Community Information

 

Moving to the North Shore Suburbs and the Chicago area in general can be somewhat overwhelming. I have tried to simplify the process for you by putting the information my clients request the most in one place. I am glad to answer your questions, show you different areas and make recommendations.

If you have questions or would like to make an appointment, please give me a call at 312-203-2416 (Cell Phone), 847-926-1959 (Direct Line) or send me an email.

General Community Information

One of the best places to start gathering information is Coldwell Banker's exclusive Guide to Chicago Area and the Suburbs. It is filled with information about each town and area, including things to do, places to go, school information, demographics and more.

Guide to the Chicago Area and the Suburbs

State and Local Community Information

This section has links to the counties I service. They contain a wealth of information about local communities and more links. I also have links to the state of Illinois and the Department of Natural Resources which governs Illinois State Parks. You can find in depth information about several local communities, including park district information and local real estate listings currently on the market. Finally there is a link to check on whether a community charges a tax on the sale of real estate, if so who pays it and whether a community requires inspections. (The state of Illinois and local counties tax the sale of real estate but not every community has a municipal tax.)

Highland Park
Deerfield
Glencoe
Wilmette
Winnetka
Northbrook
Lake County
Cook County
State of Illinois
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Municipal Tax Check

School Information

Illinois State Board of Education School Report Cards -This is the number one request I get from transferees. Illinois has mandatory report cards which help you evaluate and compare schools.

National/Local school comparisons and statistics - Comprehensive school statistics for schools locally and nationally.

Chicago Area Independent Schools - Private school information

Illinois School Special Education Information - Information about special education opportunities and information

Chicago Area Catholic Schools - Find Catholic schools throughout Chicago and the Suburbs

Illinois Jewish Schools- Find Jewish schools in Illinois

Price Comparisons- Local and National

No two communities are exactly alike however there can be enough similarities to make some rough comparisons. Coldwell Banker offers a tool to compare homes across the country. This can be a great starting place if it is used correctly. Try it and see what you think. I will be glad to help you pick out towns that are similar.

National Home Price Comparison Tool
Search For Property in the North Shore and the rest of the Chicago area

Transportation Options

METRA Train Service- Commuter railroad service throughout the Chicagoland area. Schedules, routes and more
Pace Bus-Local bus service throughout the area
IDOT- (Illinois Department of Transportation)- Covers roads, highways and tollroads throughout the area
Chicago Airports- Links to both Chicago's major airports 
Milwaukee Airport- An alternative to Chicago's airports