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Glen Town Center Sold

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Glen Town Center has recently sold. Owned by the Oliver McMillan Company out of San Diego since inception, it sold to Dallas, Texas based Tabani Group, Inc. last month. Glen Town Center is The Glen’s shopping and dining hub, basically the neighborhood’s “main street.”

The Glen is an upscale residential and retail development in Glenview, Illinois; and it’s generally considered the finest lifestyle community on Chicagoland’s North Shore. Nine residential neighborhoods reside in The Glen offering homes of all kinds including single family homes, town homes, row homes, apartments, duplexes, two-flats, villas, and condos. Home prices range from the $400,000’s to well over $1,000,000.

At the center of it all is Glen Town Center’s excellent restaurants (many with outdoor dining in the summer), shops & boutiques, a movie theater, a book store and a spa. Some of the popular spots along Tower Drive (main street) include Von Maur department store, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Glenview Jewelers, Hot Mama, and numerous small boutiques. Restaurants include Bravo Cucina Italiana, Yard House, MooYah, Jamisons, Ted’s Montana Grill, RA Sushi, and The Curragh Traditional Irish Pub. 90% of retail space is filled.  It is only Glen Town Center that sold, not the residential areas.

Glen homeowners love the lifestyle created by the vibrancy of Glen Town Center. It’s not just the restaurants and shops that attract area residents; Oliver McMillan sponsored many activities including an annual art festival, classic car days, weekly concerts on the green, and many things for children. The new owner promises even more activities in Glen Town Center.

The real estate market in The Glen is strong. Most homes sell rather quickly here and at a very high percentage of asking price. If you may be interested in living in The Glen, please contact me at MargaretLudemann@gmail.com. I am an original Glen homeowner and an award winning Realtor affiliated with @properties.

Margaret Ludemann

“It’s a Wonderful Life”…at Tower Crossing in the Glen

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Every now and then as I walk from my Tower Crossing townhome to Glen Town Center (all of one short block away) I half expect to see Frank Capra and Jimmy Stewart, the director and star respectively of the Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful Life. Why? Well, it’s obvious. Living here is indeed wonderful. In fact, it’s as good as it gets.

The Glen, as most of my readers know, is an upscale residential and retail community on Chicagoland’s North Shore in Glenview Illinois. It is composed of several distinct neighborhoods with single family homes, condos, apartments, townhomes, two-flats, villas, and duplexes. At the center of it all is Tower Drive, Glen Town Center’s main street with scores of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. It’s also home to an annual art festival, antique auto show, and weekly outdoor concerts in summertime.

Surrounding Glen Town Center – literally SURROUNDING these lovely boutiques and eateries – is the Tower Crossing development, 154 striking townhomes, every home within steps of all the fun. These breathtaking 4 story brick homes, depending on model, offer between 3031 sq ft and 4105 sq ft of luxury living. The Georgian architecture, professional landscaping, superb floor plans, hardwood floors, and top-of-the-line everything make these among the finest townhomes to be found anywhere in the country…yet they are right here in lovely Glenview…convenient to downtown Chicago’s cultural and sports venues, Ravinia, the Botanic Garden, and O’Hare Airport.

But there’s even more. Within a very short walk of every Tower Crossing home you’ll find Battery Park, Lake Glenview, Little Bear Garden, Glenview Park District’s pools and health club, walking trails, and two stunning golf courses.

Life in Tower Crossing is indeed wonderful, I think even better than Capra’s fictional Bedford Falls. If you are interested in living Tower Crossing’s “wonderful life” please contact me. Not only do I live here, but I am an award winning Realtor who sells many of its homes. Tower Crossing townhomes sell for between $650,000 and $850,000.

Margaret Ludemann, @properties Realtor

847-401-1802, margaret.ludemann@gmail.com

Curragh Irish Pub, MOOYAH & Pinot’s Palette join The Glen

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I’ve often described owning a home in The Glen as having the best of both worlds.  It’s urban living…in the suburbs.  The suburban part of this description means great schools, safe neighborhoods, no congestion, golf courses, and plenty of room to walk, jog or run.  As for urban living we have Glen Town Center with its many restaurants, boutiques, theater, book store, museum, and coffee shop…all within an enjoyable 3 block stroll along Tower Drive.

Two new restaurants opened recently.  The Curragh Irish Pub is a traditional Irish eatery with a big menu.  You’ll find 11 starters, 9 soups & salads, 10 traditional Irish dishes, 5 additional entrees, 9 sandwiches + burgers, 6 tempting desserts, several sides, a children’s menu, an extensive wine list, and a full bar.  My family recommends the Guinness fish & chips, shepherds pie, and the Curragh reuben.  The ambiance is classy yet comfortable and fun.

