Glenview is a nice suburb about 18 miles north of downtown Chicago. It's population is about 45,000 as of 2010. The average income in Glenview is about $90,000. It is a nice quiet community and a great place to raise a family. Glenview was known for many years as the home of Glenview Navel Air Station. It closed in 1995.  Then the area of the Navel Air Station was changed to a residential area and named the Glen. This is about 15% of Glenview. There are many great stores and restaurants, movies theaters and many things to do in the Glen. A really nice feature is the Kohl Children Museum which is a fun place to take a child. Some important businesses located in Glenview are on, Anixter, Aon, Illinois Tool Works and Kraft Foods.  If you are thinking about buying or selling real estate in ... 11/19/2013

By Art Wilson, Realtor   Glenview's October Property sales were 65, up 1.6% from 64 in October of 2012 and -15.6% lower than the 77 sales last month. October 2013 sales were at their highest level compared to October of 2012 and 2011. October YTD sales of 781 are running 34.4% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 581.   The Median Sales Price in October was $324,000, down -9.5% from $358,000 in October of 2012 and down -19.0% from $400,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in October was $359,876, down -14.2% from $419,238 in October of 2012 and down -19.0% from $444,108 last month. October 2013 ASP was at the lowest level compared to October of 2012 and 2011.   The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of October was 218, down -9.5% from 241 last month and down -3... 11/08/2013

Glenview Real Estate Market Report October 2013   Glenview homes for sale have seen strong sales going into Fall.  Homes have sold for 95% of asking price and market time is just 3 months, indicating a very strong seller's market.  If you are thinking about selling your home, consider doing it now - there is less competition than in the spring, and plenty of buyers still looking.Glenview Single Family HomesTotal number of homes sold:  36 Average list price:  $432,000                                        Average sale price:  $418,400                                            Ratio of list to sell price:  97% Average days on market: 89 Currently for sale:  161 homes Lowest price:  $170,000 Highest Price:  $2,795,000 *Contingent:  60 **Pending Sales:  28Glenview Condos  Total number of... 11/08/2013

If you're selling your home, there will probably come a time when it will be inspected. In most cases, a home inspection is a routine part of journey to the closing table. Follow these quick tips from a seasoned pro to help make your home inspection as easy and hassle-free as possible. 1. Make sure the inspector will have ACCESS TO THE HOUSE. This means access to every area of the house: closets, garage, attic hatch, basement. Access to the windows. And no locked rooms, please. A good inspector will take note of areas that weren't accessible and will note them in the report. At the inspector's discretion, he or she might recommend further evaluation prior to closing. In extreme cases, a second inspection might have to be scheduled, which is an extra expense and hassle for everyone invol... 11/02/2013

Glenview, IL Real Estate Market Trends The information below shows available homes for sale in Glenview, IL by the price range. There are 40 available homes above $1,000,000 price range. Average listing price is $657,695. Maximum listing price in Glenview is $2,795,000.    In the past 2 months there were 915 properties sold with an average sale price of $440,224.  In fact, 57 of the sold properties were above $1,000,000. The maximum sold price was $2,245,000. Average market time was 116 days; canceled and expired listings did not count in the average sale price.   Gelnview Real Estate Market Report   Glenview Foreclosures Vs. Short Sales Vs. Regular Sales As we see on the chart below, real estate inventory shrunk in Glenview compared to 2011. REO or foreclosure numbers went from 25 in 2... 10/19/2013

By Art Wilson, Realtor Glenview's September Property sales were 76, up 46.2% from 52 in September of 2012 and -26.9% lower than the 104 sales last month. September 2013 sales were at their highest level compared to September of 2012 and 2011. September YTD sales of 714 are running 38.1% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 517. The Median Sales Price in September was $400,000, down -7.0% from $430,000 in September of 2012 and down -7.5% from $432,250 last month. The Average Sales Price in September was $435,149, down -8.5% from $475,678 in September of 2012 and down -13.7% from $504,108 last month. September 2013 ASP was at a mid range compared to September of 2012 and 2011. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of September was 223, up 2.3% from 218 last month a... 10/18/2013

Triumvera, Glenview, Illinois About Triumvera Triumvera is a condo community built in 1974 in Glenview, Illinois. Triumvera is located on Milwaukee south of Glenview Road and north of Central. Average taxes in Triumvera $2,502 Average association fees in Triumvera $309 ($224 - $414) Average home size in Triumvera 1,375 ft2 Average lot size in Triumvera 0.00 acres Average year built in Triumvera 1978 Homes for sale in Triumvera Address Beds Baths Built Price 4000 Triumvera Dr. #302A 2 2.0 1974 $149,000 3801 Appian Way #610 3 2.0 1979 $194,900 3801 Appian Way #306 1 1.0 1979 $112,500 3823 Appian Way 3 2.1 1978 $279,900 Sales Summary for Triumvera  (Oct 7, 2012 - Oct 7, 2013) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 127 $144,917 $131,083 90.5% Recent home sales... 10/07/2013

