Living, Loving and Saving Money in Lake County IL

Looking For Something Fun To Do in Lake County IL. This Week End?

Cheryl Tittle Home Buying and Selling in Lake County (R.E.I.T. Homes) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:15:36 -0500

While working with a client not from the area, I was researching things to do in Lake County, IL. I have lived in Lake County for 23 years and find that I get into a mundane routine of how I plan my activities. I have fallen in love with lake county all over again since doing some web surfing. I have to say not more mountain for me! It seems like I and my friends are staying a little closer to home for entertainment

This is sure to be a favorite for your family and friends.

The Lake County Discovery Museum provides a fun, well-rounded museum experience .

Hands-on interactive exhibits introduce the history of Lake County in a fun learning environment. The museum also displays the nation’s largest permanent exhibition on the history and significance of postcards. Changing exhibits in our special exhibition galleries take inspiration from art, history and popular culture.

The Lake County Discovery Museum is located in Lakewood Forest Preserve in southwest Lake County.

The entrance and parking area are locatedon Route 176 west of Fairfield Road. Follow signs to the Lake County Discovery Museum.

To view their upcoming hours and events visit the website. They even a coupon for a dollar off.

Staying Healthly in Lake County IL. and Does a Man Really Get Sicker Than a Woman

Cheryl Tittle Home Buying and Selling in Lake County (R.E.I.T. Homes) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:25:58 -0500

Fall has arrived here in Lake County and with its beautiful color changes also comes flu season. Yech

According to Flu.gov, Flu refers to illnesses caused by a number of different influenza viruses. Flu can cause a range of symptoms and effects, from mild to lethal.

Two strains of flu, seasonal flu and the H1N1 (Swine) flu, are currently circulating in the United States. A third, highly lethal H5N1 (Bird) flu is being closely tracked overseas.

Most healthy people recover from the flu without problems, but certain people are at high risk for serious complications.

Below are a list of websites to help you leanrn more about the flu,why you should get a vacinaation:

Walgreens is also offering Flu Shots.
Below is a list of stores in Lke County IL. You can also visit thier webiste for a list of other locations.

near 60031

Map of all stores

4830 Grand Ave
Gurnee, IL60031
847-662-2585
NEC of Milwaukee Ave. & Grand Ave.

7501 Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL60031
847-265-9641
Grand & Almond

709 N. Greenbay Rd.
Waukegan, IL60085
847-662-8091
SEC Greenbay & Grand

399 South Rte 45
Lindenhurst, IL60046
847-356-2066
Sec Of Rte 45 & Sand Lake

295 S U.S. Hwy 45
Grayslake, IL60030
847-223-9261
U.S. Highway 45 & Route 120

2200 N Lewis Ave
Waukegan, IL60087
847-623-6375
Sunset & Lewis

1811 Belvidere Rd
Waukegan, IL60085
847-244-7550
Belvidere (Route 120) & Lewis Avenue

1770 N Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL60048
847-327-9706
SEC of Milwaukee Ave. & Buckley Rd.

460 E Washington St
Grayslake, IL60030
847-231-4122
NWC of Route 83 & Washington St.

39023 Green Bay Rd.
Beach Park, IL60087
847-599-2447
NEC of Green Bay & Wadsworth

These sites are informative and if you have any questions, you should always contact your Doctor. I wanted to end this on a lighter note, this below video is on the Man Cold.

Who Let The Dogs Out? (Woof Woof!)

Cheryl Tittle Home Buying and Selling in Lake County (R.E.I.T. Homes) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:28:09 -0500

This is great advise for home sellers.....

Via Gabrielle (Kamahele) Rhind (Tierra Antigua Realty, Tucson AZ Real Estate Agent):

Dogs. You either love them ... or not.

When you are selling your home - you don't want to lose a potential Buyer - or even risk that a Realtor won't show the home because they or their clients are afraid of dogs, have aversions to them, don't like the way they shed, etc.

Here are a few things "not to do" if you own a dog:

Don't ask your Realtor to add "Dog Friendly" to the MLS description. To some Real estate agents, that translates to, "Don't show this home." No one wants to deal with a dog they don't know, nor do they want to control the dog; and buyers are afraid that the dog will bite because they remember the last article in the paper they read: "pit bull mauls child" even though the family reports the dog never harmed anyone. Also, as cute as your dog is, do not add photos of the dog to the MLS listing.

Don't assume your home "doesn't smell like dog". If you're a dog owner, go with knowing that there are dog odors even if you can't smell anything. It happens - people get used to smells and often, don't even know "they" smell. Clean your home - everyday! Place dog toys, crates, pillows, etc., outside away from view; vacuum daily and leave apple cider or lavender smelling scents out that absorb odors.

