Don’t miss your chance to call this charming cottage your home. 1 Block to Paw Paw Lake, 2 Blocks to Interlochen Lake, less than a half mile to Little Paw Paw Lake, and one block to Deer Forest. This home sitting on a beautiful wooded double lot was completely renovated by Green Towne Builders. New [...]
Entries from October 31st, 2007
Ulta Luxury Single Family Chicago Homes
October 29th, 2007 · No Comments · New Construction, Residential
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 [...]
Tags:Burling Street·chicago homes·Chicago Homes to Purchase·Chicago Single Family·Howe Street·Orchard Street
Chicago Townhome Information
October 29th, 2007 · 1 Comment · New Construction, Residential
When a realtor quotes the square footage of a townhome keep in mind that the actual liveable square footage is less than quoted by 200 square feet for a one-car attached garage and 400 square feet for a two-car attached garage townhome. In Chicago, square footage on a listing sheet includes the garage space for [...]
Chicago Condo Commission Tip For Buyers
October 25th, 2007 · No Comments · New Construction, Residential
Sellers in the Chicago market are using a multiple of marketing techniques to sell their homes in order to avoid reducing prices substantially. One of these techniques is to offer realtors extra money to push their homes in the form of higher commissions. It is important to know this trend as your realtor should be [...]
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Realtor Representation-Resale Or New Construction
October 24th, 2007 · No Comments · Investors, New Construction, Residential
As a consumer it is best that you be represented by a realtor who has at least 10 years experience as he or she will know the real estate nuances that should serve you well when re-selling a property.
This is especially true when purchasing new construction. If you are considering new construction, a person who [...]
Tags:Chicago New Construction·Chicago Realtor·Parking·Realtor Representation
Chicago New Construction, Awesome Location
October 23rd, 2007 · No Comments · New Construction, Residential
For one of the most exciting new developments in Chicago, it has to be The St. Clair at City Front Plaza. The highrise, being developed by Centrum Properties, an all glass building, will have units with ten foot ceilings, and is slated to be completed in the year 2010. Just off Michigan Ave, in a [...]
Tags:Chicago Condos·Chicago New Construction·chicago real estate·Michigan Ave
Chicago Bears Win Against Eagles: 19-16
October 22nd, 2007 · No Comments · Football
Yup, that’s right. Da’ Bears pull in another victory against the Philly’s. That’s what I’m talking about right there.
I’m hoping for a better season then last year, but with a 3-4 start, who knows where this season will end up. Anyone else fans of Chicago?
Tags:chicago·chicago bears·Football
12 Building Portfolio sold for $42 Million
October 18th, 2007 · No Comments · Commercial, Investors
Chicago based Transwestern team Romanek Properties Ltd. decided to sell its portfolio of 12 buildings located around Neil Street. This was a commercial transaction, not too related to the residential stuff that I do, but I thought I’d let you know since I am reporting on Chicago real estate transactions, investments and general news.
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Tags:chicago commercial property·chicago investment·romanek properties
Chicago Real Estate Firm Offering Katrina Victims Help
October 17th, 2007 · No Comments · Investors
Here’s some good news from my local real estate firms. Ryan Real Estate and Springboard Academy have teamed up and are funding 50-plus houses for the Katrina victims. There are currently 17,000 victims waiting on homes. Even though its a small number of homes being built for the large amount of victims, the families will [...]
Welcome to the Chicago Real Estate Blog!
October 15th, 2007 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Welcome to the chicago real estate blog! We’ll be posting about all things Chicago. Of course we’ll be hitting a lot of bases about Chicago homes and real estate market, but we’ll also be touching on different events, news and social activities in Chicago. I hope you enjoy!