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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
Hey Melanie and Laura — what a perfect way to close out the work week with a brand-new homeowner! 🎉🏡Congratulations, Riley!On your first home — we wish you nothing but the best, an abundance of happiness, and amazing memories in this next chapter.Thank you for trusting us to guide you through this transaction. We truly appreciate the opportunity and look forward to helping you again in the future. Remember, we’re always here as your trusted mortgage advisors. If you ever have questions about your mortgage or any financial services, just reach out. And if it’s something outside our scope, we have an outstanding network of financial leaders ready to assist.If you know any friends, family, or co-workers who are thinking about buying or refinancing, we’d be honored if you passed our name al...
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
Hey Melanie & Laura,We have so much to be thankful for this holiday season—starting with Bradley & Kristen!🎉 Congratulations on your home refinance! 🎉We wish you the very best and an abundance of happiness in this next chapter.Thank you for trusting us to assist you with this transaction. We look forward to working with you again and hope you’ll continue to rely on us as your trusted mortgage advisor.If you ever have questions about your mortgage or other financial services, don’t hesitate to call. And if we can’t answer your needs, we have an outstanding team of financial leaders ready to help.Also, if you know friends, family, or co-workers who are thinking about buying or refinancing a home, we’d truly appreciate you passing our name along. Your continued trust and support mean the w...
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
HEY MELANIE & LAURA — WHAT A PERFECT WAY TO BE THANKFUL THIS WEEK! 🙌🏡CONGRATULATIONS JOSUE & CORINA! 🎉✨Welcome home! We wish you endless happiness, great memories, and a bright future in your new place.Thank you for trusting us with your mortgage journey — it truly means the world. We look forward to working with you again, and we hope you’ll continue to count on us as your go-to mortgage team.If you ever have questions about your mortgage or financial options, we’re just a call away. And if it’s something outside our lane, we’ve got a powerhouse team of financial pros ready to help.And of course…If you know friends, family, or coworkers who are thinking about buying or refinancing — or simply want straight-up answers — we’d be honored if you passed our name along.A BIG THANK YOU to STE...
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
HEY Melanie Rybarski & Laura Sandoval — what a PERFECT way to kick off the holiday week with another Happy Homeowner! 🎉🏡🔥Grace, congratulations on your new INVESTMENT PROPERTY!We wish you nothing but success and an abundance of happiness as you grow your portfolio.Thank you for trusting us with this transaction. We truly appreciate the opportunity to assist you, and we look forward to working together again. Please know that we are always here as your trusted mortgage team.If you ever have questions about your mortgage — or any financial services — give us a call. And if there’s something outside our scope, we’ve got an outstanding network of financial leaders ready to help.A huge THANK YOU to Traci Woods Kearns for your trust, confidence, and continued support. 🙌Who’s next?📲 #JustCallW...
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
Hey Melanie & Laura — what a perfect way to jump-start the week with BRAND NEW HOMEOWNERS, James and Amy!🎉 Congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL new home!We wish you endless happiness and unforgettable memories in this next chapter.Thank you for the opportunity to assist you with this transaction. We truly look forward to working with you again and hope you’ll continue to look to us as your trusted mortgage advisor.If you ever have questions about your mortgage or financial services of any kind, please don’t hesitate to reach out. And if it's something outside our wheelhouse, we have an outstanding team of financial leaders ready to help.Also — if you know friends, family, or co-workers who are thinking about buying or refinancing a home, or who simply have questions, we would truly appreci...
