Deerfield Real Estate Market Stats for September 2017

City Active Listings: There are a total of 183 properties actively on the market with the average price of $660,688 in Deerfield.

City Sold Listings: 27 properties closed last month in Deerfield with an average sales price of $394,954. The average time on market for these properties was 42 days. 

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Winnetka Real Estate Market Stats for September 2017

City Active Listings: There are a total of 158 properties actively on the market with the average price of $1,833,951 in Winnetka.

City Sold Listings: 12 properties closed last month in Winnetka with an average sales price of $1,816,500. The average time on market for these properties was 94 days. 

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5 Places to Visit This Fall on Chicago's North Shore

Fall is here on Chicago's North Shore and that means cooler temperatures, changing colors, falling leaves, and a variety of fun, festive events to add to your calendar! In fact, no matter where you live—from Winnetka to Glencoe to Deerfield, Northbrook, or Highland Park—you have plenty of places to visit to enjoy the season, one of the most beautiful in our area!

Below are five places to visit this fall on Chicago's North Shore:

The Farmers Market
There are dozens of farmers markets open on Chicago's North Shore where you can pick some of the season's best fruits, vegetables, plants, arts, crafts, you name it!

• Evanston Farmers Market— Saturdays through November 4th
• Northbrook Farmers Market— Wednesdays through October 11
• Glencoe French Market— Saturdays through October 14
• Glenview Farmers Market— Saturdays through October 28
• Skokie Farmers Market— Sundays through November 5 

Chicago Botanic Garden

With 385 acres and 27 gardens to explore in every season, the Chicago Botanic Garden is the perfect place to spend a fall day! This weekend, October 7, you can shop the Fall Bulb Sale, and on October 22, the garden will host a Trains, Tricks, and Treats event in the Model Railroad Garden! Plus, you won't want to miss the Night of 1,000 Jack-o-Lanterns from October 26-29 where more than 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins, some weighing as much as 150 pounds, will light up the night!

The Grove National Historic Landmark

Take in the beauty of fall outdoors at the Grove National Historic Landmark in Glenview! There are 145 acres of nature preserve with trails winding through woodland, prairie and natural wetlands, and throughout October and November you can enjoy free trail walks and an arts and crafts fair! 

Winnetka's Haunted History

The Museum at 411 Linden will host a fun Halloween event for the whole family on October 21 from 6:30 to 8 PM! The cost is $5 per person and will offer the chance to learn about Winnetka's haunted history, hear ghost stories, have your fortune told, and grab a treat or two! Costumes encouraged! 

Haunted Halloween Extravaganza

Celebrate at the Winnetka Community House on October 27 with a Monster Bash from 1 to 2 PM! There will be a costume parade, Halloween puppet show, doughnut holes, drinks and more! From 7 to 9 PM, there will be a showing of Hotel Transylvania along with popcorn and apple cider!

As your local North Shore real estate expert, you can count on me to share the best ways to explore and enjoy the communities of Deerfield, Northbrook, Glencoe, Highland Park, Winnetka, Evanston, Glenview, Skokie, Wilmette, and beyond!

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Costs to Expect When Rehabbing Your North Shore Home

If you're a homeowner on Chicago's North Shore, chances are you have a list of upgrades you would like to make around your home. These might include smaller projects like changing light fixtures and boosting curb appeal with new landscaping to full-blown renovations like opening up a kitchen and living space or overhauling a bathroom.

Each comes with their own set of costs and if you haven't crunched the numbers ahead of time, you may find yourself wishing you would have better prepared both yourself and your wallet. As your local North Shore real estate expert, I've included a few costs to expect when rehabbing your property in Glencoe, Winnetka, Deerfield, Highland Park, Northbrook, Evanston, Glenview, Wilmette, Lake Forest, and the surrounding areas:

Initial Set-Up
Before even the smallest nail can be removed, it is important to look into building permits. Will you need a permit for your project? In certain areas, even removing flooring to replace with new will require the proper permit. Permits do have a cost associated with them that you will need to prepare for, as well as any team you intend to hire for your project.

Supplies
Will you need to purchase specialized tools to complete your project? For instance, are you installing a new backsplash? You may need a tile cutter or saw to ensure the best fit for your kitchen. Are you gutting your bathroom? Plumbing tools may be in order. Be sure to factor in the costs of supplies before diving into your home rehab.

Inspection
If your intent is to sell your North Shore home when the rehab is complete, a home inspection may be in your future if you'd like to know all of the issues have been taken care of prior to listing the property.

Sale
As I mentioned above, if you plan to sell when the renovations are finished, you can expect the traditional costs of selling a home. For instance, the real estate agent's fees, staging, legal fees, and even certain tests like radon or lead may fall on the seller's shoulders.

Considering selling your home in Glencoe, Winnetka, Deerfield, Highland Park, Northbrook, Evanston, Glenview, Wilmette, Lake Forest or beyond? Give me a call today!

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3 Things to Know Before Upsizing to a New North Shore Home

If you've been considering buying a larger or more luxurious home on Chicago's North Shore, now is the time to start taking those next steps! Buyer demand is high, which means you could be competing with others for a property, however, with home prices and mortgage rates expected to increase, you won't want to wait any longer.

As your North Shore real estate expert, I'm here to help you through your next home purchase in Winnetka, Glencoe, Deerfield, Highland Park, Northbrook and the surrounding communities— and that means making sure you are an informed buyer, especially when upsizing. Below are three things you should know about moving up to a new home this year:

Note what you want vs. what you need
When it comes to your home search, it's important to note what you want versus what you need. Know what is absolutely essential in your new home, especially if you're upsizing. Do you need a bigger kitchen for hosting gatherings or do you just like the idea of one? Do you need a bigger yard due to pets and kids? Make a list of priorities before moving forward or you could risk ending up in a home with buyer's remorse!

Do the math
It's no secret that a bigger home will likely come with a bigger payment. You will need to do the math and research all costs involved before you commit to upsizing to a larger North Shore home. For instance, how much extra in maintenance costs will you have or will you need to purchase additional equipment to tackle it yourself? Is the home is in an association? How much are your dues every month? It's wise to have these all accounted for before starting your home search in Winnetka, Glencoe, Deerfield, Highland Park, and Northbrook.

Think about resale
No matter what size home you are buying, it is always smart to put on your future buyer hat and think about resale. If you choose the home and location wisely, you can make a profit when the time comes to sell. Think about what buyers will want, what area is up and coming or which neighborhood will be desirable given your timeline to sell. Think about the number of bedrooms and how that will affect resale. Even if you're upsizing now and plan to stay for decades, you will thank yourself later when it's time to potentially downsize.

Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions about buying a home on Chicago's North Shore! Whether you are upsizing, downsizing, or simply looking for a new home in a new neighborhood, you can count on me as your local real estate resource.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Janie Bress
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Glencoe Real Estate Market Stats for August 2017

City Active Listings: There are a total of 106 properties actively on the market with the average price of $1,149,500 in Glencoe.

City Sold Listings: 14 properties closed last month in Glencoe with an average sales price of $1,215,575. The average time on market for these properties was 63 days. 

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

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Highland Park Real Estate Market Stats for August 2017

City Active Listings: There are a total of 360 properties actively on the market with the average price of $682,400 in Highland Park.

City Sold Listings: 58 properties closed last month in Highland Park with an average sales price of $556,590. The average time on market for these properties was 67 days. 

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