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Homes for Sale

Best Buy in Lakewood Balmoral – 5210 Magnolia – $ 875,000

July 26, 2010

There are many good choices for vintage, historic homes in Lakewood Balmoral.  Two homes have closed this month, but there are still good options available for those interested in buying a single family home.
The best value in this Andersonville historic district is 5210 N Magnolia. The home was purchased just a couple years ago, but [...]

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Edgewater Beach Penthouse with Rooftop Terrace — $ 339,000

July 24, 2010

Not only is my new listing on Edgewater Beach (now Osterman Beach) a spectacular home at an incredible price — it also has a PAST!
Playboy Magazine Designed my Condo Listing?
According to JT, the Beach Point Tower garage man for 48 years, the penthouse at 5801 N Sheridan Road was modified by Playboy Magazine for photo [...]

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Albany Park Condo Open Houses Sunday, July 11

July 9, 2010

Come see these great condos for sale
in Albany Park!….

4830 N Albany 2N- $ 275,000

Open 11 – 1 pm

This fantastic 2 bedroom plus den rehab (1600-ish square feet) is only 4 year new but looks like new construction!  Brazilian wood floors, stainless and granite kitchen, sunny front [...]

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What Does $ 4 Million Buy in Lincoln Park?

June 3, 2010
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This month, $4 Million is the price for 2248 N Orchard, a new 8,550 square foot 6 bedroom home on a 31 foot wide lot.  Located near Oz Park in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood,  the home includes a mahogany paneled library, 2 tiered terrace with fireplace, and an elevator to all levels, including the [...]

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4830 N Albany – Albany Park – 2 Bedroom Condo for Sale

March 26, 2010

4830 N Albany is a fantastic 2 bedroom condo for sale in East Albany Park.  With two full baths (one in the master) and a den/office, it’s a perfect choice for first time buyers looking to take advantage of the home buyer tax credit. It’s near the hot Francisco el stop on the Brown line [...]

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Chicago Real Estate Update – East Ravenswood Homes for Sale

March 17, 2010
1605 W Cullom

East Ravenswood has some lovely homes for sale right now — from $ 550,000 to almost $ 2,500,000, there are some fantastic historic houses for Chicago real estate buyers.

1605 W Cullom is an 1896 rehabbed Victorian, 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath,  for $ 649,000.

4156 Paulina is on a huge corner lot — 43.7 x 165.  [...]

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Lakewood Balmoral Real Estate Update

March 17, 2010
5253 Lakewood - home for sale in Lakewood Balmoral - Andersonville, Chicago

Lakewood Balmoral has some great single family homes for sale.  The bargains on Wayne and Magnolia are under contract, but there are currently 2 homes for sale under $ 900,000 that are worth seeing.  The lovely rehab by Dave Kirk, 5511 N Lakewood, is also for sale.
5253 N Lakewood, a 5 bedroom built in 1903, [...]

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3141 N Clifton – Lakeview Single Family – an Inviting Home and Garden

March 8, 2010
3141 N Clifton back garden patio

A Prudential Rubloff
Fine Homes Listing…
$1,349,900

3141 N Clifton is a home for the confident social maven — lovingly rehabbed over 3 years by a thoughtful owner (not a cookie cutter spec home builder) -  it doesn’t scream at you.  The details and finishes, the floor plan,  chef’s kitchen, and patio garden  gently  sweep over you  [...]

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Condo For Sale – First Time Buyer Alert and Chicago Real Estate Bargain

February 28, 2010
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4830 N Albany
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$ 289,900

This West Lincoln Square condo is for sale, but is NOT yet available through the Multiple Listing Service.  It’s perfect for first time buyers wanting to take advantage of the tax credit, but you’ll need to act soon–the tax credit ends April 30.  Just steps away from the Francisco stop on the [...]

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5407 Lakewood – Buy of the Week – $879,000

February 13, 2010

Run, don’t walk, to see this fantastic Lakewood Balmoral home – just listed for sale yesterday.  At this price, in this condition, in this location, it is without a doubt the
Chicago Real Estate
Buy of the Week
At $ 879,000, it will not be on the market very long.  It’s an absolutely charming historic home, and it [...]

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