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Real estate and community information for Chicago's North Shore suburbs of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Northfield, and Glencoe. Selling single family homes, condos, new construction, and land on the North Shore since 1998. Includes market statistics, sold properties, community events, zoning, sports, restaurants and various real estate opinions and thoughts.

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2017 

A new year and lots of new listings in Hubbard Woods.  There were a total of 22 "new" listings here but only 10 of those were really new to the market as opposed to having been taken off during the holidays and relisted. New Hubbard Woods Homes for Sale 1195 Asbury  $719,000Corner lot with 4 bedr...
01/31/2017
What's currently for sale in your village and how what were the sales statistics for 2016.  Click below for full report for your town. Winnetka WilmetteKenilworthGlencoeNorthfield 
01/30/2017
Mild temperatures in the Chicago area have spurred the spring real estate market into action a little earlier this year.  Many buyers have hit the streets and the new listing inventory is rising.   What does the Northfield IL real estate market look like now?Homes for sale:  35Low price:  $379,00...
01/30/2017
There are many new listings coming on the market as well as buyers out looking at them.  Our less-than-frigid winter has allowed the spring real estate market to start early. What does the real estate market look like today in Glencoe?Homes for sale:  74Low price:  $279,000High price:  $8,000,000...
01/30/2017
In January the weather is usually predictably cold - but not this year.  The fine weather has brought out many buyers as well as new listings (and old ones) entering the market.  Kenilworth has had high inventory for a while but Joseph Sears School is still a huge draw to people wanting an excell...
01/30/2017
Because I grew up in Los Angeles, I often read the blog posts of Active Rainers from Southern California. There are many, no doubt, but I always wanted to chat with Jane Peters.  Partly because she specializes in the Wilshire  Corridor, where I once worked in the 1980s, but also because I wondere...
01/28/2017
It's January 2017 and the fine weather is bringing out lots of buyers.  The real estate market in Wilmette IL was strong in 2016 - better than any of the other North Shore communities.  Wilmette continues to be a prime destination for buyers for many reasons including good schools, proximity to d...
01/25/2017
It's January 2017 and the warm weather has provided Winnetka and other North Shore communities the opportunity to get an early start on the spring home selling market.  More homes are coming on every week - so many I can't get to see them all on broker tour days.What does the Winnetka real estate...
01/24/2017
 UPDATED 2019 No surprise there - I've been writing about Wilmette's strong real estate market for years. Crain's Chicago Business just published a list of 8 city neighborhoods and 8 suburbs where your money will stretch while other amenities like schools, restaurants, or location add to the posi...
01/23/2017
1050 Tower Road in Winnetka will be open on Sunday, January 22 from 12-2 pm. 1050 Tower Road, Winnetka One of Winnetka's best real estate values.  Located closed to downtown Hubbard Woods, the train, schools, and the lake.Four bedroomsThree bathsUpdated kitchenLarge family room with sliding doors...
01/21/2017
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