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Just the facts...
What a May! I haven't seen the hot sheet look like it has since 2006. Lots of sales, new listings and houses going under contract. We are definitely experiencing a revived housing market all along the North Shore.
So how is the market? |
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The North Shore's Highest Sales in May
Glencoe - 155 Harbor Avenue
(new construction)
Original List Price - $3,675,000
List - $3,875,000
Sale - $3,600,000 (93%)
Total Days on Market - 393
Total Days on Market at Final List Price - 232
Winnetka - 260 White Oak Lane
Original List Price - $3,525,000
List - $2,999,500
Sale - $2,770,800 (92%)
Total Days on Market - 404
Total Days on Market at Final List Price - 94
Kenilworth - 574 Earlston Road
List - $2,450,000
Sale - $2,450,000 (100%)
Total Days on Market - 1
Total of 8 homes closed for over $2,000,000 during the month of May:
Evanston - 2
Lake Forest - 1
Winnetka - 2
Kenilworth - 1
Glencoe - 2
(There are currently 236 homes for sale over $2,000,000.)
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4 Reasons Your Home Isn't Selling
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Here's a glimmer of hope: there is a pretty short list of reasons that most slow-to-sell homes lag on the market. You've probably heard at least a couple of them ... |
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