Here’s a quick heads up for anyone who either A)has a daughter or B)has a husband, boyfriend or significant other who had a crush on Winnie Cooper:

Danica McKellar, who played the young female lead/tease(!) on “The Wonder Years,” is going to be at the Old Orchard Barnes and Noble Monday night for a book signing. The prose? Her tome, “Kiss My Math!” - a motivational guide for middle-school-aged girls facing down algebraic equations this school year.

Forget middle school. My daughter is just six, very nearly seven, and I’m thinking of heading over for a copy - I grew up afraid of numbers, and my grades showed it. Now? I’ve got kids looking for help on homework, and anything above basic algebra is a major issue. I’ve got to empower her from early on! (And give Winnie what for when it comes to bewitching my husband with her long, long hair and deep, soulful gazes into the camera!) Check it out - here’s the scoop:

Danica McKellar: Kiss My Math
August 18, 2008
7:30 PM
55 Old Orchard Center
Skokie, IL 60077
847-676-2230

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Buyers on the market for a luxury condominium in Evanston still have plenty of choices at Sherman Plaza, a new condominium building located at 807 Davis Street.

The most affordable unit currently on the market is a two-bedroom and two-bath condominium located on the fourth floor. This condominium offers a total of 1,385 square feet of living space, and is priced at $379,900. Other smaller two-bedroom units are priced higher than this fourth floor unit. For example, a two-bedroom and one-bath unit on the 20th floor is priced at $423,900.

The most luxurious condominium at Sherman Plaza, and one of the most luxurious penthouses on the market in Evanston, is unit 2402. This four-bedroom and three-bath unit offers a total of 3,591 square feet of living space. Residents will love the incredible panoramic views from every window. However, this unit doesn’t come cheap, and is priced at $2,495,000.

Don’t miss out on the chance to live in one of the most luxurious North Shore Chicago Condominium Developments. Sherman Plaza offers a full range of amenities, from garage parking to an environmentally friendly rooftop terrace with sweeping views to Chicago.

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Sales of condominiums and lofts in the upmarket area of Highland Park slowed to a new low during the second quarter. Sales were off by more than 70 percent from the same period last year.

According to data from the Chicago Association of Realtors, a total of just 8 new and re-sale condominiums were sold during the second quarter, down from 28 units sold during the same period a year ago. The second quarter of 2006 had the most sales in recent years, with 40 units sold between April and June. It was the first time in nearly 20 years that sales dropped into single digits in the neighborhood.

However, despite the dramatic drop in demand, the market showed some signs of strength. Buyers focused on the most expensive condominiums for sale in Highland Park, bringing the average sales price up by an impressive 25 percent during the second quarter. Also, the inventory of unsold condominiums fell.

If you’re thinking of selling your North Shore Chicago Condominium in the area, it will now take you an average of 96 days to find a buyer. However, the most expensive units will probably attract the most attention from buyers in the area. Last year it took an average of 172 days to find a buyer.

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