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By Jim Starwalt, A Name You Know and The Brand You Trust
(Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes)
87th Annual Lake County Illinois Fair: July 29 - August 2, 2015 The Lake County Fair is a family friendly event. The Lake County Fairgrounds are located in Grayslake at the corner of Peterson Road and Midlothian Road. 87th Annual Lake County Fair     Wednesday, July 29th through Sunday, August 2nd     Wednesday & Thursday, 10 am - 10 pm     Friday and Saturday, 10 am - 11 pm     Sunday, 10 am - 9 pm    www.lcfair.com Click here to search Grayslake Homes for Sale. Jim Starwalt Thinking of making a move? Log onto my website at www.StarHomeTeam.com and search Northern Illinois Homes for sale. Easily search Northern Illinois Homes for Sale with photos, open houses and virtual tours at StarHomeTeam.com Jim Starwalt, Broker OwnerBetter Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star HomesPhone: 847-548-26...
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By Jim Starwalt, A Name You Know and The Brand You Trust
(Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes)
Real Estate Market Update - Selling or Buying an Illinois Home in 2015 Earlier this week, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their latest quarterly report. The report covered three important aspects of the housing market: Buyer Demand Supply of Housing Inventory Single Family Residential Prices Today, we want to break down the highlights of the report along with several quotes from Lawrence Yun, the Chief Economist at NAR.  Buyer Demand Total existing-home sales (which include single family and condo) were at an annual rate of 4.97 million in the first quarter of 2015. This represents a number which is 6.2 percent higher than the pace during the first quarter of 2014. Yun: "Sales activity to start the year was notably higher than a year ago, as steady hiring and low int...
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By Jim Starwalt, A Name You Know and The Brand You Trust
(Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes)
Buying an Illinois Home in 2015: The Difference Your Interest Rate Makes  Even a small increase in interest rates drastically impacts your budget. Securing a mortgage now while rates are still low means you can get more house for your money. Spend your money on your dream home, not on interest. Click here to search Grayslake Homes for Sale. Jim Starwalt Thinking of making a move?Log onto my website at www.StarHomeTeam.com and search Northern Illinois Homes for sale.Easily search Northern Illinois Homes for Sale with photos, open houses and virtual tours at www.StarHomeTeam.com Jim Starwalt, Broker OwnerBetter Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star HomesPhone: 847-548-2625Jim@StarHomeTeam.com Find Me Online        Buying an Illinois Home in 2015: The Difference Your Interest Rate Makes
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Grayslake Market Trends for April 2015Grayslake home sales for the month of April rose in volume by 21.3% when compared to last year, while the median sale price rose by 5.3% from $190,000 to $200,000. The number of Single Family homes sales rose by 16.2%, while the median sale price rose by 9.7% from $207,000 to $227,000. Condo/townhome sales rose by 40%, while the median sale price decreased by 2.2% from $136,250 to $133,250.» View homes for sale in Grayslake   » View all recent sales in Grayslake_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. Real Estate listings held by brokerage firms other than ...
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
3511 Blue Heron Cir., Grayslake, IL 60030List Price: $139,900 Beds Baths Built Sq.Ft. Garage Taxes On Market 3 2 1999 1,790 ft2 2 $215 0 days Expanded 3 bdrm on beautifully landscaped corner lot! All new neutral carpet & fresh paint throughout plus new windows, roof & furnace! Bright open living & dining rms! Lrg kitchen w/island & new laminate wood flrs! Spacious master offers walk in closet & priv full bth! Front porch, custom screen porch & extra wide 2 car garage too! Bay windows! Fabulous 55+ community offers pool,clubhouse,gardens,activiites & more! Adult Community: Saddlebrook Farms Model: Sarazen Iii MLS #: 08905058 Room Size Level Flooring 2nd Bedroom 13x12 Main Level Carpet Dining Room 19x13 Main Level Carpet Living Room 19x12 Main Level Carpet Master Bedroom 15x13 Main Level ...
