Cook County, IL Real Estate News

By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
What Sold in Your North Shore Village in August? WINNETKAClick here to see all Winnetka homes sold in August 2023All homes for sale:  28Current month's supply of inventory:  1.6Year-to-Date median price: $1,585,000See Winnetka homes for saleSee Winnetka condos for saleSee Winnetka townhouses for sale WILMETTEClick here to see all Wilmette homes sold in August 2023All homes for sale:  39Current months supply of inventory:  1.2Year-to-date median price: $1,080,000See Wilmette homes for saleSee Wilmette condos for saleSee Wilmette townhouses for sale KENILWORTHClick here to see all Kenilworth homes sold in August 2023All homes for sale:  11Current month's supply of inventory:  2.0Year-to-date median price: $1,925,000See Kenilworth homes for saleGLENCOE Click here to see all Glencoe homes s...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
Hubbard Woods Winnetka Real Estate for August 2023 1  NEW HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS IN AUGUST 8 Kent - $4,950.000  2 NEW PRIVATE HUBBARD WOODS HOMES FOR SALE   1369 Tower: $995,000 901 Greenwood: $2,475,000  6 CLOSED HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS IN AUGUST 1380 Edgewood List price: $645,000 Sold price: $645,000 Days on market: 3 1321 Scott List price: $1,295,000 Sold price: $1,295,000 Days on market: 18 1502 Edgewood List price: $1,499,000 Sold price: $1,665,000 Days on market: 16 186 Woodlawn List price: $1,995,000 Sold price: $2,250,000 Days on market: 9 1024 Westmoor List price: $2,499,000 Sold price: $2,425,000 Days on market: 50 812 Hibbard List price: $2,985,000 Sold price: $2,765,000 Days on market: 126  CURRENT HUBBARD WOODS REAL ESTATE SNAPSHOTHomes for sale: 8 (priced from $1,100,000 to...
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By Cheryl Bowers, Plainfield, Naperville, IL. Real Estate
(Bowers Realty Group LLC)
Homes for sale in Schaumburg, Illinois - September 7, 2023There are currently 214 homes for sale in Schaumburg, IL with an average list price of $416,875. Below is a recap of each subdivision in Schaumburg that has homes currently for sale. The subdivisions are listed in order from most listings to least.Homes for sale in Schaumburg, IL without a subdivision listed.There are currently 70 homes for sale in Schaumburg without a subdivision listed. The homes range from 1-5 bedrooms with a price range of $149,000 - $1,895,000. The properties currently available in were built between 1956 and 2023.Homes for sale in Northgate At Veridian Schaumburg, ILThere are currently 23 homes for sale in Northgate At Veridian Schaumburg, IL. The homes range from 2-3 bedrooms with a price range of $469,99...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
Winnetka North Shore Condo Report If you would like to buy a condo in one of the North Shore villages, some places are easier than others. As you can see from the chart (below) Winnetka, Glencoe, Kenilworth, and even Northfield have had few sales this year.The larger communities of Evanston, Glenview, and Northbrook still have slightly lower sales than in 2019, but they still have most of the inventory. Most condos are selling within a few percentage points of the original list price. Winnetka and Glencoe show that the sale price was higher than the asking price but with just 9 and 3 sales respectively, that's not surprising.  Current inventory and price range for each village: Village Condos for Sale Low Price High Price         Winnetka 2 $235,000 $720,000 Wilmette 7 $279,000 $675,000...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
What Sold in Your North Shore Village in July? WINNETKAClick here to see all Winnetka homes sold in July 2023All homes for sale:  28Current month's supply of inventory:  1.6Year-to-Date median price: $1,585,000See Winnetka homes for saleSee Winnetka condos for saleSee Winnetka townhouses for sale WILMETTEClick here to see all Wilmette homes sold in July 2023All homes for sale:  39Current months supply of inventory:  1.2Year-to-date median price: $1,080,000See Wilmette homes for saleSee Wilmette condos for saleSee Wilmette townhouses for sale KENILWORTHClick here to see all Kenilworth homes sold in July 2023All homes for sale:  11Current month's supply of inventory:  2.0Year-to-date median price: $1,925,000See Kenilworth homes for saleGLENCOEAll homes for sale:  28Current month's supply ...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
Hubbard Woods Winnetka Real Estate for July 2023There were 4 new listings in Hubbard Woods in July, of which 2 are under contract. Eleven homes closed in July - most were very near the asking price with the exception of one home that ended up on the market for 796 days. 4  NEW HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS IN JULY 1216 Scott: $1,499,000 (under contract) 1303 Holly: $1,899,900 186 Woodlawn: $1,995,000 (under contract) 747 Walden: $2,975,153 (!!)   11 CLOSED HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS IN JULY  996 ChatfieldList price: $500,000Sold price: $500,000Market time: 29 800 Green BayList price: $535,000Sold price: $540,000Days on market: 14 1460 TowerList price: $1,099,900Sold price: $1.050,000Days on market: 3 1430 TowerList price: $1,270,000Sold price: $1,123,000Market time: 43 1427 TowerList price: $1,100...
