Since the real estate market downturn, pundits and real estate agents alike have been encouraging buyers who are able to buy real estate right now. However, getting the best deal in the current economic environment requires a plan, otherwise you may not be able to maximize your negotiation potential. To negotiate the best possible deal when purchasing a piece of [...]
Entries Tagged as 'New Construction'
Make Sure the Porch is Solid Before Purchasing a Chicago Home
July 1st, 2009 · No Comments · Entertainment, New Construction, Residential, Uncategorized
Monday marked the sixth anniversary of a Lincoln Park porch collapse that killed 13 people and injured more than 50 others. While an excessive amount of people (100) were congregated on the porch the night of June 29, 2003, a city investigation revealed that the third-story porch at 713 W. Wrightwood Avenue had not been [...]
Tags:2003·713 W. Wrightwood·building inspectors·Chicago Condo·Chicago Home·Chicago landlords·Chicago porches·chicago real estate·June 29·Lincoln Park porch collapse·Sheldon Salnick
Find Your Dream Home In Chicago: Chicago Homes For Sale
June 25th, 2009 · No Comments · LEED Certification Buildings, New Construction, Relocation, Residential
Planning on moving to the windy city or upgrading to a new Chicago home? There’s something for everyone in this wonderful city, from modern new construction to classic vintage buildings steeped in history.
If you want something ultra contemporary, Chicago is home to many new construction developments and single family homes designed by world class architects. [...]
Tags:Chicago Condos·chicago homes·Chicago New Construction·Chicago properties·Chicago vintage properties·chicago vintage real estate
Make the Magnificent Mile Your Home: Chicago Real Estate for Sale at the Ritz Carlton
June 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · New Construction, Residential, Uncategorized
Located at the corner of North Michigan Avenue and Erie Street, the Ritz Carlton Residences offers amenities like no other piece of Chicago real estate. Be one of 88 exclusive Chicago homeowners to live in this exquisite building that pays tribute to the past as well as the future.
The 40-story structure, which was designed by [...]
Tags:Chicago luxury real estate·Chicago ma·chicago real estate·Darcy Bonner·Farwell Building Chicago·Lucien Lagrange·Ritz-Carlton Residences Chicago·Sheldon Salnick
Stylish Chicago Lofts: Five Reasons to buy a Loft in Chicago
June 17th, 2009 · No Comments · New Construction, Outdoors, Residential
Buying a loft in Chicago can be a great investment, and there are several aspects of living in a loft that set them apart from regular Chicago condos. Furthermore, in these economic times, you will have your pick of lofts in Chicago’s hip neighborhoods, including the West Loop, Bucktown, and the River North areas of [...]
Tags:Chicago Lofts·Chicago luxury lofts·luxury Chicago lofts·River North lofts·West Loop lofts
Great News For Chicago Home Buyers
May 22nd, 2009 · 3 Comments · Housing economy, New Construction, Residential, Uncategorized
HUD recently announced that qualified First-Time Home Buyers who want to take advantage of the available tax credit of up to $8,000 now have another option available to them to help them become homeowners.
It’s clear that first-time home buyers have been having a major impact on the housing market this year. The National Association of [...]
Tags:2009 real estate tax credit·bridge loans·first-time Chicago home buyers·first-time home buyers·Housing economy·HUD·National Association of Realtors·U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Top 5 Reasons To Buy A Luxury Chicago Home Now
May 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment · New Construction, Residential, Uncategorized
The decline of the real market isn’t all bad. In fact, for those of you with good credit and some savings, right now might be the best time to purchase a Chicago condo or Chicago home. The Chicago Tribune recently highlighted five reasons to buy, which are as follows:
1. Lots to choose from – Right [...]
Tags:5 Reasons to Buy Chicago Real estate now·chicago·chicago homes·Chicago Homes For Sale·Chicago housing market·Chicago interest rates·Chicago New Construction·chicago real estate·Chicago Tribune
In Chicago Luxury Homes, Kitchens Should Be Cutting Edge
May 7th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Entertainment, New Construction, Residential, Uncategorized
Even if you’re not the next Mario Batali, the kitchen in your luxury Chicago home better be up-to-snuff with today’s modern conveniences and technologies. Whether cooking or not, people spend a lot of time in the kitchen. This room is the home’s major gathering area, where people can socialize and/or cook all at the same [...]
Tags:chicago·Chicago Homes For Sale·Chicago Kitchens·Chicago luxury condos·Kitchens·Luxury Chicago Homes·Luxury Kitchens·Selling A Chicago Home·Selling Chicago Condos·selling Chicago real estate·Selling Homes·Up-to-date Kitchens
Chicago Condos: Do Your Part and Live in a LEED Certified Building.
April 23rd, 2009 · 2 Comments · LEED Certification Buildings, New Construction
Earth Day was created in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson to raise awareness about the Earth and how to protect and preserve our environment. Earth Day is April 22nd and is usually celebrated throughout the week with many special events and media features, including ways to raise awareness on global issues, tips on living green, and [...]
Tags:Chicago Condo·Chicago Condos·Chicago green real estate·chicago real estate·green real estate Chicago·LEED certified real estate
Chicago Homes Continue to Sell Despite The Economy
March 13th, 2009 · No Comments · New Construction, Residential, Uncategorized
The media keeps saying Chicago homes aren’t selling, but the bare facts are surprising. I checked out the stats for single family Chicago luxury homes for the last three months — homes priced from $2 million all the way up to $10 million, and I found some interesting data.
14 single family Chicago luxury homes actually [...]
Tags:chicago homes·Chicago lot size·Chicago luxury home·Chicago luxury homes·Chicago McMansions·Chicago New Construction·Chicago single family homes