Winnetka, IL Real Estate News

  New Hubbard Woods Listings 956 Greenwood $649,000 4 bedrooms + 3.1 baths (under contract in 9 days)     15 Old Green Bay $2,895,000 7 bedrooms + 6 .1 baths (7th bedroom and 6th bath in coach house)    Closed Home Sales in Hubbard Woods 1360 Trapp Lane List price:  $699,000 Sold price:  $640,000... 11/07/2017

  In October 2017, there were 19 closed home sales in Winnetka:  The current real estate market in Winnetka:  Homes for sale:  132Priced:  $339,000 to $13,750,000Homes under contract/pending: 32Absorption rate:  6 monthsCondos for sale: 7Priced: $419,000 to $649,000View all Winnetka homes for sal... 11/03/2017

The North Shore communities of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, and Northfield don't have new home subdivisions being built. That has not happened in a long time because the North Shore is wedged between Lake Michigan and the Cook County forest preserves - meaning all the land has alread... 10/26/2017

We're heading into the fall and that usually means a small uptick in real estate sales - as long as it's before Thanksgiving. In September, there were 5 new homes listed in Hubbard Woods:  1138 Hamptondale - $789,000 Adjacent to the playground at Hubbard Woods School      1124 Merrill - $1,225,00... 10/10/2017

GLENCOE    The current real estate market in Glencoe: Homes for sale:  101 Price range: $462,000 to  $6,400,000 Under contract: 22 Condos for sale:  4 Price range:  $169,000 to $599,000 SEE GLENCOE HOMES FOR SALE    To CONTACT Margaret Goss, please call 847-977-6024 or email:  margaret.goss@bair... 10/09/2017

By Art Wilson, RealtorWinnetka’s September Property sales were 12, down -57.1% from 28 in September of 2016 and -65.7% lower than the 35 sales last month. September 2017 sales were at their lowest level compared to September of 2016 and 2015. September YTD sales of 237 are running 5.8% ahead of l... 10/06/2017

  WINNETKA   There were 12 closed home sales in Winnetka in September.   The current real estate market in Winnetka: Homes for sale:  151 Priced: $339,000 to $13,750,000 Homes under contract/pending: 38 Condos for sale: 8 Priced:  $300,000 to $649,000  View all Winnetka homes for sale  To CONTACT... 10/06/2017

 The most interesting fact about comparing the 3rd quarter home sales between 2016 and 2017 is how remarkably similar they are. The numbers hardly changed with both the number of sales and average sales price. Here are the actual numbers: There are a few numbers that jump out. For all villages ex... 10/03/2017

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By Art Wilson, RealtorWinnetka’s August Property sales were 35, down -10.3% from 39 in August of 2016 and 2.9% higher than the 34 sales last month. August 2017 sales were at a mid level compared to August of 2016 and 2015. August YTD sales of 225 are running 14.8% ahead of last year's year-to-dat... 09/21/2017

UPDATED 2019 The Chicago North Shore communities of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Northfield, Glencoe, and Glenview have some of the best public schools in the state. Our educational opportunities are so great here that local real estate values have reflected their excellence for generations. I... 09/15/2017

  Just one new listing this month in Hubbard Woods:   1170 Westmoor - $3,395,000Almost 1 1/3 acres, this home has 6 bedrooms, 6 1/2 baths and a pool         Sold Hubbard Woods Homes  889 PrivateList price: $1,700,000Sold price: $1,100,000Days on market:  437     1258 Forest GlenList price: $1,250... 09/11/2017

   Winnetka Closed SalesAugust 2017     See all Winnetka homes for sale  Current homes for sale:  152Price range:  $430,000 to $13,750Under contract: 34Absorption rate: 6.8 monthsCurrent condos for sale: 10Price range:  $300,000 to $649,000Under contract:  1Absorption rate: 3.75 months   To CONTA... 09/05/2017

UPDATED 2019 As our short summer begins to give way to fall, our melancholy memories of days on the beach fade away. Always more pressing things to deal with - perhaps getting children ready for school, or (gasp) winterizing the home. But Lake Michigan is a constant wonder all year round even if ... 08/29/2017

 Winnetka public schools open on Tuesday, August 29 with the new kindergarten assignments in place. Because of overcrowding at Crow Island School and the decision to make kindergarten full-day, all Winnetka District 36 kindergarteners will be attending either Hubbard Woods or Greeley. This is a t... 08/25/2017

There are certain real estate mantras that will always be true (location, location location!)  Also near the top of the list is curb appeal, a devastatingly important detail when selling your home.  Pleasing curb appeal translates to: you only have a few moments to make a great first impression. ... 08/22/2017

By Art Wilson, RealtorWinnetka’s July Property sales were 34, down -8.1% from 37 in July of 2016 and -29.2% lower than the 48 sales last month. July 2017 sales were at a mid level compared to July of 2016 and 2015. July YTD sales of 190 are running 21.0% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of... 08/17/2017

Every day I read real estate related articles from around the country.  The theme - now and for the past several years - has been low inventory.  A lack of housing is causing prices to climb and some people to stay put because they don't think they can buy a new home in their hot market.As many o... 08/14/2017

 New Hubbard Woods homes for sale: Six new homes came on the market in July:  1280 Scott - $850,0004 bedrooms/2.1 baths        1022 Dinsmore  - $885,0004 bedrooms/ 2 1.2 bathsMediterranean style - no garage      1502 Edgewood - $1,169,0005 bedrooms/4.2 bathsBeautiful renovation      1129 Taylorsp... 08/07/2017

Winnetka homes that closed in July 2017 are listed below - including address, price, number of bedrooms and bathrooms.   WINNETKA   See all Winnetka 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 a... 08/02/2017