Evanston IL Real Estate Report April 2016

The stats are in for the Evanston IL Real Estate scene for April 2016. Looking at the combined

numbers of all types of property we have 15.4% less news listings, 11.5% less inventory but Evanston IL has an 8% gain in closed sales. For new listings of single family homes we have 8.9% less properties for the period ending April 14 2016, 33.8 less under contract homes and closed sales are down 8.1% for houses. The average sales price is up 4.4% from $460,604 in 2015 to $480,980 at this time. The average market time is up 21% to 127 days from 116 days last year at this time.

Taking a look at the condo scene we have 20.2% less listings on the market at this time, but a 5.2% gain of under contract condos and a 20% gain in closed sales for this time frame, last year this month 50 condos closed, this period the figure is 60 properties. The average market time is up 5.1% to 103 days so we have mixed news in the Evanston IL Real Estate market.

To take a look at the inventory, click Evanston IL Homes for Sale and Evanston IL Condos for sale. This is live data from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and updated on the fly.

Evanston IL and continues to be a very popular location for home buyers. A desired location with excellent access to public transportation via the "EL" and Metra trains and a great selection of dining choices as well as interesting shops and a host of entertainment are a few of the amenities Evanston IL offers.

If you have any questions about Evanston IL Real Estate, the buying or selling process or the community in general, please contact us at Coldwell Banker Evanston. We can set up a personalized property alert to deliver listings to you via email and then set up showing at a time that works for your schedule.

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Skokie IL Real Estate Report April 2016

The Skokie IL April 2016 Real Estate Market report is in and new listings for single family homes

are down 6.8% from this time exactly one year ago. in March of 2015 Skokie IL had 103 new homes for sale, now the figure is at 96, a slight change. Under contract properties are up 32.6% to 57 houses under contract or pending from 43 properties last year. The average sales price for a single family house in Skokie IL is up 15.9% to $352,016, last year at this time the figure was $303,719. Average market time for a home to go under contract in Skokie is down 31.8% from 110 days on the market to now in March of 2016 at 75 days.

Regarding the stats for Condominiums in Skokie IL shows 10.9% less new listings, in March of 2015 we had 46 new condos hit the market, this March there were 41 new properties listed. Closed sales of condos is down 38.5% in March of 2016 to 16 properties and at this time in 2015, 26 condos closed. what is interesting is that the average sales price for condos is up 41.6% from $157,374 condos to now we are at $222,845. Time on the market before a contract is down 10.8% from 93 days to presently 83 days.

Click Skokie Homes for Sale and Skokie Condos for sale for the most up to date properties.

If you look at combined stats the change in new listings of all properties is down 8.1%, closed sales  is down 19.4% and the inventory for all properties is down 10.2%. There are great opportunities in Skokie IL for great deals so if you are interested in Skokie properties, keep an eye on the real estate situation.

If you have questions about Skokie and the steps involved to purchase property please feel free to contact us at Coldwell Banker Skokie. We can answer any questions you may have and set up a customized search customized to your specifications. If you are considering a sale in Skokie we will create a comparative market analysis to determine your properties value.

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Wilmette IL Real Estate Report April 2016

The Wilmette IL Real Estate report for April is out and the stats are a bit lower than last year at this

time. 2015 was a booming market but at this time we have 13.5% less new listings of all types of property, this includes single family homes as well as condos. This reporting period shows 17.2% less closed sales and a 22.4% gain in inventory of all types of property. New property listings for single family homes are down 18.2% from 88 last year at this time to 72 this month. Closed sales are down in March from 24 single family homes in Wilmette to 20 houses that is 16.7 less and the average sales price for a home in Wilmette IL is down 21.3% to $960,600 from $1,219,841 a year ago. A great home buying opportunity to move to wonderful Wilmette IL is available at this time. The average market time until a sale is down 5% from 60 days last year to only 57 days in March.

