From the monthly archives:

August 2009

August 22, 2009

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Lakewood Balmoral Real Estate Update – August 2009

August 13, 2009

5518 N Wayne is Under Contract!

After 429 days (not my listing!), 5518 N Wayne is finally under contract.  Listed originally at $1,965,000, the last price was $1,495,000.  We will know the sale price once it closes.  This is a wonderful home, and it’s too bad that it took so long for the property to sell.

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East Ravenswood Real Estate Update – August

August 12, 2009

This week, Abbott House hit the market.
With a fresh coat of paint (now lilac, not cream), it’s now available for sale at $ 2,489,000.  This 1891 Queen Anne was named a Chicago Landmark in 2006, as it was the home of Wallace C Abbott, founder of Abbott Labs.  It sits on a 92 x 165′ [...]

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Be a Better Condo Board Member

August 10, 2009

On August 18, the second of a three part series on condo board management will be held.  Hosted by Lakeside Community Development, the seminars help condo owners manage their associations more effectively.
Tuesday, August 18
Taft West and Brian White will lead a discussion on how to effectively self-manage your association, the roles and responsibilities of a [...]

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How to Protest your Property Taxes

August 9, 2009

Property Tax reassessment notices are out, and if you want to protest your tax increase, you must file by September 3.
There are 2 meetings scheduled on Chicago’s north side where you can go to learn about property taxes, reassessments, and filing protests to reduce your tax amount.
Cook County Assessment Appeal Process Seminar
Tuesday, August 11, [...]

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