Many people are asking about condos at the Optima Horizons located at 800 Elgin Evanston IL 60201. This building is a 16 story high rise building and the closest and most popular with people who are attending Northwestern University. About half of the people living in the Optima Horizons are under grad or grad students at NU and this property is requested often. Completed in 2005 the Optima is a beautiful contemporary looking structure with all the amenities. The building has a door person, huge pool, exercise room, terrace for BBQs and an attached and heated garage.The Optima Horizons is about a block from public transportation via the "EL" and Metra trains and you can get to downtown Chicago in less than a half an hour. The building is located right on the edge of downtown Evanston an... 04/29/2016

Wednesday we closed on 616 Michigan Ave 2W. This property is a 2 bedroom and 2 bath vintage condo in Evanston IL. My client the buyer was very happy to get this vintage 1920's property which is only two blocks aways from the Lake Michigan lakefront. If decide you want to look at becoming a home owner and have any questions about the process give us a call at Coldwell Banker Evanston and we will help you.Click Evanston Condos for sale and have access to all the inventory updated on the fly. This data is directly from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and updated on the fly.Understanding your Expectations and Exceeding themColdwell Banker Evanston(800) 858-7917   04/27/2016

Evanston IL A town with many unique stores. There is a laid back attitude in Evanston and people love to browse. Folks can find just about anything you want including many great gift ideas or just something for yourself. This photo taken on a Sunday shows you how the typical street with stores on the first level and residential space above the stores.  04/26/2016

Ten Thousand Villages is a wonderful shop in Evanston IL. The store is full of reasonably priced gifts and artistic items that are really interesting. The items in Ten Thousand Villages are created by local artists and the people who work at this amazing store are volunteers. I want to quote the Ten Thousand web site and maybe persuade anyone reading to stop in and shop and feel good about it. You will be helping people and come away with a beautiful item."Explore our world of fair trade treasures, including lovely gifts, home decor, personal accessories, jewelry, chocolate, coffee and so much more. By purchasing fair trade items at Ten Thousand Villages, you can make a difference in the lives of artisans around the globe. Our mission is to provide fair wage income for people in the dev... 04/24/2016

Take advantage of a great community and the home of Northwestern University, with 4 Bedroom Homes for Sale in Evanston Illinois. This type of house is a great choice for families or those needing room for a home office or a hobby. Four bedrooms gives any family the chance to grow. You can find four bedroom homes in various Evanston neighborhoods in all types of styles and ages. It’s also possible to find four bedroom homes with finished basements, which ups the living space by quite a bit.Four bedroom homes tend to be very popular for families and are also great investments. If this market is of interest to you, make sure to sign up for a VIP Listing Search so you can be on top of any new listings, as well as getting an idea of what the market is doing. Coldwell Banker Evanston can also... 04/24/2016

The stats are in for the Evanston IL Real Estate scene for April 2016. Looking at the combined numbers of all types of property we have 15.4% less news listings, 11.5% less inventory but Evanston IL has an 8% gain in closed sales. For new listings of single family homes we have 8.9% less properties for the period ending April 14 2016, 33.8 less under contract homes and closed sales are down 8.1% for houses. The average sales price is up 4.4% from $460,604 in 2015 to $480,980 at this time. The average market time is up 21% to 127 days from 116 days last year at this time.Taking a look at the condo scene we have 20.2% less listings on the market at this time, but a 5.2% gain of under contract condos and a 20% gain in closed sales for this time frame, last year this month 50 condos closed,... 04/19/2016

Evanston IL is such a desirable little city and many people are interested in living in this great location with 6 beaches sitting on Lake Michigan.  The beaches include one dog beach and a boat launch. The swimming areas have life guards and during the Summer you will find many people enjoying the sand and sun. Evanston IL has a wide range of styles of single family homes and condominiums.Currently there are 189 houses for sale in Evanston IL and 89 under contract and waiting to close. These homes are in the process of attorney review and inspection. If you want to hear more about how this works please feel free to contact us at Coldwell Banker Evanston and we will walk you through all the steps. In the last 30 days Evanston IL has had 42 single family homes close, they are now off the... 04/15/2016