Wilmette does not have very many condominiums so the numbers are lower as compared to single family homes. New listing of condos are up 12.5% from 16 in March of 2015 to 18 in March of this year. The number of under contract condos is exactly the same at 14 in the last month and the average sales price has not changed much from $347,000 last year to the present price of $347,875.

Take a look at the local inventory by clicking Wilmette houses for sale and Wilmette Condos for sale. This data is directly from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and updated on the fly.

Wilmette is one of the most popular villages on Chicago's North Shore and a great place to raise a family. Part of the New Trier school district so children will have the best education available. Wilmette has excellent public transportation via the Metra and "EL" trains and a trip to down town Chicago is under 30 minutes.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact is at Coldwell Banker Wilmette (800) 858-7917

What's My Evanston IL Home Worth?

Evanston IL is such a desirable little city and many people are interested in living in this great

location with 6 beaches sitting on Lake Michigan.  The beaches include one dog beach and a boat launch. The swimming areas have life guards and during the Summer you will find many people enjoying the sand and sun. Evanston IL has a wide range of styles of single family homes and condominiums.

Currently there are 189 houses for sale in Evanston IL and 89 under contract and waiting to close. These homes are in the process of attorney review and inspection. If you want to hear more about how this works please feel free to contact us at Coldwell Banker Evanston and we will walk you through all the steps. In the last 30 days Evanston IL has had 42 single family homes close, they are now off the market.

Taking a look at Evanston IL Condos, currently there are 148 properties for sale and 141 condos under contract and waiting to close. In the last 30 days, Evanston IL has had 61 properties close, they are now sold.

If you want to find out the value of your home, click what is my home worth and you will receive a comparative market analysis of house or condos value. If you are interested in browsing property for sale click Evanston IL Houses for sale and Evanston IL Condos for sale.

Many people are interested in Evanston IL Real Estate because we have Northwestern University a fine school offering a wide range of study. The town has excellent public transportation via the Metra and "EL" trains and there is so much to do in Evanston. Many different types of restaurants, interesting shopping and wonderful entertainment. We have a great music venue called Space that offers national touring bands 7 days a week. If you want to learn more let us know.

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3 Bedroom Condos For Sale Evanston IL April 2016

3 Bedroom Condos in Evanston IL continue to be a very popular size for many people in the condo market. Evanston IL has become a very popular location for people of all ages. There is something

for everyone, excellent choices of entertainment, a wide selection of all types of restaurants and shopping that would satisfy most people. There are unique shops, rare books stores and a host of antique shops. We even have a couple of spice and tea stores that are very popular.

3 Bedroom condos offer space for your family and guests as well as great resale options as this is the most popular sized condo. At the present time Evanston IL has 29, 3 bedroom condos for sale and 40 properties under contract and waiting to close. In the last 30 days we have seen 18, 3 bedroom condominiums close in Evanston, they are now sold and off the market.

Click 3 bedroom condos Evanston IL to see the latest inventory and if your needs are a little bit different here is 2 bedrooms condos Evanston IL and 1 bedroom condos Evanston IL too. These links are directly connected to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and updated on the fly.

Evanston IL is a wonderful community to call home. Public transportation via the "EL" and Metra are accessible and a number of locations in town and a drive to downtown Chicago is 20 to 30 minutes depending on the traffic and time of day. The school system is excellent and Evanston Township High School or ETHS is a great high school with and excellent path including college prep, many people with their children's education in mind want to move to Evanston from the city just for educational purposes.

If you have any questions about Evanston IL contact us at Coldwell Banker Evanston.

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Wilmette IL Real Estate News First Quarter 2016

Wilmette, Illinois is a nice North Shore community, about 14 miles from downtown Chicago. It is

located in Cook County and was honored by Business Week in 2007 as one of the top ten best places to raise children in the country. It is just north of the town of Evanston and is on the shores of Lake Michigan. The successful school system in Wilmette is another reason that Wilmette IL homes for sale are desirable.

