Buffalo Grove Rentals - New Ordinancy beginning Jan 2013 Beginning in 2013, village inspectors will visit apartments and other Buffalo Grove rented homes to ensure that the lessor is  meeting Buffalo Grove's maintenance codes. Buffalo Grove Owners must register their properties and pay annual licensing fees. Beginning Jan. 1, property owners will be required to obtain a rental license for $75  from the village each year. To apply, owners must provide their name and contact information, an emergency contact, information about the management company and details about the property, including the address and how many units it includes.  The annual fees include an initial inspection and a follow- up inspection if necessary The program aims to “protect the health, safety and welfare of the re... 12/02/2012

Buffalo Grove Real Estate-Inventory is low- Don't wait until spring 1609 Newgate in Old Farm Village was sold very quickly and we have extra buyers who are looking for homes in the Old Farm Village subdivision as well as other Buffalo Grove subdivisions.    If you too want to sell your Buffalo Grove home fast and for top dollar, now is the time to talk.  As you can see from the graph below, inventory of homes in the Buffalo Grove area is down more than 25 percent from 2 years ago.        Additionally,  if you looking to buy homes in Buffalo Grove,  you have come to the right place.  I can help you find your Buffalo Grove dream home,  whether it is $75000, or $750,000. Please also visit my websites at www.buffalogrovehomes.com or www.buffalogroveareahomes.com, and www.allchicagohomes.com... 12/01/2012

70 Copperwood Dr, Buffalo Grove IL: Price Reduction: 289,900 Click Here to See This Listing This is a great home located in Old Farm Village subdivision. The interior and exterior have just been freshly painted and there are many updates through out this home. The new mechnicals include a new attic fan, new back up sump pump, and a newer a/c and hot water heater. Upon entering this wonderful Buffalo Grove home, you will notice an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and new carpet through out.                   The kitchen has been updated with cherry cabinets, a stainless steel refridgerator, range, and microwave. There is a large eating area that has large windows over looking the spacious back yard. The family room has a large screened in sun room that leads out to the patio and th... 11/27/2012

For those buyers who think they cannot purchase a home to to credit issues, bankruptcy, or short sales, The Sharron Kelley Team has a great new rent to own program.   This new program brings resolve to the 2008 financial crisis that made it nearly impossible for millions of people to obtain a mortgage despite their stable source of income.   Contact us to see if you can qualify for this amazing program. This is a fair and transparent program to owning a home in the neighborhood of your choice. Instead of looking at a few rentals, we can now open the way to homes for sale that you can rent. Call or email us to find out more! 11/26/2012

Buffalo Grove townhome for Sale- Price reduced to $125,000 1146 Courtland Buffalo Grove- Best townhome for sale! 1146 Courtland in Buffalo Grove is an updated townhome in the Spoelein farm subdivision of Buffalo Grove. This 2 bedroom 2 bath unit boasts expansie windows and picturesque views of the park and green space. The kitchen features updated appliances The furnace, water heater and A/C are all new within the last 4 years. 1146 Courtland in Spoerlein Farms feeds into the Buffalo Grove District 96 School system which includes Prairie Elementary School, Twin Grove Middle School and Stevenson High School. This Buffalo Grove townhome has the best location at the best price. Please visit my website at www.buffalogrovehomes.com or www.buffalogroveareahomes.com for more information regard... 11/10/2012

Buffalo Grove Realtor, Judy Greenberg sold gorgeous Old Farm Village Greenhurst Model in less than 2 weekends     Read on to learn how to Sell your Buffalo Grove Real Estate fast! Staging your Buffalo Grove Real estate Before listing any of my homes, I stage each of the properties with my own accessories at no cost to the client. If minor repairs or painting are needed, I recommend a very reasonable excellent handyman. In my opinion Staging and uncluttering the home is one of the most important aspects of the selling formula and its my favorite part of my job. Before the Judy Greenberg Group lists a home we help the seller with all the details necessary to get the home in the best possible condition. We bring our own staging props, including rugs and towels for the bathroom, and decorat... 11/07/2012

