The National Association of Realtors (NAR) published an article this week titled: "Existing-Home Sales Slip 2.7% in March."It does, of course, cover the national real estate scene. So there are inherently many facts that don't apply to Winnetka and the North Shore. One of the biggest is the title itself since the North Shore villages of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, and Northfield (as a whole) saw sales dip by 21%!Of course home sales have dipped - there are so few of them to buy! The good news - for sellers - is that the median price rose by 31%. Another way to see the rise in home prices is by total volume.   Units Sold Total Dollar Volume 2021 367 $405,272,628 2022 291 $425,648,021 You can see that while many more homes sold in 2021, the dollar volume was higher in 2022 fo... 05/10/2022

The statistics below reflect the lag in sales - these homes went under contract in January through March. Interest rates have now popped over 5% for 30% conventional loans.In Winnetka, Wilmette, and Glencoe, the number of under-contract homes is at least double what is available for sale. It's anyone's guess (and there have been many) how this will ultimately affect the real estate market.We real estate agents are here to help you. If you want to sell but are worried that you won't be able to buy, that's where a good real estate comes in. If you want to move to a specific area and have something in mind, let me know and I'll see what I can do. Everyday, homes are selling that were never listed!  Here is what sold in your village in April:   WINNETKA Click here to see all Winnetka homes ... 05/05/2022

Homes for sale in Schaumburg, Illinois - May 4, 2022There are currently 206 homes for sale in Schaumburg, IL with an average list price of $336,059. Below is a recap of each subdivision in Schaumburg that has homes currently for sale. The subdivisions are listed in order from most listings to least.Homes for sale in Schaumburg, IL without a subdivision listed.There are currently 61 homes for sale in Schaumburg without a subdivision listed. The homes range from 1-5 bedrooms with a price range of $149,900 - $2,295,000. The properties currently available in were built between 1958 and 2016.Homes for sale in Weathersfield Schaumburg, ILThere are currently 12 homes for sale in Weathersfield Schaumburg, IL. The homes range from 2-5 bedrooms with a price range of $225,000 - $729,000. The prop... 05/04/2022

11 new homes were listed in April and 8 went under contract within days. What's different in April is that of the 7 homes that closed, only 2 went over the list price. However, of those 2 homes, one sold for $500,000 over the list price! 11 NEW HUBBARD WOODS HOMES FOR SALE IN APRIL  148 Glenwood - $995,000(under contract in 12 days) 1249 Scott - $998,000 1311 Asbury - $1,075,000(under contract in 7 days) 1411 Edgewood - $1,085,000(under contract in 17 days) 1139 Asbury - $1,175,000 915 Forest Glen - $1,239,000(under contract in 7 days) 864 Burr - $1,265,000(under contract in 7 days) 1330 Westmoor - $1,348,000(under contract in 5 days) 191 Scott - $1,739,000(under contract in 6 days) 1315 Asbury - $1,899,000(under contract in 4 days) 850 Heather - $2,495,000   NEW PRIVATE NETWORK LISTING... 05/02/2022

Inman News, a large aggregator of real estate news, published "Home Prices Soared 20% Annually in February. Analysts Say We've Peaked." This was a report on real estate activity across the nation.I decided to check the Winnetka North Shore real estate market for comparison. Inman used February of 2021 to compare to 2022. I needed more data so I used the first quarter of 2021 to compare to 2022.Prices for sold homes in the North Shore villages of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, and Northbrook surpassed the national numbers.  The total number of homes sold was lower, which has contributed to the price frenzy.    2021 2022 Total homes sold 200 167 (-16.5%) Median sales price $893,000 $1,125,000 (+26%) Average sales price $1,083,000 $1,416,000 (+31%) Total volume $216,652,588 $236,... 04/27/2022

