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April 2021 Newsletter
The spring market is here!
If being stuck inside all winter has you thinking about a fresh start in a new home, let’s chat. I’ve got the inside track on homes that may be coming on the market soon, and can be a trusted resource for you and your family as you consider all of your options. Call or text me at 847.275.0277 today!
Market Update NORTHWEST SUBURBS* Detached, Single Family • Median Sales Price: $360,393 +6% • Average Days on Market: 94 -37.7% • New Listings: 721 -32.2% • Showings per Listing: 17.1 +81.9% • Homes Under Contract: 609 +22.3% Attached, Condos + Townhomes • Median Sales Price: $185,000 +4.2% • Average Days on Market: 77 -18.1% • New Listings: 494 -14.4% • Showings per Listing: 9.1 +12.3% • Homes Under Contract: 456 +28.1% *Statistics February 2021 v. 2020; (+) or (-) indicates change between the month of February 2021 compared to February 2020; Figures from MRED LLC. Info Sparks
Calendar LIVE MUSIC RETURNS TO RAVINIA! Get your tickets early—the full lineup of 2021 concerts (beginning in July) will be announced in late April along with new protocols for attendance. Order online at www.ravinia.org.
DESIGN TRENDS: Time to dress up that porch!
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ith warmer weather around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to get outside and improve your home’s curb appeal. I love the idea of adding both style and function to underutilized spaces, and one I often see neglected is the front porch. As we start to welcome guests back to our homes, why not add some comfortable furniture that will beckon them to pull up a chair and stay awhile? “Even a small chair or a minuscule table on your porch can serve as a resting station between outside and inside and boost your curb appeal” says Sheryl Geerts of Better Homes & Gardens. “And because your front porch is the public face of your home, seating can encourage guests to stay outside and engage with neighbors and streetside activity, too.” After this past year, any opportunity to get outside and enjoy time with our friends and neighbors sounds good to me! n
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Pull up a chair and stay awhile—these easy (and affordable) updates will make your front porch the talk of the town
Mahone Rocking Chair, $179; Metal Lanterns, $71-87; Hickin Console Table, $177; all at wayfair.com
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