Waterbury Place, Buffalo Grove, Illinois About Waterbury Place Waterbury Place is a subdivision of townhomes built in the late 2000's. Waterbury Place is located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois south of Route 22 (Half Day Road) and east of Prairie. Average taxes in Waterbury Place $3,561 Average association fees in Waterbury Place $157 ($153 - $162) Average home size in Waterbury Place 1,832 ft2 Average lot size in Waterbury Place 0.00 acres Average year built in Waterbury Place 2010 Homes for sale in Waterbury Place Address Beds Baths Built Price 2543 Waterbury Ln. 3 3.0 2007 $399,900 2141 Apple Hill Ln. #412-160 3 2.1 2012 $313,900 2567 Waterbury Ln. 3 2.1 2006 $425,000 2127 Apple Hill Ln. #411-153 3 2.1 2012 $310,900 2123 Apple Hill Ln. #411-151 3 2.1 2012 $399,900 Sales Summary for Water... 11/07/2012

Checker Place, Buffalo Grove, Illinois About Checker Place Checker Place is a townhome community built in the mid 1990's. Checker Place is located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois on Buffalo Grove Road north of Lake Cook. Average taxes in Checker Place $6,628 Average association fees in Checker Place $179 ($155 - $220) Average home size in Checker Place 1,251 ft2 Average lot size in Checker Place 0.00 acres Average year built in Checker Place 1996 Homes for sale in Checker Place Address Beds Baths Built Price 231 Manor Dr. 2 2.0 1997 $139,900 248 Manor Dr. 3 2.1 1995 $234,900 292 Manor Dr. 2 2.0 1997 $219,900 Sales Summary for Checker Place  (Nov 8, 2011 - Nov 7, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 162 $241,967 $205,150 84.8% Recent home sales in Checker... 11/07/2012

Top 5 Reasons to put your Buffalo Grove Real Estate on the market this fall  rather than wait to the spring market The first and foremost reason is that the Buffalo Grove seller who lists his home now will most likely net more money in his pocket.       If your Buffalo Grove Realtor prices and markets your  home correctly,  it can sell within a few days.. at a price that would be at least comparable to a spring sale. The Buffalo Grove home I recently put on the market went under contract  withiin a week and closed a month later at a record price.   Additionally,Buffalo Grove homes that sell now may appraise higher in the winter than next spring.   Appraisers look at recent comparables.. this fall and winter the appraiser will be looking at summer comparables but if we wait to the spring... 11/01/2012

Ridgewood, Buffalo Grove, Illinois About Ridgewood Ridgewood consists of single family homes and townhomes in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Ridgewood is on Weiland north of Lake Cook Road. Average taxes in Ridgewood $8,568 Average association fees in Ridgewood $0 Average home size in Ridgewood 1,428 ft2 Average lot size in Ridgewood 0.00 acres Average year built in Ridgewood 1978 Homes for sale in Ridgewood Address Beds Baths Built Price 519 Ridgewood Ln. 5 3.0 1978 $348,900 Sales Summary for Ridgewood  (Oct 27, 2011 - Oct 26, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 88 $241,367 $223,733 92.7% Recent home sales in Ridgewood Address Beds Baths Sold 444 Buckthorn Ter. 3 3.0 $260,000 371 Dogwood Ter. 2 2.1 $167,000 324 Chicory Ln. 4 2.1 $280,000 330 Dogwood Ter... 10/26/2012

Old Farm Village, Buffalo Grove, Illinois About Old Farm Village Old Farm Village consists of single family homes and townhome by Lexington Homes. Old Farm Village is located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois on Deerfield west of Weiland. Average taxes in Old Farm Village $6,568 Average association fees in Old Farm Village $262 ($280 - $290) Average home size in Old Farm Village 1,446 ft2 Average lot size in Old Farm Village 0.00 acres Average year built in Old Farm Village 1987 Homes for sale in Old Farm Village Address Beds Baths Built Price 103 Fabish Dr. 2 1.0 1986 $99,000 1321 Madison Dr. 3 3.1 1987 $359,700 181 Thompson Blvd. 3 2.1 1987 $344,900 165 Lawn Ct. 2 2.1 1987 $118,000 70 Copperwood Dr. 3 2.1 1987 $299,900 291 Fabish Dr. 3 2.1 1987 $179,900 Sales Summary for Old Farm Village  (O... 10/26/2012

