chicago: Selling Your Home in Chicago - 12/07/09 04:20 PM
Hey Chicago, are you thinking about selling your home in 2010?  If you are, these are some things you need to consider, ask the Realtor and know before you put your home on the market:
Who is my competition?  (Not just active, but the hidden/secret properties that are in default or … (4 comments)

chicago: Let's Get To The Truth About HAFA- The New Short Sales Guidelines- Rumors VS Facts - 12/04/09 07:54 AM
Nestor has written a "spot on" article about the truth about HAFA.  I love it when someone just reads the first page, misses the first "but", "and', "or" in such a complex Guidelines and then posts information as if they drafted it.  It reminds me of the media and how … (2 comments)

chicago: Chicago is Celebrating Lincoln Square's Christkindl Market - 12/03/09 10:08 AM
Chicago is celebrating Lincoln Square's Christkindl Marketthis December 4th through the 6th!

The big white tent is up for this year's Lincoln Square ChristKindl Market
sponsored by Walgreens
and Alderman Gene Schulter
This is one of the most awesome events of the year in Lincoln Square, well for me because … (1 comments)

chicago: Chicago Potbelly Sandwiches Supports North Park Elementary School - 12/01/09 12:18 PM
Chicago Lincoln Square Potbelly Sandwiches
Supports North Park Elementary School
 
Hey Chicago, if you haven't heard, on December 2, Wednesday Night from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Lincoln Square's own Potbelly Sandwiches will donate 25% of their sales to North Park Elementary School.
They have great food, awesome sandwiches, terrific atmosphere and … (3 comments)

chicago: Chicago Foreclosure Rights - 11/29/09 04:14 PM

 
 
IF YOU ARE IN CHICAGO OR SURROUNDING SUBURBS, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS IT WILL EFFECT YOUR FINAL OUTCOME.
This is no gimick.  This is serious information for serious minded people who are in a financial crisis or about ready to or are in default on their … (0 comments)

chicago: Chicago, Illinois 60641 Real Estate Market Update November 2009 - 11/18/09 03:07 PM
Chicago, Illinois 60641 Market Update for Single Family Homes
If one looked at the two year figure for the housing market in Chicago's 60641 Zip Code area, the figures would be devasting.  For instance, the two year repot shows an adjusted price of 52.8% from 2007 to now for Single Family … (2 comments)

chicago: Shopping in Chicago, IL - 11/16/09 06:36 PM
This past Saturday, I went shopping for homes with my sellers who are also buyers.   We had a broad range of properties and about four hours of looking.  Here are some issues that will arise and that you need to take into account:
Listing says "Rehabbed".  Now this property was a … (3 comments)

chicago: Chicago, IL - Adventures in Chicago Real Estate Week ending November 7, 2009 - 11/07/09 03:26 PM

CHICAGO, IL - ADVENTURES IN CHICAGO REAL ESTATE is a weekend update of the events that occured during the previous week with respect to Chicago Real Estate, Listings, What Happened, etc.
 

 
NEW LISTING at Landmark Lofts, Chicago, IL  60605
1516 S. Wabash #701, Chicago, IL  60605 is … (0 comments)

chicago: CHICAGO - YOUR CALL CANNOT BE COMPLETED AS DIALED - 11/06/09 04:04 PM

 
You think I'm kidding? 
Well, tomorrow the new addition of the area code "872" goes into effect as an overly across the existing "312" and "773", all landline users in the City of Chicago must dial the full 11- digit number ("1" plus the number) to complete any call. 
Cell … (1 comments)

chicago: CHICAGO, IL 60605 - 1516 S. Wabash, #701 is on the market - 11/05/09 08:12 PM
SOUTH LOOP LOCATION - Chicago, IL - 1516 S. Wabash, #701 is on the market
Corner Unit is an Exposed Brick Loft with 1,200 Square Feet
 
 
 
Garage Park is sold separately for $25,000
This is the 7th floor location out of 10 Floors.
 
 
 
 

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chicago: Short Sales and Loan Modifications Can Work - 11/04/09 12:21 PM

 
 
Over the course of the last couple of months, I have assisted and helped close to 50 families across this nation understand their rights when it comes to facing a mortgage crisis.
Did you know that the Government wants you to refinance at todfay's lower fixed interest rates … (0 comments)

chicago: The Illinois HOME START Loan Program - 11/03/09 06:40 PM

 
The Illinois HOME START Loan Program is for first time homebuyers.  The program offers two loans:  the Home Start 30 Year Fix Rate Loan and an optional Home Start Down Payment Assistance Loan. 
So, let me begin with the HOME START Down Payment Assistance Loan because that's an area … (1 comments)

chicago: Chicago, IL 60645 - Rogers Park Market Report for 2-4 Unit Buildings - 11/03/09 05:50 PM

 
Well, the dumpster picture got your attention and if I got your attention then this report will make your day even a better one.  Here's why ....
Chicago - Roger's Park Neighborhood in the 60645 Zip Code Market Report says that your value has stablized!  SHOCKER?  Nope.
In the … (2 comments)

chicago: Chicago, IL 60645 - West Rogers Park Market Update for Single Family Homes - 11/03/09 12:01 PM
Chicago, IL  60645 - West Rogers Park Market Update for Single Family Homes - November 2009
 
Rogers Park was the first neighborhood that I lived in when I moved to Chicago.  The neighborhood was close to Evanston where I first moved here from Michigan.
The Alderman, Bernard Stone, is known as … (1 comments)

chicago: Coupon funds people in need - 11/02/09 12:34 PM

 
 
 
Hey Chicago, in December, Jewel-Osco along with Keller Williams Lincoln Square will be supplying coupons that can be used on a designated day in the month of December, 2009 to assist those who are less fortunate right now and require a grant.  A portion of what you purchase, … (2 comments)

chicago: Foto Friday - Chicago Lincoln Square's Skyline - 10/30/09 07:57 PM

This photo was taken tonight outside my office here in Chicago in the Lincoln Square neighborhood.  This is a rare suset at this time of year and so, I just had to capture it and share it with you.  I'm not a novice at this but must admit, God makes … (9 comments)

chicago: It's Halloween Time at Keller Williams Lincoln Square and YOU are invited .. - 10/30/09 07:18 PM
 
 
 
This is the best time of the year and Keller Williams Lincoln Square will be participating in "Kids Safe Trick or Treating Day" her in Lincoln Square from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Halloween Day, October 31st, 2009.
We hope to see you here all dressed up … (3 comments)

chicago: Chicago - Cook County Tax Bills are about to Hit - 10/29/09 02:01 PM
Hey Chicago and Cook County, if you are one of those who is going to get slapped with a new and improved real estate tax bill, listen up:
I had a neighbor that just came into our office to get a valuation of his property.  His tax appeal attorney said that … (0 comments)

chicago: CHICAGO - 4432 N. Avers is on the market - 10/28/09 09:01 PM

 
 
 
This Spacious Estate Home has just been put on the market and is looking for a new owner.
It is situated on a 52' x 125 lot. 
Zoning:  RS3
Three bedrooms on the first floor with a finished second floor that has a lot of character on … (1 comments)

chicago: CHICAGO - Lincoln Square Condominium Market Report for September 2009 - 10/26/09 11:46 AM

 
Hey Chicago, the data is out for the condominiums in Lincoln Square and there are some values to be picked up when looking at Distressed Home Sales in the Lincoln Square Neighborhood Condominium Market.
Currently thre are approximately 10 Condominium Properties that are for sale in the $$5K - … (0 comments)

 
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