FABULOUS FOYERS! IDEAS 5 - 8

Have a flat boring wall? It's so easy to add depth and interest by installing some 4" x 4" wood pieces, painting all components the same color and then adding pops of color with fresh flowers. Love it!

This is an amazing use of a small space. Instead of having solid walls, I like the fact this vestibule has windows on the side with transom windows on top accented with crown molding and picture frame molding. Very simple but very functional!

Shopping at flea markets, antique stores and yard sales you can find some great vintage furniture pieces. This look works beautifully with the vintage chest replica table lamps, mirror, chandelier and classic hydrangeas. Always pair in odd numbers.

Very creative use of taking a blank wall adding built in cabinets with seating bench for extra storage. Create drama with sconces and beautiful art work.

FABULOUS FOYERS! IDEAS 1 - 4

Foyers are one of my favorite small delights! They allow the home owner to introduce their home to family, friends, neighbors and guests with their own creative style...in 5 items or less. Great rooms come in small sizes!

Greet your guests with simple, clean elements. I love the contrast between the dark floors and white chest accented with dark hardware. The 2 stools allow for people to sit and put on their shoes, this is the splash of color for the foyer.

There are several wonderful items that are done well in this foyer. First, the detailed prairie front door contrasted by window side panels. The tray ceiling with trim work adds depth. I know this costs $$$ but, the ceramic tile floor is stunning!

This look can be used in older homes or newer homes. The half walls allow definition yet separation. Adding a curved arch or keep it simple with a straight soffit continues the intrigue.

Don't be afraid to install double doors! The rich dark colors are offset with the window paned doors and bronze door hardware. Add personality with print lamp shades.

COOL USES FOR YOUR KITCHEN DRAWERS, CABINETS & SPACES

Convert your closet into a customized pantry. Shelves allow for extra food storage, special serving dishs and cooking appliances. I love the pull out drawers where you can store linens, place mats or odd shaped kitchen tools!

Don't have a built in pantry? Convert a cabinet into your storage space for spices, consumables or store kitchen appliances and serving dishes. An organized kitchen, functions smoothly!

My family and I are BIG into recycling. This pullout garbage can drawer allows you to separate your garbage from material to be recycled. An extra bonus to this drawer: storage for your trash bags! Don't have a pull out drawer, you can still recycle using 2 garbage cans in your kitchen: one for garbage, one for recycling. This is our style.

Where's the spatula? This drawer is on organized overload and it's fantastic! Your kitchen utensils, forks, knives, spoons co-habitat but in separate compartments. GENIUS!

How cute is this? Converting a space in your kitchen into a private retreat for your furry children. Let's face it, your pets are always by your side. Life becomes easier when you create a "safe haven" in your kitchen for them to hang out and watch you cook. No accidently stepping on tootsies!

Do you have an awkward space in your kitchen that you do not know what to do with it? Convert in into a mini Butler's pantry by adding additional storage, wine fridge and counter space. BONUS: you get a work area for your lap top!

WOW! IS THIS REALLY MY LAUNDRY ROOM?

As a Realtor, I see these dark, claustrophobic spaces but, they do not have to be. Add style and functionality to that deserted hallway leading to the garage. The cabinets replicate the door with their 3 panels and soft warm grey and white color choices. Always add light with a window, you can't go wrong.

This L shaped laundry room is zen like. It exudes warmth, beauty, style, functionality and storage!

The one great thing about a laundry room is you do not need that much space. Convert a closet into your dream laundry room. A stackable arrangement conserves space but you can also install side by side washer & dryer with a counter top and cabinets above.

Narrow space? You can absolutely make the best of it! Check this out, cabinets on both walls, utility sink, side by side washer & dryer. Looking for color? Paint the walls! Extra splash of color? Add some in the floor tiles.

Rover's BFF! A laundry room? Absolutely! Check out the ceramic tiles which allow for easy clean up for people & doggy footprints. You can multi-task by giving Rover a bath and doing laundry. Life could not be better ;)

1st QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR THE NORTH SHORE of IL ~ JANUARY 1st – MARCH 31st, 2014

THE NORTH SHORE OF ILLINOIS
....................Units...DAYS on MARKET...Median Sold $.................TOTAL SOLD
Attached ........282.…................80.....…...............$179,000.................$65,185,484
Detached........471…...............115........................$460,000….............$271,968,859
TOTAL……..753…….…......102…………....….$336,000……..…...$337,154,344

RENTALS
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
.......................345.....................45..…………….. $1,800…………….$715,722

2013 1st QUARTER:
TOTALS……883………….154…………………$280,800………….$308,007,501
Data provided by 2014 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

This Data Includes the Following Areas: Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Lincolnshire, Northbrook, Glenview/Golf, Mundelein/Ivanhoe, Vernon Hills/Indian Creek and Buffalo Grove.

1st QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR BUFFALO GROVE, IL ~ JANUARY 1st – MARCH 31st, 2014

BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
......................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Attached ...........57..................78.............................$148,500...................$8,903,638
Detached...........41..................70.............................$342,500...................$15,457,100
RENTALS:
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
.......................... 71..................45.......…………......$1,700...….………...$121,143
Data provided by 2014 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market has a shortage of homes For Sale. If you are considering selling your home, now is a GREAT TIME to list your home!

~PAM DEVENDORF, BROKER. Representing Buyers, Sellers, Investors, Builders and Rentals Locally, National & International. Call me for a confidential consultation.

1st QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR VERNON HILLS/INDIAN CREEK, IL ~ JANUARY 1st – MARCH 31st, 2014

VERNON HILLS/INDIAN CREEK, ILLINOIS
......................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Attached ...........42..................61.............................$151,500...................$7,689,197 Detached...........28..................91.............................$375,000...................$11,400,400
RENTALS:
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
..........................47..................43.......………….......$1,750...….………...$82,884
Data provided by 2014 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market has a shortage of homes For Sale. If you are considering selling your home, now is a GREAT TIME to list your home!

