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Real estate and community information for Chicago's North Shore suburbs of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Northfield, and Glencoe. Selling single family homes, condos, new construction, and land on the North Shore since 1998. Includes market statistics, sold properties, community events, zoning, sports, restaurants and various real estate opinions and thoughts.

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2010 

Cute Updated Wilmette Ranch in New Trier School District!  This 3-bedroom ranch is ready-to-move into with an updated kitchen, granite cabinets, newer furnace, hardwood floors and full, finished basement with extra bedroom and full bath. The home has a large wood deck off the back overlooking the...
04/26/2010
Updated 2022Winnetka Historic Homes - Victorian Gothic Style Winnetka Historic Homes - Victorian Gothic Style.  Clustered in and around downtown Winnetka are several homes built in the 1806s and 1870s when this style was popular.  One common theme that will help you distinguish one of these homes...
04/22/2010
This nugget of advice is hard for sellers to accept, but it's vital if you really are motivated to sell. It seems like things are getting tougher and tougher in the world of real estate. More and more "for sales" are popping up, interest rates have creeped up a bit, the buyer tax credit is nearin...
04/19/2010
 LOVE'S YOGURT CLOSED IN 2016  Love's Yogurt Finally Opens in Winnetka - The strip of Elm St. east of Green Bay in Winnetka has been pretty empty of places to grab a bite.  But for the past several months, a tantalizing sign appeared on an empty storefront:  "Love's Yogurt Coming Soon."  They cou...
04/14/2010
Claudia McLaughlin (CMFTO)Helps You Stage, Organize, and Design Your HomeUpdated 2023I met Claudia McLaughlin (CMFTO) because I sell real estate in Winnetka and the North Shore and she assists sellers who need help getting their homes ready for the market. Claudia's specialty is answering the que...
04/11/2010
March Housing Market Statistics for Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, and Glencoe Closed sales for these North Shore communities has continued to stay steady in terms of number of units closed. What has also remained steady, unfortunately, is the ratio between original list price and final sale pri...
04/06/2010
Winnetka Home for Sale - Great Value in Hubbard Woods!  This pretty, updated New England style colonial home is one of the best values right now in Winnetka.  It has plenty of space for everyone, plus extra rooms and spaces you didn't think of.  The kitchen is updated, there is a family room off ...
04/06/2010
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Woodley Road in Winnetka – this exclusive, winding road has a Winnetka zip code but is actually part of unincorporated Cook County. Considered one of Winnetka’s toniest addresses, homes here are generally on lots between one and two acres, with lots of woodsy areas between homes.People are drawn ...
04/05/2010
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12 Reasons to Buy a Home in the North Shore

Hubbard Woods, Winnetka

Winnetka Shopping

Homes with 1+ Acres

Pet-Friendly Condos in Winnetka & the North Shore

North Shore Dog Beaches

Private High Schools in Winnetka and Wilmette

Kayak & Canoe Rentals at the Skokie Lagoons

The Green Bay Trail

North Shore Dog Groomers

Moving to the Suburbs?  Winnetka or Hinsdale?

North Shore Dining Guide

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