Wilmette is known for having a variety of public services, which is another appealing factor for Wilmette IL homes for sale. The park system includes Gillson Park, Langdon Beach and Centennial Park, which have beach access and various other amenities like tennis courts. Wilmette is also the home of the Baháí  House of Worship, listed by the Tourism Bureau as one of the Seven Wonders of Illinois. It is also only one of seven in the world.

Click Coldwell Banker Wilmette and see the most recent Real Estate listings updated on the fly.

The graph below shows the flow of contracts accepted monthly for the five-year period from 2011 through the current year.  The market began to slow in 2006, which resulted in increasing market time and lower sales prices for many homes.  The slowdown accelerated in 2007, while sales in 2008 fell even more dramatically.  The number of transactions recovered somewhat in 2009 and beginning in 2010, accelerated annually.   By year-end 2013, the numbers confirmed a solid recovery in the real estate market which slowed somewhat, but continued through 2014.  It appears that recovery is continuing in 2015.

The graph also shows the typical flow of sales during the year.  In this market, we usually build sales during the winter and spring months until they reach a peak in early summer.  After this peak, sales start to decline through the end of the year to the point that they can be almost flat during the holiday period. Coldwell Banker Wilmette (800) 858-7917

1720 and 1740 Oak Evanston IL Sienna Condos

The Evanston IL Sienna is a 2 building condo complex located at 1720 Oak and 1740 Oak.  Built in 2007 the Sienna has on 60 condos and the buildings are considered mid rise at 7 stories tall. The

Evanston Sienna Condos

location is fabulous right in downtown Evanston. The Sienna has a very modern look to it with tall windows and excellent construction. Included is an elevator and exercise room for residents and is on the 3rd floor. The indoor and heated parking garage is located on the 1st floor so access to your vehicle is a breeze.

You may not even need to use your auto if you are a resident of the Sienna because everything in downtown Evanston is walking distance. Public transportation via the "EL" and Metra trains are a couple blocks away as is so many great restaurants, unique stores and great entertainment. Evanston IL has become such a popular place to live and many new properties have popped up. Evanston IL has 6 beaches including a dog beach and a boat launch.

Click Sienna properties to see the available inventory updated on the fly.
Click Evanston Condos if you want to browse the community.

If you are interested in Evanston IL and the Real Estate scene give a call and we will answer any of your questions. We can create a personalized property notification to your specifications and show you property at a time that works for your schedule. If you are at a point where you want to consider selling your property, Coldwell Banker Evanston will create a market analysis to determine your properties value. If we list for sale your home or condo we have a unique marketing plan to get you the most value for your home and in the shortest time possible.

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Evanston IL Optima Condos In Downtown and Near NU

The Optima Condos in Evanston IL are very popular high rise buildings for people interested in Optima Horizons located at 800 Elgin. This great full amenities building was completed in 2004 and has a door person, huge heated pool, attached parking garage and is only a couple blocks from Northwestern University and public transportation via the Metra trains and the "EL". The building offers a wide selection of one to three bedroom properties. We get calls asking about the Optima Horizons every day.

Optima Horizons

living in Downtown Evanston. There are three main buildings that we are going to describe today for you. The most popular is the

The next popular building in the group is the Optima Views located at 1720 Maple. This lovely building is right across the street from the Century 12 movie theater and one block from public transportation and also 3 blocks from Northwestern University. The Optima Views has all the features anyone would want including management on site with an attached parking garage, pool and exercise room. Park your car and access everything downtown Evanston IL has to offer on foot. Views of Lake Michigan are readily available with the Optima Views because it is 265 feet tall.

Optima Views

Last but not least is the Optima Towers located at 1580 Sherman which is at the corner of Sherman and Davis making it right in the middle of downtown Evanston and about four blocks from Northwestern University. This building has all the features of the other Optima buildings but no door person so if you do not care about that, you may be able so save a few bucks on your monthly assessment.

