Just the facts..
September just went by so quickly. It's hard to believe that we have already moved well into the fall housing season. In general, this is the last big push for sales before the holidays begin.
There are some exciting and hopeful trends on the North Shore - especially in Winnetka. The inventory levels are moving in the right direction and sales are increasing. That said, the median sales prices for most of the communities has dropped or remained about the same from a year ago.
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The North Shore's Highest Sales in September
Lake Forest - 303 Bluff's Edge and accompanying land
Original List - $9,000,000
List - $8,750,000
Sale - $7,150,000 (82% of asking)
Total Days on Market - 293
Days on Market at Final List Price - 82
Glencoe - 238 Mary Street List - $2,795,000
Sale - $2,725,000 (97%)
Total Days on Market - 30
Lake Forest - 901 Rosemary Road
Original List - $6,500,000
List - $3,200,000
Sale - $2,250,000 (70%)
Total Days on Market - 1,509
Days on Market at Final List Price - 112
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15 Fall and Winter Maintenance Tips
Now that fall is officially here, it's time to prepare your home for cold weather. These steps, most of which you can do yourself, will lower your utility bills and protect your investment.
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