Ten homes sold in 2021 in the North Shore villages that were over $5,000,000.There were 3 in Glencoe, 2 in Kenilworth, and 5 in Winnetka. I've included 3 more higher priced sales outside of the North Shore but in our same Multiple Listing Service.  326 Essex, Kenilworth - $5,000,000 115 DeWindt, Winnetka - $5,000,000 655 Sheridan, Glencoe -  $5,075,000 355 Surfside, Glencoe - $5,500,000 1215 Whitebridge, Winnetka $5,500,000 84 Indian Hill, Winnetka - $5,575,000 910 Private, Winnetka - $5,999,900 711 Locust, Winnetka - $8,000,000 607 Longwood, Glencoe - $8,680,000 233 Sheridan, Kenilworth - $9,450,000  Beyond the North Shore, there were three more homes that sold for a higher price.  1866 N. Howe, Chicago - $9,500,000 1950 N. Burling, Chicago - $12,550,000 590. S. Lake Shore Drive, Genev... 04/08/2022

Here is what sold in your North Shore village in March 2022 WINNETKAClick here to see all Winnetka homes that sold in MarchHomes for sale: 21 ($449,000 to $6,999,000)Private network homes for sale: 12Under contract or pending: 51Median price year-to-date: $1,450,000Current supply of inventory: 1.5 monthsSee all Winnetka homes for saleSee all Winnetka condos for sale WILMETTEClick here to see all Wilmette homes that sold in MarchHomes for sale: 14 ($515,000 to $2,099,000)Private network homes for sale: 8Under contract or pending: 62 (double a month ago)Median price year-to-date: $850,000Current supply of inventory: 1.3 monthsSee all Wilmette homes for saleSee all Wilmette condos for sale  KENILWORTHClick here to see all Kenilworth homes sold in MarchHomes for sale: 7 ($949,000 to $5,750,... 04/05/2022

The strong seller's market continues in Hubbard Woods and the North Shore. Seven new homes listed and six under contract almost immediately. Five homes closed in Hubbard Woods with five of them going over list price.Needless to say, multiple offers are involved in many cases.The only dim spot on the horizon are interest rates - but how much an increase will affect the market is being debated every day on realty sites.  7 NEW HUBBARD WOODS HOMES FOR SALE - 6 contingent 1433 Scott - $1,000,000 (contingent) 1368 Scott - $1,085,000 (contingent) 920 Pine Tree Lane - $1,499,000 (contingent) 945 Old Green Bay - $1,750,000(contingent) 805 Sumac - $2,100,000 (contingent) 881 Private - $2,200,000 (contingent) 1580 Tower - $2,610,000  5 NEW HUBBARD WOODS PRIVATE LISTINGS 270 Mary - $875,000 (conti... 04/05/2022

Chicago's North Shore generally consists of the communities that abut Lake Michigan. They are Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe, and Northfield. Northfield is not on the water, but it shares a zip code with Winnetka.The one thing these towns have in common is New Trier High School - a highly rated and desirable school that keeps home prices high. If you're not familiar with the area, the median price of homes (based on past 12-month sales) looks like this:Winnetka$1,303,000Wilmette$850,000Kenilworth$1,340,000Glencoe$1,200,000Northfield$825,000If buyers desire to live in these communities but find these prices overwhelming, there are indeed homes to be found. Every town has homes like this - located on busy streets, near commercial areas, or in need of significant renovation.In the... 03/04/2022

 WINNETKAClick here to see all 15 Winnetka homes that sold in FebruaryHomes for sale: 21   ($490,000 to $5,275,000)Private network homes for sale: 15   ($1,050,000 to $7,975,000)Under contract or pending: 40Current supply of inventory: 1.6 monthsSee all Winnetka homes for saleSee all Winnetka condos for sale  WILMETTEClick here to see all 16 Wilmette homes that sold in JanuaryHomes for sale: 12  ($600,000 to $5,250,000)Private network homes for sale: 9   ($395,000 to $3,599,000)Under contract or pending:  42Current supply of inventory: 1.4 monthsSee all Wilmette homes for saleSee all Wilmette condos for sale  KENILWORTHClick here to see all 3 Kenilworth homes sold in JanuaryHomes for sale:    ($2,000,000 to $5,750,000)Private network homes for sale: 6   ($999,000 to $14,000,000)Under co... 03/03/2022