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By Lyn Sims, Real Estate Broker Retired
Rabies Vaccine & Microchip Clinic on September 9th, 2023Schaumburg Township will host a free Rabies Clinic on September 9th, 2023 from 10 to 1pm or until vaccines run out at One Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates IL. Owners must be Cook County residents & present a valid drivers license or state ID. Pets must be at least 3 months old & will be seen on a first-come first-served basis. Owners will be given a vaccine certificate & can order a rabies tag after the event here:cookcountyil.gov/services/rabies-vaccination-tagsFor more information or questions contact the Clerk's Office at 847-285-4561.
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
What Sold in Your North Shore Village in June 2023? Prices keep rising throughout the North Shore and inventory has remained low. Price decreases are rare, but when they happen, properties sell immediately. This is true of both houses and condos/townhouses.WINNETKAClick here to see all Winnetka homes sold in June 2023Homes for sale:  28Private network homes for sale:  5Current month's supply of inventory:  1.6Year-to-Date median price: $1,580,000See Winnetka homes for saleSee Winnetka condos for saleSee Winnetka townhouses for sale WILMETTEClick here to see all Wilmette homes sold in June 2023Homes for sale:  26Private network homes for sale: 14Current months supply of inventory:  1.3Year-to-date median price: $1,030,000See Wilmette homes for saleSee Wilmette condos for saleSee Wilmette...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
Hubbard Woods Winnetka Real Estate in June 2023Busy June in Hubbard Woods! Five new homes hit the market and all 5 are under contract.Nine homes closed in June. Five sold over the list price and of those, 4 sold considerably over the list price.   5 NEW HUBBARD WOODS HOMES LISTED IN JUNE  800 Green Bay: $535,000under contract 1370 Scott: $699,900under contract 1427 Tower: $1,100,000under contract 875 Private: $1,800,000under contract 1183 Tower: $2,150,000under contract   9 HUBBARD WOODS HOMES CLOSED IN JUNE 232 WoodlawnList price: $1,100,000Sold Price: $1,100,000Days on market: 8 1326 TowerList price: $1,299,000Sold price: $1,150,000Days on market: 35 1243 ScottList price: $1,239,000Sold price: $1,190,000Days on market: 9 1344 SunviewList price: $1,399,000Sold price: $1,437,500Days on ...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
 What Sold in Your North Shore Village in May 2023?So far this year there's been little change in the market. In each village, the majority of homes sold for over the list price. As an example, here are the over/under sale price numbers for Winnetka and Wilmette which are very similar:Winnetka: 76 homes have sold year-to-date40 homes sold over the list price (53%)10 homes sold at the list price (13%)26 homes sold under the list price (34%)Wilmette:  120 homes have sold year-to-date60 homes sold over the list price (50%)15 homes sold at the list price (12.5%)45 homes sold under the list price (37.5)WINNETKAClick here to see all Winnetka homes sold in May 2023Homes for sale:  35Private network homes for sale:  6Current month's supply of inventory:  1.6Year-to-Date median price: $1,500,000...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
Hubbard Woods Winnetka Real Estate in May 2023Of the 5 Hubbard Woods homes that sold in May, 4 sold over the asking price, and 1 sold at the list price. Market time varied from 5 to 14 days!  2 NEW HUBBARD WOODS HOMES LISTED IN MAY 1509 Edgewood: $1,250,000(sold and closed - see below) 1024 Westmoor: $2499,000  5 HUBBARD WOODS HOMES CLOSED IN MAY 1073 ChatfieldList price: $830,000Sold price: $830,000Days on market: 7 899 VernonList price: $1,189,000Sold price: $1,248,000Days on market: 14 955 VernonList price: $1,175,000Sold price: $1,350,000Days on market: 6 1509 EdgewoodList price: $1,250,000Sold price: $1,400,000Days on market: 5 1305 Forest GlenList price: $2,095,000Sold price: $2,125,000Days on market: 14  ONE NEW HUBBARDS WOODS HOME IN THE PRIVATE MARKET 1183 Tower: $2,150,000  CU...
