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- Bronzeville Real Estate – Sales Analysis – 2019
- Amazing Bronzeville Condo For Sale – Chicago
- Chicago Cap Rates by Neighborhood – Heat Map
- Chicago Cap Rates by Neighborhood – updated Sep 2019
- Lincoln Park Average Rental Prices 2018 – Chicago
- Chicago Cap Rates by neighborhood (updated Feb 2018)
- Average selling prices in Bronzeville by year
- Bronzeville Sales Analysis for 2bed/2bath Condos
- South Shore Chicago – Rent Price Trend
- Chicago Investment Properties
Author Archives: Mark Killion
Great Mural in Kenwood – Chicago
This beautiful mural is on the side of a school in Kenwood Chicago… Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. meets President Obama.
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Posted in Chicago, Kenwood
Tagged Chicago, Dr. Martin Luther King, kenwood, murals, President Obama
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Commercial Property vs. a Ferrari
I was taking a picture of the James Thompson center downtown. As I snapped the picture, I noticed a Ferrari driving by.
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Security Deposit Interest Rates in Chicago for 2012
Security Deposit Interest Rates in Chicago for 2012 The City of Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO) requires the City Comptroller to set the rate of interest to be paid on security deposits held by landlords. The rate is … Continue reading
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2011 Real Estate Sales Analysis – Bronzeville Chicago
Hey there. I just wanted to give you an update on real estate activity for the Bronzeville area. Continue reading
The Gospel Fest is coming to Bronzeville
This summer, Bronzeville residents are in for a real treat. Continue reading
Posted in bronzeville, Chicago, Chicago neighborhoods, Chicago Real Estate, Douglas, Hyde Park Chicago, Oakland
Tagged Chicago Gospel Fest
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Short-Sales Explained
What is a short-sale? A short-sale is a type of distressed property sale. It is not a traditional re-sale of a property. In a short-sale, a lender agrees to accept a payoff that is less than what they are owed. … Continue reading
Posted in Beverly, bronzeville, Chicago, Chicago Real Estate, Grand Boulevard, HYDE PARK, Kenwood, Oakland, Pill Hill, short sale, South Loop, South Shore, Tri-Taylor, West Loop
Tagged bronzeville, Chicago, HYDE PARK, Real Estate, short sale, short-sales
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Mortgage Forgiveness Act expires at the end of 2012
FYI: The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act Expires in 2012… If you are thinking about selling your primary residence, and you are upside-down in your mortgage, do it in 2012 or forever hold your peace…after this act expires, the forgiven … Continue reading
R. Kelly is selling his mansion – Short Sale style
Photo credit: Cook County Tax Assesor Famed R&B singer R. Kelly has his mansion on the market for sale. It is listed as a short sale. This means that the mortgage on the property is higher than the current asking … Continue reading
Chicago Alderman Wards and Directory
Chicago Alderman Wards and the city council The city council is the legislative branch of the Chicago government. The city council is made up of 50 elected aldermen. The city is divided into 50 sections which are called wards. There … Continue reading
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Tagged Alderman, Chicago, Chicago Aldermen, Ward Map, Wards
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Is it a good time to buy Hyde Park Real Estate?
Is it a good time to buy Hyde Park Real Estate? Many times it is useful to review a chart of data to identify trends. I decided to create a chart of selling prices for condos in the Hyde Park … Continue reading