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
Hey Melanie Rybarski & Laura Sandoval — what a perfect way to kick off the work week!Emily & Drew, congratulations on your new loan! We wish you both the very best and an abundance of happiness in the next chapter.Thank you for the opportunity to assist with your refinance. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to helping you again in the future. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions about your mortgage or financial services — and if it’s outside our scope, we have an incredible team of financial leaders ready to help.If you know friends, family, or coworkers who are thinking about buying or refinancing, we’d be honored if you passed our name along.You can be next — #justcallwilliam | 630-881-8655
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By Mike Young, FHA 203k Consultant 916-758-1809 cell direct
(203kOnLine.com, covering the USA)
Grandpa’s Gift: How One Young Couple Finally Broke Into Homeownership With Smart Financing, FHA 203(k) Renovation Strategy, and Family SupportGrandpa had a saying he repeated so often that the entire family could recite it by heart:“Buy dirt while you’re young. They’re not making any more of it.”For years Emily and Jason brushed off the advice. They were young, working hard, and living in a modest apartment that shrank a little more every year—especially as rents kept climbing. Their friends were buying homes, and social media didn’t help. They felt stuck, like homeownership was something other people figured out.But Grandpa saw what was coming long before they did.He’d lived through market crashes, interest-rate spikes, and entire decades when homeownership meant financial stability fo...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
Charts are the best way to visually see what's happening in your local real estate market. Below, I've put together two charts for each village of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, and Northfield. I hope to get the charts for Northbrook and Glenview soon.One shows the rise in housing prices, and the second shows how inventory has dropped. WINNETKA  WILMETTE GLENCOE   KENILWORTH NORTHFIELD  See Homes for Sale WinnetkaWilmetteKenilworthGlencoeNorthfieldGlenviewHighland ParkEvanstonNorthbrook  CONDO SEARCH LINKS Winnetka Condos Townhouses Wilmette Condos Townhouses Glencoe Condos Townhouses Northfield Condos Townhouses Glenview Condos Townhouses Northbrook Condos Townhouses Evanston Condos Townhouses    Sign up to get monthly North Shore real estate news delivered to your inbox.It's free, we...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
What Sold in Your North Shore Village  September/October 2025? WINNETKAClick here to see all Winnetka homes or condos sold in Sept/Oct 2025All homes for sale:  25Current month's supply of home inventory:  1.42025 median price: $1,950,000See Winnetka homes for saleSee Winnetka condos for saleSee Winnetka townhouses for sale WILMETTEClick here to see all Wilmette homes or condos sold in Sept/Oct 2025All homes for sale:  44Current months supply of inventory:  1Past 12 months median price: $1,275,000See Wilmette homes for saleSee Wilmette condos for saleSee Wilmette townhouses for sale KENILWORTHKenilworth homes sold in Sept/Oct 2025All homes for sale: 14Current month's supply of inventory:  2.2Past 12 months median price: $2,010,000See Kenilworth homes for saleGLENCOE Click here to see all...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
Hubbard Woods Real Estate Sales  September/October 2025  3 NEW HUBBARD WOODS HOMES FOR SALE IN September/October 1350 Westmoor: $1,595,000 (under contract) 1161 Pine: $2,195,000 (under contract) 205 Scott: $2,850,000  2 NEW PRIVATE HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGSIn September/October 650 Winnetka Mews #310: $489,000 1560 Asbury: $3,299,000 (under contract)  7 CLOSED HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS IN September/October 1340 Westmoor List price: $1,600,000 Sold price: $1,675,000 Days on market: 5 1287 Scott List price: $1,475,000 Sold price: $1,675,000 Days on market: 3 1473 Edgewood List price: $1,625,000 Sold price: $1,785,000 Days on market: 5 1560 Tower List price: $1,650,000 Sold price: $1,825,000 Days on market: 3 1503 Edgewood List price: $1,789,000 Sold price: $2,200,000 Days on market: 4 1250 Westm...
