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... 09/11/2023

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... 09/11/2023

Homes for sale in Wheaton, Illinois - September 8, 2023There are currently 140 homes for sale in Wheaton, IL with an average list price of $603,767. Below is a recap of each subdivision in Wheaton that has homes currently for sale. The subdivisions are listed in order from most listings to least.Homes for sale in Wheaton, IL without a subdivision listed.There are currently 95 homes for sale in Wheaton without a subdivision listed. The homes range from 2-7 bedrooms with a price range of $165,000 - $2,750,000. The properties currently available in were built between 1893 and 2024.Homes for sale in Stonehedge Wheaton, ILThere are currently 6 homes for sale in Stonehedge Wheaton, IL. The homes all have 4 bedrooms with a price range of $499,900 - $642,000. The properties currently available... 09/08/2023

Homes for sale in Downers Grove, Illinois - September 8, 2023There are currently 212 homes for sale in Downers Grove, IL with an average list price of $621,630. Below is a recap of each subdivision in Downers Grove that has homes currently for sale. The subdivisions are listed in order from most listings to least.Homes for sale in Downers Grove, IL without a subdivision listed.There are currently 159 homes for sale in Downers Grove without a subdivision listed. The homes range from 1-7 bedrooms with a price range of $154,900 - $2,990,000. The properties currently available in were built between 1896 and 2024.Homes for sale in Cameo West Downers Grove, ILThere are currently 5 homes for sale in Cameo West Downers Grove, IL. The homes range from 1-2 bedrooms with a price range of $132,000... 09/08/2023

Homes for sale in Aurora, Illinois - September 8, 2023 (Part 2 of 2)There are currently 480 homes for sale in Aurora, IL with an average list price of $366,222. Below is a recap of each subdivision in Aurora that has only one home currently for sale. The subdivisions are listed in order from most listings to least.Homes for sale in Aurora, IL without a subdivision listed.There are currently 190 homes for sale in Aurora without a subdivision listed. The homes range from 1-5 bedrooms with a price range of $109,000 - $1,149,000. The properties currently available in were built between 0 and 2024.Homes for sale in Meadows Aurora, ILThere is currently 1 home for sale in Meadows. This home has 4 bedrooms and is currently priced at $349,900. This property that is currently available in Meadow... 09/08/2023

Homes for sale in Aurora, Illinois - September 8, 2023 (Part 1 of 2)There are currently 480 homes for sale in Aurora, IL with an average list price of $366,222. Below is a recap of each subdivision in Aurora that has two or more homes currently for sale. The subdivisions are listed in order from most listings to least.Homes for sale in Aurora, IL without a subdivision listed.There are currently 190 homes for sale in Aurora without a subdivision listed. The homes range from 1-5 bedrooms with a price range of $109,000 - $1,149,000. The properties currently available in were built between 0 and 2024.Homes for sale in Liberty Meadows Aurora, ILThere are currently 44 homes for sale in Liberty Meadows Aurora, IL. The homes all have 3 bedrooms with a price range of $373,690 - $461,320. The pr... 09/08/2023

Homes for sale in Plainfield, Illinois - September 7, 2023 (Part 1 of 2)There are currently 451 homes for sale in Plainfield, IL with an average list price of $485,347. Below is a recap of each subdivision in Plainfield that has two or more homes currently for sale. The subdivisions are listed in order from most listings to least.Homes for sale in Plainfield, IL without a subdivision listed.There are currently 82 homes for sale in Plainfield without a subdivision listed. The homes range from 2-5 bedrooms with a price range of $220,000 - $5,625,000. The properties currently available in were built between 1900 and 2023.Homes for sale in Creekside Crossing Plainfield, ILThere are currently 55 homes for sale in Creekside Crossing Plainfield, IL. The homes range from 2-5 bedrooms with a pr... 09/07/2023

Homes for sale in Glen Ellyn, Illinois - September 7, 2023There are currently 120 homes for sale in Glen Ellyn, IL with an average list price of $620,609. Below is a recap of each subdivision in Glen Ellyn that has homes currently for sale. The subdivisions are listed in order from most listings to least.Homes for sale in Glen Ellyn, IL without a subdivision listed.There are currently 95 homes for sale in Glen Ellyn without a subdivision listed. The homes range from 1-6 bedrooms with a price range of $0 - $1,995,000. The properties currently available in were built between 1847 and 2023.Homes for sale in Raintree Glen Ellyn, ILThere are currently 4 homes for sale in Raintree Glen Ellyn, IL. The homes all have 2 bedrooms with a price range of $149,900 - $349,000. The properties currentl... 09/07/2023

Homes for sale in Oswego, Illinois - September 7, 2023There are currently 177 homes for sale in Oswego, IL with an average list price of $467,085. Below is a recap of each subdivision in Oswego that has homes currently for sale. The subdivisions are listed in order from most listings to least.Homes for sale in Oswego, IL without a subdivision listed.There are currently 76 homes for sale in Oswego without a subdivision listed. The homes range from 1-7 bedrooms with a price range of $119,900 - $1,599,000. The properties currently available in were built between 1868 and 2023.Homes for sale in Ashcroft Place Estates Oswego, ILThere are currently 12 homes for sale in Ashcroft Place Estates Oswego, IL. The homes range from 3-4 bedrooms with a price range of $409,990 - $521,740. The properti... 09/07/2023

