A Chicago Real Estate Blog

Happy holidays - Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and whatever other holiday you are celebrating this year!  As I wrote in my last post, one of the best things about living in Chicago is the holiday season.  From the fresh snow that always falls (it might make driving more difficult but it certainly looks beautiful) to [...]

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While there are many reasons to relocate to the Windy City, from the vibrant local culture to the top notch Chicago real estate, the incredible holiday season provides one more reason to make Chicago your home.  When the city’s amazing architecture is covered in fresh snow and the streets are strung with twinkling lights, there [...]

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For first time homeowners who have not been hit too hard by the current financial crisis, now might be one of the best times to purchase a piece of Chicago real estate.  This article in the New York Times details the many advantages of first time buyers, including the fact that they do not have [...]

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Yesterday I covered the basics of staging your Chicago condo or home, and as promised, today I have some more specific tips.  As a Chicago real estate agent, I have sold many homes, and seen even more staged for potential buyers.  Here are the top ten items that you should consider when putting your home [...]

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As a Chicago real estate agent, I have been involved in many property sales, so naturally I have seen many homes “staged” and presented for potential buyers. It is probably obvious that a clean, uncluttered home is easier to sell than something messy or even dirty - you want possible buyers to see a home [...]

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In the current economic climate and real estate market, it is difficult to focus on anything but affordability and the bottom line - but it is essential not to forget the real reason to purchase a Chicago condo or any piece of real estate - because you enjoy it. As a Chicago real estate agent, [...]

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You may not think that there is much to be thankful for in the current Chicago real estate market; however, despite the state of real estate at the moment there are plenty of reasons to be positive about the future of real estate here in the Second City, whether you currently own a Chicago condo [...]

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Chicagoans, get ready for your close up: Barack Obama has turned the world’s eyes towards America, and Chicago in particular. Fortunately, the Windy City has never been more ready for the attention. Chicago’s vibrant local culture, a dining scene that is second to none, and stunning architecture certainly set the city apart, and the amazing [...]

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Although popular neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and the Gold Coast are home to plenty of fantastic Chicago condos, one of the hottest neighborhoods right now is the new kid on the block - the New East Side, that is. Also referred to as the Lakeshore East community, the New East Side is a massive [...]

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As I’ve detailed in previous posts, there are many reasons to relocate to Chicago - the city’s stunning urban landscape, its intriguing history, and varied neighborhoods all make the city a wonderful place to live and work, and the amazing Chicago real estate and Chicago condos that are available definitely don’t hurt either.
However, one of [...]

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