chicago: I think Chicago Lincoln Square is heading into a Seller's Market - 01/26/12 07:24 PM
Why do I think Chicago's Lincoln Square is heading into a Seller's Market?
Basically, supply and demand are not in balance. We have roughly 45 homes for sale in Lincoln Square right now with a median list price in the low to mid $400K. The 45 homes that are currently … (2 comments)
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chicago: Chicago Area Foreclosure Filings Decrease - 01/18/12 03:56 PM
It has been reported by the media that Chicago Area Foreclosing Filings Decreased in 2011 and that is because these filings were compared to another year, when this whole mess started.
I believe, as being reported by Reaty Trac and other real estate networks that foreclosure filings will increase in 2012. … (1 comments)
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chicago: Get the Lead Out! - 01/05/12 04:45 PM
Last night as I was sitting down and taking a break before I started my next round for the evening, and there it was on television. The Federal Government had cut back the support for CDC by 90%. How does that effect us?
Well, what I realized with cutbacks from the … (3 comments)
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chicago: How to Add Height to Your Basement - 01/05/12 11:57 AM
When doing a serious Chicago Gut Rehab on your home, one of the issues that always is raised is:
Can I get more height to my basement without having to dig down?
First, one has to consider if there is the potential of being able to dig down … (4 comments)
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chicago: Chicago's Winter Forecast 2011 - 12/15/11 04:44 PM
While Chicago is cold right now, this isn’t about Chicago’s weather forecast exactly, but it is about the snow and your home and heating bill and …..
Being raised in real estate, my Dad had this game with me as a child and it was “Tell me three things wrong … (1 comments)
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chicago: Chicago's New Vacation-Rental Law - 10/22/11 06:54 PM
Chicago’s New Vacation-Rental Law
is in effect
Chicago’s new “vacation”-rental law basically is an ordinance that prohibits rentals of residences for periods of less then one month.
“Vacation” rentals have become popular for those who are distressed homeowners but have moved out of state, or the property … (3 comments)
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chicago: Chicago Mid-Month Market Update for Lincoln Square Condos - 10/21/11 02:53 PM
Chicago Mid-Month Market Update
For Lincoln Square Condominiums
How does one compare an apple to another apple when they are two different varieties?
I believe the above question is “spot on” when trying to put a selling price tag on a Chicago Condominium. My logic is … (2 comments)
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chicago: Chicago Marathon - October 9, 2011 - 10/03/11 04:51 PM
Chicago Marathon – October 9th 2011
Unlike the Boston Marathon, Chicago’s Marathon sponsored by Bank of America has no requirements for qualification only the fact that you need to be 16 years and older.
This year’s event topped out early with 45,000 participants who will … (2 comments)
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chicago: Chicago, IL 60625 - Lincoln Square Market Update for August 2011 - 09/07/11 03:28 PM
Chicago, IL 60625 – Lincoln Square
Market Update for August 2011
Labor Day has come and gone and once again I am reviewing the real estate activity in Chicago’s Lincoln Square Neighborhood.
In the month ending in July, you will remember that we had … (4 comments)
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chicago: Chicago Lake Michigan Rip Current Alert - 08/27/11 12:05 PM
Hey Chicago, if you haven't heard you better know that along the Cook and Lake County Lake Michigan shorelines there is a "Rip Current" Alert.
What it means is that there is a small undertow in Lake Michigan and probably due to Hurricane Irene (just a tad). What happens is a … (0 comments)
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chicago: Just my two cents on why your house may not be moving ... - 08/23/11 05:24 PM
One of the questions, I believe, most sellers never ask their real estate agents when interviewing them for the job of marketing their home is, "if something happens, and you have your emergency, who is your backup?"
Think I'm kidding?
I have sent three sets of emails … (3 comments)
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chicago: Are you encroaching? - 08/21/11 03:30 PM
So, what's with the points and the lightening rod shooting through this overgrown, unsupported lazy bush?
It's about being in somebody elses space!
You encroaching?
What?!!!!
Are you encroaching ??
One of the issues that comes into play with buying a home … (1 comments)
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chicago: Money Matters: Why a Will just isn't enough - 08/09/11 05:11 PM
First, I need to disclose that I am not an attorney and his is only an opinion and should not be considered as legal advice.
Why a Will just isn't enough today especially those who are divorced, widowed, single or alone ....
I used to work … (1 comments)
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chicago: Those Crazy Monthly Assessments when doing a Chicago Short Sale - 08/01/11 05:20 PM
The other day, I was talking to a Chicago Short Sale Seller about the Monthly Assessments on her condominium unit as she wasn't sure if she wanted to pay them on a responsible monthly basis or withhold and pay at the time of closing, just in case, she might go into … (0 comments)
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chicago: Chicago, IL 60625 - Lincoln Square Market Report for July 2011 - 07/30/11 08:09 PM
What an amazing change of events for Chicago's Lincoln Square Neighborhood for the Month of July 2011 from a year ago!
We have been hearing grim news, more layoffs, but one of the things I have seen with Chicago's Lincoln Square Neighborhood is the balance of housing, … (0 comments)
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chicago: Surviving Chicago's Latest Record Breaking Rainstorm - 07/25/11 09:57 PM
This past weekend Chicago got "slapped" with a really bad rain storm. I had showing appointments cancel left and right because basements had flooded. I was annoyed about the cancellations until I realized exactly how much rain Chicago did receive and then my attitude went into a "quick reverse".
One of … (5 comments)
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chicago: Chicago breaks the 1871 Rain Fall Record Today - 07/23/11 09:56 PM
Chicago breaks the 1871 Rain Fall Record at 10:30 a.m. today. We had 6.86" at that point of serious rain.
The expressways were shut down due to 10' height of flooding (deeper than a swimming pool).
It was reported that a truck driver was stranded with two other … (7 comments)
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chicago: Chicago's Latest Rainstorm Damage Report - 07/23/11 03:50 PM
Well, Chicago Lincoln Square received some more damage from last night's rain storm. Branches came down and trees bent in all directions.
Today, I was to do showings but most of the agents called or texted me telling me to cancel as the homes in the … (0 comments)
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chicago: $162,000 to save a home in Foreclosure - 07/13/11 12:53 AM
It is a common fact that Cook County in Ilinois has the highest foreclosure rate in the entire country. Not something to write home to mother about, but what is interesting is that Cook County spent $3,500,000 to save 216 homes. When one does the math, it appears … (0 comments)
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chicago: Chicago, IL 60625 - Looking for a Lincoln Square Home - 07/06/11 04:24 PM
Chicago, IL 60625 is the Zip Code that this buyer wants to be in and the Neighborhood is Lincoln Square.
WE have a buyer is looking for a home that has a minimum of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a basement in Chicago's Lincoln Square Neighborhood.
If … (0 comments)
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