Wilmette IL Real Estate Report November 2016

We now have the November 2016 real estate report for Wilmette IL. The Spring and Summer markets for real estate in Wilmette have been really busy up until now. The holiday season always cause

people to back off and spend more time with other activities.

Closed sales are up 12.5% for all types properties and there is  4.7% change in inventory. Wilmette has 5.5% less news listings which is not surprising. If you look at the training 12 month period for single family homes new listings are up 3.8% to 729 homes.

Click on Wilmette IL Homes for Sale and Wilmette IL Condos for sale to see the latest inventory. This is updated as it happens and is the most accurate data available. We have a direct connection to the Multiple Listing Service.

Currently we have 132 single family homes for sale in Wilmette IL. There are 34 houses under contract and waiting to close. In the last 30 days Wilmette has had 25 houses closed and they are now sold and off the market.

For the Condominium scene Wilmette currently has 35 properties for sale. There are now 10 condos under contract and waiting to close. In the last 30 days only 2 condos have closed.

People can take the train to work, the Metra is located right in the downtown area and the "EL" is located at 4th and Linden. Many new places to dine have been popping up in town and life is good.

We would love to tell you more about Wilmette IL and the Real Estate available. I have been loving Wilmette since the 1970's when I attended New Trier High School. We would spend much of our free time swimming and sailing at Gillson Park Beach.

Give us a call day or night at (800) 858-7917 of click on Coldwell Banker Wilmette.

Skokie IL Real Estate Update November 2016

We now have the Skokie IL Real Estate Update for November 2016. The market is still very active

even this late in the year. Normally things slow down a bit not so this period. We are looking at a 30 day period ending November 14 as compared to one year ago.

The big change in Skokie IL Real estate is with single family homes. New listings are up 32.7% Under contract properties are up 10%. The average sales price is up 6.6% to $305,000

Click Skokie IL Houses for sale and Skokie IL Condos for sale to see the latest inventory. This is a direct connection to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). The data is updated in the fly and very accurate.

Currently in Skokie IL there are 113 single family homes for sale. 72 houses in Skokie are under contract and waiting to close. In the last 30 days 30 single family homes have closed and are sold.

Looking at Skokie IL Condos, currently we have 78 properties for sale. 41 condos are under contract and waiting to close. In the last 30 days 20 condos have closed and are sold and off the market.

If you are considering a home purchase or sale it is still a good time to become active in the Skokie IL Real Estate Market.

Skokie IL is a wonderful community to raise a family. The schools are excellent and the property values are great. The Skokie Public Library is one of the best in Chicago area and people love shopping at Old Orchard Mall.

Almost every major department store you could want is at Old Orchard Mall. You will find many interesting restaurants and it is just fun to browse a and walk around the mall.

If you become interested in Skokie IL Real Estate or the community in general or have any questions please call us day or night at (800) 858-7917. Check out our site at Coldwell Banker Skokie.

Evanston IL Real Estate Report as of November 2016

We have the Evanston IL Real Estate report as of November 2016. This covers a one month time

frame and compares stats to the same time of one year ago. The 30 day period ends November 14.

After a very busy Spring and Summer Evanston Real Estate market things are slowing down a bit. We still have buyers and sellers that are active but people seem to be backing off a bit as the holidays come around. The condo market is still very busy though.

Click Evanston IL Houses for sale and Evanston IL Condos for sale to see the latest inventory directly from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). This is data that is updated on the fly and very accurate.

Evanston IL has 10% less new listings for condos but under contract transactions have gone up slightly over 4% as compared with the same time last year. The average sales price for an Evanston condo is up a whopping 36.4% to $306,614 and last year at the same time it was $224,466. A good time to put your condo on the market.

Currently there are 90 single family homes for sale in Evanston IL. Evanston has 49 houses under contract and waiting to close. In the last 30 days 33 houses have closed and are off the market.

Looking at Condos in Evanston there are 129 properties for sale currently. There are 60 condos under contract and waiting to close. In the last 30 days Evanston has had 36 condos close and they are now off the market.

If you are considering a home or condo purchase in Evanston IL please give us a call day or night at (800) 858-7917. You can also check out our site at Coldwell Banker Evanston.

We love helping first time home buyers or people who have many multiple purchases and sales.

Evanston IL Real Estate Report October 2016

The Evanston IL real estate report for October 2016 is in. The major scope is comparing a 30 period ending October 14 as compared with the same time frame one year ago.

If you want to get an even larger view of the Evanston Real Estate situation the report at the end will let you look back ever further through the last 12 months. Evanston IL remains a popular destination for home buyers.

Looking at the last 30 days we have a 1.5% change in news listings of all types of property. 11.2% less changed in closed sales of all properties. The real issue is that Evanston IL has a 25.6% loss in inventory of all types of homes during the last 30 days.

Click on Evanston IL Homes for sale and Evanston IL Condos for sale. This is a direct connection to the Multiple Listing Service or the (MLS). This data is the most accurate you can find and updated every few minutes and 24 hours a day.

Currently Evanston IL has 106 single family homes for sale. 64 houses are under contract and waiting to close. In the last 30 days, 27 houses have closed and are now sold and off the market.

For a look at Evanston IL Condominiums, currently we see 137 properties for sale. At present there are also 66 properties under contract and waiting to close. In the last 30 days 40 condos have closed in Evanston and are now sold and off the market.

Evanston IL Real Estate continues to be very popular. So many people want the community to be where they call home. The community has grown over the last decade and is a thriving city.

Northwestern University has expanded and many new condo developments and rental buildings have sprung up in the last decade.

If you are interested in Evanston IL Real Estate or the community feel free to give us a call day or night at (800) 858-7917. Also check out our site at Coldwell Banker Evanston.

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