Evanston 's January Property sales were 38, up 18. 8% from 32 in January of 2011 and -22. 4% lower than the 49 sales last month. January 2012 sales were at their highest level compared to January of 2011 and 2010. January YTD sales of 38 are running…

Large 2 bed, 2 bath unit with hardwood flooring, separate dining and family rm. Unit needs a kitchen. Top floor boasts light through lead-glass windows and custom decorative fireplace. This is a lovely unit. Must see to appreciate. Initial offers…

Evanston's December Property sales were 45, down -10. 0% from 50 in December of 2010 and -11. 8% lower than the 51 sales last month. December 2011 sales were at their lowest level compared to December of 2010 and 2009. December YTD sales of 708 are…

4 bed, 1 bath brick bungalow with nice yard, hardwood flooring and a finished 2nd level. Home needs some work. Well worth the effort. Located on a nice block and close to schools. Come see today. For more information on this property visit http:/…

Okay, this morning, I performed the most sacred of our civic duties. I voted. And now I'm on my way to Starbucks, who's offered a free cup of Joe (no, not Joe the Plumber) for all those who've voted. My daughter called me early this morning to…

BLACK FRIDAY It sounds bad doesn't it? We talk about things in colours - Friday was the blackest of days. But it doesn't make a lot of sense, does it? Since Black Friday is one of the very best days for retailers? You'd think they would call it…

Homes for Sale in Evanston (November 2011) Upscale homebuyers are discriminating and careful. They want the best home the North Shore has to offer, but they won’t pay more for a house than its fair market value. If you’re a homebuyer…

Evanston Homes Sold in October 2011 Last month, 36 Evanston homeowners sold their homes. 4 homes sold were Foreclosures. 6 homes sold were Short Sales. Currently, 254 homes are for sale. 25 homes have a pending contract. Based on last…

4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, fireplace, dry bar, and side drive. Home needs some cosmetic updating but worth the effort. Come see today. To schedule a showing or for more information and photos of this property…

Housing in Evanston is constantly in flux. Prices go up and down, so it's difficult to tell exactly what kind of buying power you have any given month of the year. So here's a nice sampling of what you can purchase in Evanston Real Estate in a…

For those moms and dads who are wondering when the official time for the City of Evanston's trick or treating is… the city's website lists the official date/time frame as Monday October 31st, from 4:00 - 7:00 p. m. So send the little ones (and…

Chicago Good College Town for Investors - Evanston Move. com has listed 7 towns that are good college towns to invest in - Chicago came in at #3. Both sales and rentals are good values. Looking a little north of Chicago is Evanston home to…

Cherry Picker Investments handles foreclosures of all sizes, but most of them are not multi-million dollar foreclosures because the majority of the Illinois housing market is under $1mm in price tag. Nonetheless, multi-million dollar foreclosures…

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Hey, buddy, can you spare a dime? If you can spare more than a dime, take a look at the kind of elite residential properties your money can buy in Evanston. La crème de la crème Is money no object? Then one of these spectacular…