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By Femme Capital Partners, Residential & Commercial Mortgage Broker
(Femme Capital Partners)
The mortgage industry has traditionally been male-dominated, but the tide is turning as more and more women are entering the field and making their mark.  Today there are a growing number of women-led mortgage companies that are outperforming their male-led mortgage counterparts.  In this blog post, we'll explore how they outperform and the benefits of working for a small brokerage versus a large bank or lender.  WHY WOMEN-LED MORTGAGE COMPANIES MATTERWomen-led mortgage companies are still relatively rare, but they are making a big impact.  According to a recent report by the National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses, only 20% of the top 100 mortgage lenders are women-led.  However, those that are led by women are experiencing significant growth and success.  Why is this?F...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
 What Sold in Your North Shore Village in April 2023?The actual numbers noted below have varied little from last month - in each village. It's the status quo for North Shore real estate - prices are holding up and homes are selling quickly. Condos and rentals are also experiencing low inventory. WINNETKAClick here to see all Winnetka homes sold in April 2023Homes for sale:  33Private network homes for sale:  9Current month's supply of inventory:  1.5Year-to-Date median price: $1,500,000See Winnetka homes for saleSee Winnetka condos for saleSee Winnetka townhouses for sale WILMETTEClick here to see all Wilmette homes sold in April 2023Homes for sale:  21Private network homes for sale: 15Current months supply of inventory:  1.3Year-to-date median price: $1,007,000See Wilmette homes for sa...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
Winnetka North Shore Real Estate vs. the National Scene Have you read the headlines about the big price drops in many parts of the country? For instance, "Median home price tallies largest annual drop in more than a decade." Inman News. . . "home prices fell . . . for the first time in nearly 11 years " ForbesThe U.S. median home price is $400,52 which is a 3.3% drop over the past year. Many areas experiencing deep declines are pandemic boomtown markets - they grew at unsustainable rates from 2020 through 2022. They, of course, are now selling at bargain prices - really. Boise, Idaho home prices soared by 41% in those years while the rest of the nation experienced a 26% increase in prices. They're paying the "price" now.The North Shore continues to buck that trend. Low inventory is typi...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
Hubbard Woods Winnetka Real Estate for April 2023 14 new listings in Hubbard Woods in April (heavy on the Tudor style!) Seven are already contingent. The least expensive home to be listed was priced at $1,100,000, and the median home price for Hubbard Woods is $1,270,000.Of the 8 closed home sales, 4 went over the list price, one was at the list price, and 3 were under the list price.  14 New Hubbard Woods Homes Listed in April 232 Woodlawn: $1,100,000 (contingent) 955 Vernon: $1,175,000 (contingent) 1413 Tower: $1,270,000 1271 Asbury: $1,295,000 (contingent) 1326 Tower: $1,299,000 1344 Sunview: $1,399,000 1503 Scott: $1,429,000 (contingent) 1045 Dinsmore: $1,995,000 1240 Asbury: $2,399,000 (contingent)     950 Westmoor: $2,549,000 (contingent) 1016 Westmoor: $2,599,000 (contingent) 812...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
