Monday, January 10, 2011

"Curb appeal remains king!"

 The National Association of Realtors every year publishes a report of what home projects reap the most value at sale time. Click on this link for the short article about how to get the most from your renovation dollar. Caroline

Home Owners Recoup More with Exterior Replacement Projects

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Sold! 60 N. Dryden $307,000 by Caroline

Congratulations Leah on your new home! Beautiful new construction in downtown Arlington Heights at Arlington Crossings. The model homes are now up if you know of someone who wants to walk to the train. I would be happy to show you. Call me!

Hockey!

If you are considering a move to Northbrook from elsewhere, you should know that Northbrook is a hockey town.  There is a new summer hockey camp just announced being held at Sports Center with the instructor Rich Blakey, development hockey director of the Northbrook Hockey League. Players can do a 4 week camp or weekly. My 9 year old son Benji is new to hockey and I can't wait to tell him about this new camp option. This time last year he was just learning to skate and now he's a Blue Hawk.

If you want more information you can call the Sports Center (847) 291-2993. I am always looking for people to share hockey stories...

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Can you name this street?

Historian's Corner: Can You Name This Street?
 





The homes in this photo are still standing today. This photo (circa 1928) is the 1000-1100 block of Shermer Road, just east of Waukegan Road on the north side. For more historical information about Northbrook, visit www.northbrookhistory.org

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Assessments are now out

If you haven't received your property assessment, it should have arrived in the mail. The deadline to appeal your assessment is January 31, 2011.  Your assessed value determines your property tax bill. If you feel your value seems out of line with your neighborhood, you can appeal.  Once the bill comes out, it's too late.

I can help you with comparable solds in your neighborhood, if you wish to make an appeal. 

Happy New Year!

To my friends, family, colleagues, clients:
I wish you a good times, peace, and a prosperous 2011!
Warm regards, Caroline