Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Northbrook Market Stats for November 2014

City Active Listings: There are a total of 224 properties actively on the market with the average price of $700,721 in Northbrook.
City Sold Listings: 49 properties closed last month in City with an average sales price of $472,970, the average time on market for these properties was 45 days. 



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Winnetka Market Stats for November 2014

City Active Listings: There are a total of 123 properties actively on the market with the average price of $2,219,844 in Winnetka.
City Sold Listings: 9 properties closed last month in City with an average sales price of $1,195,017, the average time on market for these properties was 33 days. 



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Friday, December 5, 2014

Making the Most of the Space in your North Shores, IL Home

Adding shelving is one way to enhance the use of space in your North Shores home.
Living in the North Shores, IL area, you are close to the city and may be a bit cramped for space. If you have a smaller living area, there are still a variety of ways you can use the space you have more effectively. The main thing is you don’t want clutter to pile up because this can make a small house look even smaller. Here are some ideas for making the most out of the space you have in our North Shores home.

Multipurpose furniture
When buying furniture, think not just of aesthetics and taste but also of function! There are some nice and even inexpensive furniture pieces that also have storage beneath them. For example, consider purchasing a bed that has shelves under it. Or when looking for an ottoman for your sofa or chair, keep in mind that buying one with a lid allows you to high blankets, magazines and other things in it.

Keep your entryway free of clutter
The area you enter your home in each day just beckons clutter. When you come into your home after a long day of work, you have your hands full with car keys, mail, children’s school papers, and other things you bring in from the car. Find a nice hanging organizer close to the point of entry from the home that you can toss these things in. That way if you cannot get to them immediately, they are all housed in one spot and are not in a pile on your kitchen counter.

Are you considering buying a North Shores home and looking for something with more space or better functionality? I’m an experienced North Shores real estate agent and would be happy to find you a home that meets your needs! Call me today!

Janie Bress
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

North Shore Area Upcoming Events for those Lovers of the Fine Arts

North Shores Fine Arts Events
With the weather now into full-blown winter mode here in the North Shore, IL area, you won’t want to spend much time outdoors. But there are plenty of indoor activities, and several upcoming events for those who appreciate the fine arts!
Evanston Dance Ensemble is presenting a dancing version of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe on December 4-7 at the Josephine Louis Theatre at Northwestern University’s Wirtz Center Evanston, IL. This special performance, suited for the whole family, features incredible theatrical and dancing talent. The children in attendance will enjoy dancing snowflakes, waltzing flowers and animals that prance in a holiday polka. The performance times are Dec. 4 at 7pm, Dec. 5 at 7:30pm, and both 1pm and 4pm performances on Dec. 6 and 7. Tickets are $24 for the general public and $16 for seniors over age 62, children under 18, and students.
Another incredible event you won’t want to miss is the Celtic Tenors performing on Friday, Dec. 5 at 8pm at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts. This special event will put you right into the holiday spirit as the Celtic Tenors perform a mixture of Celtic, operatic and popular songs which are featured on their albums, which have sold over one million copies worldwide. Some favorites that will be performed include “Hark! The Harold Angels Sing” and “O Holy Night.” Tickets range from $32-$45. 

If you are considering buying a new North Shore home, I have been a North Shore area real estate agent for a number of years and would be happy to help you. Give me a call today!

Janie Bress
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