Shore Times Fall

fall 2019

issue three

the

shore times

selling your home in 2020

212 E. Ohio Street, Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60611

Postal Customer

page 2

featured developments page 9

fall into autumn page 10

If your property is currently listed with another broker, this mailer is not a solicitation for business.

outperforming the market @properties continues to outperform the overall market.

Here’s a snapshot of what we’ve been up to on the North Shore.

number 1

1,802

market share on

clients helped

the north shore

in

days on market

104 / 109

@properties vs

2019

market average

8 offices on the north shore

(and counting!)

#1 MARKET SHARE IN CHICAGOLAND BrokerMetrics LLC, Closed Residential Sales, North Shore (Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Deerfield, Northbrook, Glenview, Northfield), 1-1-19 to 9-4-19.

BrokerMetrics LLC, Closed Residential Sales, Chicagoland MLS Area, 1-1-19 to 9-4-19.

Tackle outdoor repairs Pleasant weather makes it an ideal time to take care of home improvement projects like painting, roof repairs, and replacing windows. Likewise, it’s a good time for interior paint jobs and deep cleaning as you can leave the windows open for ventilation without having to deal with the humidity of the peak summer months.

Declutter and get organized Most homes could stand a little decluttering – and that’s especially true before they hit the market. Start getting organized now so your home will be in tip-top shape for open houses and showings. This will not only allow you ample time to prepare, but also means you won’t have to schlep boxes to the self-storage when it’s bitter cold and there’s snow on the ground.

From simplifying (less is more!) and donating to going digital, there are plenty of ways to tidy up. You can find tips on our blog at atproperties.com/blog/tag/declutter/.

selling your home in 2020 2019 may not be over yet, but if you’re

even thinking about selling your home early next year, there are several things that you can (and should) do now to prepare. Here are a few tips to get your home market-ready before colder temperatures set in.

Have your broker order professional photos With the majority of buyers beginning their home search online, photos are often their first impression of your property. That’s why beautiful photography is an essential part of your real estate marketing strategy. If you plan to list your home any time between now and next spring, you’ll want to have professional photos taken while the landscape is still colorful and leafy. A scenic backdrop puts your home in the best possible light, so the sooner the photos are captured, the better.

Request a digital CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) A CMA will give you an initial snapshot of your home’s value. And unlike a traditional CMA, which is a static report, @properties’ digital CMA is continuously updating, using real-time data from the Multiple Listing Service. This ensures you always have the most accurate data right at your fingertips. Keep in mind that pricing and market conditions can change between now and the time you list, but knowing where you stand today will be helpful in planning your next home sale or purchase.

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1521 N STATE PARKWAY, CHICAGO · $10,300,000 Doug Smith · 773.531.0794 · 1521NStateParkway.info

326 ESSEX ROAD, KENILWORTH Barbara Mawicke · 847.917.7345 · 326EssexRoad.info

1111 NORMANDY LANE, GLENVIEW · $3,695,000 Paula McGrath · 847.707.9208 · 1111Normandy.info

46064 BLUE STAR HIGHWAY, COLOMA, MI · $3,550,000 Liz Roch · 312.636.8751 · 46064BlueStar.info

20 W WESTMINSTER ROAD, LAKE FOREST · $3,250,000 Mary Baubonis · 847.477.4209 · 20WestWestminster.info

966 PINE TREE LANE, WINNETKA · $2,975,000 Milena Birov · 847.962.1200 · 966PineTreeLn.info

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523 ESSEX ROAD, KENILWORTH · $2,950,000 Barbara Mawicke · 847.881.0202 · 523Essex.info

815 GREENLEAF AVENUE, GLENCOE · $2,825,000 Tami Stough · 224.730.9661 · 815Greenleaf.info

2480 SHERIDAN ROAD, HIGHLAND PARK · $2,795,000 Kim Kelley · 847.293.2919 · 2480Sheridan.info

360 RIDGEWAY STREET, JOSEPH, MI · $2,750,000 Mike McCausland · 269.208.3451 · 360Ridgeway.info

687 SHERIDAN ROAD, WILMETTE · $2,699,000 Mary Baubonis · 847.477.4209 · 687SheridanRoad.info

3 BROADLEYS COURT, BANNOCKBURN · $2,450,000 Kim Kelley · 847.293.2919 · 3Broadleys.info

79 WOODLEY ROAD, WINNETKA · $2,395,000 Louise Eichelberger · 847.612.3347 · 79WoodleyRoad.info

27104 SOUTHWOODS LANE, METTAWA · $2,300,000 Joanna Koperski · 847.668.0096 · 27104Southwoods.info

3777 LAKE SHORE DRIVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI · $2,225,000 Liz Roch · 312.636.8751 · 3777LakeShore.info

