3 Ways to Research a Winnetka, Glencoe, or Highland Park IL Home Before You Buy

There is much research to be conducted when buying a home in Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Northbrook, or Deerfield. For instance, not only will you need to determine the location or community where you'd like to live, but you will want to look further into the neighborhood and even the street itself.

Before you buy a home on Chicago's North Shore, it is important to do your due diligence in order to avoid any surprises. As your local real estate expert, I've included below three ways that you can research a property prior to signing on the dotted line.

Google Street View
This online tool is easy to use and allows you to see a snapshot of any home on Chicago's North Shore— as it would appear if you were standing in front of it yourself. Be aware that Google Street View's images are not always completely current and can be a few years old, but this tool can help you to understand how a neighborhood has grown or changed and the history of a property. For instance, if new landscaping has been added or exterior improvements made.

Crime Apps
There are dozens of neighborhood crime apps you can download to check on the safety of an area. Prior to buying a home, this is one way to get to know a particular neighborhood better if you are unfamiliar or just how recent crimes have been reported near a specific property.

Building Records
Did you know you can look through building records without even leaving your computer? Much of this information is available online and with a simple search, you can find building permit history, including what work has been been completed on the property. Keep in mind, however, that while most sellers are required to disclose work that has been done, there may be work done earlier that they were not aware of.

Ready to buy a home on Chicago's North Shore? Contact me today for a list of available properties, as well as information about the local market or communities including Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Deerfield, Northbrook, Evanston, Glenview, Wilmette, Lake Bluff, Skokie, and beyond.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Janie Bress
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Winnetka Real Estate Market Stats for October 2017

City Active Listings: There are a total of 141 properties actively on the market with the average price of $1,931,815 in Winnetka.

City Sold Listings: 22 properties closed last month in Winnetka with an average sales price of $1,020,614. The average time on market for these properties was 44 days. 

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

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Highland Park Real Estate Market Stats for October 2017

City Active Listings: There are a total of 322 properties actively on the market with the average price of $990,885 in Highland Park.

City Sold Listings: 37 properties closed last month in Highland Park with an average sales price of $639,643. The average time on market for these properties was 72 days. 

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

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Northbrook Real Estate Market Stats for October 2017

City Active Listings: There are a total of 286 properties actively on the market with the average price of $758,828 in Northbrook.

City Sold Listings: 64 properties closed last month in Northbrook with an average sales price of $528,864. 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 Northbrook market statistics! 

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Deerfield Real Estate Market Stats for October 2017

City Active Listings: There are a total of 176 properties actively on the market with the average price of $647,395 in Deerfield.

City Sold Listings: 26 properties closed last month in Deerfield with an average sales price of $359,219. The average time on market for these properties was 58 days. 

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

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Glencoe Real Estate Market Stats for October 2017

City Active Listings: There are a total of 106 properties actively on the market with the average price of $1,512,350 in Glencoe.

City Sold Listings: 10 properties closed last month in Glencoe with an average sales price of $1,192,700. 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 Glencoe market statistics! 

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Should You Sell Your North Shore Home During the Holidays?

When you think about the holiday hustle and bustle—shopping, events, decorating—it may seem like the last thing you should add to your plate is selling your home. After all, isn't spring the best time to list your home on Chicago's North Shore? In the past, that may have been the case, but this year is shaping up to be different and the holidays could end up being the best time of year to sell your North Shore home.

Why? A recent Foot Traffic report from the National Association of Realtors shows that there are more buyers out right now than there have been at any time in the last twelve months. This also means that there are more buyers currently looking for homes than there were during last year's spring real estate market!

It all comes down to supply and demand and in today's market, that means supply is currently low (with housing inventory much lower than it has been in past years) and demand is soaring!

Supply
The number of homes currently for sale is much lower than it has been in the past, but as a home seller in Glencoe, Winnetka, Deerfield, Northbrook, Highland Park, or the surrounding areas that also means you have less competition. Fewer homes for sale means fewer to compete with and if buyers decide yours is a fit, they might just spark a bidding war to make sure are the ones who get to move in!

Demand
As I mentioned above, demand is high on Chicago's North Shore! Buyers no longer look for homes during one time of the year. In fact, with smartphones, tablets, you name it, buyers can search for available properties 24/7— many even have new listings that meet their criteria emailed to them! Buyers are ready to purchase a home during the holidays if the price is right—not to mention the location and features—so you won't want to wait!

Ready to sell your home in Glencoe, Winnetka, Deerfield, Northbrook, Highland Park, or the surrounding areas? Give me a call today!

Janie Bress
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Locally or across the country, think of me as your national connection. I can help you with all your real estate needs anywhere in the United States.