Despite recent depreciation of Chicago home values and recession-induced foreclosures, new data shows that the housing market is looking up. While many individuals continue to struggle with mortgage rates and payments, efforts from the loan industry combined with recent market figures indicate a not-so distant light at the end of the tunnel.
The market, which bottomed [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Residential'
Staying Conscious of the Current Market: Buying a Chicago Home
July 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Housing economy, Residential
Tags:chicago homes·Chicago real estate market·Chicago real estate prices·Chicago Real Estate Trends
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
Chicago Condos For Sale: High End Luxury at Midwest Price Points
June 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Housing economy, Investors, Relocation, Residential
It’s a simple fact – in the Chicago real estate market, you’ll get much more for your money than you will in New York or California. If you are looking for a first home (now is great time to buy, considering the tax incentives), upgrading to your dream home, or purchasing a second property, consider [...]
Tags:Chicago Condos·Chicago Lofts·chicago real estate·downtown Chicago condos·luxury Chicago condos
Purchasing Chicago Real Estate: Due Diligence is Essential
June 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Housing economy, Residential, Uncategorized
If the current economic crisis has taught us anything, it’s to be mindful of our financial decisions and to examine every aspect of a deal before jumping in feet first. Americans all over the nation have found themselves in difficult situations, just because they failed to weigh their options.
The Wall Street recently reported that condo [...]
Tags:Chicago Condos·chicago real estate·Condo Associations·The Wall Street Journal·Tips for purchasing a chicago condo
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
Out of Town? Hire a Caretaker For Your Chicago Home
June 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Residential
Does your global schedule keep you from spending time in the Windy City? Don’t let trips abroad prevent you from owning a Chicago home or Chicago condo. Get a property caretaker to look after your home when you’re away, and you’ll never have to give up your Second City digs.
Many industries have been affected by [...]
Tags:chicago·chicago homes·housesitting·New York Times·property caretaking·second homes·The Caretaker Gazette
There’s Nothing Like Summer In The Second City: The Best Reason To Relocate to Chicago
June 12th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Entertainment, Outdoors, Relocation, Residential
Considering a move to Chicago? While the city is home to some amazing luxury properties, excellent schools, world class galleries and museums, and a fantastic entertainment scene, perhaps the number one reason to relocate here is the summer months – the beautiful weather, the festivals, concerts, and other special events, and all the fun that [...]
Tags:Chicago Lakeview real estate·Chicago real estate in Streeterville·chicago relocation·Chicago summers·Lakeview Chicago real estate·relocate to chicago·Streeterville condos