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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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One thing is certain - numbers don't lie. Looking at these charts shows our local market as clearly as possible over the past five years. You'll notice only 4 years are listed below and that is because I felt that 2020's statistics are meaningless. For single-family homes, home prices marched up and market time dropped. The list-to-sell ratio also went up indicating that home prices sold at close to their list price. Total home sales skyrocketed in 2022 and then declined in the following two years. Condo sales look different. The total sold and the median price still match the single-family home's trajectory. But the market time and price ratio wobbled around.  Currently, inventory continues to stay stubbornly low and buyers are still frustrated with having to deal with multiple offers ...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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What Sold in Your North Shore Village in February? Homes that closed in February were unusually low across all villages. That will begin to change as the inventory increases and homes sell quickly. The spring market has started - not only by the calendar but by the warm weather.Every single village had a slight increase in the median sale price over the past 12 months. And every village had an even slighter increase in inventory. The months-supply-of-inventory has stayed virtually the same.  WINNETKAClick here to see all Winnetka homes sold in February 2024All homes for sale:  25Current month's supply of inventory:  1.7Past 12 months median price: $1,620,000See Winnetka homes for saleSee Winnetka condos for saleSee Winnetka townhouses for sale WILMETTEClick here to see all Wilmette home...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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Hubbard Woods Real Estate Sales in February 2024Of the 7 new homes listed in Hubbard Woods in February, 5 went under contract before the month was out. The only reason the other 2 hadn't sold is because they aren't built yet! The number of days on market for each home is listed next to the home's photo.7 NEW HUBBARD WOODS HOMES FOR SALE IN FEBRUARY (5 homes already under contract, 2 homes not yet built) 765 Walden: $975,000 (under contract in 8 days) 780 Rosewood: $1,730,000 (under contract in 16 days) 1283 Westmoor: $2,095,000 (under contract in 4 days) 1148 Scott: $2,199,000 (under contract in 22 days) 1045 Pine: $2,399,000 (under contract in 11 days) 1304 Asbury: $2,499,000 (proposed new construction) 1300 Asbury: $2,499,000 (proposed new construction)    NO NEW PRIVATE HUBBARD WOODS...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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Hubbard Woods Real Estate Sales in January 2024  2 NEW HUBBARD WOODS HOMES FOR SALE IN JANUARY 1476 Scott: $975,000 1045 Starr: $4,350,000    1 NEW PRIVATE HUBBARD WOODS LISTING IN JANUARY NO PHOTO 765 Walden: no price given but appears to be a teardown.   1 CLOSED HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS IN JANUARY 1476 Scott List price: $975,000 Sold price: $985,000 Days on market: 6  CURRENT HUBBARD WOODS REAL ESTATE SNAPSHOTHomes for sale:2  (priced $2,700,000 and $2,875,000)Homes under contract: 1Median home price for past 12 months:  $1,435,000Condos for sale: 0  While you're here, please see all Hubbard Woods Homes for Sale  Sign up to get North Shore real estate news delivered to your inbox.It's free, we'll never sell your info, and you can opt out anytime.What's included?Local market trendsNew l...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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What Sold in Your North Shore Village in January? WINNETKAClick here to see all Winnetka homes sold in January 2024All homes for sale:  24Current month's supply of inventory:  1.7Past 12 months median price: $1,605,000See Winnetka homes for saleSee Winnetka condos for saleSee Winnetka townhouses for sale WILMETTEClick here to see all Wilmette homes sold in January 2024All homes for sale:  29Current months supply of inventory:  1.1Past 12 months median price: $995,000See Wilmette homes for saleSee Wilmette condos for saleSee Wilmette townhouses for sale KENILWORTHKenilworth homes sold in January 2024All homes for sale: 10Current month's supply of inventory:  2.0Past 12 months median price: $1,500,000See Kenilworth homes for saleGLENCOE Click here to see all Glencoe homes sold in January ...