30 MEADOWVIEW DRIVE, WINNETKA · $1,830,000 Judy Casey · 847.204.4942 · 30Meadowview.info

LINCOLN PARK · PRICE UPON REQUEST Maureen Burns · 312.465.9888

132 ABINGDON AVENUE, KENILWORTH · $1,725,000 Barbara Mawicke · 847.917.7345 · 132AbingdonAvenue.info

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300 WARWICK ROAD, KENILWORTH · $1,695,000 Barbara Mawicke · 847.881.0202 · 300WarwickRd.info

212 RALEIGH ROAD, KENILWORTH · $1,675,000 Barbara Mawicke · 847.881.0202 · 212RaleighRoad.info

690 ELDER LANE, WINNETKA · $1,675,000 Annika Valdiserri · 312.504.5020 · 690ElderLn.info

999 N LAKE SHORE DRIVE #3A, CHICAGO · $1,625,000 Maggie Baczkowski · 312.500.5178 · 999LakeShoreDr3A.info

46 BRIDLEWOOD LANE, NORTHBROOK · $1,599,900 Nancy Gibson · 847.363.9880 · 46Bridlewood.info

824 SHERIDAN ROAD, GLENCOE · $1,540,000 Susan Maman · 847.878.5235 · 824Sheridan.info

NEW CONSTRUCTION

187 HAZEL AVENUE, GLENCOE · $1,449,000 Susan Maman · 847.878.5235 · 187Hazel.info

823 KIMBALLWOOD LANE, HIGHLAND PARK · $1,400,000 Wexler/Gault · 312.446.6666 · 823Kimballwood.info

728 ROMONA ROAD, WILMETTE · $1,399,000 Lyn Flannery · 847.338.2753 · 728Romona.info

511 KENILWORTH AVENUE, KENILWORTH · $1,395,000 Barbara Mawicke · 847.881.0202 · 511KenilworthAvenue.info

730 ROMONA ROAD, WILMETTE · $1,350,000 Lyn Flannery · 847.338.2753 · 730Romona.info

232 E WALTON PLACE #6E, CHICAGO · $1,250,000 Maggie Baczkowski · 312.500.5178 · 232Walton6E.info

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266 HAZEL AVENUE, GLENCOE · $1,345,000 Elise Rinaldi · 847.946.8444 · 266Hazel.info

428 CUMNOR ROAD, KENILWORTH · $1,299,000 Barbara Mawicke · 847.881.0202 · 428CumnorRoad.info

568 EARLSTON ROAD, KENILWORTH · $1,299,000 Barbara Mawicke · 847.881.0202 · 568EarlstonRd.info

777 BIASTOCK ROAD, BENTON HARBOR, MI · $1,250,000 Patricia Bowman · 312.420.1281 · 777Biastock.info

638 LA SALLE PLACE, HIGHLAND PARK · $1,250,000 Ryanne Bumps · 312.802.0790 · 638LaSallePlace.info

375 STERLING ROAD, KENILWORTH · $1,199,000 Barbara Mawicke · 847.917.7345 · 375SterlingRoad.info

1498 MIDWAY LANE, GLENVIEW · $1,150,000 Barbara Mawicke · 847.881.0202 · 1498MidwayLane.info

621 WARWICK ROAD, KENILWORTH · $1,149,000 Barbara Mawicke · 847.881.0202 · 621Warwick.info

926 ELM PLACE, GLENCOE · $1,095,000 Elise Rinaldi and Susan Maman · 847.946.8444

1024 SHERIDAN ROAD, HIGHLAND PARK · $1,075,000 Ted Pickus · 847.417.0520 · 1024Sheridan.info

390 HAZEL AVENUE, HIGHLAND PARK · $1,075,000 Ted Pickus · 847.417.0520 · 390Hazel.info

885 OAK DRIVE, GLENCOE · $1,045,000 Karen Mason · 312.933.0370 · 885OakDr.info

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195 LINDEN PARK, HIGHLAND PARK · $1,035,000 Kim Kelley · 847.293.2919 · 195LindenPark.info

