is volo a good community!!!

[aragx6]

Originally Posted by Ophidian14

Look, what? How could you possibly know that?

I actually think the property values of the far-out suburbs are going to stagnate or continue to decline for quite some time, especially those without Metra stations. Gas isn't getting any cheaper, you know.

Couldn't agree more. I get the impression from some people that I've spoken to that they don't really believe gas will get that expensive, that somehow our government or our industry is going to fix this - I wouldn't count on it. Money should have been going into transportation and alternative energy R&D 30 years ago when they first knew this was going to be a major problem, but no one did. Why? Because billions have been made off of this.

Now they're getting in the game too late, and while there are some great alternative technologies out there, they take a long time to reach the marketplace in any kind of viable, affordable way.

We're in this for the long haul, and we'll probably see $6/gallon gas by 2009 or 10.

[IbeDavid]

Originally Posted by Ophidian14

Look, what? How could you possibly know that?

I actually think the property values of the far-out suburbs are going to stagnate or continue to decline for quite some time, especially those without Metra stations. Gas isn't getting any cheaper, you know.

REPLY: Theres been a massive expansion west and north of Chicago proper over the last 20 years and Lake County is the last County to get super-developed. Naperville was once considered ' a little out of the way community' and now look at it . Its a highly desirable place to live . People want out of the City of Chicago ..that, plus new people coming in from out of state , dont want to live in an area that is wall to wall concrete , smog, hyper-crime, ,and traffic so bad that it takes the joy out of life. People who live in Volo mostly work in the suburbs and not in Chicago , so having a Metra Train Line isnt a big concern. Just as Lake Zurich has exploded in population, so will Volo which is just a ways up the road. Have you been to Volo lately ?
There are now thousands of new homes decorating the countryside ; give it another 10 years and you wont recognize Volo. Ive lived in Lake County since 1979 and have been an eye witness to the rapid influx of people to towns like Volo ; Hainesville is another good example --- this town used to have a population of 200 . Now , its in the tens of thousands and theres developments everywhere . Escaping to Lake County has almost become a mantra.

[Ophidian14]

Originally Posted by IbeDavid

dont want to live in an area that is wall to wall concrete , smog, hyper-crime, ,and traffic so bad that it takes the joy out of life.

I hope you're not implying that Lake County doesn't have bad traffic.

People who live in Volo mostly work in the suburbs and not in Chicago ,

Right. How many big employers are there near Volo? Baxter, maybe? Most of these folks are probably commuting to places like Deerfield, Northbrook, Lake Forest, etc. Again, an hour each way..

Just as Lake Zurich has exploded in population, so will Volo which is just a ways up the road.

Another totally unfounded prediction. I suggest you read this article. It basically explains how the far out suburbs are already turning into the future ghettos of America.

[IbeDavid]

Originally Posted by Ophidian14

I hope you're not implying that Lake County doesn't have bad traffic.
Right. How many big employers are there near Volo? Baxter, maybe? Most of these folks are probably commuting to places like Deerfield, Northbrook, Lake Forest, etc. Again, an hour each way..
Another totally unfounded prediction. I suggest you read this article. It basically explains how the far out suburbs are already turning into the future ghettos of America.

REPLY:

1. There doesnt have to be 'big employers' nearby to Volo although there is Baxter and Motorola reasonably closeby ; people also work for medium size companies or are self employed and they can work in Lake County or McHenry County or on the Northshore . The point is, there doesnt always need to be a Metra Train Line . And for those thousands of new homeowners that do live in Volo currently and have to drive an hour each way, it obviously doesnt bother them otherwise they wouldnt have moved to Volo ; they obviously think its worth it to come home to non-wall to wall concrete living.

2. Im wasnt implying that Lake County doesnt have its traffic problems. It does in certain places. But its a far cry from living closer in to Chicago.

3. I have no doubt that, eventually, (due to Americas continued moral degradation problem from not wanting God or his moral absolutes) ... that there will be increased crime, ghettos, gangs, etc.. Thats a given . But until that time arrives in out of the way places like Volo, many thousands of people have chosen to make it their home .

As for 'my totally unfounded prediction' ... my prediction has been and IS being fulfilled right now as evidenced by the many thousands of new home buyers in Volo . Why not take a drive thru Volo and see what its like today, instead of acting presumptuous and asserting inaccuracies based on unfounded diatribe (??) . END.

[kmwheel]

If you're looking in Volo, I could also recommend Fox Lake (which has the Metra), and Antioch (Metra station about 5 minutes from my house). I live in an established neighborhood of duplexes...like townhomes only you have your own big yard. Think of them as single family attached homes. Units in this neighborhood are going for anywhere from 150k to 190k, depending on size and condition. The schools are good, there are real neighborhoods where kids can play (two parks in mine), and we're very convenient to everything.

In Volo, though, it seems like you could hit the Round Lake or Fox Lake Metra and have a lot of options. It certainly isn't a bad area, I would just take my time and check out all of the other towns, too.

Best of luck to you in your search. I can also agree with the other posters that traffic in Lake County can be a bear, so it's all going to depend on your commute.