If you want to hear more about these condo buildings or have any questions about Evanston IL please give us a call at 800.858.7917

Optima Towers

We can create a customized search to email you the properties as they hit the market and show you property at a time that works for your schedule.
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3 Bedroom Homes for Sale in Skokie IL April 2016

3 Bedroom Homes For Sale in Skokie IL are a nice choice for families or those who need extra rooms

for storage, hobbies, guests or an office. These houses can be found all around Skokie with a variety of ages and styles. It’s also possible to find them with basements, which gives an extra amount of living space. Skokie is a great city with close proximity to Chicago and a good school district.

Due to their popular appeal, three bedroom homes tend to work as good investments. If you want to know more about how these houses have sold, you can find regular market reports for 3 Bedroom Homes For Sale in Skokie Illinois here at Coldwell Banker Skokie. Click to get the latest reports. Make sure to sign up for a VIP Listing Search as well so you can be sure to be notified of the most recent listings.

Click 3 Bedroom Homes for Sale in Skokie IL to view the latest inventory. This is directly connected to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and updated on the fly.

The selection of 3 Bedroom Homes For Sale in Skokie IL is generally good, as the listings here indicate. However, inventories change frequently, so the best way to keep updated is to sign up for a customized listing search of houses that fits your needs and budget. Skokie has a lot to offer in resident services, plus a great arts community.

Coldwell Banker Skokie would love to be a part of your home search. We can not only help you find 3 Bedroom Homes For Sale in Skokie Illinois, but we can also help you find a great lender. We can help you navigate the ins and outs of home buying to ensure a successful purchase. We can set up a customized search if you are interested and show you properties at time that works for your schedule.

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Sherman Plaza at 807 Davis Evanston IL 60201

The Sherman Plaza of Evanston IL is located at 807 Davis street right in the middle of downtown

Evanston. Considered one of the best condo buildings in Evanston people often ask specifically for this property. Why is that? The building has an interesting range of floor plans of one to three bedrooms units and they are really top of the line. The building has 24 hour door service, on site management and a private grass outside space to enjoy yourself. The Sherman Plaza is a luxury 250 unit high rise with 25 floors and many of these homes have views of Lake Michigan. The building has an LA Fitness and owners get special rates. You can access a workout without stepping outside.

Sherman Plaza is right at the intersection of Sherman and Davis which makes it one block from the public transportation with your choice of the Metra or "EL". There are so many different types of restaurants and stores steps from the building, it has a walk score of 96. Residents find little use for their car and often leave them parked in the attached garage and live life on foot. The prices of the properties at Sherman Plaza start at about $225k to $325k for a one bedroom, $350k to $675k for a two bedroom unit and the 3 bed properties are from about 465k to $1.2 million.

If you want to search available properties click Sherman Plaza at 807 Davis for up to date listings direct from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and updated on the fly.

If you are interested in learning more about Sherman Plaza at 807 Davis or Evanston IL in general please feel free to contact us at Coldwell Banker Evanston. We can set up showings for you at a time that works for your schedule and handle all the details to make life easy. If you are considering a move, call us for a free and no obligation market analysis to determine your properties value.

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Evanston Il Condos For Sale April 2014

Evanston IL Condos for sale can be a great choice in a suburban area of Illinois. Evanston is in the

northern part of Illinois, just 12 miles out of downtown Chicago. This offers the flexibility of being close to a big city, but far enough to be away from the hustle and bustle. Evanston is bordered to the west by Skokie, and to the north by the town of Wilmette. Known as being home to Northwestern University, Evanston also offers a successful public school district and excellent private schools.

Click Evanston IL Condos for sale to view the latest inventory.

Because of the diversity of the area, Evanston IL homes for sale are popular with both growing families and career people. Getting around in Evanston is a breeze. A comprehensive public transit system offers options, while streets are easy to traverse via car, bike or on foot. Take a closer look at the Evanston market through Coldwell Banker Evanston for a better idea of what’s available and a market analysis.