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Grayslake Market Trends for March 2015Grayslake home sales for the month of March decreased in volume by 43.8% when compared to last year, while the median sale price decreased by 16.4% from $173,500 to $145,000. The number of Single Family homes sales decreased by 50%, while the median sale price decreased by 20.5% from $205,100 to $163,000. Condo/townhome sales decreased by 20%, while the median sale price decreased by 7.5% from $132,500 to $122,500.» View homes for sale in Grayslake   » View all recent sales in Grayslake_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. Real Estate listings held by br...
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By Jim Starwalt, A Name You Know and The Brand You Trust
(Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes)
This Saturday - 2015 Grayslake Easter Egg Hunt Annual REMAX Center Easter Egg Hunt on April 4, 2015 10,000 Eggs and 300 Prizes. All children are welcome from the ages of 1 to 9 years old. The age groups for the Easter Egg Hunt: 1-3 years old, 4-6 years old, 7-9 years old. Date: Saturday April 4, 2015 Time: 11:30 am Please allow extra time for parking and for getting to the starting line for the egg hunt. Location: The New Lake County Fairgrounds at 1060 E Peterson Road, Grayslake IL 60030. Bring your camera to take photos with the Easter Bunny and his friends, after the Easter Egg Hunt. Click here to search Grayslake Homes for Sale. Jim Starwalt Thinking of making a move? Log onto my website at www.StarHomeTeam.com and search Northern Illinois Homes for sale. Easily search Northern Illi...
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By Jim Starwalt, A Name You Know and The Brand You Trust
(Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes)
Buying a Grayslake Home in 2015 Whether you are a first time or a move-up buyer, there are two factors that will impact the amount of house you can afford in your price range: home prices and mortgage rates. Let’s look at what the experts are predicting over the next twelve months for these two areas: PRICES Over 100 economists, real estate experts and investment and market strategists were recently polled as a part of the Home Price Expectation Survey. They were asked to project where home prices are headed. The average value appreciation projected over the next twelve-month period is approximately 4.4%. MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES In the latest Economic and Housing Market Outlook from Freddie Mac, they predict that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate will be 4.7% by this time next year. As o...
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By Jim Starwalt, A Name You Know and The Brand You Trust
(Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes)
4 Reasons to Sell Grayslake Home Now As the temperature rises, buyers are coming out ready to purchase their dream home. Inventory is still below historic numbers and demand is strong. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity for you and your family. Here are 4 reasons to list your Grayslake home now: 1. Demand is Strong Foot traffic refers to the number of people out actually physically looking at homes right now. The latest foot traffic numbers show that there are more prospective purchasers currently looking at homes than at any other time in the last 12 months which includes last spring’s buyers’ market. These buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase… and are in the market right now! Take advantage of the buyer activity currently in the market. 2. There Is Less Competition No...
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By Jim Starwalt, A Name You Know and The Brand You Trust
(Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes)
Selling Your Grayslake Home in 2015         Click here to search Grayslake Homes for Sale. Jim Starwalt Thinking of making a move? Log onto my website at www.StarHomeTeam.com and search Northern Illinois Homes for sale. Easily search Northern Illinois Homes for Sale with photos, open houses and virtual tours at StarHomeTeam.com Jim Starwalt, Real Estate Broker RE/MAX Center Phone: 847-548-2625 Jim@StarHomeTeam.com Find Me Online        Selling Your Grayslake Home in 2015
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By Jim Starwalt, A Name You Know and The Brand You Trust
(Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes)
10,000 Eggs! 2015 Grayslake Easter Egg Hunt Annual REMAX Center Easter Egg Hunt on April 4, 2015 10,000 Eggs and 300 Prizes. All children are welcome from the ages of 1 to 9 years old. The age groups for the Easter Egg Hunt: 1-3 years old, 4-6 years old, 7-9 years old. Date: Saturday April 4, 2015 Time: 11:30 am Please allow extra time for parking and for getting to the starting line for the egg hunt. Location: The New Lake County Fairgrounds at 1060 E Peterson Road, Grayslake IL 60030. Bring your camera to take photos with the Easter Bunny and his friends, after the Easter Egg Hunt. Click here to search Grayslake Homes for Sale. Jim Starwalt Thinking of making a move? Log onto my website at www.StarHomeTeam.com and search Northern Illinois Homes for sale. Easily search Northern Illinoi...
