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10 Things to Consider when Purchasing Chicago Luxury Real Estate

March 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Relocation, Residential

In my more than 20 years helping clients buy luxury real estate in Chicago, I’ve come to learn that there are a handful of considerations—some obvious, and some less so—that are key to making a good purchase. It’s not only important to look at the attributes of a Chicago home for sale now, but also [...]

Anticipating Mortgage Rates for Chicago Luxury Real Estate

March 5th, 2010 · No Comments · Housing economy, Residential

With the housing market showing signs of recovery and increased speculation about rising interest rates, prospective higher-end buyers may want to consider pulling the trigger on that purchase of a Chicago home.
The banking industry is bracing for a potential rate hike anywhere from 2 to 4 percent during the course of the next 12 to [...]

Downtown Chicago Real Estate Sales Picking Up Among Condos

February 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · Housing economy, Residential

For those who have been on the fence to purchase a new downtown Chicago condo, now may be the ideal time. While several buildings downtown are still being built, new construction downtown projects in Chicago have slowed down considerably, and not much is in the window for the foreseeable future.
According to an article in [...]

A Chicago Lifestyle: Where the Rich Don’t Have to be Poor

February 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Relocation, Residential

I came across this recent column in the Wall Street Journal that discussed the frantic, often excessive lifestyle that occurs in Manhattan: rents that cost more than many mortgages and offer half the space, to bumper-to-bumper traffic just out your front window, to sidewalk carts that require a trip to the ATM to pay for [...]

Why A Chicago Home is Perfect for Empty Nesters

February 4th, 2010 · No Comments · Relocation, Residential

Chicago real estate offers many options for many types of buyers—another perfect pair is a Chicago home for empty nesters. With children who are now off on their own, you might find yourself ready to downsize to something smaller, upgrade to something more luxurious or just move into a new neighborhood that lets you walk [...]

Must-Read Chicago Real Estate Blogs From a Volatile Year

January 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Relocation, Residential

There’s no arguing that 2009 was certainly an interesting year for Chicago real estate, full of unique situations and important nuances that we’ve seen before—and some that we haven’t. I’ve created this roundup of must-read posts for anyone considering purchasing Chicago real estate: whether you’re looking at new construction, Chicago condos, Chicago luxury construction, or [...]

Chicago Real Estate: The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Chicago Slated to be One of the Most Desirable Residential Buildings Downtown

July 29th, 2009 · 1 Comment · New Construction, Pets, Residential

When a gold standard hotel displays its name on a new residential condominium you can rest assured it will maintain some of the finest amenities and services the hospitality and construction professions have to offer.
But The Ritz-Carlton Residences isn’t just a name; it’s a lifestyle. And if your lifestyle demands luxury and service then look [...]

Make the Magnificent Mile Your Home: Chicago Real Estate for Sale at the Ritz Carlton

June 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · New Construction, Residential, Uncategorized

Located at the corner of North Michigan Avenue and Erie Street, the Ritz Carlton Residences offers amenities like no other piece of Chicago real estate. Be one of 88 exclusive Chicago homeowners to live in this exquisite building that pays tribute to the past as well as the future.
The 40-story structure, which was designed by [...]

Luxury Real Estate Around The World – A Chicago Real Estate Agent’s Favorite Links

May 27th, 2009 · No Comments · Entertainment

If you’re reading my blog, chances are you are interested in the Chicago real estate market. However, my readers and clients are also often curious about houses and properties around the globe and what they can get for their money in the current economic climate, so here are some of the latest useful and interesting [...]

Chicago Real Estate and Short Sale Information

May 5th, 2009 · No Comments · Residential

As the nation falls deeper into recession, many Chicago homeowners are faced with the difficult reality of foreclosure. On April 16, the Sun-Times reported that Chicago-area foreclosures had increased by 69 percent in the first quarter compared to last year.
Throughout the state foreclosure filings were up 79 percent from February to March, leaving Illinois with [...]

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