By Art Wilson, RealtorEvanston's March Property sales were 94, up 9.3% from 86 in March of 2015 and 135.0% higher than the 40 sales last month. March 2016 sales were at their highest level compared to March of 2015 and 2014. March YTD sales of 183 are running 7.0% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 171. The Median Sales Price in March was $250,000, down -6.2% from $266,500 in March of 2015 and down -16.7% from $300,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in March was $321,298, down -3.4% from $332,530 in March of 2015 and down -3.7% from $333,653 last month. March 2016 ASP was at a mid range compared to March of 2015 and 2014. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of March was 264, down -0.8% from 266 last month and down -17.8% from 321 in March of last year. M... 04/14/2016

3 Bedroom Condos in Evanston IL continue to be a very popular size for many people in the condo market. Evanston IL has become a very popular location for people of all ages. There is something for everyone, excellent choices of entertainment, a wide selection of all types of restaurants and shopping that would satisfy most people. There are unique shops, rare books stores and a host of antique shops. We even have a couple of spice and tea stores that are very popular.3 Bedroom condos offer space for your family and guests as well as great resale options as this is the most popular sized condo. At the present time Evanston IL has 29, 3 bedroom condos for sale and 40 properties under contract and waiting to close. In the last 30 days we have seen 18, 3 bedroom condominiums close in Evans... 04/14/2016

Dave's Italian Kitchen an Evanston favorite has closed it's doors after 44 years. They did not fall on hard times, Monday Dave just put a sign up saying the restaurant is closed forever. I had eaten and ordered delivery since the middle 70's. The Chicken Parmesan was out of this world as was just about every other menu item they served.Here is a quote from the Chicago Tribune: "Dave's Italian Kitchen, which has operated in Evanston for more than 44 years, unexpectedly closed Monday. No advance warning was given to customers or employees. A message on the restaurant's website related the news: "We're Closed Forever! Thank You!"The Italian American mainstay at 1635 N. Chicago Ave. has a strong following in the community and with local Northwestern University students. Hundreds of messages... 04/13/2016

Homes For Sale in Evanston Illinois Robert SwetzEvanston Illinois located in Cook County is on the south east corner and lakeside of Lake Michigan. Only 35 miles north of the large city of Chicago, Evanston is so much more relaxed from the big city hustle and bustle with a population of approx. 72,430 residents.Incorporated in 1872 Evanston has many homes that have very old classic Victorian Architectural Designs, along with more modern designs.Early after Evanston was founded it had the nickname of "Heavenston" because of a strong Methodist influence.Many of the prominent architects and many prominent mansions, especially near the lakefront gave the town of Evanston by the 1920's the nickname "The City of Homes" There is so much interesting history about Evanston Illinois that I could ... 04/11/2016

We just got my buyer client under contract on a wonderful 2 bedroom 2 bath condo at 2033 Sherman Avenue in Evanston IL 60201. The family is very happy and excited, this condo building is two blocks from Northwestern University where their son will be attending grad school to get his PHD starting in the fall. If you want help finding the right home at the best price look to Coldwell Banker Evanston and Broker Noah Seidenberg to make it happen with all your questions answered and the expertise of many years experience and a top producing buyers agent.Understanding your Expectations and Exceeding themColdwell Banker Evanton(800) 858-7917  04/10/2016

I have a little habit of snapping photos once in awhile while showing property to clients. Today I showed a 1927 vintage knock out 9th floor condo to a buyer client of mine looking for something special. This property which was located at 1519 Himnan in Evanston IL had one of those old fashioned elevators and a dynamite view of Lake Michigan and the Chicago Skyline. I took these photos while the clients walked in the other room as to not disturb them. I share this with you my friends.Looking East from the top floor of 1519 HinmanHere is a view southeast and you can see the Chicgo Skyline  04/09/2016

