About the Lindenhurst, Illinois Area  The Village of Lindenhurst is a quiet town of nearly 15,000 located in the northern suburbs. First incorporated in 1956, Lindenhurst originally started as part of the Ernst E Lehmann farm. Throughout several owner transfers, the property retained the outstanding two rows of Linden trees that stood along the farmhouse, hence the name Lindenhurst. The town grew quickly, adding businesses and schools on existing farm lands, and numbered in the 3000's by the early 1970s. Despite the growth, Lindenhurst has kept it's small town feel and values and has strived to protect greenspaces.
Lindenhurst elementary students are served by Lake Villa School District 41, Millburn School District 24, or Antioch District 34. High School students attend either Antioch High School District 117, or Grayslake High School District 127. There are also many private schools that serve the area.
Please click here for a list of local Houses of Worship, and to see other clubs and activities in the area. For other local activities, please visit the Lindenhurst Park District and the Lake Villa District Library.. Other recreational pursuits include the nearby Chain O' Lakes .
Lindenhurst is just 10 minutes from I-94 and is served by METRA. It is 45 miles from dowtown Chicago, 35 miles from O'Hare, and 40 miles from Milwaukee's Mitchell Field.
For additional information, please visit the Village of Lindenhurst or the Lindenhurst-Lake Villa Chamber of Commerce.  Request my Free Northwest Suburbs, Buffalo Grove and Libertyville Relocation Package. It's packed full of useful and important information about the Northwest Suburbs, Buffalo Grove and Libertyville, Illinois area. Don't move here without it! Remember: I'll send it to you for free and without obligation. Just fill out the form and I will send it right out... It's my job to know EVERYTHING about Northwest Suburbs, Buffalo Grove and Libertyville! Ask me any question. Or request a FREE information package. There's no obligation, and I promise to get back to you quickly...
Real Estate Contracts >Broom Clean
Most purchase agreements contain language that requires a home to be free of trash and debris and "broom clean" at closing. While this language is not precise, the general idea is that you should convey a clean house to your buyers, one in the same condition that you hope to find your new home.
When the movers leave with your furniture, you may even want to consider hiring a professional cleaning service to thoroughly clean the home. It is crucial to leave your house as pristine as possible for the new owners. This includes getting rid of any leftover junk in the storage spaces. When the buyers show up for their final walk-through, they will feel much better about finalizing the sale if everything sparkles. This will set up a positive mood for completing the transaction and help to minimize any disputes at the closing.
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