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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

New construction homes in The Glen

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There are two neighborhoods in The Glen available to buyers seeking new construction.  One is available now, and the other will be available soon.

First, a little background:  The Glen is an upscale residential and retail development on Chicago’s North Shore in the community of Glenview, Illinois.  There are several distinct neighborhoods with two things in common:  They have stunning, luxury homes; and homeowners enjoy the “urban living in the suburbs” lifestyle that the Glen is known for.  The various neighborhoods are anchored by our retail hub, Glen Town Center.  OK, now I’ll tell you about the new construction real estate opportunities in The Glen.

Regency:  While nearly sold out, the new Pulte development called Regency still has 5 beautiful townhomes available for purchase.  The development, when completed, will have 149 homes.  Among the available 5 homes are the two models, fully decorated.  These are likely to sell soon, so if you’re interested I suggest you move quickly.

Westgate has cleared the final administrative hurdles, and it should get under way soon.  I walked over to the site this morning, and I see that the sales center is being developed.  This E. R. James Partners development will have 173 homes including 71 row homes, 68 Mews townhomes, and 34 single family homes.  The row homes and single family homes will have first floor master bedrooms making them particularly attractive to downsizing empty-nesters.  This development will be extremely popular.  Not only will this be the last new Glen development featuring single family homes, but E. R. James is known as a high quality builder.

If you are interested in Regency you should contact me now so that I can get you into the models and explain your options.  If Westgate strikes your fancy please let me know so that I can contact you at the appropriate time.  I can be reached at 847-401-1802 or margaretludemann@gmail.com.  Meanwhile you can learn more about these developments at www.homesintheglen.com.

Margaret Ludemann, Glen homeowner 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

The Glen, not just a home, a lifestyle

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The Glen in Glenview Illinois.  Perhaps you’ve driven through it at one time or another.  You’ve seen our lovely homes…townhomes, row houses, duplexes, two-flats, condominium apartments, and of course single family homes.  Many are quite large.  In fact the townhomes in our Tower Crossing neighborhood are between 3031 sq ft and 4105 sq ft.  These are townhomes!  And the single family homes in Southgate and Chapel Crossing are typically over 4000 sq ft.  Other homes in the Glen are more modest in size, and quite wonderful.  Some in our Cambridge neighborhood have lovely front porches, tidy back yards, and picket fences.  Yes indeed, we have homes!  1,255 of them currently with more on the way.

Our real estate market, however, is only part of the Glen’s story.  People select homes because they like their style and appearance.  But they select neighborhoods based on community lifestyle.  And that’s where The Glen really shines.  Whenever I meet a prospective home buyer I always point out that buying here is much more than buying a home, they are buying a vibrant lifestyle that is unequaled on Chicagoland’s North Shore.  Within walking distance of nearly every Glen home you can find scores of restaurants and shops, a book store, Glen 10 movie theater, art gallery, spa, heath club, Gallery Park, Lake Glenview, Kohl Children’s Museum, walking paths, jogging and biking trails, 2 golf courses, paddle ball courts, tennis courts, playgrounds, our own Metra station, and a feeling of…well, a feeling of community.

My neighbors in Tower Crossing, for instance, have what we call “mailbox parties”.  We drag out our tables and chairs, and set them up in our beautiful common area near our community mailboxes.  We share stories, catch up on one another’s lives, and enjoy the setting sun.  In winter our get-togethers move to one of our homes or perhaps to the Glenview Prairie Club (open to the public) across the street.

Here in the Glen we have the best of both worlds.  There is the vibrancy of urban living yet enveloped by the beautiful suburban setting of the North Shore.  If you would like to know more about living in the Glen please contact me.  I’ve been a homeowner here for over a decade, and I am a leading Realtor specializing in Glen homes.

Margaret Ludemann, @properties Realtor

margaretLudemannl@gmail.com    847-401-1802