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Grayslake Market Trends for February 2015 Grayslake home sales for the month of February rose in volume by 23.1% when compared to last year, while the median sale price decreased by 1.5% from $153,500 to $151,250. The number of Single Family homes sales rose by 83.3%, while the median sale price decreased by 21.6% from $223,750 to $175,450. Condo/townhome sales decreased by 28.6%, while the median sale price rose by 75% from $82,000 to $143,500. » View homes for sale in Grayslake   » View all recent sales in Grayslake _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. Real Estate listings held by broker...
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Estates of Eastlake, Grayslake, Illinois - March 2015 About Estates of Eastlake Estates of Eastlake is a single family neighborhood built in the early 1990's by Kimball Hill. Estates of Eastlake is located in Grayslake, Illinois on Atkinson north of Center Street and south of Wasthington. Average taxes in Estates of Eastlake $12,471 Average association fees in Estates of Eastlake $0 Average home size in Estates of Eastlake 3,353 ft2 Average lot size in Estates of Eastlake 0.00 acres Average year built in Estates of Eastlake 1991 Homes for sale in Estates of Eastlake Address Beds Baths Built Price 301 York Dr. 4 2.1 1991 $309,697 Sales Summary for Estates of Eastlake  (Mar 10, 2014 - Mar 10, 2015) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 89 $269,967 $253,583 ...
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By Jim Starwalt, A Name You Know and The Brand You Trust
(Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes)
Grayslake Library Mini Golf Event 2015 Sponsored by the Grayslake Library Foundation Date: Saturday and Sunday March 7 and 8, 2015 Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm both days and 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Saturday Where: Grayslake Library at 100 Library Lane, Grayslake IL 60030 Come to the Grayslake Library and enjoy a day of fun and mini golf inside the Grayslake Library with family and friends. Play 18 holes of miniature golf course throughout the inside of the Grayslake Library among the books. In the afternoon - Mini Golf and Ice Cream for Children from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, entry fee $5.00 per person and includes free ice cream. In the evening on Saturday - Mini Golf for Adults with Adult Beverages by the Vine of Grayslake and Dessert from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, entry fee $20.00 per person, must ...
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By Jim Starwalt, A Name You Know and The Brand You Trust
(Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes)
Briargate, Grayslake IL Townhouse for Sale, Great Location! 1439 Remington Ct, Grayslake IL 60030 Click here to search Grayslake Homes for Sale. Jim Starwalt Thinking of making a move? Log onto my website at www.StarHomeTeam.com and search Northern Illinois Homes for sale. Easily search Northern Illinois Homes for Sale with photos, open houses and virtual tours at StarHomeTeam.com Jim Starwalt, Real Estate Broker RE/MAX Center Phone: 847-548-2625 Jim@StarHomeTeam.com Find Me Online       Briargate, Grayslake IL Townhouse for Sale, Great Location!
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
South Creek, Grayslake, Illinois - January 2015 About South Creek South Creek is a single family community built in mid 1990's. South Creek is located south of Route 120 and west of Route 83 in Grayslake, Illinois. Average taxes in South Creek $11,627 Average association fees in South Creek $0 Average home size in South Creek 2,963 ft2 Average lot size in South Creek 0.25 acres Average year built in South Creek 1991 Homes for sale in South Creek Address Beds Baths Built Price 495 Signal Ln. 5 2.1 1991 $325,000 Sales Summary for South Creek  (Jan 26, 2014 - Jan 26, 2015) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 112 $277,433 $257,000 92.6% HomesByMarco has sold 135 homes in Grayslake Thinking of selling your home in Grayslake? We are experts in the area. We'll...
