bucktown: Real Estate Trends - Chicago Neighborhoods Of: Wicker Park, Bucktown, Noble Square and Ukrainian Village - 10/28/10 06:49 AM
I wanted to shed some light on real estate trends in the neighborhoods surrounding where I live of Bucktown, Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village and Noble Square.  It is easy to get caught up in the real estate news du jour, but let's step back and see how these neighborhoods have performed over broader periods of time. 
First, the valuations over the last 10 years.  This chart really highlights why real estate typically isn't a short term investment. In fact, if you bought 10 years ago, values are still above 2001 pricing.

Noble Square Zillow Home Value IndexNoble Square Home Values - … (1 comments)

bucktown: New Price Reduction - 1520 N Bosworth, Chicago, IL in Wicker Park / Bucktown - 10/04/10 02:00 AM
New Price Reduction - 1520 N Bosworth, Chicago, IL in Wicker Park / Bucktown
2 story home with a fantastic floor plan.  Because there are no lofted spaces in the home, it makes all 2460 sq ft of this home usable space and sound doesn't carry throughout.  There is so much storage, including two extra storage closets, one in the unit and one outside but still in the buidling.  Plus a storage shed outside, great for storing your bike!
Parking spot included.
2 full sized patios! 
Many upgrades through, including: Cherry hardwood floors, stainless steel kitchen, steam shower, and full sized … (6 comments)

bucktown: Picture Examples Of Why Professional Photography Is So Important - 08/12/10 03:46 AM
Just in case there is anyone out there that doesn't think professional photography isn't worth it, let me submit a few examples to show that it is.  I had taken some photos of my house, but when we decided to list it for sale, I knew the pictures I had taken weren't going to do the home justice.  I'll let you figure out which are the professional shots and which are mine! :)
Also, the photos were taken in high definition.  This is so important to anyone that may be viewing the home on a device such as the iPhone or the … (17 comments)

bucktown: New Zip Code Changes in Wicker Park (60622) and Loop (60610) Chicago Neighborhoods - 07/14/08 02:02 AM
These new zip code changes are important to note if you have any property alerts set up by zip code.  If you don't update your search criteria, you could miss out on whole neighborhoods for which you were previously getting information. 
Starting July 1, 2008, 13,200 homes in 60622 and 60610 got new zip codes reassigned to them.  In 60610 (Old Town/Loop area), people living on West Chicago Ave and south of there will now be 60654.  And in 60622 (Wicker Park/Ukrainian Village/East Village area), those living east of Ashland Ave will now be 60642 (occasionally referred to as Noble Square). 
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