Costs of living continue to increase, and a big-city lifestyle makes no exception. In fact, calling many of the country’s metropolitan areas home could cost you more than twice the national average of standard living. The ACCRA Cost of Living Index recently released the top 10 most expensive urban areas to live in, and New [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Chicago housing market'
NYC, SF, OC Among the 10 Costliest Cities To Live (Chicago Ranks Far Below at 14)
January 7th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Relocation, Residential
Tags:chicago cost vs. other cities·Chicago housing market·chicago real estate·Chicago real estate prices·luxury living·urban living·Windy City real estate
Downtown Chicago Real Estate Trends
September 18th, 2009 · No Comments · Housing economy, New Construction, Residential
By Gail Lissner
Are buyers returning to the Chicago condo market? While the sales volume continues at very thin levels, there has been a recent uptick in sales activity as prospective buyers are sensing that pricing has now reached levels which are rather enticing. With the discounted pricing now being offered by sellers in the Chicago [...]
Tags:Appraisal Research Counselors·Chicago Condos·Chicago Homes For Sale·Chicago housing market·Downtown Chicago·Gail Lissner
New Data Suggest Housing Slump Might Be Drawing To A Close
May 22nd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
The housing market is in trouble. We know this. And the Chicago real estate market isn’t immune to its troubles. We know this, too. Yet hearing about housing market woes on the news can start to feel cumbersome and depressing after a while. So here’s a bit of good news to lift our spirits, and [...]
Tags:April 2009 housing starts·Chicago housing market·chicago real estate·Chicago Single Family·Chicago single family homes·Department of Commerce·Housing economy·Housing market recovering·Housing Starts·Joe Robson·National Association of Home Builders·Single Family Homes
Top 5 Reasons To Buy A Luxury Chicago Home Now
May 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment · New Construction, Residential, Uncategorized
The decline of the real market isn’t all bad. In fact, for those of you with good credit and some savings, right now might be the best time to purchase a Chicago condo or Chicago home. The Chicago Tribune recently highlighted five reasons to buy, which are as follows:
1. Lots to choose from – Right [...]
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