"TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK, FRIDAY, JUNE 26TH"

Take Your Dog to Work Day (TYDTWD) was first started in 1996 in the United Kingdom and June 24, 1999 in the U.S. Created by Pet Sitters International (PSI)this day celebrates the great companions dogs make and encourages adoptions from local shelters, rescue groups and humane societies. The day offers a fun, summer Friday for U.S. employees to introduce their four-legged "best friend" to co-workers and PSI believes that dog-less co-workers will be encouraged to adopt when they witness the human-animal bond.
This is a great way to introduce your best friend to your job and co-workers. Your four legged friend will appreciate you so much more after they see all the hard work, schmoozing and BS that you take during the day from your boss and co-workers. And at the end of the day, you come home to THEM! Your BFF, (best friend forever), companion, child, compadre! Pure Unconditional Love.
I hope many of you include Rover, Oreo, Bear or whatever their name is and...TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK TOMORROW!
Proven Fact: Having animals in the work environment significantly decreases stress and increases production.
Please consider adoption this weekend. Your local shelters offer so many choices.
Now, it I can only have my furry friends bring me some hot java in bed a few times a week vs "The Walk to The Latrine", at 5 AM, I would be ecstatic!
http://www.takeyourdog.com/

MAY 1 – MAY 31, 2015: SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR NORTH SHORE OF ILLINOIS.*

THE NORTH SHORE OF ILLINOIS
........................................Units...DAYS on MARKET...Median Sold $.........TOTAL SOLD
Condo’s/Town Homes.....133.…............71....…................$265,000.................$40,369,113
Single Family……….......289…...........103........................$502,500….............$184,907,689
TOTAL…………………422….…........93…………........$399,000……..…...$225,276,802
RENTALS
…………....................Units..... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
.........................................167.................39...……….…… $2,150…………….$521,347

MAY 1 – MAY 31, 2014
TOTALS………………406……….......88………..……..$405,000………….$235,825,439
Data provided by 2015 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

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

The Real Estate Market is once again shifting and homes are selling quickly…very quickly. Many people have been waiting for just the right moment to make a move, your time maybe now. Home demand is high. Inventory remains low. Home values are increasing. Mortgage rates are still low.
Considering buying or selling a home? “Experience the Difference”, and call me today for your private consultation.
Providing exemplary service to Lake & Cook Counties, Illinois

PAM DEVENDORF, REALTOR at Coldwell Banker. Direct: (847) 681-4143, pam.devendorf@cbexchange.com
If you are thinking about selling or buying a home in the North Suburbs of Chicago, please contact me

MAY 1 – MAY 31, 2015: SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR WINNETKA, Illinois.

WINNETKA, ILLINOIS
....................................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $....TOTAL SOLD
Condos/Townhomes........1.....................59.……...................$800,000..............$800,000
Single Family…............23.....................94............................$1,120,000….......$35,194,000

RENTALS:…............Units....... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $........ VOLUME
.........................................3....................37........…...…..........$11,000…….…...$28,600
Data provided by 2015 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market is once again shifting and homes are selling quickly…very quickly. Many people have been waiting for just the right moment to make a move, your time maybe now. Home demand is high. Inventory remains low. Home values are increasing. Mortgage rates are still low.
Considering buying or selling a home? “Experience the Difference”, and call me today for your private consultation.
Providing exemplary service to Lake & Cook Counties, Illinois
PAM DEVENDORF, REALTOR at Coldwell Banker. Direct: (847) 681-4143, pam.devendorf@cbexchange.com

MAY 1 – MAY 31, 2015: SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR VERNON HILLS/INDIAN CREEK, Il.

