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Short Sales Data July 2010| Skokie Short Sales

SKOKIE SHORT SALE STATISTICS FOR JULY 2010

Number of Skokie Homes Currently For Sale:  620

Number of Skokie Short Sales and Foreclosures Currently For Sale:  205

33% of all the Skokie homes currently for sale are either Short Sales or Foreclosure

The Skokie Short Sales and Skokie Foreclosure rates will not be dropping any time soon unfortunately. Skokie has had a 30%-40% short sale/foreclosure rate over the last 2 years which has been negatively effecting Skokie Home Values!  If you are qualified buyer looking in Skokie, this is the absolute best time!

Are you or someone you know behind on your mortgage payments? I specialize in the sale of skokie short sales and chicago short sales. Let my Chicago Short Sales Team help you avoid foreclosure! Please call or email us to schedule a Free and Confidential Consultation.
We are only a call or email away!!

Jim Kontos
President--Broker--Skokie Short Sales Expert--Multi Million Dollar Producer
RE/MAX 1st Class Skokie
Cell 630 327 9136
Office 847  674 9797
www.skokiehomes4sale.com
www.mychicagoshortsalesite.com
jkontos@remax.net

 

Real Estate Data July 2010| Skokie Real Estate

 

Another month has gone by and the Skokie Real Estate market is treding to stay above water.. The Skokie Short Sales and Skokie Foreclosure rate is climbing every month unfortunately. Here are the statistics for the month of July, 2010 for the Skokie Real Estate market

SKOKIE REAL ESTATE DATA
JULY 2010 SKOKIE IL HOME STATISTICS

Number of Skokie Homes that sold in July:  34

Prices ranged from $110,000 - $575,000 with the majority of the homes selling in the $200,000 to $399,000 range

The average market time for these skokie homes was: 130 days

The average market time for skokie homes above $450,000 was: 330 days

 Now, are you ready for the shocker?
41% of the homes that sold were either Short Sales or Foreclosures,,This is up 8% from June 2010

Are you looking to Buy or Sell in Skokie or the surrounding Northshore area? Please CONTACT ME for all of your Skokie Real Estate and Skokie Short Sales needs. Let my Skokie real estate experience, education and knowledge that set me apart from my competition work for you!

Jim Kontos
Presidet--Broker--Skokie Short Sales Expert--Skokie Real Estate Expert
RE/MAX 1st Class Skokie
Cell 630 327 9136
Office 847 674 9797
jkontos@remax.net
www.mychicagoshortsalesite.com
www.skokiehomes4sale.com
www.jkontos.illinoisproperty.com 

  

  

 

Grecian Kitchen @ 3938 Dempster

Looking for a Skokie lunch spot? Look no further than the Grecian Kitchen located at 3938 Dempster in Skokie.. This spot is directly across the street from my RE/MAX 1st Class office and I would recommend it for lunch or dinner.. They have a pretty selecive menu and I have never had a bad meal here in the 6 years I have been coming here. The roasted chicken diner is fantastic and at a great price!

Looking to buy or sell in Skokie or the surrounding areas? Please CONTACT ME for all of your Skokie Real Estate and Skokie Short Sale needs. Let my real estate experience, education and knowledge that sets me apart from my competition work for you!

Jim Kontos
President-Broker-Skokie Real Estate Expert-Skokie Short Sale Expert
RE/MAX 1st Class Skokie
Cell 630 327 9136
Office 847 674 9797
jkontos@remax.net

Welcome To My Blog: Skokie Real Estate & More!

Hello everyone and welcome to my Skokie Real Estate blog.. My name is Jim Kontos and I am the President and Broker of RE/MAX 1st Class in Skokie IL. I am a full time real estate broker specializing in the sale of Skokie Real Estate and Skokie Short Sales. I also work in and have extensive knowledge of the surrounding northshore areas!  I opened up my RE/MAX 1st Class office located at 3947 Dempster in Skokie over 6 years ago and no one knows the Skokie real estate market more than me!

CLICK HERE to search for Skokie Homes, Foreclosures & Short sales on my FREE RE/MAX site. 

 

CLICK HERE to set up a private and confidential consultion about selling your Skokie Home

I Know this will be the most Informative, Educational and Entertaining Blog about Skokie and Skokie Real Estate!  The base of this blog will be real estate based(Skokie Homes, Skokie Condos, Skokie Short Sales and Foreclosures) but It will also be about all the things that Skokie has to offer from Restaurants, Shopping, Dining etc... I hope you enjoy this blog and I hope I hear from you soon!

Are you currently looking to Buy or Sell a home? Please CALL or EMAIL ME any time, day or night for all of your Skokie Real Estate and Skokie Short Sale needs. Let my real estate Experience, Education and Knowledge that sets me apart from my competition work for you!

Are you or someone you know behind on their mortgage payments and on the verge of losing your home to foreclosure? I am a Chicagoland short sale specialist with the knowledge you need to help you avoid foreclosure. Call me to see how doing a Short Sale can help you avoid foreclosure and all the damage that a foreclosure can bring. Let my experienced Chicago short sales team help you avoid foreclosure! We are only a phone call or email away!

