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Memorial Day on the North Shore

Memorial Day Weekend is a great time to sample the zeitgeist of the North Shore, whether you’re doing so on the beach or at one of the parades or other events that mark a day of solemn remembrance. You’ll find that the North Shore communities vary markedly in their approach to Memorial Day, as they... Read more »
By Joe Zekas,
Thursday at 1:36 pm
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A walk-to-school location in Wilmette

Romona Road and the cul-de-sacs that branch off of it in Wilmette have long been popular with young families. The location is within easy walking distance of Romona Elementary School, Highcrest Middle School and Wilmette Junior High. If you live on Romona Road you can sip your morning coffee and watch less fortunate parents drop... Read more »
By Joe Zekas,
Tuesday at 11:56 pm
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Michael Jordan's home sale not boosting property values

All the media hubbub attending Michael Jordan’s offering his Highland Park home for sale for $29 million doesn’t seem to have boosted property values or sales velocity in the Architecture Point subdivision in which is home is located. Five of the 8 parcels in the subdivision are currently on the market. A 6-bedroom, 7 ½... Read more »
By Joe Zekas,
May 20, 2012 at 9:09 pm
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Lake Bluff apartment complex for sale

According to Crain’s Chicago Real Estate Daily, the 224-unit Deer Valley apartment complex in Lake Bluff is for sale a year after it was purchased for $22 million. Prime Property Investors, the owner, reports that Deer Valley’s mix of 1- and 2-bedroom apartments is fully-occupied and that the project’s rent roll has increased from $215K... Read more »
By Joe Zekas,
May 18, 2012 at 11:42 pm
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A custom brick contemporary in Northfield

When I was first alerted to the newly-listed home at 2390 Dorina Dr in Northfield my first glance told me that I’d been at the home before. I hadn’t, but it was similar in a number of ways to 2456 Hedge Row, where I shot the following video 18 months ago. The homes, which are... Read more »
By Joe Zekas,
May 16, 2012 at 8:00 pm
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A Lake Forest estate with a clay tennis court

Le Corbusier allegedly described a home as “a machine for living in.” For many people it’s a place where memories are made. Forest & Bluff magazine offers a look at the memory-making potential of 1200 N Green Bay Rd in Lake Forest, a home that recently came on the market for $6,250,000. The gracious 11,000... Read more »
By Joe Zekas,
May 13, 2012 at 7:25 pm
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Rent a lakefront single-family in Wilmette

There are only a few dozen single-family homes in Wilmette that have private beaches, and it’s extremely rare to see one of them become available for rent. The 6-bedroom home on a 50 x 509 foot lot at 1204 Michigan Ave was just listed as a short-term rental (August 25 to June 14) – just... Read more »
By Joe Zekas,
May 10, 2012 at 11:26 pm
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Are Highland Park home buyers Dart-bored?

A 1975 article published shortly after architect Edward Dart’s death called him Chicago’s “leading church designer,” according to a recent overview of Dart’s work. If the reception accorded the two Dart homes we wrote about last June is any indication, he’s not being worshipped by Highland Park home buyers: neither home apparently sold, despite one... Read more »
By Joe Zekas,
May 8, 2012 at 10:29 pm
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An ivy-clad country estate in Highland Park

It’s impossible to be certain without having been inside it, but the recently-listed 6-bedroom, 8 ½ bath home at 1427 Waverly Rd in Highland Park holds out the promise of being bargain-priced at $2,695,000. The 10,200 square foot ivy-clad home is entered through a large brick-paved courtyard. A porte-cochere leads to a 3-car garage and... Read more »
By Joe Zekas,
May 6, 2012 at 9:41 pm
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New Cook County property tax site may affect property values

The new Cook County Property Tax Portal has gone live, providing easy online access to a variety of property tax information through a single website. The site is the result of cooperation among the elected county officials who take part in the property tax system. The aspect of the site with the greatest impact is... Read more »
By Joe Zekas,
May 3, 2012 at 10:32 pm
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