Rogers Park Real Estate Report September 2016

Rogers Park Real Estate is still very busy even though we are days into the Fall season. The

Emil Back House

neighborhood is very popular and desired. Rogers Park is the home of Loyola University and the community borders on Evanston and has access to many wonderful beaches and lakefront property.

You will find many unique and interesting homes in this area and some are related to Frank Lloyd Wright. If you want to read a great blog post check out "The Wonders of Rogers Park" It goes in depth through a visit to to the area and a stop at the Emil Bach House.

For the latest inventory click Rogers Park Houses for sale and Rogers Park Condos for sale. This is a connection with the most up to date information and directly connected to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

Presently there are 15 houses for sale in Rogers Park. We have 8 houses under contract. In the last 30 days 7 houses have closed and have been sold. East Rogers Park has many condos and not as many single family homes. The average market time for a single family home to go under contract is currently 123 days.

Currently there are 165 condos for sale in Rogers Park at this time. There are 62 condominiums under contract and waiting to close. In the last 30 days 36 condos have closed, they are off the market and sold. The average market time for a condo to go under contract is currently 81 days.

Real Estate in Rogers Park is very popular and will continue to go up or hold its value. People love to live in this area, there is so many great places to eat and  is a very diverse area. Many different ethnic groups live in Rogers Park and get along. It is a melting pot of wonderful food and people.

The website Neighborhoods says Rogers Park is, in itself, a cultural institution. A historical hotbed of welcoming outsiders, Rogers Park has successfully fused the disparate cultures that call it home, while also being a popular destination for students thanks to affordable living and having Loyola University as a resident. Although it has easy access to downtown Chicago, its distance from the city center lends it a "hidden gem" quality, despite the neighborhood's popularity

If you have any questions about Rogers Park and its Real Estate give us a call at (800) 858-7917 or check out our site at Coldwell Banker Rogers Park.

Wilmette IL Real Estate Report through September 2016

The Wilmette IL Real Estate market is still busy in September. A very popular village on Chicago's

Village of Wilmette

North Shore and in the New Trier school district makes this Wilmette the choice of many families looking to bring live in a laid back community with tree lined, brick cobblestone street neighborhoods.

Kids have access to excellent schools and the high school New Trier is one of the best in the country. I attended New Trier. The system is set up for a path to college prep and at a level of skill that the child can handle. There are excellent sports and recreation programs that are among the best. So much is offer for kids in whatever hobby or interest they want to learn.

Please click Wilmette Houses for Sale and Wilmette Condos for sale to see the latest inventory. This links directly to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and is updated on the fly. You won't find any more up to date data. The homes are available as soon as they are put on the market. There is no reason to miss out on the property you want.

Currently there is 161 single family homes for sale in Wilmette IL and 54 under contract and waiting to close. In the last 30 days we have seen 31 houses close and are now sold. For condos there are now 41 properties available and 13 under contract and waiting to close. In the last 30 days 8 condos have closed and are sold. We have a seller's market in Wilmette and if priced correctly, a home will bring top dollar and sell rather quickly.

If you want to find out more about Wilmette IL Real Estate or have any questions about the community feel free to give us a call at (800) 858-7917 also check out our site at Coldwell Banker Wilmette. We will create a customized property search to your specifications and show you property at a time that works for your schedule.

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Evanston IL Real Estate Report September 2016

Evanston IL 4 bedroom home

The Evanston Il Real Estate scene has really been booming the last few years. So many people want to live in Evanston and the town has much to offer. I have seen a big change since I started in the business.

We are seeing singles and young couples who are interested in Evanston IL Real Estate. This was not the case a decade ago. I will explain why the change has occurred or at least my opinion.

Northwestern University has greatly expanded in recent years. There is constant construction. They just finished a new music building and a visitors building with a huge parking garage. This is bringing in many new students and facility. 

Click Evanston Houses for sale and Evanston Condos for sale to see the latest inventory directly from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

The downtown area of Evanston has changed their zoning laws now allowing large high-rise condo buildings. The city never used to allow any large residential buildings. They changed this zoning law to gain money from property taxes. 

With the expansion of Northwestern University and so many new property in Evanston has cause the need for many restaurants, stores and entertainment. This has attracted many people and turned Evanston IL into a very desired place to live. As Realtors we see a different type of customer interested in living in town.

The Evanston IL Real Estate market is still going strong at this point of beginning the Fall. Usually it would be dying off but not so in the last few years. People are still buying and selling property.

Currently there are 126 single family homes for sale in Evanston IL and 56 under contract and waiting to close. In the last 30 days, 35 houses in Evanston have closed and are now sold.

For condominiums we currently have 145 properties for sale and 72 under contract and waiting to close. In the last 30 days Evanston has had 47 condos close, they are sold and off the market.

If you have any questions about Evanston IL and the Real Estate situation please feel free to give us a call or check out our site at Coldwell Banker Evanston (800) 858-7917