Jim Kontos
President-Broker--Skokie Real Estate Expert--Skokie Short Sales Expert
RE/MAX 1st Class Skokie
3947 Dempster Skokie IL
Cell 630 327 9136
Office 847 674 9797
jkontos@remax.net
www.skokiehomes4sale.com
www.mychicagoshortsale.com
 

 

 

 

 

The Metropolitan | 4953 Oakton| Skokie Condos

Skokie Condos For Sale: The Metropolitan @ 4953 Oakton

I love the location of these Skokie Condos!! Granted, Downtown Skokie isn't going to blow you away when compared to the downtown areas of other suburbs, but it is a great spot to call home and a nice piece of skokie real estate in my opinon..

Skokie Condos
4953 Oakton
These Skokie Condos were built  in 2006
Located in Downtown Skokie
61 Units
Ammenities: Elevators,Storage,Party Room
Pet Friendy Building
1 Bedroom Layouts
2 Bedroom Layouts
3 Bedroom Layouts
Assessments Range From" $350-$500
Assessments Include: Heat, Gas, H20, Air, Cable, Garbage/Snow Removal 

When you pull your car into the garage of these newer construction Skokie Condos, you really dont need to get into your car the rest of the day.. This buildings location is right in the heart of downtown Skokie.. You can walk to bars, restaurants, grocery stores, theater etc... I
The layouts are nice and the square footage of the units is above average when compared to other Skokie Condos and Skokie condo buildings.
My favorite layout is the 1bed/1bath + den..

Assessments are going to run you anywhere from $350 - $550 per month:
Assessments include: Heat, Gas, h2o, parking, cable, common insurance, garbage & snow removal

Skokie Real Estate Statistics for
The Metropolitan | 4953 Oakton
(As Of October 2010)

 Number of Skokie condos currently FOR SALE for sale: 7

Prices currently range from $170,000 -  $649,000

Number of Short Sales or Foreclosures in the building: 3

Number of condos that HAVE SOLD in last 6 months: 0

There have been no skokie condos that have sold at the Metropolitan in the last 6 or 12 months..If you are looking to purchase a 1bedroom skokie condo, you want to stay in the high 100ks...If you are looking to buy a 2bedroom skokie condo you want to stay in the mid 200k's and if you want to buy a 3bedroom, you want to stay in the high 200ks' or low 300k's...

Looking to Buy or Sell in the Metropolitan Building in Skokie? Please Call or EMAIL ME today to set up a confidential listing appointment or a private buyers tour of homes currently available in the Metropolitan.
Looking for other Skokie Condos? For all of your Skokie Real Estate, Skokie Condo and Skokie Short Sale needs, plese Call or EMAIL ME any time day or night! Let my real estate experience, education and knowledge that sets me apart from my competiton work for you!

Jim Kontos
Broker-President-Multi Million Dollar Producer-Skokie Real Estate Expert
RE/MAX 1st Class Skokie
RE/MAX Skokie
Cell 630 327 9136
Office 847 674 9797
jkontos@remax.net

The Devonshire Highlands| Skokie Real Estate

 

When it comes to Skokie Real Estate and Skokie Homes, The Devonshire Highlands is one of the most sought after areas in Skokie. Homes that are priced right, even in this market sell pretty quickly in this Skokie  subdivision. The Skokie Homes in the Highland area sit on big lots(50-60ft)  in comparison to most Skokie Homes that sit on 35-40 ft lots. Homes in the Highland area are currently starting at $249,000 for a home that needs rehabbing up to $1,200,000

Devonshire School Info
Elementary: Highland Elementary School (District 68)
Junior High: Old Orchard Junior High ( District 68)
High School: Niles North ( District 219)

Devonshire Park Info

Skokie Real Estate Statistics For The Devonshire Highlands (As Of  October 2010)

Number of skokie homes currently For Sale in the Highlands: 9

Prices start at $249,000 for a home that needs rehab up to $1,200,000 for a 5bed/5bath home

Number of Skokie Short Sales in the Highlands: 3
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Number of skokie homes that HAVE SOLD in the Highlands over the last 6 months: 4

1) 9401 Tripp...3bed/2.1bath Ranch Home on 60 ft lot..Needs Updating..Sold for $239,000..2 days on market
2) 9627 Kostner...3bed/2.1bath Ranch Home on 60 ft lot....Sold for $280,000..36 days on market
3) 9435 Tripp...4bed/2.1bath 2 story Home on 60 ft lot...Sold for $365,000...51 days on market
4) 9315 Kildare...5bed/5bath 3 story Home on 60 ft lot...Sold for $700,000...36 days on market

Looking to Buy or Sell in the Devonshire Highlands in Skokie? Please Call or EMAIL ME today to set up a confidential listing appointment or a private buyers tour of homes currently available in the Highlands.
Not looking in the Highlands? For all of your Skokie Real Estate and Skokie Short Sale needs, plese Call or EMAIL ME any time day or night! Let my real estate experience, education and knowledge that sets me apart from my competiton work for you!

Jim Kontos
Broker-President-Multi Million Dollar Producer-Skokie Real Estate Expert
RE/MAX 1st Class Skokie
Cell 630 327 9136
Office 847 674 9797
jkontos@remax.net