News About The Glen

Upgrades for The Glen’s Glenview National 9 Golf Course

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Construction is under way for Glenview National 9’s new clubhouse and paddle tennis courts.

Glenview National 9, The Glen’s beautiful nine-hole public course, is getting a big face lift.  The course itself has always been in tip top shape, due in large part to an agreement with The Glen Club for ongoing maintenance.  The Glen Club is a semi-private 18 hole championship course across the street.  It is one of the finest courses anywhere (designed by Tom Fazio), and is a frequent stop on the PGA’s Nationwide Tour.  Glenview National 9 will soon be home to a new 2600 sq ft clubhouse at a cost to the Village of Glenview of $2,200,000.  Work has begun, and it is scheduled to be completed in the spring.  The new clubhouse will also feature four paddle tennis courts.  The village believes that this may be the only publicly owned golf course and paddle tennis facility in the United States.

Residents of The Glen are very excited about these upgrades to Glenview National 9.  The course is already very popular, hosting over 20,000 rounds of golf annually!  And convenient…it’s located IN The Glen, just across the street from the stunning Tower Crossing townhomes and Pulte Homes’ new development, Regency at The Glen.  It is also within close walking distance from the beautiful Cambridge neighborhood.  Other Glen neighborhoods are but a few minutes drive from Glenview National 9 such as Southgate, Landings at The Glen, Patriot Commons, Chapel Crossing, and Glen Shore.

For more information about Glenview National 9 and other Glenview-based courses to to www.golfglenview.com.  Better yet, stop by Glen Town Center in the heart of the Glen for lunch or shopping, and stroll over to the course to take a first hand look.

The Glen’s Tower Crossing townhomes…jump in recent sales

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A rainbow shines over the Tower Crossing townhomes

Four Tower Crossing townhomes sold in a two week period recently.  One might expect that in a new development with a large number of homes.  But Tower Crossing, in The Glen, is nine years old, and it has only 154 homes.  I haven’t seen anything like it in years.

The Glen is a residential and retail development in Glenview Illinois on the site of a former naval airbase.  When the base was closed the land was sold to the village of Glenview which subsequently developed it into several distinct neighborhoods.  The development is also home to Glen Tower Center with 17 restaurants, many retail stores and boutiques, the Kohl Children’s Museum, an art gallery, and a fine book store.  The Glen development also includes Lake Glenview, Gallery Park, Attea Middle School, the Park Center, and a beautiful new train station.

Tower Crossing borders Glen Town Center and two golf courses, including the Tom Fazio-designed Glen Club.  The Tower Crossing row homes come in six models with 3031 sq ft – 4105 sq ft.  These are luxurious homes, stunning in design and comfortable to live in.  As I said, four of these beautiful homes sold between September 28 and October 12.  I am proud to say that I had a part in three of these sales.  Two were my listings:  1888 Admiral Court and 2001 Valor Court.  I represented the buyer of 1858 Admiral.  The one sale that I was not involved in was at 1800 Admiral.  All four homes are under contract, and waiting to close.

Tower Crossing has four homes currently on the market so if you are interested in a stunning row home and a great lifestyle, please give me a call at 847-401-1802.

Improving Consumer Confidence Boosting Housing Sales

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Southgate is experiencing a much improved year in terms of housing sales, just as we are seeing across the country, in Chicagoland’s North Shore, and throughout the other neighborhoods in The Glen.  Certainly low housing inventory, low interest rates and pent up demand are factors.

Another huge factor is the improved financial health of American families.  In particular family net worth has been on the rise as the stock market more than doubled since the low point of the Dow at 6,443 in March of 2009.  Modest improvement in home values has also impacted family financial health.  According to some economists, the combination of dramatically improving equity markets and improving home values has increased net worth to within 5% of the peak prior to the Great Recession.

The result of improving family financial health is growing confidence in the future.   The Conference Board tracks consumer confidence monthly.  After examining its September poll Lynn Franco, Director of Economic Indicators at the Conference Board, said this:

Consumers feel more positive in their assessment of current condition, in particular the job market, and considerably more optimistic about the short-term outlook for business conditions, employment and their financial situation.

Confidence in the future translates into housing purchase decisions; and this is a huge driver of housing’s rebound.  There is evidence of this in Southgate where twice as many homes have sold in the first three quarters of 2012 as compared with all of 2011.  With three more months to go, it is likely that Southgate will experience its best sales year since 2007.

Wagner Farm’s Farmers Market, a Hit With Glen Residents

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A large variety of fresh foods on display at Wager Farm’s farmers market.

A short drive from The Glen takes you to Wagner Farm, one of the few remaining farms in north suburban Cook County.  The Wagner family worked and lived on the farm until 1997 when the Glenview Park District purchased it for the benefit of Glenview and area residents.   It is preserved as a working farm to allow children to learn about farming and animals.  The district tells us that Wagner Farm is “where education meets history”.

There are many special events at Wagner Farm including picnics, barn dances, build-your-own scarecrow, a harvest bonfire, hayrack rides, and ice cream socials.  My family and I have taken advantage of many of these since we moved into our Tower Crossing townhome in 2003.  Our favorite activity, though, is the Wagner Farm Farmers Market which runs each Saturday morning from mid-June to mid-October.   In addition to the many booths and tables of farmers and local artisans, a musical artist or group performs; and local chefs perform cooking demonstrations using food from the market.  “The Green Table” is staffed by experts who provide education about sustainable living.

Wagner Farm’s Farmers Market is a special treat for residents of The Glen.  Not only can we purchase wonderful, fresh food, but it provides us with an opportunity to mingle with neighbors and catch up on our families and activities.  Wagner Farm is located at 1510 Wagner Road in Glenview, and parking is available across the street at Saints Peter and Paul Church.

Margaret Ludemann, Realtor, @properties

847-401-1802    MargaretLudemann@gmail.com

Von Maur Anchors Glen Town Center Shopping

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Von Maur in the center of Glen Town Center

Glen Town Center in THE GLEN, Glenview Illinois, is a jewel for area shopping and dining.  With 26 stores, shops and boutiques – and 16 restaurants (including The Glen Club‘s beautiful restaurant) – it is a destination venue beyond comparison in the Chicago area.

Anchoring Glen Town Center’s retail offerings is Von Maur, an upscale clothier for men, women, and children.  In addition to offering top of the line clothing brands, Von Maur sells shoes, handbags, accessories, jewelry, beauty and fragrance products, gifts, and collectibles.  Von Maur is a regional retail powerhouse with 27 stores throughout 10 Midwestern states (plus Georgia).  It has been in business well over 100 years, and it shows.  What really sets Von Maur apart from many upscale retailers is the shopping experience.  Upon entering the store one hears music.  That’s not unique…but in this case it is.  Our Von Maur here in The Glen has a pianist playing live music on a beautiful, black grand piano.  My husband and I have actually visited Von Maur just to hear the lovely music!  I should also point out that gift wrapping and shipping is free!

Von Maur is on Tower Drive (our “Main Street”), only steps away from my Tower Crossing row home.  It is also walking distance from other Glen neighborhoods such as Southgate, Cambridge, Landings, Chapel Crossing and Patriot Commons.  On either side of Von Maur are Dick’s Sporting Goods and Pascal Pour Elle spa.  And it’s steps away from our very own movie theater, Regal Glen 10.

We’re spoiled here in The Glen.  And we love it!