Top 10 Reasons to Live in the West Loop

March 31, 2011

10. Girl and the Goat Restaurant “Top Chef” Season 4 winner Stephanie Izard teams up with partners Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm of Boka Restaurant Group at this ”fun and funky” shared-plates spot focusing on Mediterranean flavors and local ingredients in the West Loop. 9. Harpo Studios now belongs to Rosie! Now that Oprah’s retired from TV, Rosie has [...]

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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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Chicago Real Estate Bargain of the Week

March 16, 2011

This week’s Chicago real estate bargain is a Chicago Bungalow in the Irving Park neighborhood. Consider this home near Montrose and Kimball – on a quiet street.  It’s available through the MLS for $ 239,000!   This bungalow has 3 bedrooms on the first level, with original hardwood floors and trim.  It’s less than .5 [...]

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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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Lakewood Balmoral Real Estate Update

March 13, 2011

Lakewood Balmoral real estate news – The “bargain-basement” property at 5219 N Magnolia is under contract.  Priced at $ 599,000, it sold and went under contract in 35 days. The home at 5340 N Lakewood, was originally last fall for $ 1,050,000, and it’s now available for $ 800,000. This is the lowest priced home [...]

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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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CHICAGO REAL ESTATE UPDATE – Spring has Sprung

February 13, 2011

It’s one week after the Superbowl (and the oft-talked about commercials), and true to form, the Chicago real estate market is heating up. (Yes, and we’re experiencing a bit of spring weather, too – it’ was 41 degrees, according to my car and weather.com says it’s 46 degrees in Lincoln Park today!) Superbowl kicks off [...]

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Abbott House is Under Contract!!!

February 12, 2011

East Ravenswood Real Estate Update – No homes have closed in the last month, but Abbott House is under contract.  This historic landmark property was the home of Wallace C Abbott, pharmacist, then founder of Abbott Laboratories.  Abbott Labs once owned the home, but later built a replica nearer their north shore facility.  The home [...]

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