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Real estate and community information for Chicago's North Shore suburbs of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Northfield, and Glencoe. Selling single family homes, condos, new construction, and land on the North Shore since 1998. Includes market statistics, sold properties, community events, zoning, sports, restaurants and various real estate opinions and thoughts.

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06/30/2015
 New on the market in Hubbard Woods:1303 Sunview is a 5-bedroom home on 1/2 acre that was listed June 17 and is under contract.  The property is located in the 100-year flood plain.  List price:  $1,150,000    1405 Scott is a classic Tudor home with many updates including a beautiful chef's kitch...
06/30/2015
The North Shore Art League is hosting their art show this year in Hubbard Woods Park in Winnetka.  The two day show will occur on Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28.Hours:Saturday:  10am to 6pmSunday:  10am to 5pmHubbard Woods Park is located at 939 Green Bay Road, right in the middle of the Hubbard...
06/26/2015
UPDATED 2019 Woodley Road in Winnetka – this exclusive, winding road has a Winnetka zip code but is actually part of unincorporated Cook County. Considered one of Winnetka’s toniest addresses, homes here are generally on lots between one and two acres, with woodsy areas between homes.People are d...
06/26/2015
385 Provident in Winnetka is a sunny and bright four-bedroom home that feels like . . . home.  From the appealing front porch to the expansive family room, it exudes elegance, charm, and comfort.  So much space with four large bedrooms on the 2nd floor and an additional bedroom in the lower level...
06/26/2015
 Here is a list of phone numbers that you might want to keep handy - some should be in your phone for easy access.  Police or Fire Emergency:  911WINNETKAWinnekta Police Department 847-501-6034Winnetka Fire Department - 847-501-6029Village of Winnetka 847-501-6000Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Co...
06/24/2015
UPDATED 2019  I have written many times about my thoughts on looking for homes on Zillow or Trulia.   Listings are often long gone, sold and closed months ago.  Or foreclosures are touted as being available when they are years away from coming on market - if ever.Here's a little secret:  not all ...
06/23/2015
Just last summer everyone was lamenting the lack of inventory of Winnetka and other North Shore homes for sale.  Buyers were plentiful and sellers were celebrating  a bidding war bonanza.This year the real estate scene is a little different . People are  asking me about all the  "for sale" signs ...
06/19/2015
As I write this, there are only 7 condos for sale in Winnetka.  They range from a 1/bedroom 1/bath for $159,000 up to $745,000 for a 2/bedroom first floor unit at Hedge Row.Coming to the market next week are two luxury condos at Winngate, 720 Green Bay Road.  One is a 1/bedroom 2/bath with a den ...
06/12/2015
UPDATED 2019 I was at an early morning networking meeting today when it came around for me to speak about business. As always, the real estate discussion seems to take a while - everyone wants to know more or has a story to tell.One of the people in the group mentioned that their company was doin...
06/10/2015
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