A Chicago Real Estate Blog

Many clients seem to be hesitant about asking questions pertaining to real estate if they are not currently working with a realtor. Now you have the opportunity to ask me real estate questions and receive timely answers.
Want to know about specific new construction projects, like the cost per square foot or the % sold? Just [...]

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The St Clair at City Front Plaza is now 40% sold which equates to 95 units out of 253 in the building. The development is consistently selling well even in a market that the news media says is difficult. I believe that the reason for this is its superior location and my clients have commented [...]

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Most clients I speak with when they decide to sell their home immediately ask how often will I do print advertising in the Tribune. But did you know that print no longer has the impact that it previously did when trying to sell residential real estate?
Yes, for maximim exposure of your property, the web is [...]

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For the first time buyer or my clients who have experience purchasing property it seems that it is important for me to help them understand and point out the nuances of what they are considering purchasing.
It is my belief that it is critical for them to know what makes for an excellent resale and [...]

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I just recently sold a unit at 340 Randolph Street also known as 340 On The Park and was suprised to see that the hallways are all green. It seems that this is the color everyone is talking about since this building is Leed’s Certified. The Leed Rating System stands for Leadership in Energy and [...]

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The Chicago Spire is sure to put Chicago on the world stage as the building, designed by Santiago Calatrava S.A. will be the tallest one in the United States and the Western Hemisphere. What is real exciting about the building is that there will be 1,200 residential units in the building with the most spectacular [...]

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If you have kids and want them to go to one of the best public schools in the city you should consider living in St. Ben’s within the respected Alexander Graham Bell Public School System. Bradley Place 2 is the place to be and the homes are within the enrollment boundaries of the school.
The [...]

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I just finsihed attending a meeting with David Drew of Drew Development, Inc. He has been responsible for developing high-end homes on the North Shore and major renovations in dowtown Chicago since 1993. What was very exciting about the meeting is finding out about new cutting edge appliances for the kitchen to be released in [...]

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Construction is to begin November 2007. Already, 40% of the units have sold. The ultimate in luxury and amenities, the units will have coved ceilings in the entry and foyers plus 10 to 12 foot ceilings in the units. There will be only 86 residences within the 40 floors.
The residences will be managed by the [...]

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Just take a drive down the 1800 to 1900 blocks of Howe, Orchard and Burling Streets and you are sure to be in another world. And, you’re in Lincoln Park not the Gold Coast. You will find some of the most luxurious newer single family homes in Chicago that are on 30 foot wide sites, double lots- 50 feet [...]

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