It's restaurant month on Chicago's North Shore again!  The idea of North Shore restaurants hosting a "restaurant month" was conceived by the Chicago North Shore Convention and Visitor's Bureau and modeled after the concept that is offered in major cities throughout the country. For the entire month of February, 100 North Shore restaurants will be participating and offering various specials and discounts including dining 2-for-1, free appetizers or desserts, and prix fixe meals.  Gina Speckman, director of the Bureau, said: "Not only do we have gifted and award-winning chefs, but the diversity of the cuisine that is offered in our region rivals any major city in the world." This year's number of restaurants - 100 - is the highest it's been since the promotion first began in 2010. With so... 02/06/2018

There were 10 closed home sales in Glencoe in January, 2018.  These homes most likely went under contract during what is considered the slowest time of the market.  Half were under the sweet spot of $1 million and half were over.     Snapshot of current Glencoe market:Homes for sale:  79 (priced $450,000 to $6,150,000)Under contract: 22 (priced $400,000 to $7,000,000)Current absorption rate: 6 1/2 months (a buyer's market)Condos for sale: 1 - $279,000See all Glencoe homes for sale To CONTACT Margaret Goss, please call 847-977-6024 or email:  margaret.goss@bairdwarner.comMargaret Goss is a full-time real estate agent since 1998 servicing the North Shore communities of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Northfield, Glenview, and Evanston.  See full BIO for Margaret Goss.   02/05/2018

 In Glencoe , there were 9 closed home sales in November 2017  The current real estate market in Glencoe:Homes for sale:  89 Priced:  $475,000 to $6,400,000 Homes under contract/pending:  19Absorption Rate: 7 1/2months Condos for sale: 3 Priced:  $169,000 to $525,000   Median Sales Price for past 12 months   See all homes for sale in Glencoe   To CONTACT Margaret Goss, please call 847-977-6024 or email:  margaret.goss@bairdwarner.comMargaret Goss is a full-time real estate agent since 1998 servicing the North Shore communities of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Northfield, Glenview, and Evanston.  See full BIO for Margaret Goss. 12/06/2017

In Glencoe , there were 9 closed home sales in October:     The current real estate market in Glencoe Homes for sale:  100 Priced:  $475,000 to $6,400,000 Homes under contract/pending: 20 Condos for sale: 3 Priced: $169,000 to $525,000Absorption Rate:  8.7 months  See all homes for sale in Glencoe IL   To CONTACT Margaret Goss, please call 847-977-6024 or email:  margaret.goss@bairdwarner.comMargaret Goss is a full-time real estate agent since 1998 servicing the North Shore communities of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Northfield, Glenview, and Evanston.  See full BIO for Margaret Goss. 11/07/2017

By Art Wilson, RealtorGlencoe’s September Property sales were 6, down -70.0% from 20 in September of 2016 and -57.1% lower than the 14 sales last month. September 2017 sales were at their lowest level compared to September of 2016 and 2015. September YTD sales of 126 are running 4.1% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 121.The Median Sales Price in September was $965,000, up 17.0% from $824,750 in September of 2016 and up 17.1% from $824,025 last month. The Average Sales Price in September was $943,333, up 1.1% from $932,875 in September of 2016 and down -22.4% from $1,215,575 last month. September 2017 ASP was at a mid range compared to September of 2016 and 2015.The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of September was 107, down -1.8% from 109 last month and up 2... 10/06/2017

By Art Wilson, RealtorGlencoe’s August Property sales were 14, down -6.7% from 15 in August of 2016 and -26.3% lower than the 19 sales last month. August 2017 sales were at a mid level compared to August of 2016 and 2015. August YTD sales of 120 are running 18.8% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 101.The Median Sales Price in August was $824,025, down -17.2% from $995,000 in August of 2016 and down -21.9% from $1,055,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in August was $1,215,575, down -0.5% from $1,222,267 in August of 2016 and up 0.1% from $1,213,974 last month. August 2017 ASP was at a mid range compared to August of 2016 and 2015.The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of August was 106, down -1.9% from 108 last month and up 5.0% from 101 in August of last ... 09/21/2017

  Glencoe Closed SalesAugust 2017  See all Glencoe homes for sale Current homes for sale:  102Price range:  $445,000 to $6,400,000Under contract: 18Absorption rate: 8.4 months Current condos for sale: 22Price range:  $169,000 to $599,000Under contract:  2Absorption rate: 3 months  To CONTACT Margaret Goss, please call 847-977-6024 or email:  margaret.goss@bairdwarner.comMargaret Goss is a full-time real estate agent since 1998 servicing the North Shore communities of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Northfield, Glenview, and Evanston.  See full BIO for Margaret Goss.  09/06/2017

