Real Estate and Information
It’s not true. At least not in The Glen. If you’re like me you’ve seen countless articles about how few homes are listed for sale. Housing inventory, they say, can’t meet demand. Well, here in The Glen we have plenty of great homes for sale. That’s not to say there isn’t demand. Home buyers love […] Read more »
May was confused this year. Very confused. It couldn’t decide if it was spring or summer. Winter even. But when we got a few nice days I saw something that warmed my heart…outdoor tables and chairs in Glen Town Center. sigh… Glen Town Center was one of the first of a new concept in suburban […] Read more »
Yes, I know you’ve heard it many times, but here it is again. Spring is the very best time of year to buy or sell a home. It’s when buyers begin to get serious about their next home purchase. Why? Well, a couple of reasons. First, spring (yes, I think it’s really here now) is […] Read more »
Unless you live in a very small town, odds are that you need to drive to most everything. Contrast that with the convenience of The Glen in Glenview Illinois where residents can walk to shopping, dining, recreation, entertainment, public transportation and even medical care. Glen Town Center, walkable from any home in The Glen, is […] Read more »
I sell a lot of homes in The Glen and throughout Glenview, but I don’t usually blog about a particular home that’s listed for sale. Today I’m making an exception because it is such a stunning home in the best possible Glen location. 1916 Patriot Blvd is a four story brick townhome of Georgian architecture […] Read more »
The annual Glen Art Fair was held last weekend, and it was a great success again this year. Artists from throughout the United States displayed their beautiful works of art; in fact I met artists from California to New York. As always, this fun event took place on Tower Drive, Glen Town Center’s main drag; […] Read more »
Think of them as mini-Ravinias…without the crowds and parking hassles. Let me explain. Glenview has a lot to do and see any time of year, but in summer it really comes alive. My daughter-in-law Jenny and her two kids are coming to town in a few days. Naturally, we’ll go into the city to ride […] Read more »
The Glen is a wonderful place to live, shop and dine. It’s located on the grounds of the former Naval Air Station Glenview which operated here for a long time. We have over 2000 luxury homes, over 20 shops and boutiques, 17 restaurants and much more. But how did it come about? Well, here is […] Read more »
A couple of months ago I wrote a blog about the unofficial – but very real – sign of spring in Glenview, the opening of the Glenview Dairy Bar. Well, there’s also a sign of summer, and its right here in The Glen…outdoor dining in Glen Town Center. We have 17 restaurants in The Glen, […] Read more »
My family and I live in The Glen, an upscale residential and retail community in Glenview Illinois. We moved here in 2003 which was in the early days of the development. We have come to love our home, Gallery Park, Lake Glenview, Glen Town Center’s wonderful restaurants and shops, and the several lovely neighborhoods filled […] Read more »