Hofman on Homes: Insights on the North Shore Real Estate Scene

Looking to keep busy this weekend? Here are a few noteworthy events... Wanna shop? Take advantage of some great bargains from Highland Park's Elm Place merchants such as ShoeFly, along with live music at this summer tent sale event. Event: Elm Place Tent EventDates: Thursday the 24th through Sund...

     Here is an article I saw on NYTimes.com today, discussing how over-demanding buyers are contributing to the slow down of the housing market by taking advantage of some sellers' very difficult situations.  Are buyers simply being smart, and leveraging this market to get the best deal they can...

5 Presidential Homes Hit By Housing Crash As reported by Stephanie Fitch of Forbes.com 1. Kennedy compound in Hyannisport, Mass.Details: Three key homes on six acres of land on or adjacent to the waterCurrent value: $11.2 millionChange from peak: Down 20% 2. Ronald Reagan's home in Bel Air, Los A...

    Many sellers are under the assumption that their agent will be present at their home's showings.  However, this is not common practice everywhere. In the northern suburbs of Chicago, where I live and sell real estate, agents that accompany their listings' showings are more the exception than ...

Are you looking to simplify your life? Maintenance-free living is a great way to do it!Chantilly, a development of approximately 195 townhomes located in the heart of Highland Park, is the best maintenance-free value out there! Have all of your home's exterior needs met: landscaping, snow removal...

Here's a great list of farmers markets I found on the wonderful website NorthshoreInsider.com. Check it out! Top Seven Farmers' Markets The Season's Start Is Only In A Matter of Days! Chicago's North Shore Top Seven Farmers' Markets There's nothing like a good farmers' market. Of course, if you c...

    Many sellers are under the assumption that their agent will be present at their home's showings.  However, this is not common practice everywhere. In the northern suburbs of Chicago, where I live and sell real estate, agents that accompany their listings' showings are more the exception than ...

   To all of you looking to get the best value on a new home, here is a great price reduction on 261 Aspen Lane in Highland Park.  This 5 bedroom, 3.1 bath mid-century modern split-level is now offered at $619,000! Built in 1963 and providing over 3,000 square feet of living space, this home is ...