By Art Wilson, RealtorGlencoe’s July Property sales were 19, up 18.8% from 16 in July of 2016 and -26.9% lower than the 26 sales last month. July 2017 sales were at a mid level compared to July of 2016 and 2015. July YTD sales of 106 are running 23.3% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 86.The Median Sales Price in July was $1,055,000, up 34.8% from $782,500 in July of 2016 and up 27.1% from $830,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in July was $1,213,974, up 34.9% from $900,031 in July of 2016 and up 28.4% from $945,317 last month. July 2017 ASP was at a mid range compared to July of 2016 and 2015.The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of July was 107, down -0.9% from 108 last month and down -6.1% from 114 in July of last year. July 2017 Inventory was at the ... 08/17/2017

Below are the closed home sales in Glencoe IL for July 2017.  Information includes address, sold price, bedrooms, and bathrooms. GLENCOE   See all Glencoe homes for sale  To CONTACT Margaret Goss, please call 847-977-6024 or email:  margaret.goss@bairdwarner.comMargaret Goss is a full-time real estate agent since 1998 servicing the North Shore communities of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Northfield, Glenview, and Evanston.  See full BIO for Margaret Goss.       08/02/2017

By Art Wilson, RealtorGlencoe’s June Property sales were 23, up 4.5% from 22 in June of 2016 and -4.2% lower than the 24 sales last month. June 2017 sales were at their highest level compared to June of 2016 and 2015. June YTD sales of 84 are running 20.0% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 70.The Median Sales Price in June was $830,000, down -5.9% from $882,500 in June of 2016 and down -17.2% from $1,002,960 last month. The Average Sales Price in June was $961,402, down -10.6% from $1,075,000 in June of 2016 and down -18.4% from $1,178,348 last month. June 2017 ASP was at the lowest level compared to June of 2016 and 2015.The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of June was 103, down -6.4% from 110 last month and down -15.6% from 122 in June of last year. June 20... 07/13/2017

July is a big month for family activities in the North Shore. Many families head out of town in August so July is packed with fun events.   MAGIC CLASSWednesday, July 12 from 6:45pm  to 7:40pmGary Kantor, a local magician and balloon artist, will teach a collection of fascinating and mesmerizing magic tricks geared for children.  Held at the Takiff Center, $20 for residents, $25 for non-residents. MOVIES ON THE GREENFriday, July 14 at duskTake your children for a dusk airing of "Sing" at Wyman Green - free.  Wyman Green is between the library and the Village Hall.  Register here..  (And on Friday, August 4, they are airing "Lego Batman.") MEET THE MACHINESSaturday, July 22, from 9-11:30am.This is a kid's dream come true - seeing and investigating the Village's trucks.  On display will b... 07/10/2017

Glencoe Train Station, Glencoe, Illinois - July 2017There are currently 98 homes for sale within 1 mile of the Glencoe station, including 87 single family homes with an average list price of $1,599,378 and 4 condos/townhomes with an average list price of $395,875. The Glencoe train station is part of the Union Pacific / North Line (UP-N) line. Average taxes $23,401 Average association fees $330 ($243 - $725) Average home size 4,681 ft2 Average lot size 0.38 acres Average year built 1959 Photos of the Glencoe Station  Homes for Sale Near the Glencoe Station Address Beds Baths Built Price 408 Sunset Ln. — —   $999,000 408 Sunset Ln. 3 3.1 1956 $999,000 265 Wentworth Ave. 4 + 1* 4.1 1999 $1,079,000 271 Mary St. — —   $659,000 341 Lincoln Ave. — —   $874,000 1065 Skokie Ridge Dr. 4 + 1* 4.... 07/06/2017

South Elementary School, Glencoe, IL - July 2017 About South Elementary School South Elementary School is a K,1-2 school in District 35, and is located at 266 Linden Avenue in Glencoe, IL. It services homes in Glencoe and Winnetka. Average taxes $24,012 Average association fees $301 ($0 - $725) Average home size 4,386 ft2 Average lot size 0.36 acres Average year built 1962 Photos of South Elementary School  Homes for sale that attend South Elementary School Address Beds Baths Built Price 265 Wentworth Ave., Glencoe, IL 4 4.1 1999 $1,079,000 408 Sunset Ln., Glencoe, IL — —   $999,000 408 Sunset Ln., Glencoe, IL 3 3.1 1956 $999,000 271 Mary St., Glencoe, IL — —   $659,000 1188 Oak Ridge Dr., Glencoe, IL 6 3.1 1942 $1,395,000 271 South Ln., Glencoe, IL 3 2   $654,500 271 South Ln., Glenco... 07/06/2017

Central School, Glencoe, IL - July 2017 About Central School Central School is a 5-8 school in District 35, and is located at 620 Greenwood Avenue in Glencoe, IL. It services homes in Glencoe and Winnetka. Average taxes $24,430 Average association fees $310 ($0 - $725) Average home size 4,460 ft2 Average lot size 0.37 acres Average year built 1960 Photos of Central School  Homes for sale that attend Central School Address Beds Baths Built Price 265 Wentworth Ave., Glencoe, IL 4 4.1 1999 $1,079,000 408 Sunset Ln., Glencoe, IL — —   $999,000 408 Sunset Ln., Glencoe, IL 3 3.1 1956 $999,000 1188 Oak Ridge Dr., Glencoe, IL 6 3.1 1942 $1,395,000 271 South Ln., Glencoe, IL 3 2   $654,500 271 South Ln., Glencoe, IL 3 2 1950 $654,500 111 Hogarth Ln., Glencoe, IL 4 4.2 2013 $1,999,000 655 Sherid... 07/06/2017

