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Buffalo Grove Days has been a community tradition for over 50 years. It seems like everyone in town has either marched in the parade or enjoyed the festivities at least once.
It was in 1958 that Buffalo Grove residents came together for their first community picnic. This fun filled event is planned entirely by volunteers for the entire village to enjoy. Today in 2010 Buffalo Grove Days has grown to a five day event which includes a carnival live entertainment, parade, fireworks, bingo,food tent,arts and crafts fair,business fair, pancake breakfast, bbq challenge, and a kids craft tent! New this year the Healthy Kids events will be added to the festivities.
If you are in need of the best Real Estate Service Remember to call me at 847 465 3622 or by email Ed.garfield@cbexchange.com
Buffalo Grove Knows How To Celebrate
Annual Buffalo Grove Independence Day Concert
July 4,2010 7:00pm Rotary Village Green Buffalo Grove, Ill.
Returning for the eight year at this event The Band will help celebrate Americas Birthday with new and old favorites. Pack a picnic basket,grab your blankets and lawn chairs, and come early to get a great seat for both the concert and the fireworks- This is an annual tradition in our village.
Buffalo Grove Farmer’s Market Starts June 27
Starting June27, 2010 Come and shop at Buffalo Grove’s Farmer Market where you will find farm fresh vegetables, fruit, eggs, flowers, meats and other home grown home made items from local farmers. Other vendors selling good products will also be there. The Market is located in the parking lot in front of the Spray n Play Park 951 McHenry Road on Route 83 and Deerfield Parkway. The market is held on Saturday only Between the hours of 7:30am to 12:30 pm. Walk, bike or drive. And learn more about where your food comes from and how it is grown or made.
BE a Grilling Guru
Barbecuing is a great way to cook in the summer; it brings the family together, keeps heat out of the home, and lets you enjoy the beautiful weather. But while cooking on a grill, be sure to keep safety in mind. Each year grill-related accidents result in countless injuries and $27 million in damages. Many of these accidents can easily be avoided through regular maintenance and safe use. Best practices vary depending on the type of grill(i.e. gas, charcoal) but here are a few tips to help you have a safe grilling season:
1) Operate your grill outside(never in garages or breezeways), and at least 10 feet away
from your home and other structures.
2) Keep your grill clean. Grease built up from previous use can cause and spread unexpectedgrill fires.
3) If you have a gas grill, check the hoses for cracking, brittleness, holes, and food grease.
If you would like to find just the right home to set up your grill, give Ed Garfield and Sharon Benjamin a call. They have the experience and know how to find you the perfect spot.
Does Warren Buffet Say Buy a Home in Buffalo Grove?
Well Warren Buffet doesn’t exactly say buy a home in Buffalo Grove but he thinks real estate has a bright future. I have been selling Buffalo Grove area properties for more than 30 years and I’m convinced now is a great time to buy. I found this piece from Warren buffet because it is my job to be optimistic but he is an accepted expert.
Warren Buffet predicts Real Estate Rebound in 2011
If the oracle of Omaha, Warren buffet is correct, the residential real estate market will rebound in 2011. Buffet, in his letter to Berkshire Hathway stock holders thinks that the demand curve will turn at that point and residential markets will start to improve.
Buffet wrote that prices will remain below bubble levels, of course, but for every seller or lender hurt by this there will be a buyer who benefits. Many families that couldn’t afford to buy an appropriate home a few years ago now find it well within their means to do so.
Very few times in life does such a great opportunity to buy come around. Call Ed Garfield or Sharon Benjamin to find a great deal on Buffalo Grove real estate while you still can.
Experts Predicting Rising Real Estate Prices
I have been selling real estate in the Buffalo Grove area for over 30 years. My feeling is that there is a fabulous opportunity to buy real estate in Buffalo Grove and the surrounding areas. I’m a Realtor and it is my job to sell real estate. In order to back up what I’m saying I thought you might want to see what an outside expert thought about the market.