VERNON HILLS/INDIAN CREEK, ILLINOIS
....................................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $....TOTAL SOLD
Condos/Townhomes......27.....................63.……...................$270,000..............$6,421,362
Single Family…............23...................114............................$340,000…..........$9,058,200

RENTALS:…............Units....... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $........ VOLUME
.......................................23....................30........…...…..........$2,150…….…….$47,830
Data provided by 2015 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market is once again shifting and homes are selling quickly…very quickly. Many people have been waiting for just the right moment to make a move, your time maybe now. Home demand is high. Inventory remains low. Home values are increasing. Mortgage rates are still low.
Considering buying or selling a home? “Experience the Difference”, and call me today for your private consultation.
Providing exemplary service to Lake & Cook Counties, Illinois
PAM DEVENDORF, REALTOR at Coldwell Banker. Direct: (847) 681-4143, pam.devendorf@cbexchange.com

MAY 1 – MAY 31, 2015: SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR NORTHBROOK, Illinois.

NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS
....................................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $....TOTAL SOLD
Condos/Townhomes......22.....................84.……...................$335,000..............$8,072,500
Single Family…............31...................110............................$535,000…..........$18,086,430

RENTALS:…............Units....... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $........ VOLUME
.......................................14....................44........…...…..........$2,038…….…….$27,800
Data provided by 2015 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market is once again shifting and homes are selling quickly…very quickly. Many people have been waiting for just the right moment to make a move, your time maybe now. Home demand is high. Inventory remains low. Home values are increasing. Mortgage rates are still low.
Considering buying or selling a home? “Experience the Difference”, and call me today for your private consultation.
Providing exemplary service to Lake & Cook Counties, Illinois
PAM DEVENDORF, REALTOR at Coldwell Banker. Direct: (847) 681-4143, pam.devendorf@cbexchange.com

MAY 1 – MAY 31, 2015: SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR MUNDELEIN/IVANHOE, Il

MUNDELEIN/IVANHOE, ILLINOIS
....................................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $....TOTAL SOLD
Condos/Townhomes........9.....................28.……...................$169,000..............$1,344,500
Single Family…............51.....................64............................$229,900…..........$13,067,225

RENTALS:…............Units....... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $........ VOLUME
.......................................27....................43........…...…..........$1,680…….…….$159,480
Data provided by 2015 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market is once again shifting and homes are selling quickly…very quickly. Many people have been waiting for just the right moment to make a move, your time maybe now. Home demand is high. Inventory remains low. Home values are increasing. Mortgage rates are still low.
Considering buying or selling a home? “Experience the Difference”, and call me today for your private consultation.
Providing exemplary service to Lake & Cook Counties, Illinois
PAM DEVENDORF, REALTOR at Coldwell Banker. Direct: (847) 681-4143, pam.devendorf@cbexchange.com

MAY 1 – MAY 31, 2015: SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR LINCOLNSHIRE, Illinois.

LINCOLNSHIRE, ILLINOIS
....................................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $....TOTAL SOLD
Condos/Townhomes........5...................150.……...................$260,000..............$1,373,500
Single Family…..............9...................110............................$550,000…..........$4,715,100

RENTALS:…............Units....... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $........ VOLUME
.........................................1....................10........…...…..........$3,400…….…….$3,400
Data provided by 2015 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market is once again shifting and homes are selling quickly…very quickly. Many people have been waiting for just the right moment to make a move, your time maybe now. Home demand is high. Inventory remains low. Home values are increasing. Mortgage rates are still low.
Considering buying or selling a home? “Experience the Difference”, and call me today for your private consultation.
Providing exemplary service to Lake & Cook Counties, Illinois
PAM DEVENDORF, REALTOR at Coldwell Banker. Direct: (847) 681-4143, pam.devendorf@cbexchange.com

MAY 1 – MAY 31, 2015: SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR LAKE FOREST, Illinois.

LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS
....................................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $....TOTAL SOLD
Condos/Townhomes........8.....................97.……...................$687,500..............$4,893,000
Single Family…............20...................149............................$980,000…..........$20,511,275

RENTALS:…............Units....... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $........ VOLUME
.........................................8....................19........…...…..........$3,600…….…….$30,750
Data provided by 2015 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market is once again shifting and homes are selling quickly…very quickly. Many people have been waiting for just the right moment to make a move, your time maybe now. Home demand is high. Inventory remains low. Home values are increasing. Mortgage rates are still low.
Considering buying or selling a home? “Experience the Difference”, and call me today for your private consultation.
Providing exemplary service to Lake & Cook Counties, Illinois
PAM DEVENDORF, REALTOR at Coldwell Banker. Direct: (847) 681-4143, pam.devendorf@cbexchange.com

MAY 1 – MAY 31, 2015: SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR LAKE BLUFF, Illinois.

LAKE BLUFF, ILLINOIS
....................................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $....TOTAL SOLD
Condos/Townhomes........3.....................19.……...................$155,750..............$491,750
Single Family…............11.....................62............................$375,000…..........$4,138,450

RENTALS:…............Units....... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $........ VOLUME
.........................................3..................125........…...…..........$1,287…….…….$4,487
Data provided by 2015 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market is once again shifting and homes are selling quickly…very quickly. Many people have been waiting for just the right moment to make a move, your time maybe now. Home demand is high. Inventory remains low. Home values are increasing. Mortgage rates are still low.
Considering buying or selling a home? “Experience the Difference”, and call me today for your private consultation.
Providing exemplary service to Lake & Cook Counties, Illinois
PAM DEVENDORF, REALTOR at Coldwell Banker. Direct: (847) 681-4143, pam.devendorf@cbexchange.com

MAY 1 – MAY 31, 2015: SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR HIGHLAND PARK, Illinois.

HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS
....................................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $....TOTAL SOLD
Condos/Townhomes......17.....................99.……...................$201,500..............$3,972,001
Single Family…............42...................119............................$530,000…..........$23,632,125

RENTALS:…............Units....... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $........ VOLUME
.......................................18....................69........…...…...........$2,450…….……$48,790
Data provided by 2015 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market is once again shifting and homes are selling quickly…very quickly. Many people have been waiting for just the right moment to make a move, your time maybe now. Home demand is high. Inventory remains low. Home values are increasing. Mortgage rates are still low.
Considering buying or selling a home? “Experience the Difference”, and call me today for your private consultation.
Providing exemplary service to Lake & Cook Counties, Illinois
PAM DEVENDORF, REALTOR at Coldwell Banker. Direct: (847) 681-4143, pam.devendorf@cbexchange.com

MAY 1 – MAY 31, 2015: SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR GLENVIEW/GOLF, Illinois.

GLENVIEW/GOLF, ILLINOIS
....................................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $....TOTAL SOLD
Condos/Townhomes......34.....................53.……...................$301,250..............$11,410,500
Single Family…............46.....................76............................$597,000…..........$31,929,300

RENTALS:…............Units....... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $........ VOLUME
.......................................28....................36........…...…...........$2,750…….……$77,185
Data provided by 2015 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market is once again shifting and homes are selling quickly…very quickly. Many people have been waiting for just the right moment to make a move, your time maybe now. Home demand is high. Inventory remains low. Home values are increasing. Mortgage rates are still low.
Considering buying or selling a home? “Experience the Difference”, and call me today for your private consultation.
Providing exemplary service to Lake & Cook Counties, Illinois
PAM DEVENDORF, REALTOR at Coldwell Banker. Direct: (847) 681-4143, pam.devendorf@cbexchange.com

MAY 1 – MAY 31, 2015: SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR GLENCOE, Illinois.

GLENCOE, ILLINOIS
....................................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Condos/Townhomes...........1...................152.……...................$265,000..............$265,000
Single Family….................6...................190............................$1,237,500...........$7,690,000

RENTALS:…............Units....... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $........ VOLUME
...........................................5....................21........…...…...........$2,200…….…….$10,575
Data provided by 2015 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market is once again shifting and homes are selling quickly…very quickly. Many people have been waiting for just the right moment to make a move, your time maybe now. Home demand is high. Inventory remains low. Home values are increasing. Mortgage rates are still low.
Considering buying or selling a home? “Experience the Difference”, and call me today for your private consultation.
Providing exemplary service to Lake & Cook Counties, Illinois
PAM DEVENDORF, REALTOR at Coldwell Banker. Direct: (847) 681-4143, pam.devendorf@cbexchange.com

MAY 1 – MAY 31, 2015: SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR DEERFIELD, BANNOCKBURN & RIVERWOODS, Illinois.

