Thursday, October 31, 2013

HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN DATES BACK TO EARLY 16th CENTURY IRELAND


HALLOWEEN is an interpretation of “All Hallow’s Evening”, an annual celebration observed in a number of countries on October 31. It is the eve of the Western Christian of All Hallow’s Day. It initiates the time in the Christian Community dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints, martyrs and all the faithful departed believers. According to many scholars, All Hallows' Eve is a Christianized feast initially influenced by the Celtic harvest festival of Samhain", which comes from the Old Irish word for "summer's end. Samhain Festival marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the 'darker half' of the year. It was seen as a point of conscious awareness, when the spirits or fairies (the Super Natural) could more easily come into our world and were particularly active. At Samhain, it was believed that the Spirits/Fairies needed to be appeased to ensure that the people and their livestock would survive the winter. Offerings of food and drink, or portions of the crops, were left for the Spirits/Fairies. In modern Ireland, Scotland, Mann and Wales, the festival included celebrating in disguise or wearing a mask and performing a song or performance in exchange for food or money. This goes back as far as the 16th century. The "traditional illumination for the group of children performers was provided by turnips or beets which had been hollowed out to act as lanterns and often carved with grotesque faces to represent spirits or goblins". In the 20th century they spread to England and became generally known as jack-o’-lanterns.
Today’s festive Halloween activities include trick or treating, attending costume parties, carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, lighting bonfires, apple bobbing, visiting haunted houses, playing pranks, telling scary stories, and watching horror films.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL YOU GOBLINS!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lantIHjpMe0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jpBACP6eoM

Friday, October 25, 2013

HALLOWEEN FUN DOWNTOWN DEERFIELD, IL, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26


Looking for something fun to do this Saturday, October 26th? Visit downtown Deerfield, Illinois where you will witness: "THE INVASION OF THE PUMPKINS". This event is co-sponsored by The Village of Deerfield, DBR Chamber of
Commerce and local retail establishments.
Sixteen large fiber glass pumpkins were painted by Deerfield High School students and have been displayed around the village of Deerfield. Each pumpkin has a coin slot, were you can deposit coins to vote for your favorite pumpkin. The winning pumpkin for the most money collected will receive a $5,000 check for their charity of choice.

The winning pumpkin will be decided at 2:30PM, when all the pumpkins will gather and their change will be counted.
The entire day is jam packed with great Halloween Activities, the fun takes place at Deerfield Square and Jewett Park Community Center.

10 AM - 3 PM: FACE PAINTING & BALLOON ANIMALS

11 AM - NOON: CUPCAKE DECORATING AT WHOLE FOODS

11:30 AM - 2:30PM: A-Z Entertainment

NOON: PIE EATING CONTEST AT WHOLE FOODS

12 PM - 4:00 PM: TRICK OR TREATING WITH LOCAL MERCHANTS (look for Orange sign in their window)

2 PM: HALLOWEEN HOUND PARADE

2:30 PM: INVASION OF THE PUMPKINS CEREMONY

3 PM: HALLOWEEN HOOPLA AT JEWETT PARK (across the street from Deerfield Square)

7 PM: MOVIE NIGHT: ALFRED HITCHCOCK'S, "THE BIRDS" (Bring a blanket or chairs)

http://www.deerfield.il.us/assets/1/village_government/Invasion_of_the_Pumpkins_with_Map.pdf
HAVE FUN! ~Pam



Thursday, October 24, 2013

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING JERKY TREATS TO ALL DOG OWNERS!!!


During the past several months there has been an unknown cause of death and illness attributed to Jerky Treats which has affected over 3,600 dogs nation wide!The FDA is investigating a mystery illness being linked to pet jerky treats.

The treats in question are sold as jerky tenders or strips made of chicken, duck, sweet potatoes and dried fruit and have been linked to Chinese manufacturers, according to the FDA.

Despite rigorous testing, U.S. officials cannot find the reason the foods are causing symptoms as severe as kidney failure, gastrointestinal bleeding and urinary issues.

"This is one of the most elusive and mysterious outbreaks we've encountered," Center for Veterinary Medicine Director Bernadette Dunham said in the FDA release. "Our beloved four-legged companions deserve our best effort, and we are giving it."

With no known leads as to what is causing the sickness, the FDA is asking consumers to be wary when feeding pets treats.

After the dog has ingested the treat, within a few hours the dog can become lethargic, dizzy, throwing up and more. If this happens to your dog, please take them to their vet immediately with the treat bag so, the FDA can narrow down the cause!
My suggestion: Discard ALL Jerky treats from China and replace with Organic!
Source: http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/national-international/Reasons-for-Dog-Treat-Deaths-Remain-Unknown-According-to-FDA-228817621.html#ixzz2ifBu5P00
I AM A PET FRIENDLY REALTOR ;)

3rd QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR THE NORTH SHORE of IL ~ JULY 1 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2013


THE NORTH SHORE OF ILLINOIS
....................Units...DAYS on MARKET...Median Sold $.................TOTAL SOLD
Attached ....... 542.…................78.....…................$192,500.................$129,342,367
Detached........1,114................. 91.........................$470,000….............$614,593,395
TOTAL……..1,656….…….....87…………….…$362,750……….…$743,935,762

2012 JULY – SEPTEMBER 3rd QUARTER:
……………..1,253……………145………………..$330,000………….$516,064,765

JULY 1st – SEPTEMBER 30th, 2013 ~ RENTALS
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
.........................556.....................26..…………………. $1,980…………….$1,238,664

Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

This Data Includes the Following Areas: Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Lincolnshire, Northbrook, Glenview/Golf, Mundelein/Ivanhoe, Vernon Hills/Indian Creek and Buffalo Grove.

