Highland Park Real Estate Market Stats for July 2016

City Active Listings: There are a total of 338 properties actively on the market with the average price of $1,017,376 in Highland Park.

City Sold Listings: 48 properties closed last month in Highland Park with an average sales price of $593,401. The average time on market for these properties was 50 days. 

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Glencoe Real Estate Market Stats for July 2016

City Active Listings: There are a total of 108 properties actively on the market with the average price of $1,556,095 in Glencoe.

City Sold Listings: 16 properties closed last month in Glencoe with an average sales price of $900,031. The average time on market for these properties was 64 days. 

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Deerfield Real Estate Market Stats for July 2016

City Active Listings: There are a total of 181 properties actively on the market with the average price of $711,970 in Deerfield.

City Sold Listings: 47 properties closed last month in Deerfield with an average sales price of $456,028. The average time on market for these properties was 56 days. 

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August Events on Chicago's North Shore!

Back to school may be just around the corner, but there is still plenty of summer left to enjoy on Chicago's North Shore! From festivals to days at the museum to farmers markets and movies under the stars, you can count on your August being filled to the brim with events in Glencoe, Winnetka, Northbrook and the surrounding areas!

Be sure to mark the following on your calendar this month:

Ravinia Festival
Through September 17
418 Sheridan Road
Highland Park IL

As North America's oldest music festival, Ravinia holds over 140 different events throughout the summer, featuring a variety of genres. Now through September 17, you can catch acts like the GoGo's, Dolly Parton, Tony Bennett and more!

Garden Chef Series
Through October 9
Chicago Botanic Garden
Glencoe IL

Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis for these free demonstrations at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Here you can learn to cook with garden fresh ingredients with noted chefs sharing their recipes in a beautiful open-air amphitheater.

Northbrook Days
August 3-7, 2016
Village Green
Northbrook IL

Each year the Northbrook community puts on a 5-day festival for the local residents and those from surrounding areas. 100% of the proceeds from the event are channeled back into the community, so don't miss this opportunity to support a great North Shore cause! There will be grand prize drawings, live entertainment, rides, games, food, beverages and more!

Kite Festival
August 13-14, 2016; 10 AM to 3 PM
Chicago Botanic Garden
Glencoe IL

Enjoy an afternoon of stunt kite performances set to music and hosted by the Chicago Fire Kite Team and Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois. These organizations have been competing and showing off their impressive kite skills for 3 decades, having performed in both the US and abroad!

Movie in the Park
August 19, 2016; 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Hubbard Woods Park
Winnetka IL

Settle in for an evening under the stars as the Winnetka Park District presents a movie in the park! This event will feature the Traveling World of Reptiles from 6:30 to 7:30 where you can get up close and personal with reptiles and amphibians, before The Good Dinosaur movie begins at dusk!

Farewell to Summer Family Luau
August 27, 2016; 4 PM to 7:30 PM
Maple Street Beach
Winnetka IL

Say goodbye to summer in the best way possible! Lifeguards will be on duty until 6 PM and food, music and entertainment will be available throughout the duration of the event. From 6:30 to 7:30, you can even marvel over the live luau dance and fire show!

I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer on the North Shore and as always, feel free to reach out to me with any questions you have about buying or selling a home in Glencoe, Winnetka, Northbrook, Highland Park, Deerfield or the surrounding communities!

Janie Bress
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How to Keep Your North Shore Chicago Home Safe While on Vacation

Summer is a popular time for North Shore residents to head out on vacation— in fact, August is one of the busiest months for travel! But leaving home for any given amount of time means taking extra precautions to keep the property secure while you're away.

As your North Shore real estate expert, I've included several tips below to help keep your home in Winnetka, Glencoe, Deerfield, Highland Park, Northbrook and the surrounding areas safe and sound during your travels:

Take inventory of your home
Also a wise idea for insurance purposes, taking inventory of your North Shore home is helpful when you return from a trip to ensure everything is accounted for in the case of theft. Take note of your belongings, their value, how much you paid for them and store the list in a safe place away from your home, like a safety deposit box or safe.

Have your mail picked up or stopped
A common tip off that you are not at home is a pile of mail or packages by the front door. Enlist the help of a neighbor, friend or family member to pick up any mail that arrives and hold it for you until you return. You can also choose to have your mail stopped by the Post Office.

Let your neighbors know you're leaving
Fill your neighbors in on your plans and consider giving them a spare key. If you have pets, they may be willing to watch them and keep a closer eye on the place.

Be careful on social media
You may want to think twice about posting your whereabouts and travel plans on social media. Your blog or Twitter account are not the best place to announce you'll be away from home for weeks on end. It may be wise to hold off on posting pictures of your trip until you return.

Upgrade your lighting
Installing motion detectors on your garage and home can be one easy way to deter potential burglars from letting themselves inside. Putting your lights on timers is also a great way to create the illusion that someone is home, even while you're away enjoying fun in the sun.

I have decades of experience in helping North Shore homeowners and home buyers with their real estate goals. Give me a call today with any questions you have about selling your property or finding your dream home.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Janie Bress
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Preparing Your North Shore Chicago Home for an Appraisal

Before you move ahead with selling your home on Chicago's North Shore, the property will be appraised to find its current value. This can be a stressful experience for many North Shore homeowners, with all of your handiwork on display for the appraiser, but don't worry too much!

As your real estate expert, I've included a few tips below to help you prepare your home for an appraisal in Glencoe, Deerfield, Winnetka, Highland Park and Northbrook:

Do the research
Just as you would with any other expert in the area, it's important to research their client base, and especially their knowledge of the area. And remember, your real estate agent is a hub of suggestions! If you need a recommendation for an appraiser, I can help!

Inspect your own home
Walk around your home and pay close attention to anything in need of repair— you will want to fix before the appraiser arrives. Any work that still needs to be completed can hurt your home value! You will also want to have a master list of what you have already repaired or upgraded, in addition to how much you have put into the home, money wise.

Check appliances
Do all of your appliances work? Or do you have a washing machine or refrigerator that are not as efficient as they used to be? With major appliances not in the best shape, your home value could take a hit.

Keep your neighborhood in mind
As you wait for your appraiser to get back with your home value, it's essential to keep in mind your neighborhood and what other homes are selling for. This can help you get a rough idea of what your North Shore home might be worth.

Selling your home on Chicago's North Shore is a big step to take this summer— but a lucrative one! Give me a call today with any questions about what it takes to list, how to prepare and what your home could sell for this year!

Janie Bress
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Winnetka Real Estate Market Stats for June 2016

City Active Listings: There are a total of 209 properties actively on the market with the average price of $1,887,104 in Northbrook.

City Sold Listings: 33 properties closed last month in Northbrook with an average sales price of $1,403,913. The average time on market for these properties was 51 days. 

To view the complete report including additional detailed data, charts ad graphs, please view the Winnetka market statistics! 

Janie Bress
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