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... 09/07/2023

Homes for sale in Bolingbrook, Illinois - September 7, 2023There are currently 196 homes for sale in Bolingbrook, IL with an average list price of $352,882. Below is a recap of each subdivision in Bolingbrook that has homes currently for sale. The subdivisions are listed in order from most listings to least.Homes for sale in Bolingbrook, IL without a subdivision listed.There are currently 90 homes for sale in Bolingbrook without a subdivision listed. The homes range from 2-5 bedrooms with a price range of $0 - $787,637. The properties currently available in were built between 1961 and 2023.Homes for sale in Indian Oaks Bolingbrook, ILThere are currently 12 homes for sale in Indian Oaks Bolingbrook, IL. The homes range from 3-5 bedrooms with a price range of $205,000 - $355,000. The pro... 09/07/2023

Homes for sale in Plainfield, Illinois - September 5, 2023 (Part 2)There are currently 455 homes for sale in Plainfield, IL with an average list price of $483,756. Below is a recap of each subdivision in Plainfield that has one home currently for sale. Homes for sale in Plainfield, IL without a subdivision listed.There are currently 81 homes for sale in Plainfield without a subdivision listed. The homes range from 2-5 bedrooms with a price range of $220,000 - $5,625,000. The properties currently available in were built between 1900 and 2023.Homes for sale in The Ponds Plainfield, ILThere is currently 1 home for sale in The Ponds. This home has 4 bedrooms and is currently priced at $467,000. This property that is currently available in The Ponds was built in 2000.Homes for sale in Plain... 09/06/2023

Homes for sale in Plainfield, Illinois - September 5, 2023 (Part 1)There are currently 455 homes for sale in Plainfield, IL with an average list price of $483,756. Below is a recap of each subdivision in Plainfield that have two or more homes currently for sale. The subdivisions are listed in order from most listings to least.Homes for sale in Plainfield, IL without a subdivision listed.There are currently 81 homes for sale in Plainfield without a subdivision listed. The homes range from 2-5 bedrooms with a price range of $220,000 - $5,625,000. The properties currently available in were built between 1900 and 2023.Homes for sale in Creekside Crossing Plainfield, ILThere are currently 55 homes for sale in Creekside Crossing Plainfield, IL. The homes range from 2-5 bedrooms with a price ... 09/06/2023

Five days into September and we had some really hot days to start off the month but looks like it will start cooling off as we drop back into the 70's.  The sales for August 2023 in the single family detached home category were 40 closed sales compared to 50 closed sales in  2022.  Prices started off at $239,000 for a 2 BR 2 BA 2 story and the highest selling home at $1,350,000 for a 3 bedroom 3 bath on 46 acres in August, 2023.  Prices for closed sales in 2022 was a 2 bedroom 1 bath home for $160,000 and highest priced home was a 5 bedroom 3.1 bath home that sold for $935,000 on 1 acre.Currently there are 47 homes available - 4 of the listings are New - 1 is reactivated and 3 have price changes.  The price range is from a low of $249K for a 3 Bedroom 1.1 bath to a high of $1,599,000 fo... 09/05/2023

Lessons From Life and Business.     As a father of 6 kids, it has been one of the standing jokes of the family over the years that I am always telling stories about random events and happenings in my life that should be a valuable lesson for them to learn from. Here are a couple examples. I told my daughters for years that I was the smartest guy they will ever know. After numerous boyfriends and one ex-husband, I can confidently say still to this day that I am the smartest guy they have ever known. There are a few challengers to my title at this time. My middle daughter's boyfriend of 10 years+ is very smart. My youngest daughter's fiance is getting his masters degree in education administration to be a school administrator. One of my son's has completed his masters degree in Biology an... 08/31/2023

The official home sale numbers  for Oswego, IL for July, 2023 are  as follows:Only 22 single family detached home sold in July, 2023 which was a 58.5% drop in sales from 2022's 53 sold homes.  The average market time increased from 17 days in July, 2022 to 59 days in July, 2023.   The median sales price increased to $435,981 which was a 9% increase from 2022 July's median of $399,990.For comparison sakes let's look at June, 2023 sales for Oswego.  There were 38 homes sold in June 2023 which was a 38.5% drop compared to June 2022's 58 homes sold.  The average market time increased to 27 from 2022's 19 average market time.   The median sales priced increased to $454,000 from 2022's $420,000 which was a 8.1% increase.Here is where we stand YTD in July 2023's detached home sales compared to... 08/25/2023

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... 08/08/2023

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 ... 08/04/2023

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... 08/03/2023

Experiencing a house fire is a devastating event that can leave homeowners feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the steps to take afterward. In Illinois, where fire incidents can happen due to various reasons such as electrical faults, wildfires, or accidents, it's crucial to be prepared and know how to respond after such a distressing occurrence. This comprehensive guide aims to provide valuable information and guidance for homeowners who have faced a house fire in Illinois.1. Ensure Safety First:The safety of you and your loved ones should be the top priority after a house fire. Once the fire is extinguished, evacuate the property safely and seek medical attention if needed. It's essential to avoid re-entering the damaged house until it has been declared safe by the appropriate aut... 08/01/2023