Just two months into 2022 the real estate market is looking very similar to 2021. Three new homes were listed in February and all 3 are already under contract.Mortgage rates are expected to rise but for the short term not more than 4%.With life beginning a return to normal, will buyers still be clamoring for North Shore homes? Will the city exodus continue? We'll know better in a few more months but one thing I know is that almost every listing has multiple offers.  3 NEW HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS - all 3 are under contract 1417 Scott - $969,000 1487 Edgewood - $1,249,000 1080 Crescent - $2,695,000   3 CLOSED HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS 995 PineList price $950,000Sold price: $950,000Days on market: 8 1436 ScottList price: $1,240,000Sold price: $950,000Days on market: 305 1383 WestmoorList price... 03/03/2022

By R. Michael BrownResidential real estate sales have been a bright spot for the economy since the onset of the pandemic, but along with retail, entertainment and other economic sectors, new-home construction has struggled.Wild fluctuations in the cost of building materials, rapidly changing buyer preferences and a variety of other factors have compelled builders and developers to find innovative solutions to get their projects completed.The Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago and New Home Source websites show there are 503 homebuilders in Chicagoland selling 296 communities. Shoppers can tour 213 model homes and 196 quick move-in homes are available. Prices are from $220,310 to $6,550,000.Chicagoland new-home sales lost much of their early 2021 strength in the spring, mostly b... 02/21/2022

Ten homes closed for over $5,000,000 in the North Shore in 2021. Two were in Kenilworth, two in Glencoe, and six in Winnetka. Some of these homes sold in days, several were on for many years.   326 Essex, Kenilworth$5,000,000 115 De Windt, Winnetka$5,000,000 655 Sheridan, Winnetka$5,075,000 333 Surfside, Glencoe$5,500,000 1215 Whitebridge, Winnetka$5,500,000 84 Indian Hill, Winnetka$5,575,000 910 Private, Winnetka$5,999,999 711 Locust, Winnetka$8,000,000 607 Longwood, Glencoe$8,680,000 233 Sheridan, Kenilworth$9,450,000  While you,re here, please see:ALL NORTH SHORE HOMES FOR SALE  02/04/2022

January home sales were low compared to December, but that's normal. Four homes closed with one going over the list price.   NEW HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS IN January 2022 Note that 4 of the 5 newly listed homes are already under contract 1310 ScottList price: $1,499,000 (contingent) 1290 ScottList price: $1,999,998 861 BellList price: $2,299,900 (contingent) 889 SheridanList price: $5,999,900 (contingent) 1171 WhitebridgeList price: $6,250,000 (contingent)  3 NEW PRIVATE LISTINGS  1417 ScottList price: $969,000 1055 ChatfieldList price: $1,649,000 1050 CrescentList price: $1,849,000 717 LocustList price: $2,249,000   CLOSED HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS in January 2022   1264 Forest GlenList price: $899,000Sold price: $824,500Days on market: 70 1275 AsburyList price: $1,018,000Sold price: $980,00... 02/03/2022

New month, new year. We'll have to wait and see if enough new inventory comes on the market in the next few months. It's a fact now that mortgage rates will rise in 2022 which will spur additional buyers to join the house hunt. WINNETKAClick here to see all  14 Winnetka homes that sold in JanuaryHomes for sale: 21   ($490,000 to $5,275,000)Private network homes for sale: 13   ($1,599,000 to $9,995,000)Under contract or pending: 17 Current supply of inventory: 1.8 monthsSee all Winnetka homes for saleSee all Winnetka condos for sale  WILMETTEClick here to see all 16 Wilmette homes that sold in JanuaryHomes for sale: 10   ($569,000 to $5,250,000)Private network homes for sale: 12   ($300,000 to $2,245,000)Under contract or pending: 26Current supply of inventory: 1.5 monthsSee all Wilmette... 02/03/2022

