January 2011

Graceland West Real Estate Update

January 20, 2011

On the north edge of Graceland West, 1459 W Sunnyside just went on the market for $ 660,000.  It’s a smaller-than-typical lot size (92 x 27′)  but it has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a family room on the third floor.  The basement is unfinished and parking is rentable next door — but it gives [...]

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Chicago Bungalows – Single Family Bargains for Sale

January 19, 2011

Readers of this blog know how much I love  Chicago Bungalows! In today’s market, those buyers who want a single family instead of a condo should seriously consider the benefits of owning a bungalow! FHA Loans Available on conventional sized mortgages — 5% down, great rates, and assumable (these rates won’t stay low forever!! 203K [...]

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East Ravenswood Real Estate Update

January 15, 2011

In Chicago’s East Ravenswood neighborhood, only 4333 N Hermitage sold during the last 6 months. The 1906 5 bedroom 2.5 bath sold after 94 days for $ 620,000.  Like most East Ravenswood homes, it sits on an extra deep lot – 165′ deep (30% more land!).  These deep lots are a key selling point for [...]

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CHICAGO HISTORIC PROPERTY OF THE WEEK – 5344 N Lakewood

January 13, 2011

A lovely Lakewood Balmoral Queen Anne at 5344 N Lakewood is still for sale — the price has been reduced to $1,050,000. This 1893 Victorian 5 bedroom home, on a 37.5′ wide lot, has been on the market for 120 days.  The current owners purchased it in September, 2008, for $ 1,187,000- they snapped it [...]

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Lakewood Balmoral Real Estate Update

January 6, 2011

It’s quiet on the Lakewood Balmoral real estate front…. Only 2 homes are currently for sale, including David Kirk’s spec home at 5511 N Lakewood.  The price is the same, but now it’s nearly finished – you can now admire the fine detail he’s put into the 2-flat gut rehab. 5255 N Lakewood sold over [...]

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Chicago Christmas Tree Recycling

January 3, 2011

Recycle your Chicago Christmas Tree and enjoy your free mulch! This year,the  Chicago Park District again offers to recycle your tree and give free mulch!  See the Chicago Tree Recycling Brochure to find the nearest location to your home.  Just bring your tree in before January 17, and you can pick up your bag of [...]

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