HOUSING PRICES TO RISE 3-5% THIS YEAR: JOHN PAULSON; CNBC.com
John Paulson the hedge-fund manager who made $15 billion shorting the real estate market, said that he expects housing prices to rise between 3-5 percent this year and another 8 to12 percent in 2011. Paulson, said home ownership is the most affordable it has been in 50 years. He said residential real estate is 60 percent more affordable than it was at the peak of the housing bubble.
I can’t stress enough that it is a great time to buy. Buffalo Grove is a great town to buy in. Search listings on my site now and see what is available. Search Buffalo Grove Area Homes For Sale
If you would like the view any of these homes, call me, Ed Garfield at 847-541-5000.
Tips for Buffalo Grove, Long Grove Area Moving
A bright new beginning or a teary-eyed departure? The words “we’re moving” can mean big trouble for homeowners who don’t plan ahead.
Consider these pieces of advice as you prepare for the big day.
Clean house. Once that you know you are going to move, decide what you won’t bring along. Scour closets and storage spaces and organize items into 3 piles- sell, donate or move.
Notify everyone. Give the post office, authorities, utility services, friends and family early notice of your new address.
Hiring movers. When hiring a moving company, first ask friends or your local Buffalo Grove area Realtors, Ed Garfield and Sharon Benjamin for recommendations. Call movers one or two months in advance to set up inventories and estimates. Remember to get moving costs and deposit return policies.
Save receipts. Create a file to hold receipts accumulated throughout the move. Some expenses may be able to be deducted on your tax return. (See your tax professional for details.)
Call Ed Garfield and Sharon Benjamin, Buffalo Grove, Long Grove area real estate experts to make sure you have a smooth move. They can be reached at 847-541-5000
Ed and Sharon’s Buffalo Grove Homeowner Tip
We are Looking forward to the “May flowers.” but have to get through the “April Showers,” first.
Of course, a good roof helps but beyond that gutters play an important part in carrying the rain from your roof to a safe location away from your home’s foundation. Here are some tips to keep gutters free-flowing during the spring rains. Cleaning them out is important but it’s just the beginning.
Use a ladder and a scoop to scrape them clear of debris. You can make a simple scoop from a half gallon milk carton just by cutting off the bottom and using the rest of the jug to scoop out the gutter.
Downspouts can be cleaned out with a water hose turned on full blast, a plumbing snake or a wet/dry shop vacuum.
Don’t forget to install screens over the downspouts to keep them from clogging, too.
Buffalo Grove Real Estate- The Opportunity of a Lifetime
Tax Incentives, Interest rates, Prices and Buffalo Grove Amenities make it a great oppotunity to buy real estate now
The much discussed real estate fallout has created the sense of a stalled housing market however…
Buyers are increasingly recognizing the deal of a lifetime stands before them today, with never before seen prices as well as the first time and move up buyer tax incentives plus historically low interest rates as a result the buyer inherits large savings.
Many of the richest people in the world made their fortunes by buying real estate at the right time.
Buffalo Grove has all the underlying factors that buyers are traditionally looking for. The Buffalo Grove area offers first class schools, a wide range of modern housing and a wide variety of sought after amenities such as parks, shopping and access to major roads, commuter trains, and proximity to OHare Airport.
Please don’t miss out. Contact us for all the information you will need.
Long Term Care Options…What, Who & Where
Senior care in the Buffalo Grove area
There is a growing demand in the Buffalo Grove area and throughout the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago for the care of its senior citizens. We have committed ourselves to serving the real estate needs of seniors. Below we provide some facts about long term care for seniors.
What is Long Term Care?
-Long term care is a combination of medical, custodial, social, and community services.
-Designed to help people with disabilities or chronic care needs, including dementia.
-Services may be provided in the person’s home, a community, assisted living facilities or nursing home.
Who Provides Long Term Care? Where?
-65% of people needing care rely exclusively on friends and family.
-Most of this care is provided by those age 45 and older.
-Only 5% of people receive care in institutional settings.
-Nearly 25% of households are involved in providing care to a spouse or relative.
-120 million Americans report providing unpaid care to a family member or friend, now or in the past.
If you have questions about handling a move for yourself, a senior, or an assessment of the value of your senior’s real estate, please don’t hesitate to call us. We will handle the situation both delicately and professionally.
