If you’re in the market for a luxury condo, but don’t feel like giving up your suburban lifestyle, there are several options on Chicago’s North Shore. Buyers in Highland Park can find some of the most luxurious new condominiums on the market at Laurel Park.

Laurel Park is a project by Metropolitan Development Enterprises, one of the largest local developers. The development has a total of 30 row homes and 12 condominiums available, all with large floor plans perfect for a larger family. Floor plans range from 2,966 square feet for a two-bedroom unit to nearly 5,400 square feet for a five-bedroom luxury row home.

With amenities such as a private elevator and an attached two-car garage, living in the row homes at Laurel Park feels more like owning your own luxury single-family home. Residents also enjoy a private front yard and plenty of private outdoor space.

The development is steps from the Metra, making it easy for commuters to get to downtown Evanston and the downtown Chicago business district in minutes. This luxury development is one of just a few North Shore Chicago Condos that are perfect for even the largest family.

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Sales of single-family homes in Lake Bluff were steady in 2007 after experiencing a decline of more than 20 percent in 2006. According to data from the Chicago Association of Realtors, a total of 100 homes were sold in the neighborhood in 2007.

This is an 8 percent drop in sales from the previous year, but is a welcome sign that the market may have already bottomed out on Lake Bluff. However, a rising inventory of unsold units on the market could cause prices to come down in the area.

According to the C.A.R. report, the average turnover time for the neighborhood rose to 169 days in 2007. This is a 35 percent increase from the average turnover time seen in 2006, and is the longest turnover time in more than 16 years for Lake Bluff homeowners.

While prices continued their upward march in 2007, buyers could start to see deals in the neighborhood if demand doesn’t recover in the short term. The average sales price for homes sold in 2007 was up by 3 percent from the previous year, but a rising inventory of homes on the market could lead many sellers to offer incentives to attract more buyers to the area.

Keep an eye out for great deals on North Shore Chicago Real Estate for sale in Lake Bluff and other neighborhoods in the region.

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Evanston continues to offer a number of different luxury condominium developments for buyers looking to enjoy an urban lifestyle without giving up the benefits of living in the suburbs.

One development that stands out from the rest is Church Street Village, located just steps from downtown Evanston at 1613 Church Street. This environmentally friendly development offers floor plans ranging from two to three bedrooms. Floor plans range from 1,780 square feet to more than 2,000 square feet for two-bedroom units, while three-bedroom condominiums offer as much as 2,350 square feet of living space.

Prices for these condos start in the high $380s for a two-bedroom unit. Three-bedroom condos sell for as much as $467,500.

Residents enjoy a number of amenities, including granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, a one or two-car garage, and a number of energy efficient features that will save you hundreds of dollars a year in expenses.

The development is located close to Willard Elementary School and Evanston Township High School. The neighborhood also features a number of restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and excellent public transportation.

Browse through this and many other Evanston Condos For Sale today and find the perfect home for you in this popular North Shore community.

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