Glenview, IL Market Report for August 2013 Glenview, IL is a very popular destination - close proximity by train or car to Chicago, excellent schools, fine restaurants and lots of shopping.  Summer finished up strong after a very good spring market.   Single Family Homes: Glenview homes sold:  68 Average list price:  $620,000 Average sold price:  $604,000 Ratio of list price to sell price:  95% Average days on market:  70 Currently for sale:  147 Low price:  $128,000 High price:  $2,795,000 Homes under contract:  77 Homes pending:  31   Condos and Townhouses Sold Glenview condos:  36 Average list price:  325,500 Average sold price:   Ratio of list price to sell price: Average days on market: Currently for sale:  69 Low price:  $80,000 High price:  $825,000 Condos under contract:  49 Con... 09/23/2013

By Art Wilson, Realtor   Glenview's August Property sales were 89, up 4.7% from 85 in August of 2012 and -19.1% lower than the 110 sales last month. August 2013 sales were at their highest level compared to August of 2012 and 2011. August YTD sales of 622 are running 33.8% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 465.   The Median Sales Price in August was $440,000, up 23.9% from $355,000 in August of 2012 and down -0.6% from $442,750 last month. The Average Sales Price in August was $506,463, up 17.4% from $431,389 in August of 2012 and down -3.9% from $527,045 last month. August 2013 ASP was at highest level compared to August of 2012 and 2011.   The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of August was 204, down -10.9% from 229 last month and down -45.3% from 373 in Aug... 09/05/2013

By Art Wilson, Realtor   Glenview's July Property sales were 109, up 51.4% from 72 in July of 2012 and 19.8% higher than the 91 sales last month. July 2013 sales were at their highest level compared to July of 2012 and 2011. July YTD sales of 532 are running 40.0% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 380.   The Median Sales Price in July was $443,000, down -2.6% from $455,000 in July of 2012 and down -7.3% from $478,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in July was $529,403, up 1.2% from $523,363 in July of 2012 and up 3.0% from $514,171 last month. July 2013 ASP was at highest level compared to July of 2012 and 2011.   The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of July was 217, down -5.2% from 229 last month and down -44.5% from 391 in July of last year. July 2013 ... 08/08/2013

New Construction Homes For Sale in Glenview, Illinois Currently for Sale   For Sale Avg. List Min. Max Avg. Days All 51 $747,638 $229,000 $1,899,000 118 0 bedrooms 2 $277,000 $229,000 $325,000 502 1 bedroom 1 $1,199,000 $1,199,000 $1,199,000 221 2 bedrooms 16 $402,864 $299,990 $739,990 102 3 bedrooms 10 $444,241 $324,490 $799,990 85 4 bedrooms 17 $1,077,436 $749,900 $1,579,000 95 5 bedrooms 5 $1,434,380 $1,299,000 $1,899,000 141 View All New Construction For Sale in Glenview New Construction Homes for Sale by Subdivision Subdivision Description For Sale Glen Oak Acres Glen Oak Acres is a single family home neighborhood in Glenview, Illinois. Glen Oak Acres is located on Lake west of Wagner. 2 homes for sale Golf Acres Golf Acres is a single family home neighborhood located in Glenview, ... 07/09/2013

By Art Wilson, Realtor- Glenview's June Property sales were 90, up 23.3% from 73 in June of 2012 and -8.2% lower than the 98 sales last month. June 2013 sales were at their highest level compared to June of 2012 and 2011. June YTD sales of 422 are running 37.0% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 308.  The Median Sales Price in June was $481,500, up 35.6% from $355,000 in June of 2012 and up 25.9% from $382,507 last month. The Average Sales Price in June was $517,689, up 16.4% from $444,754 in June of 2012 and up 23.2% from $420,270 last month. June 2013 ASP was at highest level compared to June of 2012 and 2011. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of June was 206, down -9.6% from 228 last month and down -47.6% from 393 in June of last year. June 2013 Inventor... 07/09/2013

By Art Wilson, Realtor Glenview's May Property sales were 96, up 41.2% from 68 in May of 2012 and 18.5% higher than the 81 sales last month. May 2013 sales were at their highest level compared to May of 2012 and 2011. May YTD sales of 330 are running 40.4% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 235. The Median Sales Price in May was $387,000, up 14.7% from $337,500 in May of 2012 and down -0.5% from $389,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in May was $427,223, up 3.9% from $411,180 in May of 2012 and down -1.0% from $431,584 last month. May 2013 ASP was at highest level compared to May of 2012 and 2011. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of May was 208, down -9.6% from 230 last month and down -50.2% from 418 in May of last year. May 2013 Inventory was at the... 06/05/2013