The center of Evanston IL is the Fountain Square located at the intersection of Davis street with Sherman and Orrington headed to the North and South. I found a photo of Evanston's Fountain Square in the 1920's and I had a photo taken at almost the exact same spot that I took during Christmas and Hanukkah time at 7:00 AM when there was no traffic about. It is interesting to compare the two just for fun.Evanston Il Fountain Square December 2015Here is a photo at almost the exact same spot take in the 1920s with much traffic The Fountain Square building has been replaced as you can see and the traffic pattern is now one way going North on Orrington and one way going South on Sherman. The downtown of Evanston IL is thriving and full of excitement these days. We have so many great stores, r... 04/08/2016

The Evanston IL Sienna is a two building condo complex located at 1720 Oak and 1740 Oak.  Built in 2007 the Sienna has on 60 condos and the buildings are considered mid rise at 7 stories tall. The location is fabulous right in downtown Evanston. The Sienna has a modern look to it with tall windows and excellent construction. Included is an elevator and exercise room for residents on the 3rd floor. The indoor and heated parking garage is located on the 1st floor so access to your vehicle is a breeze.You may not even need to use your auto if you are a resident of the Sienna because everything in downtown Evanston is walking distance. Public transportation via the "EL" and Metra trains are a couple blocks away as is so many great restaurants, unique stores and great entertainment. Evanston... 04/07/2016

The Optima Condos in Evanston IL are very popular high rise buildings for people interested in living in Downtown Evanston. There are three main buildings that we are going to describe today for you. The most popular is the Optima Horizons located at 800 Elgin. This great full amenities building was completed in 2004 and has a door person, huge heated pool, attached parking garage and is only a couple blocks from Northwestern University and public transportation via the Metra trains and the "EL". The building offers a wide selection of one to three bedroom properties. We get calls asking about the Optima Horizons every day.The next popular building in the group is the Optima Views located at 1720 Maple. This lovely building is right across the street from the Century 12 movie theater an... 04/05/2016

Today we closed the sale of my single family house listing at 2229 Madison Evanston IL 60602. My client the seller is very happy as is a couple who have a new home, they are first time buyers. Everything went so smooth, we have a great team with the attorney,  title company and all is well.If you are interested in buying or selling property in Evanston IL or anywhere in Chicago area give us a call at Coldwell Banker Evanston.  Understanding your Expectations and Exceeding themColdwell Banker Evanston(800) 858-7917  03/31/2016

The Sherman Plaza of Evanston IL is located at 807 Davis street right in the middle of downtown Evanston. Considered one of the best condo buildings in Evanston people often ask specifically for this property. Why is that? The building has an interesting range of floor plans of one to three bedrooms units and they are really top of the line. The building has 24 hour door service, on site management and a private grass outside space to enjoy yourself. The Sherman Plaza is a luxury 250 unit high rise with 25 floors and many of these homes have views of Lake Michigan. The building has an LA Fitness and owners get special rates. You can access a workout without stepping outside.Sherman Plaza is right at the intersection of Sherman and Davis which makes it one block from the public transport... 03/29/2016

My buyer client just got this wonderful vintage 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo listed at $565,000 under contract today. We are all very happy, this is a stunning 2415 square foot condominium with all the features anyone would ever want in a home. Located steps away from Lee street beach, Michigan Avenue is considered one of the nicest streets in Evanston. Tree lined and very quiet, a sought after location.If you are interested in learning about property in Evanston IL or want the help of an experienced buyers agent, give us a call at Coldwell Banker Evanston (800) 858-7917. We can answer all your questions and lead the way to you new home. 03/28/2016

Here is a video that goes in depth in explaining the use and training of the Evanston IL Police department and the Taser weapon. No one wants violence but if a subject is out of control and combative it may be better to use the Taser rather than extreme force or multiple officers. It is true that we have heard about incidents of injury or death because of Taser use and that is even more reason to conduct training and development to insure that the offender and the police officer do not get hurt. 03/28/2016