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
Hey Melanie Rybarski & Laura Sandoval — what a perfect way to jump-start the week with brand-new homeowners, Salvatore & Patricia! 🎉Congratulations on your beautiful new home! 🏡We wish you nothing but happiness and great memories in the years ahead.Thank you for the opportunity to assist you with this transaction. It’s always a pleasure working with you, and we truly appreciate your continued trust and business.Please remember — if you ever have any questions about your mortgage or financial services of any kind, we’re just a call away. And if we can’t help directly, we have an incredible team of financial experts ready to assist.🙏 A big thank-you to Matt with Compass for your trust and support on this one!You could be next — #JustCallWilliam | 630-881-8655
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
Hey Melanie Rybarski & Laura Sandoval what a perfect way to kick off the weekend with brand new homeowners!!!   Congrats Juan & Ana!   Congratulations on your beautiful new home!   We wish you an abundance of happiness and wonderful memories in this next chapter.   Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to assist you with your mortgage — your trust means the world to us. We look forward to working with you again and continuing to be your trusted mortgage advisor.   Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions about your mortgage or other financial services. If we can’t help directly, our outstanding team of financial leaders will be happy to assist.   And of course, if you know any friends, family, or co-workers who are thinking about buying or refinancing, we’d truly appre...
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
Hey Melanie Rybarski & Laura Sandoval — what a perfect way to kick off the weekend with brand new homeowners! 🎉Congrats Spencer & Marri! 🏡Wishing you both an abundance of happiness and unforgettable memories in your beautiful new home.Thank you for trusting us to assist with your mortgage — your confidence means the world. We look forward to working with you again and continuing to be your trusted mortgage advisors.Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions about your mortgage or other financial needs. If we can’t help directly, our outstanding network of financial professionals will gladly step in.And of course, if you know friends, family, or co-workers who are thinking about buying or refinancing, we’d be honored to help them too.A big thank you once again to Jed for your ...
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By Scott Seaton Jr. SLS Home Insp, The Home Inspector With a Heart!
(SLS Home Inspections-Kankakee Will Iroquois Grundy Counties)
     I've been living in the Kankakee, IL area ever since my family moved here from a small town in central Illinois in 1970. At the time I was furious with my parents since having to leave all my grade school friends at the age of 13 was super traumatic. I went through my junior high and high school years without any deep friendships. My best friends are from various jobs I've had over the years. Recently, we celebrated our 50th high school class reunion and I actually attended the reunion from the school I graduated from, as well as the reunion of the school I would have graduated from with many of the friends I still stay in contact with. But, without our family moving in 1970, I would have never met my wife, had a family with amazing kids and grandkids and lived a really fulfilling ...
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
📸 Hey Melanie Rybarski & Laura Sandoval! What a perfect way to kick off Throwback Thursday — with a brand new homeowner! 🎉🏡 Congratulations, Sara, on your very first home!Wishing you nothing but the best and an abundance of happiness in this exciting new chapter. ❤️Thank you for the opportunity to assist you with your home financing. We look forward to working with you again and hope you’ll continue to count on us as your trusted mortgage advisors.💬 If you ever have questions about your mortgage or financial services of any kind, please don’t hesitate to call. And if we can’t help directly, our outstanding team of financial leaders can!🙏 A big thank you once again to Tina for your trust and support — it truly means the world to us.✨ You could be next!#JustCallWilliam 📲 630-881-8655
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By William Piotrowski, Just Call William 630-881-8655
(Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation )
