April was another nasty-weather month and I wonder how much it affected the sales of homes.  Certainly, the Spring Housing Market has gotten off to a slow start.   Here are some closed sale stats for the month: 

Winnetka:  2 closed sales

       265 Poplar $740,000

       331 Linden  $1,250,000

Wilmette:     10 closed sales

       3123 Wilmette  $380,000

       2149 Washington   $421,000

       3217 Greenleaf   $530,000

       807 Forest    $650,000

       305 16th   $655,000

       119 Sterling    $690,000

       2147 Thornwood    $750,000

       1501 Washington    $767,000

       222 Woodbine    $983,500

       905 Osage    $1,400,000

Kenilworth:  1 Closed Sale

       206 Cumberland    $2,256,250

Glencoe:  7 Closed Sales

       351 Washington    $435,000

       475 Jackson    $830,000

       501 Monroe    $925,000

       382 Lincoln    $1,200,000

       249 Woodbine    $1,225,000

       294 Greenwood    $1,600,000

       995 Eastwood    $2,565,000

A total of 20 homes closed in these four villages during the month of April, 2009 which compares to a total of 45 homes sold in April of 2008.  Winnetka and Wilmette saw the largest decrease in sales, Kenilworth stayed the same, and Glencoe actually increased sales this year over last.

I expect to see a modest increase  in sales during May.  Warmer weather, people and homes emerging from hibernation, a continuation of low rates, and a large inventory to choose from. 

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