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Oakwood, Grayslake, Illinois - January 2015 About Oakwood Oakwood is a single family homes and town home community built in the 1990's by Cambridge Homes. Oakwood features approximately 220 homes. Oakwood is located in Grayslake, Illinois north of Gages Lake Road and east of Route 45. Average taxes in Oakwood $7,185 Average association fees in Oakwood $358 ($337 - $378) Average home size in Oakwood 2,226 ft2 Average lot size in Oakwood 0.00 acres Average year built in Oakwood 1998 Homes for sale in Oakwood Address Beds Baths Built Price 18469 Springwood Dr. 4 3.1 1998 $274,900 18451 Springwood Dr. 3 2.1 1998 $254,800 Sales Summary for Oakwood  (Jan 25, 2014 - Jan 25, 2015) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 116 $251,425 $224,500 89.3% HomesByMarco has ...
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Canterbury Estates, Grayslake, Illinois - January 2015 About Canterbury Estates Canterbury Estates is a single family and townhouse neighborhood built in late 1990's by Kimball Hill. Canterbury Estates features 55 single family homes and 28 town homes. Floor plans range from ranging in size from 1,305 to 1,513 square feet for the townhomes and 2,000 to 3,100 square feet for the single family homes. Canterbury Estates is located on Highwood off Ashford and 120 in Grayslake, Illinois. Average taxes in Canterbury Estates $7,935 Average association fees in Canterbury Estates $241 ($240 - $242) Average home size in Canterbury Estates 1,846 ft2 Average lot size in Canterbury Estates 0.00 acres Average year built in Canterbury Estates 1998 Homes for sale in Canterbury Estates Address Beds Bat...
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Woodview School, Grayslake, IL - January 2015 About Woodview School Woodview School is a K-4 school in District 46, and is located at 340 N Alleghany Rd in Grayslake, IL. It services homes in Grayslake. Single-FamilyHomes9 Condos &Townhomes3 Foreclosuresfor Sale1 NewConstruction0 AdultCommunities0 Homes for sale in the Woodview School area Address Beds Baths Built Price 240 Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 5 3.1 2006 $499,900 543 Shakespeare Dr., Grayslake, IL 3 2.1 2000 $144,900 661 Cardinal Ct., Grayslake, IL 3 1.1 1973 $79,900 712 Dillon Ct., Grayslake, IL 2 2.1 2002 $165,000 484 Mitchell Dr., Grayslake, IL 4 2.1 1989 $249,900 232 Park Pl., Grayslake, IL 3 2.0 1925 $229,500 753 Walton Ln., Grayslake, IL 4 3.1 1990 $299,999 406 West Trail North, Grayslake, IL 4 3.0 1996 $269,900 491 Patr...
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By Jim Starwalt, A Name You Know and The Brand You Trust
(Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes)
Driving Video Tour of Estates of Eastlake, Grayslake, IL 60030 Grayslake neighborhood, Estates of Eastlake is located off Atkinson Rd, north of Center Street and South of Washington Street. Estates of Eastlake has single family homes that were built in the 1990's. 3 and 4 bedroom homes, $200,000 to $300,000 price range, 2200 to 3300 square feet. Highly rated Grayslake District 46 elementary schools and Grayslake District 127 high schools. Click here to search Grayslake Homes for Sale. Jim Starwalt Thinking of making a move? Download the New Free RE/MAX Home Search App or text the word MOBILE to 224-677-2200. Log onto my website at www.StarHomeTeam.com and search Northern Illinois Homes for sale. Easily search Northern Illinois Homes for Sale with photos, open houses and virtual tours at...
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