🐪 Hey Melanie Rybarski & Laura Sandoval ! What a perfect way to kick off Hump Day — with a brand new homeowner! 🎉🏡 Congratulations, Debbie, on your very first home!Wishing you nothing but the best and an abundance of happiness in this next chapter. ❤️Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to assist you with your home financing. We look forward to working with you again and hope you’ll continue to count on us as your trusted mortgage advisors.💬 If you ever have questions about your mortgage or any financial services, don’t hesitate to reach out. And if we can’t help directly, our outstanding team of financial leaders can!🙏 A big thank you once again to Jenna Covey, Broker-REALTOR, Lori Bonarek Realty for your trust and support — it truly means the world to us.✨ You could be next!#Just...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
What Sold in Your North Shore Village  July/August 2025?  WINNETKAClick here to see all Winnetka homes or condos sold in July/August 2025All homes for sale:  26Current month's supply of inventory:  1.52025 median price: $1,865,000See Winnetka homes for saleSee Winnetka condos for sale WILMETTEClick here to see all Wilmette homes or condos sold in July/August 2025All homes for sale:  44Current months supply of inventory:  1.1Past 12 months median price: $1,300,000See Wilmette homes for saleSee Wilmette condos for sale KENILWORTHKenilworth homes sold in July/August 2025All homes for sale: 14Current month's supply of inventory:  2.5Past 12 months median price: $1,850,000See Kenilworth homes for saleGLENCOE Click here to see all Glencoe homes and condos sold in July/August 2025All homes for...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
Hubbard Woods Real Estate Sales  July/August 2025  2 NEW HUBBARD WOODS HOMES FOR SALE IN July/August 1295 Sunview: $1,349,000 1370 Sunview: $2,195,000 1 NEW PRIVATE HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGSIn July/August 940 Forest Glen West: $1,300,000  5 CLOSED HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS IN July/August 1442 Asbury List price: $935,000 Sold price: $935,000 Days on market: 34 1487 Tower List price: $829,000 Sold price: $1,075,000 Days on market: 4 812 Rosewood List price: $1,245,000 Sold price: $1,190,000 Days on market: 97 1098 Fisher List price: $2,995,000 Sold price: $2,550,000 Days on market: 81 1575 Hickory List price: $3,195,000 Sold price: $3,175,000 Days on market: 5   CURRENT HUBBARD WOODS REAL ESTATE SNAPSHOTHomes for sale: 7 (from $1050,000 to $4,250,000)Homes under contract: 4Median home price for...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
In some ways, what home isn't expensive nowadays? I sold my beautiful 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in 2019 - and now I see many lesser homes sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars more! Alas.But there's always the stratosphere of home buying that keeps us entertained. This year, seven homes sold over $5,000,000 in Winnetka, Northfield, and Glencoe, and seven homes over $2,500,000 in Glenview and Northbrook. WINNETKA - GLENCOE - NORTHFIELD 225 Old Farm, Northfield List price: $4,750,000 Sold price: $5,000,000 Days on market: 14   675 Blackthorn, Winnetka List price: $4,999,999 Sold price: $5,157,000 Days on market: 1 671 Lincoln, Winnetka (Home Alone House) List price: 5,250,000 Sold price: $5,500,000 Days on market: 7   585 Longwood, Glencoe List price: $8,775,000 Sold price: $7,100,000 ...
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By Gordon Lamphere, Leaders in Commercial Real Estate Since 1879
(Van Vlissingen and Co.)
The Chicago area is at a critical inflection point. With rising economic development, a recovering downtown core, and a strong suburban industrial base, the region’s future depends on one thing above all: housing. Simply put, we need more of it—and we need it now.A robust and sustainable workforce cannot exist without a supply of housing that meets the needs of young professionals, working families, and essential service workers. And while Chicago’s skyline may appear to have plenty of space, much of that square footage is locked away in outdated or underutilized office buildings. That’s where smart solutions come in—solutions like converting office buildings into residential units, and tapping the expertise of local developers, planners, and commercial real estate agents to make it hap...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(@Properties)
What Sold in Your North Shore Village  May/June 2025?  WINNETKAClick here to see all Winnetka homes or condos sold in May/June2025All homes for sale:  26Current month's supply of inventory:  1.52025 median price: $1,725,000See Winnetka homes for saleSee Winnetka condos for saleSee Winnetka townhouses for sale WILMETTEClick here to see all Wilmette homes or condos sold in May/June2025All homes for sale:  44Current months supply of inventory:  1.1Past 12 months median price: $1,275,000See Wilmette homes for saleSee Wilmette condos for saleSee Wilmette townhouses for sale KENILWORTHKenilworth homes sold in May/June 2025All homes for sale: 14Current month's supply of inventory:  2.5Past 12 months median price: $1,775,000See Kenilworth homes for saleGLENCOE Click here to see all Glencoe home...
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