Just the facts...
New listings are appearing; prices are stabilizing and even going up in some of the North Shore communities. We are definitely seeing a more robust housing market all along the North Shore.... in fact, we're actually seeing a seller's market in several of the communities. |
The North Shore's Highest Sales in
Highland Park - 344 Ravine Drive
Original List Price - $5,650,000
List - $3,750,000
Sale - $4,000,000 (107%)
Total Days on Market - 267
Total Days on Market at Final List Price - 1
Winnetka - 74 Locust Road
Original List Price - $6,595,000
List - $3,995,000
Sale - $3,975,000 (99%)
Total Days on Market - 932
Total Days on Market at Final List Price - 33
Lake Bluff - 701 Bluff Road
List - $2,900,000
Sale - $2,800,000 (97%)
Total Days on Market - 91
Total of 11 homes closed for over $2,000,000 during the month of September:
Highland Park - 1
Lake Bluff - 1
Lake Forest - 1
Winnetka - 4
Glencoe - 4
(There are currently 222 homes for sale over $2,000,000.)
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8 Things That Lower Your Home Value
As a home seller, you need to be aware what increases the value of your home. Perhaps more importantly, you need to know what additions and problems actually lower that value. With that in mind, here are eight value-decreasing things to watch out for. |
"Existing home sales jumped 4.2 percent in May, the highest level since 2009. This is just the latest sign that the housing market is finally making a comeback...
If builders are convinced it's the best time in seven years to start nailing up new houses, maybe it's time for the rest of us to think about investing some time and money into the old homestead. Perhaps we should fix up our houses to make them more comfortable, convenient and attractive, not only for our own benefit, but for ..." |
Finding your Top 5 Energy Saving Tools from Com Ed
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"It's a corollary of Murphy's law: When you are least able to afford a major expense (or when repairmen are busiest), something big is bound to break down. That's why housing experts recommend that you save 1% of the purchase price of your home annually (or $2,000 for a $200,000 home) for maintenance and repairs...."
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