A nice variety of Evanston IL Condos for sale tends to always be on the market, as evidenced by the listings here. Home buyers find a lot to like in Evanston with its plentiful dining and shopping, as well as a flourishing art district. Evanston has one of the better art communities in Illinois and the city’s Arts Council works to keep it that way by promoting events and continuing to foster arts and culture.

We want to help you in your search for Evanston IL homes for sale and we can also help you find a lender so you can get that perfect home. Give us a call today.  You can also sign up for a VIP Listing Search of Evanston IL homes for sale to make sure you’re on top of the market and can find what you want quickly

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4 Bedroom Homes for Sale in Skokie Illinois

Are you interested in 4 Bedroom Homes For Sale in Skokie Illinois? If you are, Coldwell Banker

Skokie can help. These houses are a nice choice for families needing plenty of room. Four bedroom houses can be found in a variety of Skokie neighborhoods and in a wide range of styles. Some houses may include basements, which is a nice addition to living space. Skokie has a lot to offer with great schools and a thriving arts and culture community, including the Skokie Festival of Cultures to celebrate diversity.
Because of the appeal to families, four bedroom homes are a great look for investors. If you want to know more specifics about this part of the market, you can find the market stats for 4 Bedroom Homes For Sale in Skokie Illinois here at Coldwell Banker Skokie. You can also get signed up for a VIP Listing Search to get notification of recent listings that fit your criteria.
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The selection of 4 Bedroom Homes For Sale in Skokie Illinois is generally good, as the listings here show. However, inventories can change quickly and if this type of house is of interest to you, it’s a good idea to get notified via a customized listing search. That way you can find the perfect house to fit your needs.
Coldwell Banker Skokie wants to help you find the 4 Bedroom Homes For Sale in Skokie Illinois that fit your needs and budget. We can help you in every aspect of buying a home, whether it’s locating a great property or recommending a great lender. Give us a call today to see how we can help you find that perfect home. If you think you’ve already found it and need to set up a showing, we can do that as well.

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Wilmette IL Real Estate Outlook

The Wilmette Real Estate report for March 2016 has just come in and is very positive. The numbers

are really surprising and shows how popular Wilmette IL real estate is these days. People really love Wilmette and the Spring market is booming a little early. We are seeing a 33.8% gain in new listings for all properties and a 31.6% gain in closed sales. A good bit of information is that Wilmette has a 25.7% gain of inventory of homes, that includes all types of property. People are putting their homes on the market if they want to sell and they are successful in selling them.Click Wilmette Houses for sale and Wilmette Condos for sale for the latest inventory direct from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

Taking a look at single family homes. Wilmette has a 23.8% gain in new listings and a 100% gain in under contract properties, last year at this exact time there were 30 homes under contract, today that number is 60. We see a 21.4% gain in closed sales of houses in Wilmette and the average sales price is down 22.5% from $1,032,643 last year at this time to a present figure of $800,541. Also average market time is up 36.6% to 138 days on the market before a contract from last year's figure of 113 days.

Wilmette does not have many condominiums but we have a 112% gain in new listings this month and the stats for under contract is flat, 7 condos last year and the same number at this time. There is a 60% gain in closed condo sales and the average sales price is up 43.6% to $333,625 from last year's $232,400. The average market time is down 31.6% to only 52 days on the market from last year's 76 days.
If you have any questions please contact us at Coldwell Banker Wilmette (800) 858-7917.

Skokie IL Real Estate Outlook

We have the Skokie IL Real Estate market report for March of 2016. The news for Skokie is really

amazing on all fronts. Let me tell you about it. We see a 47.1% gain in new listings of all types of properties, for this period as compared to last year at this time. There is 33.3% less closed sales  and 3.4% less inventory. It is a temporary situation, we expect a very busy Spring Real Estate market, things just continued through the winter last year and we got slightly over sold. Coldwell Banker Skokie predicts this will change very soon.
To break it down a bit for Skokie single family homes, we have 58.8% more new listings this month and 16.7% more properties under contract. Skokie is seeing a 58.8% gain in closed sales in this period as compared to last year at this time and the average sales price is up 13% to $305,000 from $279,000 last year at the same time. The average market time has gone up to 119 days, was 114 days this time in 2015.
Click Skokie IL Homes for Sale and Skokie IL condos for sale to see the latest inventory.

