Evanston IL Real Estate

I want to thank all of the people who have visited this real estate blog over the past year. It is my intention of providing you with information and you are responding by visiting. My real estate blog has now had 20,000 visitors. On any given day I will notice visitors from all over the world. For instance in the past 24 hours I had people visit from Sweden, Canada, Pakistan, India, Belgium, Hong Kong, and Australia. Each of these people were looking for answers to specific real estate questions. Some of the topics these people were interested in finding answers too were about Evanston Neighborhoods, House Style, Definitions to Property Types, School Information, Real Estate Tax Information, Market Data Information,  Evanston History Information, and finally a way to search for property. I hope to see many more people visit and if you have any comments about the content on this blog please feel free to leave me a message.

Where is the best place to retire? When I first thought about writing about the Best Places to Retire I did not realize that so many people have different opinions on this subject and for different reasons. Some people want a place which is affordable because they are on a fixed income while others at the other end of the spectrum are looking for the best tax shelters. Some people like warm climates with ocean views, some like the mountains, some like big cities, while others like small cities. Listen to the expert

I want to thank Active Rain member for their particpation in my search for the best place to retire. Here are some of their recommendations:

Palm Desert, CA

Myrtle Beach, SC

Palm Coast, FL

Virginia Beach, VA

Hawaii anywhere

RV Park anywhere

When planning your retirement it helps to have a sense of humor.

On May 15, 2008 the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian was host to the 2008 Golden Apples Foundation Winners. Attending the event were all 10 award winners for 2008, Golden Apple Selection Committee and Northern Trust members who  sponsored the event. Congradulations to all 2008 Golden Apple winners:

• Holly Bontkowski, 8th grade Kennedy Middle School in Plainfield
• Carol Broos, Music teacher 4th-8th grade Sunset Ridge School in Northfield
• Monica Gil, 7th grade Gray Elementary School Chicago
• Samina Khan, science teacher 6th-8th Clark Academic Preparatory Magnet High School Chicago
• Nancy Kontney, 5th grade Sunny Hill School Carpentersville
• Daniel Moravaji, 6th grade Lake Zurich North Middle School
• Natalie Neris-Guereca, 5th grade Pershing West Magnet School Chicago
• John Nieciak, Language Arts, 6th & 8th grades Sheridan Math and Science Academy Chicago
• Brooke Thompson, Music teacher K-8 Pierce School of International Studies Chicago
• Donnell White, Math teacher 7-8 Clark Academic Preparatory Magnet High School

Each of the 10 winners will receive a tuition-free spring term sabbatical at Northwestern University so look for them on the campus this coming spring.

The Mitchell Museum of the American Art was a wonderful place to host this event. Present at the event was John N. Low
the New Executive Director of the Museum who happens to be the first Native Director as a Pokagon Band Potawatomi Indian. I encourage those of you who have never visited the Mitchell Museum to attend one of the upcoming events:

June 1 12-4 pm: Mike Zoller -guest presenter: demontration of cordage making and fling knapping crafts

June 8 1 pm: Ben Secunda, PH.D Notre Dame: Lecture on the Podegon Potawatomi Indians

June 14 10:30-12:00: Kids Craft Morning: Bear Claw Neclaces and Fringed Anklets

June 21 6:00pm-8:00 pm: Drumming Circle-participate in the healing from sharing in music

June 22 1:00 pm: Documentary “Long Journey Home-The Return of the Delaware”

I know we here a lot of horror stories in the industry about bank foreclosures and REO properties but this is not one of them.

I finally closed on 1202 Sherman Avenue Evanston, IL in record time of 4 months which by the way is the average Market time for Single Family Homes in Evanston. I found the Bank Asset Manager was great to work with and took my advise on price reductions until we got it at price comfortable enough to bring me a really good buyer.

Many thanks goes to Steve Miskowicz the Buyers Agent on bringing me a good buyer and to Ocwen Fiancial on putting this deal together.

If you would like more information on this property or other REO or Short Sale  Properties then please call the number below.

FREE INFORMATION 24 HOURS: 1-888-307-7311 EXT 10

Recently I was asked this question” Are Above Ground Swimming Pools a Home Improvement Deduction?”

First of all you have to know the difference between real estate and personal property. All things that are permanently attached to the property are considered fixtures. This would include such things as ceiting lights, awning, window shades, doorknobs bathroom fixtures, kitchen cabinets.

Are these  Fixtures?

Neither of these pictures are fixtures. Hopefully the lady can be removed from the wall and so can the above ground swimming pool. So if they are not fixtures then what are they considered.

Personal Property. Typical things sold with a home as personal property are Refrigerator, Range, Washer and Dryer

Bank has approved Short Sale and is Ready to Deal. Looking for NEW BUYER who can bring full price offer or better.

Lovely 4 Bedroom/2 Bath Ranch on a large corner lot 56 X 171. Master Bedroom Suite with Master Bath. Formal dining room, large family room, eat in kitchen, beautiful hardwood floors.