Neighborhood Stats

People make a neighborhood, but the numbers also tell an interesting story about our communities.   $12 million: The price of the most expensive home sold in Lake Forest in 2011. $8.07 million was the price of the most expensive home sold in Lincolnshire in 2011. $181,000 was the median price of a single-family home in the U.S. […]

Get the Best Price for Your House with a Bidding War

After several sluggish years, agents say North Shore real estate activity is heating up. In fact, desirable houses that are priced competitively might even attract offers from multiple buyers, leading to a so-called “bidding war.” Winnetka realtor Joanne Hudson says that 43 percent of her company’s 2012 listings have received multiple offers. The majority of […]

5 No Sweat Beauty Solutions for Summer

You switch out your wardrobe when the weather heats up, why not your beauty routine? Here are 5 tips for preventing makeup melt and keeping your skin and hair healthy this summer. Foundation primers work well, and even if you skip the foundation, they still help minimize pores and create a smooth surface. For summer, […]