Don't forget the backyard. Nothing discourages potential buyer faster than stepping in dog poop or seeing a backyard laced with droppings. Clean up the back yard everyday and make sure the grass is trimmed back so people can see what they are stepping on.

Don't opt to be home during property showings. Legally, you have to disclose there is a dog in the home. You'll get calls from agents that come right out and ask, "What about the dog - my clients don't like dogs?" So, you decide to just stay home during the showing to help out. DON'T. If you are able to stay home, take your dog for a walk during the showing. Staying home is a sure way for Buyers to rush through your home and make them feel awkward about looking through your closets, etc.

Don't leave your dog running free if you are at work all day. I've had this happen and the Buyers wouldn't set one foot in the house. Unless you can come home and quickly remove or contain your dog, it's better to ask a neighbor to dog sit, crate your dog, etc.

Here's hoping these few tips will help successfully show and sell your home!

Gabrielle (Kamahele) Rhind - 2009. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission rhindohana@msn.com. Buying or selling Tucson Arizona Real Estate? Click info@gabriellerhind.com and let me know how I can help you! Or visit www.BuyMyTucsonHome.com.

If you'd like more info about Mt. Lemmon homes, Tucson bank owned homes, Tucson lease option to purchase homes, Tucson rental homes, buying or seling your Tucson home or the Tucson real estate market or real estate news, email or call me at (520) 245.0242.

Houses are selling in Gurnee, IL

Cheryl Tittle Home Buying and Selling in Lake County (R.E.I.T. Homes) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:16:52 -0500

Are single family houses in Gurnee, IL going under contract? They are, in the last 7 days 4 homes went under contract. The Market Analysis summary is shown below.

If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, Check out the Waukegan Air Show

Cheryl Tittle Home Buying and Selling in Lake County (R.E.I.T. Homes) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:26:16 -0500

Location

Waukegan Regional Airport
3580 N. McAree Rd.
Waukegan, IL

For more information, visit: www.waukeganairshow.com
FEATURING

- Young Eagles flights - FREE for kids 8-17 starting @ 8:30am
- Vintage aircraft
- Military aircraft
- Antique car show
- Food vendors

Hours of operation:
Gates open 10am - 5pm
Airshow 1pm - 3pm

Admission:
$5 per person
Kids under 12 FREE
FREE PARKING
Also this is a great blog about learning to fly. Click below for the link.

Earning My Wings

Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your House.

Cheryl Tittle Home Buying and Selling in Lake County (R.E.I.T. Homes) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:29:31 -0500

If you are thinking about selling your home in Gurnee, IL. HGTV's http://www.frontdoor.com/ has identified ten common mistakes to avoid in order to sell your home quickly and for the most profit.

Waiting until spring to sell.

Not understanding the real estate contract.

Going it alone without researching first.

Ignoring lowball offers.

Wasting time on an unqualified buyer.

Skimping on marketing.

Sabotaging the showing.

Not prepping for the sale.

Over-improving.

Overpricing.

This video does a great job in a comical, precise, entertaining way of what needs to be done to get your house sold.

If you have any questions on selling your home in Northern Lake County, please feel free to give me a call.

Sometimes Simple is Just Too Simple

Cheryl Tittle Home Buying and Selling in Lake County (R.E.I.T. Homes) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:32:13 -0500

I am relatively new to social media and blogging. The more experienced would refer to me as a newbie. Mostly, I want my Blog to not only be about homes currently on the market in Lake county, IL. I want it to be about the area, local events, local businesses and just plain old why living in Lake County is the best. Also how to you can simplify your life and save some money.

The goal of my local blog is to become the respected (and read often) expert on this area for all things real estate, whether you are planing to move now, in the next ten years or just needs to know what your home is worth. Or maybe you are just curious what the neighbors house is selling for.

So why would you care that I was channel surfing the other night?

Let me explain. My Blog is a work in progress and I needed a break from thinking about it, so when I ran across this skit from Mad TV. It hit me, why not keep it simple, some would refer to it as the KISS princip al. (keep it simple stup..,, I much prefer the word silly instead of the other word commonly used). I found the video on YouTube and want to share it with you. While the video is about weight loss, it inspired me to come up with one my categories for my blog. I hope you enjoy it.

I still laugh even seeing it again. My new category will be on Spend less, Save more. I am also trying to adopt that in more personal life. (Also trying the Eat Less, Move More).

I sure would love suggestions of what you would like to know more about.

If you are a local business in Lake County that has:

An event
coupon
general information

that you would like me to share, please let me know.

If you live in Lake County or are thinking about relocating to Lake County, IL. feel free to contact me, I sure do know the area.

Thanks for Reading. Just trying to.... Keep It Simple.

Moving with Pets, Check out these three great websites.

