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Community Spotlight: Winnetka, IL

May 8, 2017 by admin Leave a Comment

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Get to know the beautiful village of Winnetka, IL

Among the beautiful North Shore communities of Chicago is Winnetka, IL, which resides 16 miles north of downtown Chicago. If you love lakefront activities and scenery, Winnetka is the place for you! It is home to four scenic beaches, a boat launch and 27 parks, encompassing 242 acres.

Winnetka was ranked the richest municipality in Illinois and the second richest in the United States in 2015! It is a wealthy suburb, but doesn’t feel stuffy or pompous. In fact, Winnetka feels much like classic small-town America with its vintage architecture, tree-lined streets and pedestrian-friendly downtown.

While Winnetka is beautifully adorned with parks and beaches, it is not only for nature lovers, as it’s also home to three charming business districts. Here, you will find many locally-owned businesses and restaurants, more so than “big box stores” and corporate companies. You can feel good about shopping locally and supporting local business owners!

Homes were first built in Winnetka in 1836, when a family arrived from Vermont and opened a tavern to service passengers on the Green Bay Trail post road. The village was incorporated in 1869. The name Winnetka is believed to mean “beautiful place,” and that it is!

If you’d like to make Winnetka, IL your hometown community, contact Harty Realty Group! From luxurious estates, to classic single-family homes and townhomes, there is an option for everyone. Many of Winnetka’s neighborhoods and estates were designed by distinguished architects, which is what makes the homes so charming.

Winnetka has made it into Hollywood, as so many of Chicago’s North Shore neighborhoods have! The famous Home Alone house is located in Winnetka at 671 Lincoln Avenue. Other films that were shot here include Ocean’s 12, Breakfast Club, National Lampoon’s Vacation, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and many others.

The Winnetka Public Schools system consists of three elementary schools and two middle schools. High schoolers attend New Trier High School. Winnetka is also home to two catholic schools, a country day school and an institute for the blind and visually impaired.

Community events are prevalent in Winnetka, which is a great way to get to know neighbors! Upcoming events include a Memorial Day Parade, Winnetka Children’s Fair, Firecracker 5K, 4th of July Parade and Fest, Sidewalk Sales and many others.

It feels like you’re a world away from the big city, and yet you’ll find three Metra stations to provide you with easy transportation to Chicago. There are few reasons not to search for your dream home in Winnetka, IL.

Ready to find your dream home? Contact Harty Realty Group to get started!

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Community Spotlight: Evanston, IL

February 14, 2017 by admin Leave a Comment

Evanston IL

Evanston, IL has some excellent real estate opportunities!

Harty Realty Group would like to introduce you to Evanston, IL, a North Shore community in the Chicago area! Evanston is located in Cook County, just 12 miles north of downtown Chicago.

If you love nature and city living, you’ll love Evanston! Even though it’s so close to the bustling city of Chicago, Evanston is home to five public beaches and two public boat launches. When you’re in the mood for swimming, boating, sunbathing, picnicking or strolling along the beach, Lake Michigan shoreline is awaiting you right in your community.

When you are in the mood for shopping or dining, Evanston has it all. Within its robust commercial district, you will find numerous shopping areas and restaurants. You can also head to the lively, historic downtown area to shop or dine at a local business, or to enjoy one of the many community events that take place there.

Events and activities in Evanston include an indoor winter farmer’s market and an outdoor summer market, children’s recreation camps, a month-long art festival, Morton Civic Center exhibitions and events, seven local museums, local theater productions, bike paths throughout the city, outdoor concerts, community picnics and so much more. There are events for every age group, so Evanston is a wonderful place to raise a family.

Evanston is also home to Northwestern University, a prestigious institution known worldwide for its leading research. It is convenient to live so close to excellent higher educational opportunities! The public school system is known for being top notch as well.

Evanston is beautiful to look at, and this is evident by how many Hollywood movies have chosen to film here. Movies filmed in and around Evanston include Sixteen Candles, Dennis the Menace, Home Alone 3, Nothing in Common, Cheaper by the Dozen and Rookie of the Year.

As a homeowner in Evanston, you have many nearby hubs for work. If you work in the city of Chicago, commuting is a breeze with the Metra rail service, CTA Purple Line, Pace bus routes, Lake Shore Drive and nearby expressways. O’Hare International Airport is also only a 30-minute drive.

When choosing a home to purchase in Evanston, you have many architectural types to choose from. Whether it’s a Spanish Colonial, Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired, Victorian or contemporary, Harty Realty Group is sure that we can find you the home of your dreams.

When ready to buy a home in Evanston, or anywhere in the North Shore, Northwestern Suburbs or Chicago area, contact Harty Realty Group! We are Exclusive Buyer’s Agents, here and ready to help you accomplish all of your home-buying goals.

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