North Shore Real Estate
Maria and Will Kernahan of The Kernahan Group at @properties Christie’s International Real Estate help buyers and sellers on Chicago’s North Shore. Maria grew up in Winnetka and raised her children there. She brings that perspective to clients weighing a move between Chicago and the suburbs or planning their next move within the North Shore.
Buying on the North Shore
Start with what you want your daily routine to look like. Compare the trip to work, the distance to the places you visit regularly, and how much space and upkeep you want. When a home makes your shortlist, we review comparable sales, the floor plan, property condition, carrying costs, and the changes you might want to make. We also discuss what could affect resale when it’s time for your next move.
Selling a North Shore home
Before you spend on updates, we look at recent comparable sales and the homes that will compete with yours. We help you decide which repairs or staging are worth doing, which projects to leave for the next owner, and how to set a price based on the property and the market.
School districts and community resources
We know the North Shore’s communities firsthand. We help you compare school district boundaries and attendance areas, park district programs and facilities, and other local resources. If a particular school or program matters to your move, we can help you find the right district contacts to confirm details for the address you’re considering.
North Shore property taxes
We help buyers understand a property’s tax history and factor taxes into the cost of ownership. For homeowners, we can help identify exemptions to check and explain where to start if an assessment review may be worthwhile. We’ll point you to the appropriate county office so you can confirm eligibility, deadlines, and next steps.
Communities we serve
We work with buyers and sellers in Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Glenview, Northfield, and Northbrook. If you’re comparing towns, bring us a few listings you like. We can help you compare what the homes offer at similar prices and what you’d take on in maintenance or renovation.
Read our local market reports or meet Maria and Will Kernahan.
Talk through your move
Tell us what you’re considering and what decisions are still open. We’ll help you work out where to start.