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Entries from January 30th, 2009

2009 Is The Ideal Time To Buy Chicago Real Estate

January 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Residential

For those in a position to buy a new home, 2009 might be the ideal time to buy. Not only are there a significant number of beautiful Chicago homes for sale, the cost of home ownership is dropping as many sellers are listening to their real estate agents and lowering prices. According to a recent article [...]

Sizing Down & Trading Up: The Latest Trend In Chicago Real Estate

January 27th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Relocation, Residential

Although downsizing is not typically considered a good thing, the latest trend in Chicago real estate can certainly be viewed as a positive development for both the Chicago condo market and the environment. According to a recent Chicago Tribune article, moving into a smaller, more compact home is the next big thing.
While people choose smaller [...]

Live in an Urban Village: The New Lakeshore Community

January 21st, 2009 · No Comments · Commercial, New Construction, Residential, Uncategorized

Purchasing Chicago real estate downtown, in Streeterville, or in the River North holds plenty of appeal, especially if you work in the Loop – the commute is short and everything you’ll want, from groceries to high end shopping, is only a few short blocks or a quick taxi ride away. On the other hand, the [...]

Relocate To Chicago: Fast Company Magazine’s City of the Year

January 16th, 2009 · No Comments · Commercial, Entertainment, New Construction, Relocation, Residential

2008 was a hugely significant year for Chicago – from President-elect Obama’s election to the completion of the Trump building, as well as the near completion of other significant Chicago real estate projects like the Parkhomes and the Aqua building in the Lakeshore East community. In fact, Fast Company has named it the city of [...]

Chicago Real Estate Blogging: Most Popular & Useful Blog Posts

January 13th, 2009 · No Comments · New Construction, Residential

Despite the fact that I have been blogging about Chicago real estate since 2007, I have yet to do a round up of my most popular and useful blog posts – so without further ado, here are some of my (and my audience’s) favorite posts on my Chicago real estate blog.
*Information on buying a Chicago [...]

Relocate To Chicago: The Local Economy Is Still Thriving

January 6th, 2009 · No Comments · Entertainment, Relocation, Residential

While there are many plus sides to relocating to Chicago, one of the most important reasons to make the move is the thriving local economy and the corresponding employment opportunities. The fact the Chicago real estate market is not suffering as much as other areas of the country is certainly a positive factor as well.
According [...]

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