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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
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Hey, folks!
Our Team Member Sue Moss just wanted to catch you up on some of the fun things to do in Chicago this weekend.
Hope you can enjoy them!
The Allstate Arena will be welcoming "The Greatest Show on Earth" this weekend - the Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey
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Good Morning!
This week, in her Chicago Neighborhood News Post, our Team Member Cathy Mallers covers the Chicago Neighborhoods of Portage Park, Lincoln Park, The Loop, and The Gold Coast, as well as the Chicago Suburb of Evanston IL.
Planning something special in your Chicago Neighborhood or Suburb? Let us know,
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Irving Park Il, Homes for Sale (edit/delete)
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This wonderful frame three unit income property originally built in 1902 has been totally gut and rehab ed over the last ten years by the owner whom did a excellent job in his craft and workmanship. It
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Good Evening!
Here's our Chicago Market Stats Update, based on data compiled Sunday evening,November 1, 2009.
Don't let the big jump in Sales Closed, Sales Volumeand Listings Expired concern you too much! These wild jumps are very typical for the end of the month - and many listings are set by
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The U.S. Economy is improving, despite a 26-year high in the U.S Unemployment Rate. Interest Rates are low - less than 5% for some borrowers. President Obama today extended the popular First Time Homebuyers Creditwell into 2010, and extended to program to include many existing homebuyers as well.
But inflation is
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THE CHICAGO IL REAL ESTATE MARKET, AND OTHER THINGS CHICAGO, FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF A LITTLE WHITE DOG!
I am so sorry I am tardy with my weekly post, you dogs! Over the last several days, I have been a bit under the weather. My Human Mom, Dean's Team
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If you are a Landlord or Tenant, you need to read this with both eyes open.
HB3863 "Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that the homeowner notice attached to the summons in a residential mortgage foreclosure action shall include directions concerning giving written notice to any tenants about
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Earliertoday, the drama on whether theFederal First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit would be extended into 2010 came to an end.
As reported on CNN Money.com, by reporter Tami Lubby, President Barack Obama signed a program extension which gives First Time Buyers an $8,000 Federal Income Tax Credit, provided they contract for
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You think I'm kidding?
Well, tomorrow the new addition ofthe 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
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Carlisle Mitchell - Real Estate Investing - Events - Chicago
Carlisle Mitchell -Presents: Investing in Real Estate in Today's Market.
Host:Carlisle Mitchell - Real Estate Investors Network (REIN)Type: Real Estate Investment SeminarNetwork: Global Date:November 18th - November 19th2009 Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Location: McCormick PlaceConvention Center Street:2301 South Lake Shore
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"Arm-Chair" Investors are those who do NOT want to live in the property they buy (a more precise term for this would be "NON-owner occupied"). The question we ask here is: Where have ‘arm-chair' investors like that been concentrating their investments?
Our work with arm-chair investors has led us to believe
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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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This great Lincoln Square Il location at 2414 W Bryn Mawr 2E with four large oversized rooms that has two bedrooms and two baths in theunit. Itis drenched withlots of sunlight. This condo unit features diagonal red oak stained hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has 42" medium oak stained cabinets, black
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Congress has extended and expanded the homebuyer tax credit and is just waiting for the presidents signature.
First-time buyers basically get the same deal ($8000) but that now defines first time buyer as anyone not having owned a principal residence for three years prior to their purchase (they can be previous
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Sales Data: 10 Year Sales Data History for Chicago
We are pleased to bring you important data showing current prices and historical appreciation for every neighborhood of Chicago for Single-Family Homes, Condo / Town Homes and, of course, 2- to 4-Flats .
(Click here to access the charts)
Click here
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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
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Two units in this great Montclare Il neighborhood at 2915 N Oak Park have been rehabbed and have nice hardwood floors. Excellent over sized bright sun drenched rooms. Includes newer appliances in both units. The yard is very peaceful and nice for entertaining as well. Very close to school, park
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Are you thinking about buying your first home, or perhaps upgrading, downsizing or buying an investment property? Or maybe you’re searching for a home to buy or thinking about starting? If either case describes you -- and you live in the Chicago area -- we invite you to join us for
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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
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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
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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, isknown as
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On April 24th of this year, my Momma took her last breath on earth and her first breath in Heaven.
What this post is about is that Momma had refilled alot of her prescriptions. She never used them because she ended back at the hospital after being home
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Question: ATTN: CHICAGO MORTGAGE BROKERS/LENDERS!
I am a real estate agent for StartingPoint Realty in Chicago and would like to work with potential lenders who are knowledgable in FHA financing and other strategies/programs available for first time homebuyers. I would use this person(s) as a resource for clients. Anyone interested?