UPDATED 2022 Village Treasure House  Glenview, IL Who would have thought that a small brick building down a narrow street in a commercial district would house a . . . Treasure House? I never knew this place existed, never heard of it, never knew anybody else that knew about it. But then my mother-in-law, an interior designer, told me about it.I couldn't find it the first time. Up and down the street, straining to see the numbers on the buildings. I fully believed I was in the wrong part of town. But yes, there it was, an unprepossessing storefront surrounded by other squat commercial buildings.Don't judge a book by its cover, right? I was so glad I didn't! This little diamond in the rough is two rooms filled with consignment items that automatically drop in price about every two weeks.... 05/30/2013

By Art Wilson, Realtor   Glenview's April Property sales were 78, up 41.8% from 55 in April of 2012 and 47.2% higher than the 53 sales last month. April 2013 sales were at their highest level compared to April of 2012 and 2011. April YTD sales of 231 are running 38.3% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 167. The Median Sales Price in April was $398,250, up 26.7% from $314,323 in April of 2012 and up 23.5% from $322,500 last month. The Average Sales Price in April was $440,607, down -2.5% from $451,699 in April of 2012 and up 14.6% from $384,436 last month. April 2013 ASP was at the lowest level compared to April of 2012 and 2011. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of April was 202, down -7.8% from 219 last month and down -51.1% from 413 in April of last year.... 05/02/2013

"Nobody ever does anything about that."   These words came from one of my favorite agents.   He's a friendly guy, hard worker, aggressive negotiator.  Very smart.  The kind of agent I'd choose if I were in the market. At a recent inspection, my client asked me what the seller was going to "have to" fix before the deal could close.  "That's up to you," I replied.  As you know, I can't really get involved in the deal.  I'm not there to be a negotiator.  As an inspector, my role is to do the inspection, to be thorough and clear, and hopefully, concise.   Figuring out what you're going to live with and what you're going to ask for is where your agent and attorney jump in. I was amused when the agent then went through my onsite summary and started throwing things out.  "Improper Closet Light... 04/26/2013

By Art Wilson, Realtor Glenview's March Property sales were 53, up 12.8% from 47 in March of 2012 and -1.9% lower than the 54 sales last month. March 2013 sales were at their highest level compared to March of 2012 and 2011. March YTD sales of 153 are running 36.6% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 112. The Median Sales Price in March was $322,500, up 37.2% from $235,000 in March of 2012 and up 2.6% from $314,215 last month. The Average Sales Price in March was $384,436, up 12.4% from $341,906 in March of 2012 and up 2.2% from $376,200 last month. March 2013 ASP was at a mid range compared to March of 2012 and 2011. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of March was 202, down -11.0% from 227 last month and down -51.1% from 413 in March of last year. March 2013... 04/04/2013

One of the things that I look for in a home inspection is the presence of loose window blind cords.  The cords present a serious life safety hazard to small children.  It has been estimated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that a small child dies from strangulation in a window blind cord every two weeks. Millions of window blinds have been recalled by the CPSC.  Despite this, there are still millions of hazardous window blinds and roman shades that are still in use. The strangulation deaths often occur where parents think their children are safe:  in their crib or playroom.  When entrapped, the children cannot call out for help. When I see a "strangle cord," I call it out.  The blinds or shades should be replaced with cordless window coverings.  If this isn't an option, ... 03/13/2013

Glenview Real Estate Market Statistics for March 2013 Active Listings   Detached Single Bedrooms # Active Avg. Price Avg Market Time All 233 $687,644 168 1 - 2 6 $604,550 175 3 67 $430,444 151 4 103 $677,901 175 5 or More 57 $1,016,321 176   Attached Single Bedrooms # Active Avg. Price Avg Market Time All 131 $281,038 179 1 - 2 73 $170,171 207 3 56 $409,885 148 4 2 $719,950 32     Sold Listings Detached Single Bedrooms # Sold Avg Sold Price Avg Market Time All 39 $537,126 168 1 - 2 2 $284,450 88 3 17 $438,142 154 4 15 $593,074 225 5 or More 5 $806,900 80 Attached Single Bedrooms # Sold Avg Sold Price Avg Market TIme All 25 $258,028 114 1 - 2 10 $143,660 61 3 15 $334,273 149 Data Courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. Info deemed reliable but not guaranteed.   Want to see a more detai... 03/12/2013

Glenview IL Real Estate Market Report February 2013   Total number of sales for Glenview single family homes for February 2013 is the best in four years. Here are the numbers Glenview - February 2013 Sold homes:  24 (16 in 2012; 18 in 2011; and 16 in 2012.) Average Sold Price:  $615,216 Average List Price to Sell Price Ratio:  94% Average Days on Market:  210 Current Homes for Sale:  130 Low Price:  $109,900 High Price:  $3,450,000 Current homes under contract:  102 Days on market is still somewhat high at 210, but recently listed homes have sold in February within 12-36 days so that number will come down in March and April. What can I say except that it's a great time to sell your home - the best time, in fact, during the past five years.  Foreclosures and short sales and drying up, i... 03/07/2013