Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year! - 12/24/08 01:25 PM
Chicago is . . .cold and sloppy this Christmas Eve.  It's very very cold here - the Bears/Vikings game on Monday night set a new low record.  There's tons of wet heavy snow on the ground.  I will not be making my annual Christmas trip to Los Angeles to visit family this year.
Yet, I am strangely at peace.  No rushing around to prepare for travel.  No preparations to kennel the dog.  I look forward to a holiday meal with Chicago relatives, cozy and snug in front of the fireplace.  Simple.
I hope  you all feel like that this Christmas. 
I wish you … (2 comments)

25 Best and Worst Real Estate Markets - 12/16/08 06:17 PM

To say it's freezing here in Winnetka (suburb north of Chicago)  is an understatment since it's about 20 degrees below that.  Add wind chill and . . .well, I can't even think about it.  But I moved here 22 years ago from toasty Los Angeles where I had grown up.  I often second guess that decision but there are many reasons why I'm still here:  high-achieving schools, Lake Michigan, a real estate job, and lots of friends.
So what's this to do with the best and worst real estate markets?  Well, during the long winters here I'm ususally dreaming of some … (0 comments)

Winnetka - Saturday Open House & Holiday Sale!! 11am to 2 pm - 12/04/08 05:41 PM
This Saturday, December 6 - I will be hosting an open house and holiday sale at my listing at:
874 Sheridan Road, Winnetka   
This beautiful home has 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths and is located across the street from Tower Road Beach.  Great new kitchen, updated baths, full basement and large bedrooms provide room for everyone!
Visit me from 11-2 on Saturday.  I will have a variety of unique items for sale plus a raffle for a $25 gift certificate.
Come see this great house, sip a little hot cider, sample some cookies and treats and get a head start on … (1 comments)

Kenilworth Drops Preservation Agenda - 12/02/08 04:50 PM

Some Kenilworth residents had hoped to register the entire town as a National Register of Historic Places district.  That referendum, as well as two in Winnetka, were defeated in the November elections (see my previous posts: Kenilworth & Winnetka Consider Preservation  and Kenilworth Rejects Preservation Referendum
    In Kenilworth, residents rejected the proposal by a landslide of 950 to 553 and achieved this dramatic result with a grassroots appeal to residents worried about property rights, sliding home sale prices and the tax implications of historic homes. 
You could hardly get through the grocery aisles without encountering someone passionate about the subject.  For the preservations, Kenilworth … (0 comments)

Should You Consider a Lease-Option? - 12/01/08 04:09 PM
A lease option basically means that you are renting a property with the option to buy it at a later date.  Back in the late 70s and early 80s the lease-option was a fairly popular financing instrument.  When the housing market is slow, it's something that can benefit and buyer and seller.  Now that we are in a downturn, this option might become popular again.
Lease-options are state-specific so always check with your real estate attorney first.  There are actually several different types of options:  1) Lease Option or 2) Lease Purchase.  These instruments vary in the specifics and many points are … (0 comments)

 
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