Welcome to the Jungle: Meadowview's Art Show

Meadowview School in Grayslake held its annual art show yesterday and it was amazing.  Art teacher Kelly Griffin does a great job and this year's theme was adorable!  I loved the different art mediums!  My kids were so excited to show off their work and they loved the scavenger hunt! Here's a few highlights! 

Looking for a home in Grayslake?  Give me a call!  I know this market better than anyone else!  I have new listings coming on every week!  

Jamie

847.345.2668

Chesapeake Farms- coming to life!

It doesn't beat this. Sitting here studying for my realtor license renewal test and I'm watching the blue herons fly by and fish for their next meal.  It's a glorious day in the ponds of Chesapeake Farms.  There was lots of action this weekend on the pond with some neighbors taking out their new kayaks and kids breaking out their fishing poles!  I have a new listing coming on that backs to the pond!   Sneak peek will be coming soon!  I heard you'll have an awesome neighbor!

Lightning in a Bottle-- finding the perfect home when it's right in front of you!

I often say finding the right home for a buyer is like capturing lighting in a bottle-- easier than it sounds, but sometimes things just fall into place. Sometimes I show a client 20 homes and sometimes I show them 2 or 3.

Such was the case for today's closings.  My friend T emailed me and said she was looking for a home in Madrona Village which is an area of Round Lake that is zoned for Grayslake schools.  What she didn't know is that I had a brand new listing coming on the market in Madrona Village that was everything she was looking for! Being a great Realtor, I showed her everything available in Madrona Village (which was three homes since homes move so fast there), and she loved my newest listing the best except it wasn't even on the market yet!

So, I listed it, we wrote up an offer, and since the sellers had already made an offer on another home in Madrona Village, they were able to fulfill their home sale contingency!  We closed today and I'm so excited for all the new memories both these families are going to make in their new homes!

Looking to buy or sell around Grayslake, Round Lake, Gurnee, or Madrona Village (or anywhere else in Lake County)?  Give me a call!

Jamie Hering, Realtor
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
847.345.2668
jamie@starhometeam.com
www.realtorjamie.com

D46 Named Best Communities for Music Education

CCSD 46 has been recognized as one of the best communities for music education in the country by the NAMM Foundation! Only 476 school districts nationwide were honored with this designation - only 7 others in the state of Illinois! This award recognizes the commitment of our administration, teachers and parents who believe in music education and are working to ensure that it is part of a complete education for all children. The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit organization supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants.

As a mom (and former band geek myself) whose daughter plays clarinet at Frederick Intermediate School, I see first hand how amazing the D46 program is.  Way to go D46!

Check out the complete list here: https://www.nammfoundation.org/articles/2016-best-communities-music-education-districts?roi=echo4-33895494108-83269072-f699d49afaf71250dd05b318c02cea8f&

Want to be part of the Grayslake Community?  Call me and I'll find you a great home!

Jamie Hering, Realtor
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
847.345.2668
jamie@starhometeam.com
www.realtorjamie.com