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CHICAGO HISTORIC HOME OF THE WEEK

January 11, 2012

1454 W Hood $ 579,900 Fresh for 2012, this Edgewater Glen 1911 home is a terrific buy! It’s currently a 3 bedroom 2 bath home, and it’s very liveable as it is, yet there are options for increasing the # of bedrooms and baths very easily. The home sits on a 30′ wide lot, and [...]

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Top 10 Reasons to Live in Noble Square

April 14, 2011

Noble Square (800-1600N…1400-1600W) is a little-known treasure – affordable homes and great amenities!  Some of the top reasons to live in Noble Square… 10.     9th Annual Renegade Craft Fair – Sept 10,11 The Renegade Craft Fair differs from traditional arts and craft fairs by focusing on DIY and indie-craft culture. Each individual fair is [...]

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New homes in Jacksonville come with record-setting rattlesnake!

April 14, 2011

Found in KB homes subdivision, south of Jacksonville… 15 foot Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake– the largest ever caught on record. A little research (source unknown) revealed the following: One bite from a snake this large contains enough venom to kill over 40 full grown men. The head alone is larger than the hand of a normal [...]

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Cook County Seniors’ Property Tax Exemption Deadline Extended

March 13, 2011

Seniors who own property in Cook County have until March 22 to apply for their annual property tax exemptions. Unlike the homeowners’ exemption, seniors must apply each year.  The senior property tax exemption automatically qualifies a property owner for the homeowners’ exemption. Cook County Assessor Berrios announced that applications are down this year, and an [...]

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Market Shifts call for Boomers to Assess and Take Action Where Possible

February 10, 2011

In a great article published yesterday by RISMedia, the confluence of demographics, recession, and changes in personal priorities were analyzed to predict where the real estate market will be going in the near future…. It’s a macro view, and while the conclusions aren’t earth-shattering, it drills down to some very key “take-aways” and opportunities for [...]

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Lakewood Balmoral Halloween

November 8, 2010

It was another great year for Halloween in Lakewood Balmoral!   Maybe it was a little cold, but the rain stayed away and one neighbor reported handing out over 1500 pieces of candy! We seem to be more and more popular as a Trick or Treat destination, and Chicago Block by Block featured us this [...]

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DAR Good Citizens Award

October 25, 2010

Chicago High School Seniors – it’s time to honor your Good Citizens! As the chair for this year’s NDSDAR Good Citizens Award in Chicago, I welcome all Chicago High School counselors to to participate in our Good Citizens program: Honor your school’s senior who best exemplifies the character of a Good Citizen* Your school can [...]

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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 [...]

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CHICAGO REAL ESTATE – SINGLE FAMILY HOME SALES THROUGH JUNE 2010

July 11, 2010

Single Family Home sales on Chicago’s north side are looking better all the time. In June, 79 homes closed on Chicago’s north side*, a steady increase over the previous month, and up 84% over June 2009. Median prices declined this month-  down 7% vs the previous month (May ’10) and -16% vs June 2009. Inventory [...]

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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 penthouse [...]

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