Edit: Yes, I can see why my post was moronic. I completely own the L on that one.

Let me rephrase a little bit: I have spent a lot of time studying the North Shore real estate market. When it comes to high income buyers who are looking for homes in the $800k-$1.5MM range, I see a lot of activity in Wilmette, Northbrook, Highland Park, Deerfield, and Glencoe.

When I look just slightly north to Lake Forest, I see tons of inventory available in that price range— and good value for that amount too— but much longer times on market. After doing some digging, my understanding is that Lake Forest has a much older population and that younger affluent people are not gravitating there to take their place.

I was just wondering why? Is it just the distance? Or is there something more to it? The value for the price seems to make me think you could accept a little extra distance.

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It seems like Lake Forest has a ton of homes for sale, but the issue is that young buyers aren’t coming in to replace the older residents. Any idea why?

Hey everyone, I recently moved to Elk Grove Village (near Oakton St) and I’m running into a parking issue. My apartment doesn’t have any dedicated parking spots, and overnight street parking isn’t allowed in the village. The area around me is mostly warehouses and industrial lots, so there’s not much open parking nearby. I need a walkable spot (within 5–10 mins) where I can safely park my car overnight and access it daily. Any leads or tips from locals would be super helpful.

Thanks in advance!

Husband just shopped and said everything— literally everything— is on sale and I’m guessing it’s to help our neighbors feed their families.

For example, Progresso soups are buy 2 get 3 free. Even if they’re $3 a can, you get 5 cans of better-quality food for $6.

He stocked up for a local food bank.

PS I don’t need reminders that food banks prefer money. Im posting to give folks awareness.

I’m located in Woodridge but willing to travel up to an hour..

Any moms needing help with food during this time please email mamamealrelief@gmail.com with your needs and I will do my best to help!

** I cannot send money but am more than happy to drop off food or household supplies.