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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North Shore Condo Report for 2023As you can see, our neighbors to the west and south have the most condos for sale.  In Winnetka, the list-to-sell price ratio was over the list price and other villages were very close to full price.Our North Shore villages of Winnetka, Wilmette, Glencoe, Northfield, Evanston, Glenview, and Northbrook all offer a wide spread in price as well. Wilmette had a sale for $125,000 and one for $1,150,000. There's truly something for everyone - if you're fast!Please note on the chart below that you can now click on the village's name in blue and see all the sales for the year.   While you're here, please see all North Shore condos for sale(plus 37 more for sale on the Private MLS - call me for more information)  Winnetka Condos Townhouses Wilmette Condos Townhou...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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Hubbard Woods Winnetka Real Estate for December 2023Hubbard Woods sales were slow in December but that's normal. Predictions are for mortgage rates to lower and steady out in 2024. As the year progressed, there were fewer wildly over-the-list-price bids but many homes still sold close to or at the asking price. The following chart shows the contrast between 2022 and 2023.    Total Home Sales Median Price Average Days On Market 2022 70 $1,620,000 34 2023 59 $1,536,000 48   NO NEW HUBBARD WOODS HOMES FOR SALE IN DECEMBER 1 NEW PRIVATE HUBBARD WOODS LISTING IN DECEMBER  1045 Starr: $4,350,000   2 CLOSED HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS IN OCTOBER 870 Heater List price $1,189,000 Sold price: $1,185,000 Days on market: 14 1210 Whitebridge List price: $1,750,000 Sold price: $1,675,000 Days on market: 3...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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What Sold in Your North Shore Village in December? WINNETKAClick here to see all Winnetka homes sold in December 2023All homes for sale:  26Current month's supply of inventory:  1.6Year-to-date median price: $1,1675,000See Winnetka homes for saleSee Winnetka condos for saleSee Winnetka townhouses for sale WILMETTEClick here to see all Wilmette homes sold in December 2023All homes for sale:  26Current months supply of inventory:  1.2Year-to-date median price: $1,000,000See Wilmette homes for saleSee Wilmette condos for saleSee Wilmette townhouses for sale KENILWORTHKenilworth homes sold in November 2023All homes for sale: 8Current month's supply of inventory:  1.9Year-to-date median price: $2,450,000See Kenilworth homes for saleGLENCOE Click here to see all Glencoe homes sold in December...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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2023 North Shore Home Sales - Highest, Lowest, and MedianThe figures below represent total sales in the villages listed for 2023. I've included the total sales, plus the highest, lowest, and median prices.  Winnetka has the highest listed sale and the highest median price.Glenview had the highest number of sales (it's the largest village listed) as well as the best-priced house.    Total Sales Highest Price Lowest Price Median Price           Winnetka 187 $12,500,000 $500,000 $1,675,000 Wilmette 295 $4,200,000 $340,000 $997,000 Kenilworth 49 $4,00,000 $600,000 $1,67,000 Glencoe 117 $6,250,000 $300,000 $1,350,000 Northfield 58 $2,500,000 $275,000 $940,000 Glenview  407 $3,950,000 $202,000 $700,000 Northbrook 330 $3,525,000 $285,000 $700,000 How have these numbers changed from home sales ...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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Hubbard Woods Winnetka Real Estate for November 202356 homes have sold year-to-date in Hubbard Woods this year. Of those, one was a 2-bedroom home, 7 were 3-bedroom  homes, 15 were 4-bedroom homes, and 32 had 5+ bedrooms.  Not surprisingly, the smaller the home, the quicker it sold.  1 NEW HUBBARD WOODS HOME FOR SALE  805 Sumac: $2,99,900    1 NEW PRIVATE HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS IN October 998 Chatfield - $565,000  3 CLOSED HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS IN OCTOBER 972 Tower List price: $599,000 Sold price: $665,000 Days on market: 6 920 Private List price: $2,500,000 Sold price: $2,675,000 Days on market: 9 1361 Edgewood List price: $2,799,999 Sold price: $2,750,000  CURRENT HUBBARD WOODS REAL ESTATE SNAPSHOTHomes for sale: 7(priced from $565,000 to $3,499,000)Homes under contract: 2Median home...