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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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Stylized Decorating in Lakeview Historic Single Family Home

November 22, 2011

We all love vintage homes, but would you choose bare bones decorating or stylized period wallpaper and furnishings? The gorgeous home at 1048 W Oakdale was listed for sale at $ 3,900,000 in 2008 – it returned to  the market in June, starting at $ 2,750,000 and reduced today to$ 2,575,000. Most would agree it’s [...]

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Lakewood Balmoral-Andersonville-Real Estate Update

November 21, 2011

Lakewood Balmoral – Andersonville home sales have been quiet this fall.  There are 2 homes under contract, but no closings have occurred in the last 3 months. The 1905 home at 1426 W Rascher was last purchased in December, 2007, and has top of the line upgrades.  It’s not in the Lakewood Balmoral District, but [...]

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Lakewood Balmoral Real Estate Update

September 30, 2011

Lakewood Balmoral – the historic district in Andersonville – has been active during the last six months.  Prices have ranged from the $ 500′s to the $1.5 Million range, depending on square footage, lot size, and condition. Two special sales recently occurred – The rehabbed (2flat to single family home) at 5511 N Lakewood closed [...]

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Lakewood Balmoral Real Estate Update – May, 2011

May 23, 2011

Homes for Sale and Homes Sold in Lakewood Balmoral Historic District Select the above link to be directed to a full market analysis, including pictures and greater details of the latest news in homes for sale and homes sold in this wonderful Chicago historic district in the Andersonville neighborhood. It’s been a busy real estate [...]

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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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3 Bedroom Townhouses in Lakeview

March 24, 2011

Want to feel like you’re in a house but for much less money than what you see single family homes selling for? Is having your own private entrance important? Are you looking to reduce the assessments you pay? Check out these Lakeview townhouses – there are some great buys available! 1714 W Belmont #C –  [...]

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Top 5 Best Historic Neighborhoods in Chicago?

March 21, 2011

Where are the best old house neighborhoods in and around Chicago? This Old House just came out with its annual list of best old house neighborhoods.  Checking 2009-2011, I found 4 nearby areas they mentioned… 5.  Greencastle, Indiana?  Okay – not near Chicago…. I went to college there, (DePauw), and I guess I had more [...]

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Historic Home for Sale in East Ravenswood

March 16, 2011

The historic home in East Ravenswood at 4023 N Paulina is a delight to see! The home was originally built in 1883 and sits on a 50 x 165′ lot.  It  takes advantage of this oversized Chicago lot size – the house is both wide and deep. 4023 N Paulina was recently rehabbed and it’s [...]

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Historic McCormick Rowhouse Sells at Huge Discount`

March 13, 2011

This McCormick Rowhouse at 836 W Chalmers in DePaul is now under contract. Purchased in 2007 for $1,400,000, it was originally listed in 2010 for $ 1,295,000.  It was reduced in February to $ 979,000, and then finally sold.  When it closes, we will learn at what low price it finally sold. The historic 1885 [...]

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