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January 2011 - Posts

Multi-Units see 10 cap returns
With the difficulty of financing Multi-Unit buildings - sellers have had to drop pricing to Rates of Return that haven't seen seen in a long time. We are now seeing Cap rates above 9% in the heart of Lincoln Park and other affluent areas that have Read More...
Price Reduced on 9536 MARQUETTE ST in South Chicago
South Chicago, Chicago - Announcing a price reduction on 9536 MARQUETTE ST, a 3 bath, 5 bdrm bi-level. Now MLS® $169,100 - MASSIVE PRICE REDUCTION. Property information Read More...
Bi-Level For Sale in South Chicago
4 BEDROOMS. 3 BTHS • 3 bath, 5 bdrm bi-level - MLS® $169,100 - MASSIVE PRICE REDUCTION South Chicago, Chicago - MARQUETTE GARDENS! INCREDIBLE PRICE REDUCTIONS FOR 2011!! THESE WONT LAST 3.5% FHA FINANCING AVAILABLE 17 NEW CONSTRUCTION HOMES... Read More...
Price Reduced on 9540 S MARQUETTE ST. in South Chicago
South Chicago, Chicago - Announcing a price reduction on 9540 S MARQUETTE ST., a 3,000 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm bi-level. Now MLS® $220,400 - MASSIVE PRICE REDUCTION!!. Property information Read More...
2011 Forecast for Chicago and Illinois Real Estate Market
Realtors’ 2011 Forecast: “Ho-Hum” By Dennis Rodkin Jan 26, 2011 - 10:14 AM --> On Tuesday, the latest data from the Case Shiller Index showed that among the country’s 20 largest cities, Chicago-area home values for November 2010 Read More...
40 reasons to LOVE Chicago
I know there are more.... Read below and post what it is you love about Chicago http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/December-2010/40-Reasons-to-Love-Chicago/ T his past year, we witnessed our fair share of history makers and head-scratchers. One Read More...
MAJOR Price Reduction on 500 West Superior, Unit 1610 in Chicago's River North Neighborhood
River North, Chicago - The Montgomery Wards office building; one of the hottest places to live. This is a MAJOR $250,000 price reduction, Priced for a QUICK QUICK QUICK sale.... Announcing a price reduction on 1610-500 West Superior, a 2,245 sq. ft., Read More...
Better to buy than rent, even renters agree
Owners, Renters Agree: Owning a Home is a Smart Decision Washington, January 19, 2011 A substantial majority of both home owners and current renters agree that owning a home is a smart decision over the long term. That’s according to the results Read More...
Open House in Bucktown on Sunday
January 2011 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 Bucktown, Chicago - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 2245 w. north ave unit 301 on January 30 Read More...
Recent talk to an appraiser at a home in Hamlin Park
Just had an interesting talk with an appraiser at my house - she says she is seeing around 1.5 -3% price increases from last year on single family homes. She fells good about Bucktown, North Center, L.Park, and Roscoe... kind of the same thing I have Read More...
Static Market tracker for Lakeview, Near North, Lincoln Park and West Town
This is an incredibly useful tool called MARKET TRACKER. It is a perfect way to analyze area statistics for both buyers and sellers. Please click on the static live links below: Lakeview: http://clientconnect.koenigstrey.com/SSC/DB/kns_mrd/MTGraphs/MTMain_CHICAGO_-_LAKE_VIEW.htm Read More...
Rent/Lease Reduced on 411-2911 N WESTERN AVE in Logan Square
Logan Square, Chicago - Announcing a rent/lease reduction on 411-2911 N WESTERN AVE, a 1,300 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $1,700 USD Monthly - GREAT VIEWS!!. Property information Read More...
Rent/Lease Reduced on 411-2911 N WESTERN AVE in Logan Square
Logan Square, Chicago - Announcing a rent/lease reduction on 411-2911 N WESTERN AVE, a 1,300 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $1,800 USD Monthly - GREAT VIEWS!!. Property information Read More...
We are your Chicago Real Estate Experts
http://kcmblog.com/2011/01/18/you-need-an-expert-not-just-an-agent/ You Need an EXPERT, Not Just an Agent by The KCM Crew on January 18, 2011 · 1 comment in For Buyers , For Sellers 201 Share click here to see Steve's interview A major national Read More...
Positive predictions for 2011 Real Estate market in Chicago
Some Positive Predictions On The Chicago Housing Market In 2011 I don’t have a crystal ball. Nobody does. But I suspect that home sales in Chicago will rise in 2011. Last year was a tough one for the local housing market. Sellers struggled to move Read More...
Common mistakes when selling a home
Common Home Selling Mistakes Tips to help you make a quick, easy sale By Laura Sherman If you’re planning to sell your home, there are things you can do to set yourself up for success – or failure. Learn from the errors of sellers past and Read More...
Chicago Spire Owner's home secretly on market
Jan 12, 2011 Housing Bulletin News About the Spire Developer By: Dennis Rodkin See FULL article at : http://www.chicagomag.com/Radar/Deal-Estate/January-2011/News-About-the-Spire-Developer-Bozo-and-a-Bears-Wide-Receiver/ Jan 12, 2011 - 12:27 PM --> Garrett Read More...
Price Reduced on 3540 North Ravenswood in Ravenswood
Ravenswood, Chicago - Announcing a price reduction on 3540 North Ravenswood, a 9,000 sq. ft., 6 bath, 6 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $3,475,000 - Amazing price, 9K sq ft. Property information Read More...
Price Reduced on 411-2911 N Western Ave in Logan Square
Logan Square, Chicago - Announcing a price reduction on 411-2911 N Western Ave, a 1,350 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $265,000 - Wide Open Floor Plan. Property information Read More...
Open House in Old Town on Sunday
January 2011 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 Old Town, Chicago - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 202-247 w. scott on January 9 from 2:00 Read More...
Open House in Pilsen on Sunday
January 2011 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 Pilsen, Chicago - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 401-2520 S OAKLEY on January 9 from 2:00 Read More...
Open House in Pilsen on Sunday
January 2011 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 Pilsen, Chicago - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 304-2520 S OAKLEY AVE on January 9 from 2:00 Read More...
Open House in Pilsen on Sunday
January 2011 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 Pilsen, Chicago - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 205-2520 S OAKLEY AVE. on January 9 from Read More...
Open House in Pilsen on Sunday
January 2011 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 Pilsen, Chicago - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 202-2520 S OAKLEY AVE. on January 16 from Read More...
Open House in Pilsen on Sunday
January 2011 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 Pilsen, Chicago - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 303-2520 S OAKLEY AVE. on January 9 from Read More...
Open House in Bucktown on Sunday
January 2011 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 Bucktown, Chicago - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 301-2245 w. north ave on January 9 from Read More...