Northwoods, Buffalo Grove, Illinois About Northwoods Northwoods is a single family home neighborhood built in the late 1970's to early 1980's. Northwoods is located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois on Weiland north of Lake Cook Road. Average taxes in Northwoods $0 Average association fees in Northwoods $0 Average home size in Northwoods 0 ft2 Average lot size in Northwoods 0.00 acres Average year built in Northwoods 0 Homes for sale in Northwoods None Sales Summary for Northwoods  (Oct 27, 2011 - Oct 26, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 190 $315,950 $277,067 87.7% Recent home sales in Northwoods Address Beds Baths Sold 626 Buckthorn Ter. 4 2.1 $322,000 201 Horatio Blvd. 4 2.1 $295,000 612 N. Armstrong Ct. 4 2.1 $349,900 610 Armstrong Ct. 4 2.1 $216,00... 10/26/2012

Noah's Landing, Buffalo Grove, Illinois About Noah's Landing Noah's Landing is a townhome community located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Noah's Landing is on Main north of Half Day Road. Average taxes in Noah's Landing $11 Average association fees in Noah's Landing $225 ($225 - $225) Average home size in Noah's Landing 2,516 ft2 Average lot size in Noah's Landing 0.00 acres Average year built in Noah's Landing 2003 Homes for sale in Noah's Landing Address Beds Baths Built Price 234 Taylor Ct. 3 2.1 2003 $379,900 Sales Summary for Noah's Landing  (Oct 27, 2011 - Oct 26, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 114 $361,850 $325,167 89.9% Recent home sales in Noah's Landing Address Beds Baths Sold 234 Taylor Ct. 3 2.1 $345,000 230 Taylor Ct. 3 2.1 $380,000... 10/25/2012

Mill Creek, Buffalo Grove, Illinois About Mill Creek Mill Creek consists single family and condos. Mill Creek is located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois on Old Arlington Heights Road south of Dundee. Average taxes in Mill Creek $3,724 Average association fees in Mill Creek $272 ($256 - $288) Average home size in Mill Creek 1,100 ft2 Average lot size in Mill Creek 0.00 acres Average year built in Mill Creek 1974 Homes for sale in Mill Creek Address Beds Baths Built Price 1105 Mill Creek Dr. 3 2.0 1972 $249,900 1095 Miller Ln. #103 2 1.0 1975 $110,000 1103 Miller Ln. #204 1 1.0 1976 $61,900 Sales Summary for Mill Creek  (Oct 27, 2011 - Oct 26, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 100 $206,371 $186,372 90.3% Recent home sales in Mill Creek Address Beds Bath... 10/25/2012

Manchester Green, Buffalo Grove, Illinois About Manchester Green Manchester Green is a town house and condo community built in the the early 1990's by Scarsdale Homes. Manchester Green features 180 condos and 20 town houses.Manchester Green is located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois on Old Checker west of Buffalo Grove Road. Average taxes in Manchester Green $5,226 Average association fees in Manchester Green $432 ($432 - $432) Average home size in Manchester Green 0 ft2 Average lot size in Manchester Green 0.00 acres Average year built in Manchester Green 1997 Homes for sale in Manchester Green Address Beds Baths Built Price 140 Manchester Dr. #406 2 2.0 1997 $169,900 Sales Summary for Manchester Green  (Oct 27, 2011 - Oct 26, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sal... 10/25/2012