~PAM DEVENDORF, BROKER. Representing Buyers, Sellers, Investors, Builders and Rentals Locally, National & International. Call me for a confidential consultation.

1st QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR MUNDELEIN/IVANHOE, IL ~ JANUARY 1st – MARCH 31st, 2014

MUNDELEIN/IVANHOE, ILLINOIS
......................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Attached ...........26................103.............................$150,500...................$3,694,230 Detached...........67................105.............................$170,000...................$14,232,118
RENTALS:
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
..........................35..................33.......………….......$1,550...….………...$55,175
Data provided by 2014 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market has a shortage of homes For Sale. If you are considering selling your home, now is a GREAT TIME to list your home!

~PAM DEVENDORF, BROKER. Representing Buyers, Sellers, Investors, Builders and Rentals Locally, National & International. Call me for a confidential consultation.

1st QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR GLENVIEW/GOLF, IL ~ JANUARY 1st – MARCH 31st, 2014

GLENVIEW/GOLF, ILLINOIS
......................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Attached ...........59..................70.............................$297,500...................$17,853,693 Detached...........75................101.............................$570,000...................$46,749,925
RENTALS:
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
..........................47..................50.......………….......$2,200...….………...$110,490
Data provided by 2014 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market has a shortage of homes For Sale. If you are considering selling your home, now is a GREAT TIME to list your home!

~PAM DEVENDORF, BROKER. Representing Buyers, Sellers, Investors, Builders and Rentals Locally, National & International. Call me for a confidential consultation.

1st QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR NORTHBROOK, IL ~ JANUARY 1st – MARCH 31st, 2014

NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS
......................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Attached ...........49..................63.............................$250,000...................$12,805,527 Detached...........68................144.............................$476,800...................$35,331,749
RENTALS:
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
..........................37..................56.......………….......$1,825...….………..$75,815
Data provided by 2014 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market has a shortage of homes For Sale. If you are considering selling your home, now is a GREAT TIME to list your home!

~PAM DEVENDORF, BROKER. Representing Buyers, Sellers, Investors, Builders and Rentals Locally, National & International. Call me for a confidential consultation.

1st QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR LINCOLNSHIRE, IL ~ JANUARY 1st – MARCH 31st, 2014

LINCOLNSHIRE, ILLINOIS
......................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Attached ....... .....6................103.............................$299,250...................$2,196,750 Detached...........13..................77.............................$525,000...................$7,832,600
RENTALS:
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
............................2..................24.......………….......$3,650...….………..$7,300
Data provided by 2014 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market has a shortage of homes For Sale. If you are considering selling your home, now is a GREAT TIME to list your home!

~PAM DEVENDORF, BROKER. Representing Buyers, Sellers, Investors, Builders and Rentals Locally, National & International. Call me for a confidential consultation.

1st QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR LAKE BLUFF, IL ~ JANUARY 1st – MARCH 31st, 2014

LAKE BLUFF, ILLINOIS
......................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Attached ....... .....8..................60.............................$117,625...................$1,054,250 Detached...........21................174.............................$675,000...................$17,388,000
RENTALS:
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
..........................16..................56.......………….......$1,750...….………..$30,550
Data provided by 2014 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market has a shortage of homes For Sale. If you are considering selling your home, now is a GREAT TIME to list your home!

~PAM DEVENDORF, BROKER. Representing Buyers, Sellers, Investors, Builders and Rentals Locally, National & International. Call me for a confidential consultation.

1st QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR LAKE FOREST, IL ~ JANUARY 1st – MARCH 31st, 2014

LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS
......................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Attached ....... .....6................488.............................$367,500...................$2,197,000 Detached...........53................151.............................$816,500...................$63,380,555
RENTALS:
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
..........................34..................58.......………….......$2,825...….………..$95,850
Data provided by 2014 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market has a shortage of homes For Sale. If you are considering selling your home, now is a GREAT TIME to list your home!

~PAM DEVENDORF, BROKER. Representing Buyers, Sellers, Investors, Builders and Rentals Locally, National & International. Call me for a confidential consultation.

1st QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR HIGHLAND PARK, IL ~ JANUARY 1st – MARCH 31st, 2014

HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS
......................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Attached ....... ...11..................93.............................$324,000...................$4,703,500 Detached...........55................116.............................$475,000...................$29,999,200
RENTALS:
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
..........................35..................33.......…………..... .$2,400...….………..$95,670
Data provided by 2014 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market has a shortage of homes For Sale. If you are considering selling your home, now is a GREAT TIME to list your home!

~PAM DEVENDORF, BROKER. Representing Buyers, Sellers, Investors, Builders and Rentals Locally, National & International. Call me for a confidential consultation.

1st QUARTER SOLD DATA FOR RIVERWOODS, IL ~ JANUARY 1st – MARCH 31st, 2014

RIVERWOODS, IL.
....................Units...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $.....TOTAL SOLD
Detached…......12.................191..........................$837,500….……..$10,200,500

RENTALS: .....Units...... DAYS ON MARKET…Median Rental $....TOTAL
...........................1.....................8………………...$3,200……….…..$3,200….
Note: There are only single family homes in RIVERWOODS, IL.
Data provided by 2014 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market has a shortage of homes For Sale. If you are considering selling your home, now is a GREAT TIME to list your home!

~PAM DEVENDORF, BROKER. Representing Buyers, Sellers, Investors, Builders and Rentals Locally, National & International. Call me for a confidential consultation.