Winnetka & North Shore Real Estate Update #3 (during Covid) Tracking the numbers for January 1 to today (June 8) for both 2019 and 2020 we can decidedly see a downward trend in overall sales. It’s important to remember that the total-lockdown just recently eased up and still has several phases t
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06/08/2020
Winnetka Farmer’s Market - Back in Business! Today was a magnificent and sunny day here in Winnetka - perfect for the reopening of the farmer’s market. Some strict rules were in place but that’s okay to get at some of the wonderful items vendors were selling. Masks were mandatory, no one was al
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06/06/2020
What Sold in Your Village in May?By the end of May, we were 2 ½ months into the coronavirus crisis. Yes, sales are down and the bad news probably isn’t over yet. However, some of the numbers are promising and don’t paint a pessimistic picture. One of the most interesting statistics you will see
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06/03/2020
Realty Times, (which publishes the latest real estate, mortgage, and construction information) recently stated that virtual staging may become the norm in real estate marketing. They wrote, “. . .in the new world of physical distancing and COVID-19 related restrictions, virtual staging is bound
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05/13/2020
Virtual Open House, 1617 Meadow in Glenview IL Join me for a virtual open house on Sunday - yes Mother’s Day.I will take you for a walk through my listing at 1617 Meadow Lane in Glenview IL from 12 - 12:30. Just click this link for Facebook Live at 12 pm tomorrow. For more information, please v
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05/09/2020
HUBBARD WOODS APRIL 2020 April has seen a flood of new listings in Hubbard Woods. I had predicted that this would happen after the shelter-at-home ended, but it seems that sellers are not waiting. Just one home being offered is listed under $1 million. Buyers are out there, just not in great nu
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05/05/2020
What Sold in Your Village in April?April was the first full month of statistics for home sales during the coronavirus. Sales were down substantially in Winnetka, Wilmette, and Glencoe, but rose in Kenilworth and stayed the same in Northfield (numbers shown below.)Here’s the rundown for North Shor
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05/05/2020
Guest PostCreating Community Through Compostingby Mary Beth Schaye and Liz Kunkle Are you looking for a way to feel more connected and to make a difference, even while sheltering at home? Reduce, collect, and compost your food waste! Was that a surprising suggestion? Reducing, collecting, and co
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04/28/2020
Coronavirus Mask Laws in Winnetka & the North Shore Rules regarding mask wearing while doing shopping and other errands are changing daily. If you’re visiting multiple locations, it’s best to keep a supply of masks in your car just in case. Here’s what we know about regulations regarding masks in
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04/23/2020
Winnetka Real Estate Broker Margaret Goss enjoys a reputation for service and trustworthiness that provides her with what every long-term REALTOR® wants – a twenty-one year career largely built on referrals and repeat business from satisfied clients. At the root of her success is her commitment
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04/22/2020