DEERFIELD, BANNOCKBURN & RIVERWOODS, ILLINOIS
....................................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Condos/Townhomes...........6.....................62.……...................$236,500..............$1,325,000
Single Family…...............27...................148............................$552,000…..........$16,885,584

RENTALS:…............Units....... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $........ VOLUME
...........................................2...............7........…...…...........$6,950…….…….$13,900
Data provided by 2015 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market is once again shifting and homes are selling quickly…very quickly. Many people have been waiting for just the right moment to make a move, your time maybe now. Home demand is high. Inventory remains low. Home values are increasing. Mortgage rates are still low.
Considering buying or selling a home? “Experience the Difference”, and call me today for your private consultation.
Providing exemplary service to Lake & Cook Counties, Illinois
PAM DEVENDORF, REALTOR at Coldwell Banker. Direct: (847) 681-4143, pam.devendorf@cbexchange.com

MAY 1 – MAY 31, 2015: SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR BUFFALO GROVE, Illinois.

BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
....................................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Condos/Townhomes.........35.....................93.……...................$155,900..............$6,003,300
Single Family…...............35.....................81............................$370,000…..........$13,609,154

RENTALS:…............Units....... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $........ VOLUME
..........................................35....................28........…...…..........$1,950…….…….$68,550
Data provided by 2015 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.

The Real Estate Market is once again shifting and homes are selling quickly…very quickly. Many people have been waiting for just the right moment to make a move, your time maybe now. Home demand is high. Inventory remains low. Home values are increasing. Mortgage rates are still low.
Considering buying or selling a home? “Experience the Difference”, and call me today for your private consultation.
Providing exemplary service to Lake & Cook Counties, Illinois
PAM DEVENDORF, REALTOR at Coldwell Banker. Direct: (847) 681-4143, pam.devendorf@cbexchange.com

OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE FOR YOUR BACK YARD OR PORCH

Black rocking chairs add contrast to a very neutral color palette with a POP of color from the red pillows. Ferns are easy to maintain during the summer and just need water!

When constructing a porch, include visually stimulating balusters (posts) supported by the balustrade (railing).

A porch is a covered entryway into the home which can also function as an outdoor area for entertaining, neighbor gatherings or relaxing. This brick home has been painted a robin's egg blue with white trim with a pop of color from the red door.

A screened in porch keeps those annoying bugs out. This porch is an outdoor extension of the home. Hang a hammock, create a focal point with baker's rack filled with plants and interesting knick knacks.

The wonderful thing about the porch: it covers and protects your outdoor furniture from the rain. This extra deep porch can accommodate many furniture pieces including a chaise lounge.

Classic Adirondack chairs grace this porch with matching footstools. The Adirondack can now be purchased at your local hardware store in a variety of colors. The original chair was comprised of wood, now there is a lighter weight version made out of plastic.

This side porch was included in the home's original design. It is actually an outdoor room complete with lamps, cushy chairs and sofa. During the warm months, pictures or decorative items can be hung on the exterior walls of the home.

Curb appeal is important to your home. Stone steps lead up to this enticing porch. The balance of color between white, black and red is symmetrical, so important for this classic home. Adding a transom window above the front door adds extra light into the home with visual stimulation. Front door doesn’t look so “flat” anymore.

A porch doesn’t have to be large to be amazing! This porch is bordered by a short white picket fence and brick path to the door. White lattice trellis on wall and on top of porch subtly repeats the picket fence pattern. It is very important to keep items in portion. One can visually see all the decorative elements of the porch without having to “look over” the fence.