Buying Real Estate in Chicago's North Shore, Northwest and Lake County Suburbs

Many agents try to make buying a mystery or just don't know what is involved. Your search for property should be thorough and rewarding. My goal is simple- to make it easy for you by making myself available when you need me and giving you the information you need, including easy access to listings on this site, to make a good decision.

Call 847-452-1504 or email Jo Ann MacMillan, Coldwell Banker sales agent, with questions or to make an appointment

Don't miss special Buyer Resources at the bottom of the page

Buying a home with Jo Ann MacMillan, RealtorThings you should know about buying with Jo Ann MacMillan.

 Property types handled include new construction, condos, townhomes, investment property and land.

 Buyer situations handled 1st time buyers, move-up buyers, relocation, down-sizing buyers

 I will explain financing alternatives and recommend qualified lenders

 Recommendations available for lawyers, inspectors, trades and services

 You can search for properties in all areas from this site with no registration required 

 I will help you find a great deal

Jo Ann was able to find me a unique property, basically a needle in a haystack. -R Penny Goldman

 You can count on my experience to help you (Area native plus over 20 years in real estate and new construction)

 Exclusive area representative (Buffalo Grove and Highland Park) for HouseHunterHQ.com

 I will help you find a mortgage

 I also work with renters

I just rented the Oak Terrace apartment through you. Everything is going so great! I love the place..thank you thank you for your help! -Jenna Sippel

 I cover the following  Lake County, Il, and Northern Cook County communities- Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Glenview, Glencoe, Golf, Grayslake, Green Oaks, Gurnee, Hawthorn Woods, Highland Park, Highwood, Inverness, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Lake Zurich, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Mettawa, Mundelein, Northbrook, Northfield, Palatine, Prospect Heights, Riverwoods, Vernon Hills, Wheeling, Wilmette, Winnetka

 

Buying Process Visually Explained 

How to buy Chicago North Shore Properties

Buyer Resources

Coldwell Banker Concierge- pre-screened trades and services

Mortgage Calculator- Use this tool to figure out monthly payments and loan balances

House Hunt Checklist- Handy checklist to help you find your dream home

Listing Abbreviations- MLS Listing Sheet Abbreviations Explained

More Trades and Services
Henry Mora - Handyman and Painter at extremely reasonable prices. 
Phone number 847-322-2358

Roy the Mover - Moving at low prices and completely insured. 
Phone number call Jo Ann for the number