are dominating
the marketplace. Not only are appraisers using three
sold comparables, but typically most also will show three
current listings. If one of the new, current listings is a REO
bank-owned property, it is there to serve as an indication
of where the market is going.
In addition, in the past, upgrades or improvements to
a home such as a finished basement or a new state-of-the
art kitchen could easily add $35,000 to $50,000 to a home.
Now upgrades seldom matter. In this manner, every house
is affected.
Q. How do we get buyers to understand the appraisal process
in today’s market?
When working with a potential buyer, we educate them
that an appraisal is an independent, impartial evaluation.
Only facts and figures matter; square footage and above
grade bathroom counts have more to do with determining
the appraised value than if there is a finished basement,
new carpet and custom paint. Additionally — the timeliness
of the sale — the closing date — is a principal,
controlling factor. In today’s market, a comparable sale
over 90 days is old news. In the past, lenders would allow
comparables up to a six month period.
Another issue is the concept of “declining market.”
An appraiser states that a house is in a declining market
or in a market with an oversupply of inventory. In these
instances, some investors are requiring an additional 5
percent down payment. This is happening more in the
high-end market.
If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, Long Grove or anywhere else in the Lake County Illinois area please contact me, I would love to help you out.