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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What Sold in Your North Shore Village in November? WINNETKAClick here to see all Winnetka homes sold in November 2023All homes for sale:  26Current month's supply of inventory:  1.6Year-to-date median price: $1,585,000See Winnetka homes for saleSee Winnetka condos for saleSee Winnetka townhouses for sale WILMETTEClick here to see all Wilmette homes sold in November 2023All homes for sale:  30Current months supply of inventory:  1.2Year-to-date median price: $1,000,000See Wilmette homes for saleSee Wilmette condos for saleSee Wilmette townhouses for sale KENILWORTHKenilworth homes sold in November 2023All homes for sale: 9Current month's supply of inventory:  2.0Year-to-date median price: $1,775,000See Kenilworth homes for saleGLENCOE Click here to see all Glencoe homes sold in November ...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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North Shore condos are . . . scarce. Let's be honest, they're selling as fast as homes. In the North Shore communities, there are just 16 condos for sale plus 3 in the MLS Private Market.  One condo is for sale in Glencoe, 2 in Northfield, 13 in Wilmette, and 3 in Winnetka. They range in price from a 1-bedroom/1-bath condo for $159,000 to a 2-bedroom/2 1/2 bath in Wilmette on the lake for $1,100,000. The private market has a Winnetka 3-bedroom/ 3 1/2-bath condo without a list price that I understand will be listed at around $1,500,000. That is located in the new "Walden" building on Green Bay Road which is still under construction.At the beginning of this article, I said condos for sale are scarce. However, sales in the past decade (below) show some years just slightly higher than 2023....
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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What Sold in Your North Shore Village in October? WINNETKAClick here to see all Winnetka homes sold in October 2023All homes for sale:  26Current month's supply of inventory:  1.6Year-to-Date median price: $1,585,000See Winnetka homes for saleSee Winnetka condos for saleSee Winnetka townhouses for sale WILMETTEClick here to see all Wilmette homes sold in October 2023All homes for sale:  30Current months supply of inventory:  1.2Year-to-date median price: $1,000,000See Wilmette homes for saleSee Wilmette condos for saleSee Wilmette townhouses for sale KENILWORTHNO Kenilworth homes sold in October 2023All homes for sale: 9Current month's supply of inventory:  2.0Year-to-date median price: $1,775,000See Kenilworth homes for saleGLENCOE Click here to see all Glencoe homes sold in October 20...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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Hubbard Woods Winnetka Real Estate for October 2024Two homes sold in October, both for less than the list price, by 3.5% and 12.75%. The second percentage is higher than normal because it was sold as land.  And two of the new homes to be listed are under contract. Since January 1 there have been 53 home sales in Hubbard Woods. The average list price to sale price ratio is at 100% even as we begin to see some homes sell for less. The average market time has been 45 days although most homes sell more quickly. 3 NEW HUBBARD WOODS HOMES FOR SALE  972 Tower: $599000 (under contract)   870 Heather: $1,189,000 (under contract) 1234 Westmoor: $3,499,000  1 NEW PRIVATE HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS IN October 1210 Whitebridge: $1,750,000 2 CLOSED HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS IN OCTOBER 1369 Tower List price:...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
Hubbard Woods Winnetka Real Estate for August 2024I have seen some small changes in the North Shore real estate market. Particularly longer market times, fewer homes selling over the list price, and price reductions. BUT - not in Hubbard Woods! Only 2 new listings in September - both under contract. Three homes closed with 2 going over the list price. Inventory of homes for sale in Hubbard Woods dropped from 7 to 6.  2 NEW HUBBARD WOODS HOMES FOR SALE  1369 Tower: $995,000 (under contract) 920 Private: $2,500,000 (under contract)  2 NEW PRIVATE HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS IN SEPTEMBER 888 Tower: $2,275,000 901 Greenwood: $2,475,000   3 CLOSED HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS IN SEPTEMBER 1370 ScottList price: $699,900Sold price: $757,000 (- $5000 concession)Days on market: 10 1216 ScottList price: $1,...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
