Winnetka, IL Real Estate News

It's that time again - let's look at the new listings (some very high end ones,) homes that sold, and other crazy foibles that went on in Hubbard Woods in July. New Hubbard Woods Homes for Sale 250 Woodlawn - $649,0004 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths + screened porch      1152 Scott - $875,000Nice house wi... 08/02/2016

Here are the sales, by price and address, for all homes sold in Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, and Northfield in July 2016. WINNETKA   WILMETTE KENILWORTH NORTHFIELD GLENCOE 08/01/2016

By Art Wilson, RealtorWinnetka's June Property sales were 33, down -15.4% from 39 in June of 2015 and 37.5% higher than the 24 sales last month. June 2016 sales were at a mid level compared to June of 2015 and 2014. June YTD sales of 119 are running -4.8% behind last year's year-to-date sales of ... 07/19/2016

I just saw this home this morning during the broker's open house. My first thought was:  teardown.That was a mistake.It may be unassuming on the outside, but the inside is delightful and full of surprises. This home is updated, compact (without being small), and has a great garden.  There are thr... 07/19/2016

 UPDATED 2019 I have seller clients who decided to sell their solid, well-built house in Winnetka. It needed some updating inside but nothing too expensive or outlandish. They never liked the color of the exterior but made peace with it years ago.  As their Winnetka real estate agent, I consulted... 07/14/2016

It is time once again for another session of Ask Geoffrey from Chicago's PBS station WTTW. I find this very interesting because the area Geoffrey is talking about is very familiar to me. I passed it many times as a kid and still do once in awhile. The question is "There is a small but ornate brid... 07/08/2016

Yes -- lots of cats and dogs are coming to Winnetka and hoping to find new homes here in the area.  All you have to do is come to downtown Winnetka and stroll along Lincoln Ave and Elm Street and you'll find dozens of adoptable cats and dogs.  Around three dozen stores will be hosting these homel... 07/08/2016

June is a busy month for closings while new listings tend to wind down.  Here's what's happened in Hubbard Woods real estate for June: NEW LISTINGS1065 Vine - $579,000 (original price $599,000)Already under contract, this cute is very sweet and in move-in condition.  The yard, however, is all the... 07/05/2016

June is always a strong month for house closings. All those homes that went under contract in the busy spring period are now closing. WINNETKAWILMETTEKENILWORTH NORTHFIELD  GLENCOE   07/03/2016

Here's a list of local firework shows throughout the Chicago North Shore area.  Nobody just does fireworks anymore!  All the villages offer a full roster of day long activities including parades, races, concerts, and of course, fireworks. WINNETKA - Monday, July 49:00 pm at Duke Child's Field (co... 06/29/2016

 MAY PROPERTY SALES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO Property Sales May Property sales were 2,864, up 5.1% from 2,725 in May of 2015 and 7.1% higher than the 2,674 sales last month. May 2016 sales were at their highest level compared to May of 2015 and 2014. May YTD sales of 10,584 are running 4.8% ahead of l... 06/13/2016

By Art Wilson, RealtorWinnetka's May Property sales were 23, down -4.2% from 24 in May of 2015 and 27.8% higher than the 18 sales last month. May 2016 sales were at their lowest level compared to May of 2015 and 2014. May YTD sales of 85 are running -1.2% behind last year's year-to-date sales of ... 06/09/2016

UPDATED 2020 As a Winnetka or North Shore home buyer, you are likely to be wowed by the pleasing interior of a home.  A kitchen with all the familiar updates, nice baths with granite tiles and steam showers. Perhaps closets with organizers and plentiful shelving  or trendy window treatments.  May... 06/01/2016

 NEW HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS 966 Pine Tree Lane$995,000Almost 3/4 of an acre and also being sold as "land"      1206 Tower$1,325,000Lovely older home with huge rooms, large lot, and pool     997 Vine$1,499,999Just west of Green Bay Road     1293 Westmoor Trail$1,550,000Beautiful remodeled home wit... 05/31/2016

UPDATE 2018 - Mrs. Green's has closed. If you've ever tried to prepare a nice meal for two people for $20, you may have found it a challenge. Just buying individual ingredients for a meal including salmon, a quinoa vegetable mix, and a tomato fennel salad would cost more.  What if I told you that... 05/30/2016

By Art Wilson, RealtorWinnetka's April Property sales were 15, down -21.1% from 19 in April of 2015 and equal to 0.0% 15 sales last month. April 2016 sales were at their lowest level compared to April of 2015 and 2014. April YTD sales of 59 are running -4.8% behind last year's year-to-date sales ... 05/09/2016

It's almost a festive atmosphere - neighbors hauling boxes, desks, toys, furniture, and other junk out to the curb.  Then the enterprising and industrious come by with their vans and trailers picking through our "junk" to to repair, refurbish, and resell.This year, the spring clean-up is Monday, ... 05/08/2016

Two homes were listed this week that I think are good (if not great) values.  Both are located on the tree streets west of Green Bay.  1152 Cherry is listed for $759,000 and has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths.  Needs updating and just calling out for an addition, it's priced well for any work that s... 05/03/2016

Here are all the sold home listings for April in Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, and Northfield: WINNETKA  WILMETTE KENILWORTH  GLENCOE  NORTHFIELD 05/03/2016

You've all probably received the letter from the Village announcing that 826 Locust is slated for demoliton and that construction will begin soon.  That means another letter will be coming soon for the second house. . . As for the rest of Hubbard Woods, the numbers below will show what is happeni... 05/02/2016