North Shore Chicago Home Sales - 1st Half 2010 - 07/17/10 09:59 AM
Things are definitely looking up for real estate on the North Shore of Chicago. North Shore home sales were up 72% over last year for the first half of 2010. This increased activity was accompanied by a slight increase (+2%) in the median price of homes sold. Market time decreased slightly (-2%) over last year.
Every one of the nine towns covered in the chart below showed an increase in unit sales, with the big gainers being Kenilworth (+280% off a very small base), Highland Park (+99%) and Wilmette (+85%).
Pricing was more of a mixed bag. Kenilworth, Glenview, Highland Park … (2 comments)

Need a Break from Panera? Try Fuel Restaurant - 07/16/10 10:50 AM
If you’re looking for a change of pace from the usual fare at Panera and Corner Bakery, then you should try Fuel Restaurant at 1222 Washington Court in Wilmette (right next to the Metra parking lot). They have some unique and creative breakfast and lunch options made from locally grown ingredients. And they are quite tasty.
Ed and I stopped in for breakfast the other day and both of us ordered the Savory Strata. I got the vegetarian version with spinach and mushrooms and he ordered the one with Italian Sausage. I had never had a strata before but it was … (1 comments)

6th Annual Thornwood Park Concert - 07/07/10 12:09 PM
There are so many things to love about summer on the North Shore, but for me one of the highlights has to be the Thornwood Park Concert, right here in the Kenilworth Gardens neighborhood of Wilmette.
In its sixth year, the annual concert is the brainchild of Terri and Tony Lorenz, who organized the first concert back in 2005 and have continued to be the driving force behind it. They had moved from the city and bought a house across the street from the park. And they thought, “Wow, wouldn’t this be the perfect venue for a fun neighborhood event.” And … (2 comments)

 

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