If you are a burger connoisseur, you’re in luck.  A restaurant called MOOYAH opened a few weeks ago offering great burgers (including those of turkey and veggie varieties), and hot dogs with your choice of buns and different cheeses.  Several toppings and sauces are available, including something called “MOOYAH sauce” which is as tasty as it is mysterious.  The fries are fresh cut every day and made on site.  My husband loves the traditional burger, I enjoyed the turkey burger, and our son found the “real ice cream shakes” to his liking (no surprise there).

My third “find” in Glen Town Center is really fun.  It’s called Pinot’s Palette whose motto is “Paint.  Drink.  Have fun.”  It’s a place to learn to paint while having a glass of wine with friends.  Upcoming event themes include “girls night out”, “VIP night” and “date night”.  Staff members help you along the way, and as they say, a good time is had by all.

The Glen is an upscale residential and retail community on Chicago’s North Shore in the village of Glenview.  The residential real estate market offers luxury homes of all types…single family homes, townhouses, row homes, duplexes, two-flats, and apartment condos.  If you may be interested in living in The Glen, please contact me at 847-401-1802 or margaretludemann@gmail.com

Margaret Ludemann, Glen resident and @properties Reator

More news on new construction in The Glen

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Since my last Glen blog a week ago, there have been developments relative to new construction housing.  As my regular readers know, The Glen is an upscale residential and retail development in Glenview, Illinois on Chicago’s North Shore.  There are numerous neighborhoods with luxury single family homes, townhomes, row homes, two-flats, duplexes, villas, and apartment condos.  The development is anchored by Glen Town Center which is home to scores of restaurants and shops.

Last week I reported on two new construction opportunities in The Glen.  The first is Regency, a Pulte homes development of townhomes and duplex villas.  At that time there were 5 homes still available in the neighborhood of 149 homes.  In the last week three of these sold, leaving only the two model homes for sale.  These homes are beautifully decorated, so they are perfect for buyers looking for new construction in move in condition.

I also told you about Westgate, a new development which will offer 173 townhomes, row homes and single family homes.  Over the weekend I visited the site, and I see that “coming soon” signs have appeared on the property.  The sales center is under construction, and I noted some early signs of infrastructure occurring on the property.  As soon as I receive a definitive date when homes will be offered for sale, I will be very active working with the buyers who have contacted me with interest in this neighborhood.

Both Regency and Westgate are particularly close to the Glen’s two golf courses, The Glen Club’s 18 hole championship course and Glenview Prairie Club, a beautifully maintained 9 hole course.

There is one other new construction opportunity in the future, and I failed to mention it in my last blog.  Patriot Commons is a stunning development on the south edge of Glen Town Center bordering The Glen Club course.  68 townhomes and condo apartments were completed a few years ago.  The developer, Toll Brothers, put further development on hold due to the difficult real estate environment that existed at that time.  I am told that Toll Brothers will complete the development sometime in the next year or two.

If you are interested in living in the Glen, please contact me at 847-401-1802 or margaret.ludemann@gmail.com.

Margaret Ludemann, Glen resident and @properties Realtor

Glenview, a Top 100 safe city!

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I’ve never started a Glen blog referencing the FBI, but here goes…

According to FBI crime data Glenview, Illinois, home to the upscale North Shore development called The Glen, is one of the safest cities in the United States.  Location, Inc is the firm behind the neighborhoodscout.com website which recently reported on the 100 safest cities with at least 25,000 residents.  (Glenview’s population is 45,549.) The company, according to its website, provides products and data to companies large and small to fuel major investments, mitigate risk, protect company assets and budget resources.  Using FBI data on robberies, assaults, burglary, theft, rape, and homicides Glenview was ranked the 53rd safest city in the country.

I did a little googling to get some perspective on this achievement.  It turns out that there are 19,355 communities in the United States, and, of these, 1,290 have populations of 25,000 or more, according to the Census Bureau.  That puts Glenview’s safety index in the top 4.1% of all cities with that population level.

What does this mean to people considering The Glen as a future home?  According to neighborhoodscout.com, “Glenview is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community.”

So, here’s to yet another feather in Glenview’s and The Glen’s caps!  This is a great place to live, a safe place to raise a family, and wonderful place for kids.  You can’t ask for more.

The Glen offers luxury homes of all kinds: single family homes, townhomes, row homes, condo apartments, two-flats, villas, and duplexes.  It also offers a lovely retail area (Glen Town Center), two golf courses, parks, walking trails, and a Metra station for easy commutes to the city.  If you may be interested in learning about homes in The Glen, please contact me.  I’ve lived in The Glen for over 10 years, and I am an award winning Realtor affiliated with @properties.

Margaret Ludemann, 847-401-1802 and margaret.ludemann@gmail.com