Winnetka North Shore Home Sales Summary for 2021Record sales and record prices were the norm for almost all North Shore villages in 2021 compared to 2020.. The only exceptions were Glencoe and Evanston which had fewer home sales in 2021. But - prices rose across the North Shore.  While 2020 is not the best year to compare to, it did make an incredible comeback as soon as the lockdown was lifted. So I'll proceed with the following numbers comparing total sales and prices of 2020 vs 2021:   Total Sales Increase/Decrease Home Price Increase Winnetka +12% +18% Wilmettte +13% +8% Kenilworth +38% +12% Glencoe -12% +23% Northfield +16% +18% Glenview +16% +11% Northbrook +18% +9% Evanston -6% +8%  How Low is Inventory in the North Shore VillagesWhile inventory is always down in January, this ye... 01/11/2022

2021 was a big year for condo sales in the North Shore. Many sellers downsized and moved into small condos and townhouses throughout the area. And there seemed to be many condos for sale to accommodate them. Currently, inventory is very low.  Compared to 2020, every town had an increase in the number of sales.Winnetka sales up 86% (22 sales in 2020)Wilmette sales up 23% Glencoe sales up 60%Northfield sales up 28%Evanston sales up 39%Glenview sales up 24%Northbrook sales up 28%In spite of high sales, the median sale price did not rise in every village. Northfield saw the highest jump in price with a 47% increase.  Glencoe had a huge drop at 35% lower than 2020 but it has the smallest sampling and so the data is not as accurate.Total sales for all seven villages was 1,724. 8 were studios1... 01/07/2022

Simply put - there's not nearly enough housing inventory to go around. Of course, this is January when inventory is always at its lowest.  Winnetka, for example, has just 28 homes for sale. Here's what I wrote in 2010 during the recession:"197 homes for sale in Winnetka, Illinois."This tight market will ease up in the following months leading up to spring as it always does. We'll just have to wait and see how many Here is what sold in your village in December:WINNETKAClick here to see all  25 Winnetka homes that sold in DecemberHomes for sale: 28   ($490,000 to $5,995,000)Private network homes for sale: 15   ($945,000 to $9,995,000)Under contract or pending: 30Median price in 2021:  $1,300,000Current supply of inventory: 1.9 monthsSee all Winnetka homes for saleSee all Winnetka condos f... 01/06/2022

HUBBARD WOODS DECEMBER 2021The year end in Hubbard Woods saw no new listings in either November or December, except for several in the private Multiple Listing Service.Of the 6 closed sales in December, closed sales show that prices have remained strong:2 sold under list price2 sold over list price2 sold at list priceInventory is very low at this point of the year. I expect that to change in the next few months as spring gets closer.NO NEW HUBBARD WOODS LISTINGS IN DECEMBER 20213 NEW PRIVATE LISTINGS  260 WoodlawnList price: 945,000 1310 ScottList price: $1,539,000 1171 WhitebridgeList price: $6,250,000  6 CLOSED HUBBARD WOODS HOME SALES  1469 ScottList price: $819,000Sold price: $747,000Days on market: 77 1408 AsburyList price: $1,195,000Sold price: $1,255,000Days son market: 9 1496 Sc... 01/05/2022

Whenever you think of how low inventory is, remember that there are homes available on the Private Network. This is particularly true in Winnetka and Wilmette where there are approximately 50% more homes available that are not being marketed publicly. It's less so in Glencoe, Kenilworth, and Northfield but they also have private inventory available.71 homes sold in the five villages of Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, and Northfield. Of those 71 homes:17 sold for over list price (the highest being 16.6% over list)49 sold for under list price (the lowest being 22% under list price)9 sold for list priceThere is always a lag in these numbers since a majority of these homes would have gone under contract in September and October. It will be interesting to see if the numbers hold up ... 12/07/2021