Chicago Home Search Shows Sign of the Times

November 6, 2008

Our Chicago home search has undergone a number of major improvements. Usability and performance have been greatly improved. A couple new features definitely highlight what is going on in the current marketplace.
Price Adjustments
Price drops are all too common in today’s marketplace. The first feature gives you the ability to search for properties [...]

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The Bailout…

September 28, 2008

Lots of links regarding the tentative agreement.

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Controversy at Crouch Walker Site

August 21, 2008

The proposed 19 unit residential development on the Crouch Walker site located in Lincoln Park at 1307 W. Wrightwood is causing some controversy in the neighborhood.
Site Plan

Northern Elevation

Despite the green focus of the developer, the major issues seem to be that the building is too high and the planned number of units is too dense [...]

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Housing Rescue Law Passed

August 15, 2008

Sweeping housing legislation was recently passed. The legislation is designed to offer assistance to troubled homeowners at risk of foreclosure and provide government assistance to bolster Fannie and Freddie with a temporary rescue plan.
A few of the key provisions that will most directly impact the consumer include…

A permanent increase of conforming loan limits to [...]

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Impact of Fed Actions on Home Buyers and Sellers

July 18, 2008

NAR Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun, addresses some tough questions over at 4realz. A great interview if you can sit through the entire show.

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Best Developer Incentive Yet … Negotiatiation is Possible

July 17, 2008

Yesterday, I received the email below from a developer/development in the River North neighborhood of Chicago.

I love the cartoon. But more importantly, of all the incentives offered, think the best is that the developer will “negotiate to make the deal” happen.

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The Meaning of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Home Buyers and Sellers

July 15, 2008

Great post from The Mortgage Reports on what the

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Chicago Rainbows

June 22, 2008

I came home late this afternoon as a light summer shower began to roll through the area. I looked out my back door and saw not one, but two rainbows arching over the city. My young daughter, who is very into princesses and enchanted lands, and I ran up to our roof-top deck [...]

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Search Chicago New Construction

June 2, 2008

YoChicago provides a solution to searching the fragmented new construction market. Check out New Home Notebook for a “single venue for all new construction, from large developments to small rehabs.”

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New Chicago Real Estate Website

May 31, 2008

Our new team website is now live. Our high-level requirements were for a very simple, clean, crisp, contemporary, easily changeable site dominated by local content.
We have a lot of tweaking to do but are very pleased with version 1.0 of the site.

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Chicago Market Stats for April 2008

May 22, 2008

Just posted Chicago market statistics for April 2008. Check out detached median and average sold prices.

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Where Have You Been?

May 19, 2008

Apologies for not posting more often. My attention has been diverted for two reasons…
First, I have been extremly busy assisting clients in the purchase and sale of real estate in Chicago. This is my primary duty and job.
Second, my business partner and I have been working on the launch of our new team [...]

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For The Fridge, Chicago Summer Events 2008

April 27, 2008

The 2008 Chicago summer events schedule is available.
And a Chicago Run and Bike flyer as well.
Always popular items for the front, or side (stainless steel owners), of the fridge.

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Inside the Numbers, a Real Estate Market Analysis of 21 Chicago Neighborhoods

April 23, 2008

Check out the @report.
@properties Market Report

Real estate is a local business. I am glad my brokerage supports and invests in this concept.

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Chicago Market Stats Posted for March

April 17, 2008

More of the same. See for yourself.

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Spacious West Loop Loft

April 16, 2008

Open House: Sunday, April 20 from 12:00PM to 2:00PM
The team just began marketing a stunning condo located at 1001 W. Madison, one of the West Loop’s premier buildings. Located at Morgan and Madison, the building is in the middle of all the action steps to shops, and dining.

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New Chicago Home Search

April 11, 2008

We have updated our Chicago Home Search. In addition to being built on the latest technology, the new search provides a more seamless integration between interactive map, property results list, and property details. Try it here.
Update: As I experiment with the new home search, one of the best features is the incorporation [...]

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Chicago Neighborhoods vs. Community Areas

March 23, 2008

The Chicago Tribune had a nice article today on the distinction between Chicago’s 77 community areas and up to 228 neighborhoods depending on who you ask.
True to the article title, when in Chicago, you can be in two places at once. As an example, Lincoln Park is not a neighborhood but rather a community [...]

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Edgewater Provides Great Value, Location, Lifestyle

March 22, 2008

TimeOut Chicago profiles Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood as hot and boasting “major housing steals.” An excerpt from the article…
Close to the El, the beach and Broadway Armory Park (the Chicago Park District’s largest indoor recreational facility and home to year-round city-sponsored sporting events), this Far-North neighborhood attracts families looking for a child-friendly area that’s close [...]

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Chicago Real Estate Market Trends for February 2008 Available

March 17, 2008

Chicago February market stats now available. Check out median and average condo (attached) and single family (detached) sold prices. I detect an upward trend … or maybe the desk my computer is sitting on is tilted.

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