Bottom of the Chicago Market? Just some thoughts... - 06/22/07 08:18 PM
Sorry for the tiny, somewhat weak rant here but...               We just had a little conversation in my brokerage the other day about the bottom of the market. It is also a common theme we hear from some "would be" home buyers... "I'll wait until next year, or, two years from now and get the same condo for half the price!"Unfortuantely, it doesn't work this way. If there is a bottom of the market then builders will stop building and converting units... rent out their existing units or sell for a slight discount over the other sold units. Existing units in nice … (3 comments)

The North, South, East and West of neighborhoods in Chicago - 06/22/07 07:11 PM
As the title suggests, there are not just Chicago neighborhoods, but four sides to every Chicago neighborhood.  Man, people love their BLOCKS in this town, and sometimes name them too!  Andersonville is no exception.
 
I have lived in Andersonville and the Ravenswood neighborhoods a couple times... currently own a home in NORTH Ravenswood.  However, the whole direction thing hit me some time ago when I walked down North Ravenswood Avenue in Chicago.  Therie were these sighs alond the parkway btween the street and the Metra tracks... West Andersonville Gardens.  Here's a look:
I like a good walk, and these days a walk with … (0 comments)

Working hard on a Sunday in Chicago Real Estate - 06/22/07 06:54 PM
Sundays in the biz can be brutal... here's a quick example of what goes on.  And what it takes to be mentally and logistically on the ball.  I really believe this career has made me realize, each and every year, how much can be done.  The tough part is "turning it off", which many professionals deal with.
 A lot of events, research, marketing, and planning go into pulling off a busy weekend.  Clients have commented how they are surprised how agents synch things up.  In Chicago, most agents, or their team member, is present for a showing.  Trust me, this is much better... the client will … (0 comments)

 

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