3rd QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR BUFFALO GROVE, IL ~ JULY 1 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2013


BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
....................Units...DAYS on MARKET...Median Sold $.................TOTAL SOLD
Attached ............125...............72...............…........$147,000................$21,851,843
Detached............119...............57...........................$340,000................$43,849,491
RENTALS.
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
........................96.....................22..…………………. $1,850…….…………$177,515

Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

3rd QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR VERNON HILLS/INDIAN CREEK, IL ~ JULY 1 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2013


VERNON HILLS/INDIAN CREEK, ILLINOIS
....................Units...DAYS on MARKET...Median Sold $.................TOTAL SOLD
Attached ............75...............86...............…........$155,000................$13,650,863
Detached............83...............106.........................$385,000................$34,361,569
RENTALS.
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
........................93.....................24..…………………. $1,650…….…………$163,520

Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

3rd QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR MUNDELEIN/IVANHOE, IL ~ JULY 1 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2013


MUNDELEIN/IVANHOE, ILLINOIS
....................Units...DAYS on MARKET...Median Sold $.................TOTAL SOLD
Attached ............28...............59...............…........$147,500................$4,367,157
Detached............150.............96...........................$227,500................$36,706,473
RENTALS.
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
........................56.....................30..…………………. $1,550…….…………$89,585

Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

3rd QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR GLENVIEW/GOLF, IL ~ JULY 1 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2013


GLENVIEW/GOLF, ILLINOIS
....................Units...DAYS on MARKET...Median Sold $.................TOTAL SOLD
Attached ............112.............69...............…........$267,500................$33,398,104
Detached............176.............80...........................$525,000................$108,847,842
RENTALS.
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
........................82.....................28..…………………. $2,475…….…………$211,315

Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

3rd QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR NORTHBROOK, IL ~ JULY 1 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2013


NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS
....................Units...DAYS on MARKET...Median Sold $.................TOTAL SOLD
Attached ............71...............60...............…........$220,000................$17,140,500
Detached............135.............88...........................$525,500................$76,478,565
RENTALS.
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
........................57.....................25..…………………. $2,100…….…………$121,665

Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

3rd QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR LINCOLNSHIRE, IL ~ JULY 1 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2013


LINCOLNSHIRE, ILLINOIS
....................Units...DAYS on MARKET...Median Sold $.................TOTAL SOLD
Attached ............11..............107...…........…........$345,000................$3,989,500
Detached............39................94...........................$510,000................$22,372,524
RENTALS.
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
........................4.....................42..…………………. $3,850…….…………$14,500

Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

3rd QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR LAKE BLUFF, IL ~ JULY 1 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2013


LAKE BLUFF, ILLINOIS
....................Units...DAYS on MARKET...Median Sold $.................TOTAL SOLD
Attached ............18................61….….......…........$172,375................$3,337,000
Detached............37..............104............................$575,000................$24,804,500
RENTALS.
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
........................36.....................30..…………………. $1,913…….…………$88,295

Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

3rd QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR LAKE FOREST, IL ~ JULY 1 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2013


LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS
....................Units...DAYS on MARKET...Median Sold $.................TOTAL SOLD
Attached ...........27...............113….….......…........$344,500................$11,926,500
Detached...........107.............101............................$810,000................$104,174,199
RENTALS.
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
........................44.....................28..…………………. $2,925…….…………$130,955

Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

3rd QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR HIGHLAND PARK, IL ~ JULY 1 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2013


HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS
....................Units...DAYS on MARKET...Median Sold $.................TOTAL SOLD
Attached ...........36...............267….….......…........$220,000................$10,147,500
Detached...........146.............113............................$563,050................$96,219,134
RENTALS.
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
........................45.....................28..…………………. $2,575…….…………$132,750

Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

3rd QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR RIVERWOODS, IL ~ JULY 1 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2013


RIVERWOODS, IL
....................Units...DAYS on MARKET...Median Sold $............TOTAL SOLD
Detached…......20.............114.....................$565,750…......$12,615,000

RENTALS: .....Units.... DAYS ON MARKET…Median Rental $....TOTAL
................3.............15……………………....$3,500………..$11,500….

Note: There are only single family homes in RIVERWOODS.
Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant

3rd QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR BANNOCKBURN, IL ~ JULY 1 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2013


BANNOCKBURN, IL
....................Units...DAYS on MARKET...Median Sold $.......TOTAL SOLD
Detached…......3….............210.............$940,000 …………......$2,850,000

RENTALS: .....Units...... DAYS ON MARKET…Median Rental $....TOTAL
..................1....................4……………………....$5,500………..$5,500….

Note: There are only single family homes in BANNOCKBURN.
Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant

3rd QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR DEERFIELD, IL ~ JULY 1 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2013


DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS
....................Units...DAYS on MARKET...Median Sold $............TOTAL SOLD
Attached ...........39...............54.…….….......….....$236,000................$9,533,400
Detached...........99...............75..............................$476,500................$51,314,098
RENTALS.
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
........................39.....................21..…………………. $2,100…….…………$91,564


Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.