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... 05/17/2023

 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... 05/04/2023

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... 05/03/2023

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... 05/02/2023

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... 04/13/2023

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... 04/12/2023

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... 03/30/2023

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... 03/10/2023

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... 03/10/2023

Looking for a new home in Western Springs? Look no further! Our website WesternSpringsHomesForSale.com is updated every 10 minutes directly from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and offers a wide selection of homes for sale in Western Springs, Illinois, making it easy  to find the perfect home for you. From charming historic homes to modern new construction, Western Springs 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... 03/09/2023

Looking for a new home in Tinley Park? Look no further! Our website TinleyParkHomesForSale.com is updated every 10 minutes directly from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and offers a wide selection of homes for sale in Tinley Park, Illinois, making it easy  to find the perfect home for you. From charming historic homes to modern new construction, Tinley Park 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 neighb... 03/09/2023

Looking for a new home in Streamwood? Look no further! Our website StreamwoodHomesForSale.com is updated every 10 minutes directly from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and offers a wide selection of homes for sale in Streamwood, Illinois, making it easy  to find the perfect home for you. From charming historic homes to modern new construction, Streamwood 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 neighborh... 03/09/2023

Looking for a new home in Rolling Meadows? Look no further! Our website Rolling MeadowsHomesForSale.com is updated every 10 minutes directly from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and offers a wide selection of homes for sale in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, making it easy  to find the perfect home for you. From charming historic homes to modern new construction, Rolling Meadows 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 eac... 03/08/2023

Looking for a new home in Prospect Heights? Look no further! Our website ProspectHeightsHomesForSale.com is updated every 10 minutes directly from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and offers a wide selection of homes for sale in Prospect Heights, Illinois, making it easy  to find the perfect home for you. From charming historic homes to modern new construction, Prospect Heights 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 ... 03/08/2023

Hubbard Woods Winnetka IL Home SalesThere were no homes that closed in February but 6 new listings did come on the market. Which is much-needed inventory! CLOSED HUBBARD WOODS HOMES in FebruaryNo homes closed. 6 NEW HUBBARD WOODS LISTED FOR SALE in February 1469 Scott - $825,000 824 Bell - $1,199,000 1294 Scott - $1,239,000 1243 Scott - $1,239,000 (under contract) 1230 Westmoor - $2,995,000 824 Boal Pkwy. - $3,500,000  While you're here, please see all Hubbard Woods Homes for Sale Sign up to get North Shore real estate news delivered to your inbox.It's free, we'll never sell your info, and you can opt out anytime.What's included?Local market trendsNew listingsLatest transactions Enter your email address at North Shore Real Estate NewsletterSee Margaret's biography 03/07/2023

What Sold in Your North Shore Village in February 2023? WINNETKAClick here to see all Winnetka homes sold in February 2023Homes for sale:  19Private network homes for sale:  12Current month's supply of inventory:  1.4See Winnetka homes for saleSee Winnetka condos for saleSee Winnetka townhouses for sale WILMETTEClick here to see all Wilmette homes sold in February 2023Homes for sale:  17Private network homes for sale:  8Current months supply of inventory:  1.2See Wilmette homes for saleSee Wilmette condos for saleSee Wilmette townhouses for sale KENILWORTHClick here to see all Kenilworth homes sold in February 2023Homes for sale:  12Private network homes for sale: 4Current month's supply of inventory:  1.9See Kenilworth homes for saleGLENCOEClick here to see all Glencoe homes sold in Fe... 03/07/2023

Looking for a new home in Palos Hills? Look no further! Our website PalosHillsHomesForSale.com is updated every 10 minutes directly from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and offers a wide selection of homes for sale in Palos Hills, Illinois, making it easy  to find the perfect home for you. From charming historic homes to modern new construction, Palos Hills 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 neighb... 03/07/2023

Looking for a new home in Palos Heights? Look no further! Our website PalosHeightsHomesForSale.com is updated every 10 minutes directly from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and offers a wide selection of homes for sale in Palos Heights, Illinois, making it easy  to find the perfect home for you. From charming historic homes to modern new construction, Palos Heights 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 an... 03/07/2023

Looking for a new home in Palatine? Look no further! Our website PalatineHomesForSale.com is updated every 10 minutes directly from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and offers a wide selection of homes for sale in Palatine, Illinois, making it easy  to find the perfect home for you. From charming historic homes to modern new construction, Palatine 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... 03/07/2023

Looking for a new home in Northfield? Look no further! Our website NorthfieldHomesForSale.com is updated every 10 minutes directly from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and offers a wide selection of homes for sale in Northfield, Illinois, making it easy  to find the perfect home for you. From charming historic homes to modern new construction, Northfield 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 neighborh... 03/07/2023