Posted on January 31, 2009 by timpareti
With rising chatter of green talk, I thought it would be interesting to mention some of the buildings in Evanston that are using geothermal technology, which uses the earth to cool and warm a building.
Geothermal systems use underground pipes that pump and circulate water mixed with an anti-freeze solution that is heated or cooled by [...]
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Posted on January 29, 2009 by timpareti
In a declining real estate market, the average market time to sell a home typically increases. The days of placing a price tag on a home and getting multiple offers the next day are over, at least for now. But even in this challenging real estate climate, there are a few recent cases this month [...]
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Posted on January 28, 2009 by timpareti
Today, my time was limited due to the fact I took my 5-year-old son for a routine doctor checkup. But I did manage to see one property that I think is very interesting.
2808 Lakeside Court is an upper-bracket modern- home lover’s delight. The 6,000 square-foot contemporary home has four terraces, two patios and an indoor [...]
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Posted on January 27, 2009 by timpareti
In 2008, there have been foreclosures in Evanston that have sold for half of what the previous owner had paid. Some experienced big losses after buying a home “as is”, fixing it up and then selling it for less than original cost.
2209 Emerson sold for $145,000 on Dec. 31. The owner had bought it for $455,00 in 2006.
1225 [...]
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Posted on January 23, 2009 by timpareti
The Evanston History Center plans a phased reopening of the Charles Gates Dawes mansion, starting next month with the opening of the home’s basement research center on Feb. 3.
The Evanston History Center also plans to reopen the national historic landmark mansion, located at 225 Greenwood Ave., beginning in May with a series of new tours, exhibits, the [...]
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Posted on January 21, 2009 by timpareti
Every Tuesday, I trudge out in rain, sleet, snow or sunshine and visit broker open houses, usually in Evanston.
For me, it’s fun. I get to chat with my fellow Realtors, and view properties that are either new on the market or there’s a price change. I went to see five single family homes and one condo [...]
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Posted on January 17, 2009 by timpareti
Say hello to a good buy.
You are cordially invited to my open house tomorrow 1-3 p.m. at 11 Linden in Lake Forest.
It’s a beautiful 4-bedroom home on a cul-de-sac with an extra deep lot (two pin numbers). Some of the many features include newer counters in an eat-in kitchen, a newer master bath, a 22′ [...]
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Welcome to Evanston Homes and Condos
Welcome to my web blog. It’s a New Year so why not start a new web blog? Right?
My aim is to write informative and fresh pieces on a variety of real estate-related topics about Evanston and the North Shore. I am hopeful that this site will be a useful and valuable resource to Evanstonians and [...]
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