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Question: ATTN: CHICAGO MORTGAGE BROKERS/LENDERS!
I am a real estate agent for StartingPoint Realty in Chicago and would like to work with potential lenders who are knowledgable in FHA financing and other strategies/programs available for first time homebuyers. I would use this person(s) as a resource for clients. Anyone interested?
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Question: Good afternoon! I am currently a Realtor that belongs to a south suburban real estate board; What forms are used/needed when showing clients rental properties in Chicago? Thanks for your help!!
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Question: The headline above this box says "Ask a Question About Chicago," so here goes: What is there to do in Chicago? I know there are a zillion websites promoting all to do and see, but what do REAL PEOPLE that live in the area suggest? I'm visiting Chicago this Fall and I just posted a blog posing the question of what there is to see and do. I'd love some feedback from fellow professionals in my Active Rain community! Thank you. :)
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Question: I have 3 rooms on one side of my apartment. There is the master bedroom, then the bathroom, and then a small den. They are all super small. I gave the demensions below. I want to maximize appeal to rent this place out (and eventually sell), and my question is what is worth more. Two very small rooms and a small bathroom, or to knock the walls out to make one big master bedroom and a big bathroom?
Master: 6' 4" in x 9' 3"
Bathroom: 7' x 4'
Den: 6'6" x 8'
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Question: I have a handicapped accesible condo listed and was looking for databases or resources to the market the listing to. Any suggestions?
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Question: I am looking for an Chinese agent
in Chicago.
I have a referral for him.
AAA Realtors - Peter Wu / Broker
214-682-8888
777realty@gmail.com
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Question: Does anyone know ANYONE whose lending to investors for Rehabs.. I got a couple of clients that need help fast!
Carmen Bruton
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Question: Investors/Realtors,
I am an Illinois investor looking for a title company and a real estate attorney. Both should be proficient in performing double or consecutive closings.
In order to clarify, i'm the B in an A to B to C transaction and I don't use the funds from C to pay off A in the form of a dry closing as that is against the law. Typically, I don't deal with a lot of short sales either. I primarily buy property from owners who have equity by paying them cash 60/65 cents on the dollars. Then I turn around and sell the property to another investor or home buyer for 80/85 cents on the dollar. Generally, I know the end buyer and that is why I am buying the property in the first place as I already know what they want but it doesn't have to be that way.
I have the cash to buy and I have the lenders in place who would finance these properties to the end buyer without having an issue with seasoning. Btw, none of this illegal since there is full disclosure to both A and C that I am a cash investor and I am buying and selling for a profit. Both parties sign off on an affidavit of understanding acknowledging this disclosure which is notarized with witnesses. In the case of the short sale, the bank is fully aware that I am the investor and I will resell the property with a profit. The end lender has no problem with financing it as long as the property appraises to the value sold to C. They do not consider seasoning to be an issue which is why they are financing these end buyers.
I am also looking for Realtors who are interested in bringing me leads and if these leads end up working out, I would hire the realtor to help me buy and/or sell the property.
I am looking to expand my network of title companies, attorneys & realtors willing to do such transactions.
Thanks,
-Amin
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Question: how do I post to my outside blog only?
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Question: Hi:-) I was looking for an answer to something similar. When I do new market reports, what I used to do was cut and past my old one into AR and then update the facts and figures, then post. Now with the new cut and past box that comes up, I lose all my spacing and formatting and have to re-do it every time. Is there a better way to do it, so I don't have to re-invent the wheel every time?
Thanks:-)
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Question: I am a small real estate broker. I use to do all buyside deals - but have just started doing sell side deals. I know I need to give 1099's to my agents. But, is there any reason i would need to send 1099's to the companies who are the cooperating broker on a deal?
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Question: thank you for the replies.. I wanted to add that there are no recent sales in my area. some people tell me to get an appraisal some people tell me dont. so now I'm really confused.
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Question: I want to sell my house ...and was wondering if it was a good idea to get an appraisal even if we are in a "buyers market"?
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Question: I am looking to buy a condo in Florida that is going through a short sale. The bank and I agreed on a price of $69,000 and I signed a contract. I was waiting for my closing date when my real estate agent called me and said that the seller has not paid their condo assessments for over a year amounting to $5,000. He also said the seller has no money to pay and the bank refuses to pay that amount. I get the feeling they want me to pay, but we agreed and I signed a contract to $69,000 not $74,000. Do I have any legal action? What are my options?
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Question: Wondering if anyone is doing short sales in IL?
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Question: What is the best way to find "open-houses" in my area?
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Question: I have a house i'm selling on the south side of chicago. In Chicago, does the seller need to provide a survey for the home? If so, who needs to order the survey? And when should it be ordered - after we have a signed contract?
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