1306 HILARY LANE, HIGHLAND PARK · $974,900 Ted Pickus · 847.417.0520 · 1306Hilary.info

265 WOODLAND ROAD, HIGHLAND PARK · $825,000 Ted Pickus · 847.417.0520 · 265Woodland.info

235 PARK AVENUE, HIGHLAND PARK · $839,000 Janice Goldblatt · 847.809.8096 · 235Park.info

1760 BALSAM ROAD, HIGHLAND PARK · $799,000 Janice Goldblatt · 847.809.8096 · 1760Balsam.info

380 JEFFERSON AVENUE, GLENCOE · $779,000 Susan Maman · 847.878.5235 · 380Jefferson.info

825 GREENLEAF AVENUE, WILMETTE · $679,000 Marlene Leon · 846.644.4218 · 825Greenleaf.info

45 S WYNSTONE DRIVE, NORTH BARRINGTON · $649,000 Joanna Koperski · 847.668.0096 · 45SWynstoneDr.info

399 JACKSON AVENUE, GLENCOE · $599,000 Susan Maman · 847.878.5235 · 399JacksonAv.info

1339 RIDGEWOOD DRIVE, HIGHLAND PARK · $599,000 Janice Goldblatt · 847.809.8096 · 1339Ridgewood.info

1630 SHERIDAN ROAD #8K, WILMETTE · $589,000 Barbara Mawicke · 847.881.0202

1945 REDWOOD LANE, NORTHBROOK · $385,000 Stephanie Dougherty · 773.957.3810 · 1945Redwood.info

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1000M is a soaring 74-story tower designed by internationally-renowned architect Helmut Jahn, with interiors by acclaimed designer Kara Mann. Residents at 1000M will enjoy 40,000 square feet of lavish amenities including the 1000M Sun Deck, replete with an outdoor 52-foot swimming pool, private cabanas, outdoor yoga area and gorgeous evergreen landscaping. International Collection from $300,000 and the Signature Collection from $600,000.

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Kelmscott Park offers maintenancefree single family homes and spacious condominiums steps from downtown Lake Forest. Interiors feature upscale finishes and amenities like hardwood floors, a Sub-Zero/Wolf appliance package and private outdoor space. Residents also have access to the KP Club featuring a fitness center, catering kitchen and lounge areas. Single family homes from $1.4 million & condos from $680,000. Summer specials available for a limited time. Contact us for more information and to schedule a model tour. Immediate availability.

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Creating a gateway between Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, and Old Town, Fifteen Fifty offers a collection of remarkably appointed condominium residences. Interiors designed by Gary Lee Partners honor timeless design traditions with a contemporary interpretation. The 32 lightfilled homes are delightfully spacious, featuring large windows, high ceilings and expansive open terraces. 2, 3, and 4 bedroom condos from $1.625 million.

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fall into autumn with these festive activities

Chicago:

Bucktown • Irving Park • Loop

Suburbs:

Libertyville • Northbrook • Oak Brook • Palatine • St. Charles

Lake Forest Fall Festival – Lake Forest September 21 | Kick off the season in downtown Lake Forest with live music, food vendors and a beer garden. The community event also has a bounce house, arcade games and lots of activities for children.

WEEK TWO Winnetka Fall Festival – Winnetka September 28 | Come together with neighbors and friends as you welcome fall at one of Winnetka’s largest events. There will be music, inflatables, drinks, food and free ice cream to help you celebrate.

The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival - Highwood October 11 – 13 | Experience the charm of the Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival, where festival goers and community members attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most pumpkins carved and lit at once. The event also features kid-friendly activities and live music.

Fall is just around the corner, and fortunately for

North Shore homeowners there’s no shortage of fun activities to make the most of the season. Whether you’re in the mood for antiquing, sipping warm apple cider, picking pumpkins or watching football, there are plenty of opportunities right here. Following are a few of our favorite ways to celebrate autumn. WEEK ONE

Northwestern Football Game – Evanston September thru December | The excitement of Big Ten sports is just within reach. Don your purple and white and embrace the spirit of fall when you attend a football game at Ryan Field.

The homecoming game is slated for October 26.

Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns – Glencoe October 16 – 20 and October 23 – 27 | Head to the Chicago Botanic Garden to see over 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns light up the night.

The experience is made even better with live carvings, a ghostly train, entertaining characters and beverages.

Antiques + Modernism Winnetka Show – Winnetka November 8 -10 | Discover unique pieces from hand-selected dealers at this show, which offers an array of antique and modern items that are on the cutting-edge of design trends.

Looking for a quick trip beyond the North Shore?

Apple Barn Orchard & Winery – Elkhorn, WI Opens in September | Spend a weekend in the Lake Geneva area and head to Apple Barn Orchard & Winery for a day of apple picking. The orchard grows 13 different varieties, making it easy to find the perfect flavor picked right off the tree.

The Apple Cider Century – Three Oaks, MI September 29 | Take a weekend trip to Three Oaks, MI, and join in on the Apple Cider Century bicycle tour of the countryside. Riders get to see the beautiful towns and countryside of Southwest Michigan and try food from the region.

Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo – Chicago September 27 – October 27 | Make your way down to the city for quintessentially fall-time attractions such as a pumpkin patch, corn maze, Ferris wheel, carousel, musical entertainment and animals. The event is free and open to all ages. Certain attractions require tickets, which are available for purchase at the zoo.

Open House Chicago – Chicago October 19 – 20 | Get free behind-the-scenes access to over 250 buildings throughout Chicago.

The festival includes tours of skyscrapers, repurposed mansions, private offices and more.

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insights the (first) price is right When it comes to selling a home,

the backbone of any successful marketing strategy is proper pricing. That’s because the highest volume of potential buyers sees your home within days of it hitting the market. So if your home is perceived as overpriced right off the bat, you’ve already missed a huge opportunity.

In fact, North Shore homes that required one or more price changes sold on average for 85% of original asking price in 166 days last year, whereas homes that did not require a price change sold for 95% of original asking price in 77 days.

The same is true for luxury homes on the North Shore.

Among homes priced at $1 million and above, those with one or more price changes sold on average for 82% of original asking price in 268 days, while those that were priced more accurately sold for 93% of original asking price in 133 days.

As the numbers indicate, setting the right listing price is paramount to a faster, more lucrative sale. And as the North Shore’s #1 real estate brokerage firm, @properties continues to outperform the overall market on a number of important performance measures including Days on Market and SellingPrice-to-Original-Listing-Price ratio.

Of course, pricing is just the beginning and there are other important components to a successful sale.

At @properties, we also leverage our vast network along with cutting-edge marketing and technology resources that generate more exposure and give our clients a competitive advantage.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling, contact an @properties broker to discuss the perfect strategy for you.

Source: BrokerMetrics LLC, Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Glenview, Northbrook, Northfield, Deerfield, 1-1-18 to 12-31-18

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In today’s competitive marketplace, a global marketing strategy is essential for luxury properties. That’s why @properties is an exclusive member of Luxury Portfolio International®, the luxury marketing division of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®.

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WHERE TO DINE ON THE NORTH SHORE local

– Natasha O’Connor

– Amy Corr

– Don Shea

Glenview Managing Broker

EVP of Culture & Agent Development

Evanston Managing Broker

There are many awesome restaurants in the area but I’d have to say my own backyard! I love to grill chicken from Harrison’s Poultry or fresh ground hamburgers from Forza Meats.

Pescadero in downtown Wilmette is one of my go-to spots. Their food is delicious and they have fresh oysters flown in daily.

Ten Mile House is hands down one of my favorites. It’s just down the street from the Metra and Northwestern’s football stadium, and the atmosphere is very welcoming. I order the Pepper Jack Tater Tots and their smoked chicken.

Peter Olesker –

Natasha Patla –

Keri Cook Falls –

VP of Developer Services & Corp. Communications

VP of Marketing

Lake Forest Managing Broker

Mino’s is my new favorite.

They have great Italian food and I get the Tagliatelle Bolognese every time.

Guildhall in Glencoe is a great place to go for brunch. My family also loves Grateful Bites for pizza – It’s right in Hubbard Woods in Winnetka and always amazing!

You can’t go wrong with the crispy fish taco at Salt Creek Tacos. I also really enjoy Greenwood, which has a great kale salad and terrific mixed drinks.

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