West School, Glencoe, IL - July 2017 About West School West School is a 3-4 school in District 35, and is located at 1010 Forestway Drive in Glencoe, IL. It services homes in Glencoe and Winnetka. Average taxes $22,491 Average association fees $0 Average home size 4,621 ft2 Average lot size 0.34 acres Average year built 1992 Photos of West School  Homes for sale that attend West School Address Beds Baths Built Price 271 Mary St., Glencoe, IL — —   $659,000 341 Lincoln Ave., Glencoe, IL — —   $874,000 1065 Skokie Ridge Dr., Glencoe, IL 4 4.1 1954 $879,000 1135 Green Bay Rd., Glencoe, IL 3 2   $579,000 1135 Green Bay Rd., Glencoe, IL — —   $579,000 554 Longwood Ave., Glencoe, IL 5 6.2 2018 $3,975,000 350 Sunrise Cir., Glencoe, IL 7 4.2 1965 $2,350,000 1006 Old Elm Pl., Glencoe, IL 4 5.1 ... 07/06/2017

By Art Wilson, RealtorGlencoe’s May Property sales were 24, up 33.3% from 18 in May of 2016 and 50.0% higher than the 16 sales last month. May 2017 sales were at their highest level compared to May of 2016 and 2015. May YTD sales of 61 are running 27.1% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 48.The Median Sales Price in May was $1,002,960, down -22.1% from $1,287,500 in May of 2016 and up 28.0% from $783,750 last month. The Average Sales Price in May was $1,178,348, down -22.9% from $1,528,556 in May of 2016 and down -6.3% from $1,257,050 last month. May 2017 ASP was at a mid range compared to May of 2016 and 2015.The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of May was 106, down -6.2% from 113 last month and down -13.1% from 122 in May of last year. May 2017 Inventory was... 06/13/2017

By Art Wilson, RealtorGlencoe's March Property sales were 5, down -54.5% from 11 in March of 2016 and -16.7% lower than the 6 sales last month. March 2017 sales were at their lowest level compared to March of 2016 and 2015. March YTD sales of 21 are running 23.5% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 17.The Median Sales Price in March was $580,000, down -13.4% from $670,000 in March of 2016 and down -3.2% from $599,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in March was $727,400, down -5.7% from $771,046 in March of 2016 and up 9.9% from $662,000 last month. March 2017 ASP was at the lowest level compared to March of 2016 and 2015.The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of March was 102, down -1.0% from 103 last month and up 6.3% from 96 in March of last year. March 20... 05/11/2017

By Art Wilson, RealtorGlencoe's March Property sales were 5, down -54.5% from 11 in March of 2016 and -16.7% lower than the 6 sales last month. March 2017 sales were at their lowest level compared to March of 2016 and 2015. March YTD sales of 21 are running 23.5% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 17. The Median Sales Price in March was $580,000, down -13.4% from $670,000 in March of 2016 and down -3.2% from $599,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in March was $727,400, down -5.7% from $771,046 in March of 2016 and up 9.9% from $662,000 last month. March 2017 ASP was at the lowest level compared to March of 2016 and 2015. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of March was 102, down -1.0% from 103 last month and up 6.3% from 96 in March of last year. March ... 04/10/2017

While looking at Google Maps recently, it was so interesting to see the Chicago Botanic Gardens (in Glencoe) from above.  It's amazing how large the area actually is.  What a great draw for the village!  And . . . Glencoe will be celebrating their sesquicentennial in 2019.  Yeah - I had to look up that word too - it's 150 years!On to real estate.The Glencoe median sale price has been steady since July of 2016 after a precipitous drop:  The condo market has been steady since August of 2016 with just small dips up and down in price:  The average market time of single-family homes is rising, from 124 days in April 2016 to 167 days now:   The absorption rate (months of supply of homes) rose steadily through May 2016 and has started to decrease:  Current real estate data for Glencoe:Homes fo... 04/03/2017

By Art Wilson, RealtorGlencoe's February Property sales were 6, equal to 0 in February of 2016 and -40.0% lower than the 10 sales last month. February 2017 sales were at a mid level compared to February of 2016 and 2015. February YTD sales of 16 are running 166.7% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 6. The Median Sales Price in February was $599,000, equal to $0 in February of 2016 and down -22.3% from $771,250 last month. The Average Sales Price in February was $662,000, equal to $0 in February of 2016 and down -21.9% from $847,800 last month. February 2017 ASP was at a mid range compared to February of 2016 and 2015. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of February was 99, up 20.7% from 82 last month and up 20.7% from 82 in February of last year. February 201... 03/07/2017