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September, 2016
 

September is upon us.   I was one who always loved September -- the cool, crisp air -- the gorgeous azure skies.  It always conjured up new beginnings for me. 

September has also become a time to remember -- to remember the first responders and the people in our communities, whose work it is to keep us safe and help us, when times are difficult.  It's hard to believe that it has been 15 years since that momentous September when everything changed.  

It's also been 8 years since that September, when we saw housing take a dive with the financial meltdown.   September has really taken on new meaning for many of us!

I smiled when I saw that the highest selling home this month was on Hoyt Lane in Winnetka.  When I was very young, we played and went boating with family friends at the Hoyt's beach.  The Hoyt property was substantial -- still remember swinging on the tire hanging from a big tree in the side yard.  I remember feeling incredibly sad, when they tore down the old house.  In its place went up at least eight 1960s type houses.   I guess that's progress.

As this strange election season is upon us, I think I'm going to "try to remember the kind of September when life was slow and oh, so mellow..."

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How's the Market
How's the Market?

 
Read about it in my report:

North Shore's Top Sales in August
 
List Price - $6,850,000
Sale Price - $6,650,000
Total Market Time - 37 Days

611 Landsdowne Lane, Lake Bluff
List Price - $4,999,900
Sale Price - $4,999,900
Total Market Time - 51 Days

List Price - $3,000,000
Sale Price - $3,000,000
Total Market Time - 3 Days

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It ain't over until the fat lady sings....

Recently I was at the close for a client, who was purchasing a home. The clock was ticking away. I had been sitting in the title office for over two hours and was concerned because I had another appointment and needed to leave. The attorney was confident that everything was fine - no problem, etc.  So I left.  

I found out later...

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In the News....

Why Corporate America Is Leaving the Suburbs for the City

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U.S. New-Home Sales Unexpectedly Surge to Almost Nine-Year High

July Existing Home Sales Fall 3.2% To 5.39 Million Pace 

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As always, if there is anything I can do to help you with your real estate needs, please don't hesitate to ask.  Have a wonderful September!

Ann






"Try to remember the kind of September when life was slow and oh, so mellow
Try to remember the kind of September when grass was green and grain was yellow..." 

Ann Jones 
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