Rehab turns $6 million Winnetka mansion into $14.9 million offering

by Sonia Madden | Aug 28, 2026 | Uncategorized

A Winnetka mansion that has been through a round of renovations and got a new pickleball court since selling for $6 million in 2024 is coming back on the market at nearly $15 million. If the Locust Road house sells at or near its $14.9 million asking price, it will be...

1216 16th Street, Wilmette

by Sonia Madden | May 29, 2026 | Uncategorized

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1232 Elmwood Avenue, Wilmette

by Sonia Madden | May 29, 2026 | Uncategorized

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Chicago’s Housing Market Isn’t Just Holding Steady — It’s Outperforming Nearly Every Major Metro Area in the U.S.

by Sonia Madden | Dec 8, 2025 | Uncategorized

And for Winnetka and Wilmette homeowners and buyers, the data tells a very clear story: 📈 Prices Are Rising Across All Tiers — Starter, Mid-Range, and Luxury According to new data from First American and Crain’s: Starter-level homes: ↑ 6.5% Mid-tier homes: ↑ 5.5%...

Chicago Home Prices Staying Strong as Other Cities Weaken

by Sonia Madden | Nov 26, 2025 | Uncategorized

While home prices are slipping in many parts of the United States, Chicago’s market continues to defy the national slowdown—with prices rising in October at more than four times the speed of U.S. home values overall. It’s not ideal news for buyers facing affordability...