Archive for the 'North Shore' Category
Market Conditions: Short Sales Are Everywhere…Even in Lake Forest
According to Crain’s, the two most expensive home sales in Lake Forest in 2010 were both short sales. Even though these sales were in Lake Forest, and not Chicago, since we’ve discussed the North Shore several times lately I thought I’d put it out there for discussion especially as some posters on Crib Chatter seem to […]
Some Prices Fall 50%- Even in Kenilworth: 620 Abbotsford Road
We’ve chattered many times about how it is (or isn’t) “different” in some neighborhoods or towns because wealth in those areas would insulate them from the housing bust. We’ve debated whether prices would fall in the Greenzone or in exclusive communities on the North Shore- or if they did- if the declines wouldn’t be as severe […]
Forget Chicago, Live Near Ravinia For Less: 426 Pleasant in Highland Park
We chatter about starter homes in Chicago all the time, but what about one on the North Shore within walking distance of Ravinia? This 2-bedroom vintage home at 426 Pleasant in Highland Park just came on the market for less than what you’d pay in many Chicago north side neighborhoods. Built in 1936, the home is on […]