Cheryl Tittle Home Buying and Selling in Lake County (R.E.I.T. Homes) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:49:25 -0500

There is no doubt about it, moving for pet can be very stressfull for both you and your pets. I am always on the lookout for the sites that offer the best information on moving with pets. Here are three websites that can make our move with your pet less stressful.

I hope this will help you make the move smoother for you and your pet.

Fun things to do in Lake County IL.

Cheryl Tittle Home Buying and Selling in Lake County (R.E.I.T. Homes) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:53:00 -0500

Looking for something to do with the family in Lake County IL

Lindenhurst Heath and Fitness Center of Lake Forest Hospital is offering a free, yes free, Family Fitness and Fun Day.

Stop by September 13 from 11 a.m. Until 4p.m to join together in good old fashioned fun. Sunday offers Inflatable activities for the kiddies, rock climbing for the adventurist, and a DJ and dancing for anyone looking to show their skills.

Visit www.health-fitnesscenters.com or call 847-535-7610 for more details.

Movies Filmed in Illinois

Cheryl Tittle Home Buying and Selling in Lake County (R.E.I.T. Homes) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:17:43 -0500

Happy Labor Day

I really enjoyed this information about movies made in Illinois.

On Screen Illinois

Visit onscreenillinois.com to learn about famous locations featured in movies filmed throughout Illinois. Be sure to check out the five movie getaways, movie trivia and a list of film festivals in Illinois. Click the logo for more information.

Annual Film Festivals

September 2009

Midwest Independent Film Festival
First Tuesday of Every Month
http://www.midwestfilm.com/

Black Harvest International Festival of Film and Video
August 7- September 3, 2009
http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/

Chicago International REEL Shorts Festival
September 10- 13, 2009
http://www.projectchicago.com/

Chicago Underground Film Festival
September 10- 13, 2009
http://www.cuff.org/

Black Earth Film Festival
September 17- 19, 2009
http://www.blackearthfest.com/

Route 66 Film Festival
September 19- 20, 2009
http://www.route66filmfestival.net/

Naperville Independent Film Festival
September 19- 26, 2009
http://www.naperfilmfest.org/

Chicago Horror Film Festival
September 25- 27, 2009
http://www.chicagohorrorfest.com/

Elgin Short Film Festival
September 26, 2009
http://www.hemmens.org/filmfest.html

CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews And Cheryl Tittle would like to offer you a drawing 4 FREE Front Row Tickets to The Chicago Cubs Baseball Game !!

Cheryl Tittle Home Buying and Selling in Lake County (R.E.I.T. Homes) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:04:17 -0500

One winner will be selected by a random drawing held on

Wednesday, August 12, 2009.

The winner will receive four tickets to the August 26, 2009

Chicago Cubs baseball game.

Winners will be notified by telephone and email.

Tickets are not redeemable for cash.

To enter our drawing, register before August 12, 2009.

CENTURY 21 Roberts and Andrews

Cheryl Tittle, Realtor

1850 Grand Avenue

Lindenhurst, IL. 60046

847-219-9905

If You Build It, They Will Come In Lake County IL.

Cheryl Tittle Home Buying and Selling in Lake County (R.E.I.T. Homes) — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:34:53 -0500

Very exciting news for Lake County, Il reisdients and surrounding counties. Lake County, IL to Finally have its minor league "Field of Dreams" City of Zion announces that it is bringing minor league baseball to a new stadium in Lake County, IL in the summer of 2010. Read the press release he re .

The Team is owned by Kevin Cosner who says,

"I've seen many opportunities over the years to be involved in baseball projects, but this one is really special. The location, the people involved, and the chance to offer families in Zion and the surrounding communities a quaint and affordable setting for minor league baseball means everything. Like that unforgettable movie line says, ‘This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that once was good, and what could be again.’ Play Ball!”

Kevin Costner, February 3, 2009

The Staduim is located at 850 Green Bay Rd, Zion, IL 60099.

Mayor Lane Harrison of Zions Says, "In the movie Bull Durham, you might recall Kevin Costner's character (Crash Davis) talking about his desire to "Get To The Show", which is baseball talk for getting called up to the big leagues. As far as we're concerned, Kevin Costner is as Big League as it gets, and we're very excited that he's bringing "The Show" to our beautiful little city, Zion, Illinois, for all to enjoy. Whether you're from Wisconsin, Illinois, or just passing through, we can't wait to see you here at the ballpark starting in May 2010!

The Project Partners & Supporters Are: Grand Slam Sports & Entertainment, LLC , Allstate, City of Zion, Lake County Board, Northern League, KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort, Waukegan Savings Bank, Lake County Partners, Abbott, Inc., Panattoni Development Company, Partners in Design Architects, Lake County, Illinois Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Illinois Beach Resort and Conference Center.

To learn more about the team, jobs avaliable and ticket prices or to sign up for thier Fan Email you can visit their website at fieldersbaseball.com