Highland Grove, Buffalo Grove, Illinois About Highland Grove Highland Grove is a single family home neighborhood built in the early 1990's. Highland Grove is located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois on Lake Cook Road. Average taxes in Highland Grove $9,405 Average association fees in Highland Grove $0 Average home size in Highland Grove 1,849 ft2 Average lot size in Highland Grove 0.00 acres Average year built in Highland Grove 1981 Homes for sale in Highland Grove Address Beds Baths Built Price 14 Cobblestone Ct. 4 3.0 1980 $495,000 2 Cobblestone Ct. 3 2.1 1981 $369,000 Sales Summary for Highland Grove  (Oct 26, 2011 - Oct 25, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 160 $366,948 $339,517 92.5% Recent home sales in Highland Grove Address Beds Baths Sold 610 ... 10/24/2012

Heritage Place, Buffalo Grove, Illinois About Heritage Place Heritage Place is a townhouse community built in the early 1980's. Heritage Place is located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois on Arlington Heights Road north of Lake Cook Road. Average taxes in Heritage Place $0 Average association fees in Heritage Place $0 Average home size in Heritage Place 0 ft2 Average lot size in Heritage Place 0.00 acres Average year built in Heritage Place 0 Homes for sale in Heritage Place None Sales Summary for Heritage Place  (Oct 25, 2011 - Oct 24, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 134 $249,917 $229,350 91.8% Recent home sales in Heritage Place Address Beds Baths Sold 907 Burgess Cir. 3 2.1 $175,000 923 Burgess Cir. 3 2.1 $146,000 912 Bedford Ct. 3 2.1 $230,100 985... 10/24/2012

Grove Terrace, Buffalo Grove, Illinois About Grove Terrace Grove Terrace is a condo community built in the late 1980's by Bernard Katz. Grove Terrace features 110 condominiums with floor plans ranging from 1,248 to 1,967 square feet of living space. Grove Terrace is located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois on Dundee east of Buffalo Grove Road. Average taxes in Grove Terrace $2,364 Average association fees in Grove Terrace $387 ($292 - $428) Average home size in Grove Terrace 1,250 ft2 Average lot size in Grove Terrace 0.00 acres Average year built in Grove Terrace 1989 Homes for sale in Grove Terrace Address Beds Baths Built Price 350 Dundee Rd. #403 2 2.0 1990 $124,999 350 Dundee Rd. #410 2 2.0 1989 $129,900 300 Dundee Rd. #308 2 2.0 1989 $145,900 400 Dundee Rd. #411 2 2.0 1989 $99,000 Sales... 10/24/2012

Green Knolls, Buffalo Grove, Illinois About Green Knolls Green Knolls is a single family home neighborhood built in the late 1970's and early 1980's. Green Knolls is located in Buffalo Grove on Buffalo Grove Road south of Aptakisic. Average taxes in Green Knolls $10,924 Average association fees in Green Knolls $0 Average home size in Green Knolls 2,264 ft2 Average lot size in Green Knolls 0.25 acres Average year built in Green Knolls 1981 Homes for sale in Green Knolls Address Beds Baths Built Price 1355 Green Knolls Dr. 4 2.1 0 $389,000 1140 Gail Dr. 4 3.1 1981 $439,500 Sales Summary for Green Knolls  (Oct 25, 2011 - Oct 24, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 135 $396,417 $354,500 89.4% Recent home sales in Green Knolls Address Beds Baths Sold 12... 10/24/2012

Devonshire, Buffalo Grove, Illinois About Devonshire Devonshire is a single family home neighborhood built in the late 1970's. Devonshire is located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois off of Route 83 and Devlin, east of Arlington Heights Road. Average taxes in Devonshire $0 Average association fees in Devonshire $0 Average home size in Devonshire 0 ft2 Average lot size in Devonshire 0.00 acres Average year built in Devonshire 0 Homes for sale in Devonshire None Sales Summary for Devonshire  (Oct 25, 2011 - Oct 24, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 111 $357,108 $324,000 90.7% Recent home sales in Devonshire Address Beds Baths Sold 1175 Devonshire Rd. 4 2.1 $337,000 1108 N. Devonshire Rd. 4 2.1 $290,000 797 Dannet Rd. 4 2.1 $315,000 1325 Devonshire Rd. 4 2... 10/24/2012