Looking at Skokie condos we have 29.4% less new listings and 8.7% more properties under contract. Skokie has 10.5% more closed sales of condo and the average sales price is up a whopping 87.1% to $215,421, last year at this time it was $115,147. The average market time is up 23.4% to 95 days from 77 days in this time frame last year. It is a great opportunity to sell a condo in Skokie IL.
If you want to find out more about the Skokie IL real estate scene give us a call and we can answer any of your questions. Coldwell Banker Skokie (800) 858-7917.

Evanston IL Real Estate Outlook

Here is the updated Evanston IL Real Estate market report as of March 14 2016. There are some

surprising stats regarding the start of the Spring market. Looking at the complete picture, Evanston has a 9.1% gain in new listings of all properties, a 18.4% loss in closed sales of all types of properties combined and 13.6% less inventory. Now to break it down further into categories.
In the single family home scene for Evanston IL Real Estate, we have 33.3% more new listings as of this month as compared to last year, 9.6% less houses under contract and 16% less closed sales. The average sales price of a single family home in Evanston is up 10.8% to $463,786 as compared to $418,672 one year ago today. We have a 2.4% gain in the percent of original list price received and our average market time is down 51.5% to 96 days on market as compared to 198 days last year at this time.
In the Evanston IL real estate scene for condos we have 5.6% new listings but 47.5% more under contract properties yet 20.8% less closed sales. The average sales price of Evanston Condominiums is down 7.7% to $189,821 vs $205,729 last year at this time. The average market time is up 33% to 149 days as compared with 108 days in this time frame one year ago.
If you want to see for yourself click Evanston homes for sale and Evanston Condos for sale for a direct link to the multiple listing service (MLS). This is the most accurate data updated on the fly.

If you have any questions about buying or selling homes or condos in Evanston IL or anywhere in Chicago Land give is a call at Coldwell Banker Evanston. We can create a customized search to meet your personal specifications and have you receive via email the listings as they hit the MLS.

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Sherman Plaza 807 Davis Evanston IL 60201

Sherman Plaza a luxury condo development located at 807 Davis in Evanston IL 60201 is one of the

most sought after buildings and it is located in the heart of downtown Evanston. At the intersection of Sherman and Davis puts you right in the middle of Evanston. The building offers 24 hour door person, an attached heated garage for your vehicles, a grassy deck for owners, and every other amenity you could ever want. The residents of Sherman Plaza love living in their condo, they have on site management and live in the thriving downtown of Evanston.
Click Sherman Plaza 807 Davis Condos to see the latest inventory.
Evanston IL has really changed in the last decade. The town has grown by leaps and bounds. The city of Evanston changed zoning laws allowing high rise condo buildings and with the properties many new businesses have popped up. So many wonderful restaurants have opened with every style and choice of dining you could ever want. Evanston has unique shops and so much entertainment, you can access it all on foot and many folks want this type of living. Park your car and forget about. If you live at 807 Davis Sherman Plaza you walk a block and you have your choice of public transportation via the Metra or "EL" trains. A person can be in downtown Chicago or all points in between within 20 minutes. This is the type of living people are looking for these days. It is just great.
Sherman Plaza has 1, 2 and 3 bedroom condos in a verity of floor plans and styles. There are soft lofts with high ceilings and exposed brick and modern open floor plans that will fit the need of any home owner.

If you have any questions or are interested in purchasing or selling property at the Sherman Plaza or anywhere in town give us a call at Coldwell Banker Evanston. (800) 858-7917