I know, it’s sacrilegious to compare Chicago to New York, but humor me for just one moment. There’s no doubt Chicago is just an all-around better place to live and be. I’ve been told on many occasions that Chicago holds all of New York’s best qualities and none of the bad. But Chicago’s Gold Coast [...]
Entries from August 27th, 2009
Sell Your Chicago Home Faster With Staging
August 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Housing economy, Residential
It’s a rare occasion when I recommend a specific person’s services, however, a recent experience has prompted me to do just that. I was always told that if you stage a home, it will sell faster. But throughout my 20 years as a luxury Chicago real estate agent, I never saw the value in it—until [...]
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Discover the Beauty of Chicago at Night
August 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · Entertainment, New Construction, Outdoors, Residential
Living in such a fast-paced city, it’s easy to get distracted. But ever so often, I take a break from my hectic schedule to simply enjoy Chicago. There’s just something so amazingly gorgeous about our city. This is especially true at night. Forget New York. Forget L.A. Chicago’s where its at. If you’re in the [...]
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Creating A Beautiful Deck Space For Your Chicago Home
August 5th, 2009 · No Comments · Entertainment, Outdoors, Residential
The warm weather may have taken its time getting here, but now that it’s here, nothing says summer like relaxing on your Chicago deck. Whether you love laying low with a good book or entertaining friends, your outdoor haven should be just as fabulous as the rest of your abode. A truly magnificent deck should [...]
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Getting a Fair Appraisal For Your Chicago Home
August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · Housing economy, Relocation, Residential
When selling or refinancing your Chicago home or Chicago condo, nothing is more important than the appraisal. In this economic climate prices have dropped tremendously, but don’t let your home be undervalued. As originally reported by Money Magazine, below are five tips to insure your home is being appraised accurately before you sell or refinance.
“It’s [...]
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