What Sold in Your North Shore Village in March 2023? Most notably, inventory is creeping up but very slightly. Winnetka had 24 homes for sale a year ago and 30 now. Wilmette had 12 last year and 20 now. It's the same in every village along with the concurrent lessening of multiple offers. Most homes have been selling very close to the list price, with fewer properties selling $100,000s of dollars over the asking price. That still happens but it's becoming rare.The North Shore continues to have a robust seller's market with the supply of inventory well below a "balanced market" of 5-6 months of inventory.   WINNETKAClick here to see all Winnetka homes sold in March 2023Homes for sale:  30Private network homes for sale:  12Current month's supply of inventory:  1.5Year-to-Date median price...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
Hubbard Woods Winnetka Home SalesMarch 2023Seven homes closed in March in Hubbard Woods. Four were sold over the list price, and three were sold below the list price. Days on market are starting to get slightly longer.  7 CLOSED HUBBARD WOODS HOMES March 2023 250 WoodlawnList price: $550,000Sold price: $525,000Days on market: 24 1111 MerrillList price: $625,000Sold price: $677,000Days on market: 5 888 Forest GlenList price: $1,049,000Sold price: $985,000Days on market: 95 924 Forest GlenList price: $975,000Sold price: $1,000,000Days on market: 53 1367 ScottList price: $1,799,000Sold price: $1,730,000Days on market: 16 895 TowerList price: $1,750,000Sold price: $1,900,000Days on market: 4   819 HumboldtList price: $2,475,000Sold price: $2,485,000Days on market: 445  5 NEW HUBBARD WOODS L...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
North Shore Senior Center inNorthfield IL Where can adults 50+ find purpose, learning, aging support, socialization, memory care programs, volunteer opportunities, fitness and wellness programs, and caregiver resources?All of these can be found at the North Shore Senior Center (NSCC) located at the corner of Northfield and Winnetka Roads in Northfield. And the extent to which they do that is astounding!NSSC serves 24,000 adult seniors in 25 communities throughout the North Shore and farther out. I recently visited and was given a tour. There are a wealth of programs and services that NSCC provides for its members. I expected to see - but did not - oldsters sitting around playing bridge or mahjong and drinking tea.ServicesThe North Shore Senior Center is above all an organization that pr...
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By Doug Anderson
(Blue Fence Real Estate)
Looking for a new home in Winnetka? Look no further! Our website WinnetkaHomesForSale.com is updated every 10 minutes directly from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and offers a wide selection of homes for sale in Winnetka, Illinois, making it easy  to find the perfect home for you. From charming historic homes to modern new construction, Winnetka offers a home for every taste and budget. Whether you're looking for a comfortable starter home or a luxury estate, our site has something for everyone.Our website is designed with your comfort in mind, making it easy to search for homes based on your  needs and preferences. You can search by price, square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and more.  Additionally, we provide detailed information about each home and neighborhood, inc...
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By Doug Anderson
(Blue Fence Real Estate)
Looking for a new home in Wilmette? Look no further! Our website WilmetteHomesForSale.com is updated every 10 minutes directly from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and offers a wide selection of homes for sale in Wilmette, Illinois, making it easy  to find the perfect home for you. From charming historic homes to modern new construction, Wilmette offers a home for every taste and budget. Whether you're looking for a comfortable starter home or a luxury estate, our site has something for everyone.Our website is designed with your comfort in mind, making it easy to search for homes based on your  needs and preferences. You can search by price, square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and more.  Additionally, we provide detailed information about each home and neighborhood, inc...
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