Commute Time vs. Lot Size

by Fran Bailey, Downtown Chicago Realtor on April 7, 2007 · 1 comment

in North Shore,Northwest Suburbs,Relocation

2 Evanston New HomesThursday I showed newer homes priced between $800K and $1 million in Evanston, Oak Park, Arlington Heights, and Glen Ellyn. My clients may be relocating from Santa Fe and wanted to see large, newer homes preferably with a large lot that can be fenced for their 3 dogs. They also want to keep their commute time to the Loop under an hour.

There are plenty of large, newer homes in the Chicago suburbs, but when you add in the requirements of a large lot less than an hour from the Loop, the choices dwindle quickly.

By looking in Evanston and Oak Park, my clients got an idea of what their choices would be, if they chose a location with a shorter commute. Shown left are 2 of the new homes I showed in Evanston. Arlington Heights and Glen Ellyn had more new homes on larger lots, but the commutes will closer to an hour.

Fortunately, all 4 suburbs have plenty of choices where lots can be fenced for the dogs.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Fran BaileyFran Bailey shows, previews and tracks downtown Chicago homes for sale giving her the insights needed to help her clients negotiate the best price and terms. Fran has been quoted in numerous Chicago and national publications. To schedule showings of listings regardless of broker or to contact Fran email her at fran.bailey@bairdwarner.com or call 773.793.4516. Learn More

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Mr.Terry January 31, 2009 at 5:15 pm

Hello,

I want to know if the house are still for sell i need it ,i want to buy the house now,so you get back to me with this email ID francis50cent1@yahoo.com ,
so am waiting for your urgent reply soon

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