VISIT THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN DEC 21 -22, 2013!

Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend versus the mall? I highly recommend the CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN, located in Glencoe, Illinois. From the moment you enter the grounds, 750,000 twinkling holiday lights illuminate your path to the main building. During the warm months it's great to wander the outdoor paths of the gardens but, during the chilly winter time, we explore the indoor gardens. During the Holiday season the Gardens have a magnificent Winter Wonderland Express exhibit which features model toy trains which winds through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more! During my family's visit we relax and enjoy lunch in their Garden Cafe which serves seasonal delights and offers a full breakfast and lunch menu.
During December, The Botanic Gardens are offering 1/2 off their parking admission; which makes your visit affordable at only $10 per car! Maybe I'll see you there this weekend!
http://www.chicagobotanic.org/visit

COLDWELL BANKER HIGHLAND PARK, IL DONATES 20 TURKEYS TO FOOD PANTRY

When the Moraine Township who manages the local food bank, was short 20 turkeys for Thanksgiving this year, Coldwell Banker Residential Services of Highland Park stepped up and donated the 20 turkeys for the needy families. Government cutbacks in the food stamp program has decreased their financial support to many food pantrys. Coldwell Banker Realtors have donated time, toys, coats, money and now 20 turkeys to those in need. Read the full story provided by The Deerfield Patch: http://highlandpark.patch.com/groups/goodnews/p/township-asks-for-turkeys-community-responds

Pictured delivering the turkeys are Realtors: Marjorie Rissman and myself, Pam Devendorf.

NOVEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 30, 2013 SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR NORTH SHORE OF ILLINOIS*

THE NORTH SHORE OF ILLINOIS
....................Units...DAYS on MARKET...Median Sold $.................TOTAL SOLD
Attached ....... 118.…................57.....…................$188,750.................$27,698,307
Detached........183…................ 125.......................$450,000….............$105,936,576
TOTAL……..301…….……....98…………….…$332,500……….…$133,634,883

NOVEMBER 1 – 30, 2012 (Attached & Detached Homes):
TOTAL………345……………132……………..$290,000………….$129,342,961

RENTALS
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
.........................93.....................38..…………………. $2,000…………….$204,480
Data provided by 2013 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.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday and a very Happy New Year! ~PAM

NOVEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 30, 2013 SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR BUFFALO GROVE, IL

BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
......................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Attached .......... 33....................60.........…................$144,000......................$4,988,239
Detached...........17....................39.............................$349,000......................$5,681,900
RENTALS:
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
........................13......................23.…………………. $1,900…….…………$25,500
Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday and a very Happy New Year! ~PAM

NOVEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 30, 2013 SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR VERNON HILLS/INDIAN CREEK, Il

VERNON HILLS/INDIAN CREEK, ILLINOIS
......................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Attached .......... 10....................25.........…................$185,750......................$1,956,059
Detached.............8....................182...........................$366,000......................$2,936,050
RENTALS:
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
........................14......................32.…………………. $1,450…….…………$22,000
Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday and a very Happy New Year! ~PAM

NOVEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 30, 2013 SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR MUNDELEIN/IVANHOE, Il

MUNDELEIN/IVANHOE, ILLINOIS
......................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Attached ............8....................58.........…................$161,825......................$1,214,576
Detached..........21....................168...........................$169,900......................$5,051,300
RENTALS:
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
........................8.....................40..…………………. $1,385…….…………$12,270
Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday and a very Happy New Year! ~PAM

NOVEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 30, 2013 SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR GLENVIEW/GOLF, Illinois

GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS
......................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Attached ..........23....................73.........…................$215,000......................$7,135,199
Detached..........36....................73.............................$461,500......................$19,343,967
RENTALS:
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
........................10.....................31..…………………. $2,250…….…………$24,675
Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday and a very Happy New Year! ~PAM

NOVEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 30, 2013 SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR NORTHBROOK, Illinois

NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS
......................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Attached ..........15....................29.........…................$200,000......................$3,566,910
Detached..........22................. .168............................$630,000......................$16,721,000
RENTALS:
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
........................17.....................49..…………………. $2,650…….…………$41,670
Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday and a very Happy New Year! ~PAM

1 – NOVEMBER 30, 2013 SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR LINCOLNSHIRE, Illinois

LINCOLNSHIRE, ILLINOIS
......................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Attached ............4...................110...........…...............$368,000......................$1,341,000
Detached............7................. .121..............................$487,500......................$4,163,500
RENTALS:
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
........................3.....................52..…………………. $2,500…….…………$8,050
Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday and a very Happy New Year! ~PAM

NOVEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 30, 2013 SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR LAKE BLUFF, Illinois

LAKE BLUFF, ILLINOIS
......................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Attached ............5...................47...........…...............$195,000......................$843,900
Detached............8................. .96..............................$434,500......................$7,885,900
RENTALS:
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
........................4.....................31..…………………. $2,150…….…………$9,150
Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday and a very Happy New Year! ~PAM

NOVEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 30, 2013 SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR LAKE FOREST, Illinois

LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS
......................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Attached ............9...................62...........…...............$430,000......................$4,301,024
Detached..........16.................158..............................$885,000......................$16,864,000
RENTALS:
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
........................5.....................67..…………………. $2,900…….…………$19,700
Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday and a very Happy New Year! ~PAM

NOVEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 30, 2013 SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR HIGHLAND PARK, Illinois

HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS
......................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Attached ............8...................57...........…...............$237,950......................$1,892,400
Detached..........29.................172..............................$515,000......................$17,776,700
RENTALS:
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
........................12.....................37..…………………. $2,248…….…………$28,215
Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday and a very Happy New Year! ~PAM

NOVEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 30, 2013 SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR RIVERWOODS, Illinois

RIVERWOODS, IL.
....................Units...DAYS on MARKET...Median Sold $............TOTAL SOLD
Detached…......4................238......................$777,555……………$3,234,609

RENTALS: .....Units...... DAYS ON MARKET…Median Rental $....TOTAL
...........................1...................27……………………....$2,000………….$2,000….
Note: There are only single family homes in RIVERWOODS.
Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday and a very Happy New Year! ~PAM

NOVEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 30, 2013 SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR BANNOCKBURN, Illinois

BANNOCKBURN, IL.
....................Units...DAYS on MARKET...Median Sold $............TOTAL SOLD
Detached…......0................0.........................$0……………………....$0

RENTALS: .....Units...... DAYS ON MARKET…Median Rental $....TOTAL
...........................0...................0……………………....$0………….$0….
Note: There are only single family homes in BANNOCKBURN.
Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday and a very Happy New Year! ~PAM

NOVEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 30, 2013 SOLD & RENTAL DATA FOR DEERFIELD, Illinois

DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS
......................Units…...DAYS on MARKET…….Median Sold $..........TOTAL SOLD
Attached ............1.................160...........…...............$276,000......................$276,000
Detached..........11...................49..............................$395,000......................$4,617,650
RENTALS:
…………......Units...... DAYS on MARKET…….Median Rental $....TOTAL VOLUME
........................6.....................42..…………………. $1,800…….…………$11,250
Data provided by 2013 MRED, LLC, not Guaranteed. Fair Housing Compliant.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday and a very Happy New Year! ~PAM