Port Clinton Art Festival in Highland Park, IL

Port Clinton Art Festival  in Highland Park IL. The Port Clinton Art Festival is definitely one of my favorite outdoor events that take place in Highland Park IL every year.  For its  28th year the Port Clinton Art Festival  will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m- 6p.m (August 27-28) with over 260 artists displaying their unique fine art for sale in Port Clinton Square and along the sidewalks of downtown Highland Park. Oil or water color paintings, Ceramics, Jewelry, glass pieces – whatever you may in have mind will sure to be displayed among the many artists who [...] Read more »

July 4th 2011 Celebration and Firewrorks in Highland Park Illinois

July 4th 2011 Celebration and Fireworks in Highland Park Illinois. Every July 4th in Highland Park IL  the city and Park District of Highland Park plan a  fabulous  day filled  with fun activities which is  followed by a wonderful evening featuring  an amazing display of fireworks. The festivities for the 4th of July celebration  in Highland Park will begin at 9:30 on Monday morning. The Children’s Bicycle and Pet Parade participants should line up on the corners of Central and St. Johns Avenues.   Everyone is invited to participate and decorating  bikes, strollers and wagons is encouraged.   Don’t forget to [...] Read more »

Ravinia Festival Highland Park IL

Ravinia  Festival  Highland Park IL is  a   fun outing for all. Ravinia is a wonderful outdoor park where you can enjoy live concerts with family and friends.  The Ravinia Festival is the oldest outdoor musical festival in North America and it is known world-wide for its first class programs.  It is a rich part of the cultural heritage of Highland Park Illinois and one of our greatest local treasures.  Ravinia dates back to 1904, when it was opened in its first incarnation as an amusement park designed to attract visitors from the nearby rail line.  During the great depression the grounds were shuttered for [...] Read more »

Luxury Lakefront Home 60 Harbor Glencoe IL

Luxury Lakefront Home 60 Harbor  Glencoe IL -Just Listed!   Enjoy luxury lakefront living with stunning views of Lake Michigan; no detail has been overlooked and no expense spared. This custom built four-story stone residence features an unparalleled level of sophistication, one-of-a-kind layout and incredible flow. Savor panoramic water views from every room and the outdoor spaces. Visitors will marvel at the quality construction and the exquisite lakefront views from the moment they set foot on the property. The entire home is bathed in amazing light from massive picture windows. A state of the art radiant heating system warms the [...] Read more »

Highland Park Home For Sale – 256 Sumac Road Highland Park IL

Highland Park Home For Sale – 256 Sumac Road Highland Park IL Newly on the market – charming, updated, amazing -  awaiting its new owners! CHARM ABOUNDS IN THIS UPDATED HOME FEATURING MANY MODERN AMENITIES ALONG WITH ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS – CROWN MOLDINGS, ARCHED DOORWAYS, BUILT-INS AND ORIGINAL HARDWARE. UPDATED KITCHEN & BATHS, LARGE MASTER SUITE , THEATER ROOM & FINISHED ATTIC. GORGEOUS NEWLY RE-FINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS & FRESHLY PAINTED. BEAUTIFUL LUSH LANDSCAPED LOT. NOT TO BE MISSED – A TRUE GEM! www.256Sumac.info     Price: $699,000 Beds: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 2 Property Type: Single Family Read more »

Annual Spring Clean-Up for Highland Park Residents

Annual Spring Clean-Up for Highland Park Residents Veolia Environmental Waste Services will be conducting their annual Spring Clean-Up Program for the City of Highland Park on four consecutive Saturdays, beginning April 30 and ending May 21. This is a great  opportunity for Highland Park Residents  to declutter and get rid of their  JUNK.  Every year it amazes me how much “stuff” we accumulate to put out at the curb. This year will be a big declutter year for us from a trampoline to a couch to many other knick knacks – it’s the perfect time to purge! As an REALTOR [...] Read more »

Want to Sell Your Home- Make Sure it Looks its Best

Want to Sell Your Home- Make Sure it Looks its Best!  As a Real Estate Professional assisting sellers and buyers along Chicago’s North Shore suburbs with their Real Estate needs I share this with every client: In today’s market it is essential to list your home correctly AND to also  have your home look its best. Prepping your home for sale is so important – you want the potential buyer to focus on the home and its features – not on your belongings. I think that if a home has too much of you in it then you should consider [...] Read more »

Real Estate for Sale in Kenilworth and Winnetka

Are you considering the North Shore Suburbs of Kenilworth or Winnetka to be a place you can call home? Curious what your options may be?  The options are endless – from price, style of home, proximity to the lake - there is truly something for everyone.  Vintage homes, new construction, lake front properties, traditional colonials to luxurious mansions are available in Kenilworth and Winnetka. I have had the pleasure of assisting many  buyers who are relocating to Chicago find a home that meets their specific needs.  To many, Kenilworth and Winnetka have been on the top of the list as these communites are about [...] Read more »

Are You Aware of Underground Fuel Tanks on the Property?

Do You Have an Oil Tank Buried in Your Yard? It’s a question which every home seller must answer in Illinois when filling out the Residential Real Property Disclosure Report.  The questions on the Residential Real Property Disclosure Report are to be answered by the Seller to the best of his/her knowledge. Question #20 States: I am aware of underground fuel storage tanks on the property. The seller answers the question -  yes, no or n/a. At a recent inspection for a buyer, an  inspector indicated that  there may be an oil tank buried on the premises. He pointed out [...] Read more »