Halloween in Winnetka and the North Shore Photo Gallery I've noticed in the past few years that the exuberance with which North Shore homeowners decorate for Halloween is getting as fanciful as Christmas. We've gone way beyond carved pumpkins (which I rarely see) to the most elaborate, and sometimes, very scary displays. It's all for fun, of course, and the children love it. I've seen hired companies come by and build some displays and I've seen homeowners on their roofs stringing fake spiderwebs as well! It usually starts in September just as Christmas decorations go up before Thanksgiving nowadays.I rode my bike around the North Shore on a glorious fall day and was charmed by some and spooked by many more.Enjoy my Winnetka North Shore Halloween album! While you're here, please see all...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
What Sold in Your North Shore Village in September? WINNETKAClick here to see all Winnetka homes sold in September 2023All homes for sale:  28Current month's supply of inventory:  1.6Year-to-Date median price: $1,585,000See Winnetka homes for saleSee Winnetka condos for saleSee Winnetka townhouses for sale WILMETTEClick here to see all Wilmette homes sold in September 2023All homes for sale:  26Current months supply of inventory:  1.2Year-to-date median price: $1,000,000See Wilmette homes for saleSee Wilmette condos for saleSee Wilmette townhouses for sale KENILWORTHNO Kenilworth homes sold in September 2023All homes for sale:  10Current month's supply of inventory:  2.0Year-to-date median price: $1,775,000See Kenilworth homes for saleGLENCOE Click here to see all Glencoe homes sold in ...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
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What Sold in Your North Shore Village in August? WINNETKAClick here to see all Winnetka homes sold in August 2023All homes for sale:  28Current month's supply of inventory:  1.6Year-to-Date median price: $1,585,000See Winnetka homes for saleSee Winnetka condos for saleSee Winnetka townhouses for sale WILMETTEClick here to see all Wilmette homes sold in August 2023All homes for sale:  39Current months supply of inventory:  1.2Year-to-date median price: $1,080,000See Wilmette homes for saleSee Wilmette condos for saleSee Wilmette townhouses for sale KENILWORTHClick here to see all Kenilworth homes sold in August 2023All homes for sale:  11Current month's supply of inventory:  2.0Year-to-date median price: $1,925,000See Kenilworth homes for saleGLENCOE Click here to see all Glencoe homes s...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
Hubbard Woods Winnetka Real Estate for August 2023 1  NEW HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS IN AUGUST 8 Kent - $4,950.000  2 NEW PRIVATE HUBBARD WOODS HOMES FOR SALE   1369 Tower: $995,000 901 Greenwood: $2,475,000  6 CLOSED HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS IN AUGUST 1380 Edgewood List price: $645,000 Sold price: $645,000 Days on market: 3 1321 Scott List price: $1,295,000 Sold price: $1,295,000 Days on market: 18 1502 Edgewood List price: $1,499,000 Sold price: $1,665,000 Days on market: 16 186 Woodlawn List price: $1,995,000 Sold price: $2,250,000 Days on market: 9 1024 Westmoor List price: $2,499,000 Sold price: $2,425,000 Days on market: 50 812 Hibbard List price: $2,985,000 Sold price: $2,765,000 Days on market: 126  CURRENT HUBBARD WOODS REAL ESTATE SNAPSHOTHomes for sale: 8 (priced from $1,100,000 to...
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By Cheryl Bowers, Plainfield, Naperville, IL. Real Estate
(Bowers Realty Group LLC)
Homes for sale in Schaumburg, Illinois - September 7, 2023There are currently 214 homes for sale in Schaumburg, IL with an average list price of $416,875. Below is a recap of each subdivision in Schaumburg that has homes currently for sale. The subdivisions are listed in order from most listings to least.Homes for sale in Schaumburg, IL without a subdivision listed.There are currently 70 homes for sale in Schaumburg without a subdivision listed. The homes range from 1-5 bedrooms with a price range of $149,000 - $1,895,000. The properties currently available in were built between 1956 and 2023.Homes for sale in Northgate At Veridian Schaumburg, ILThere are currently 23 homes for sale in Northgate At Veridian Schaumburg, IL. The homes range from 2-3 bedrooms with a price range of $469,99...
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