Author Archives: Mark Killion

About Mark Killion

My name is Mark Killion. I am a licensed Real Estate broker in Chicago. I work with Kale Realty. I specialize in rentals and investment properties. I am here to serve you! Send me a note! Visit me online: www.773property.com

Driving on I-94 towards downtown Chicago

Driving on I-94 towards downtown Chicago Sometimes the traffic on the Chicago expressways can really be annoying. But, as you approach downtown, you don’t mind the traffic. Because the views of downtown are really awesome. I decided to take a … Continue reading

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Hyde Park Chicago – Lakefront – Promontory Point

Hyde Park Chicago – Lakefront – Promontory Point Click here for Promontory CO-OP and Rental Listings One of the great things about the Hyde Park neighborhood is its proximity to Lake Michigan. I decided to visit the “Point” which is … Continue reading

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Bronzeville Rentals – Chicago (60653,60615)

BRONZEVILLE RENTALS (Chicago 60653, 60615) * Updated MAY-21-2010 I haven’t analyzed the Bronzeville Chicago rental market in a while. If you rent a Bronzeville condo, it will give you at least a year to become familiar with the area. The … Continue reading

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Chicago’s Top Cultural Attractions

Chicago’s Top 8 Cultural Attractions (Based on number of visitors in 2009) 1) John G. Shedd Aquarium 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago 60605 (312) 939-2438 www.sheddaquarium.org 2) Art Institute 111 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago 60603 (312) 443-3600 www.artic.edu 3) … Continue reading

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Bronzeville Statue

I was showing a property near 26th and King Drive. This is at the northern boundary of Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. I thought I would take a picture of this huge statue. It greets you as you’re entering the historic Chicago … Continue reading

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Bronzeville Chicago – Real Estate Update

Bronzeville Chicago – Real Estate Update Let’s take a quick look at the Bronzeville Real Estate market. This data covers sales activity during the last 3 months. For this analysis, I am looking at the Douglas and Grand Boulevard areas. … Continue reading

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53rd st in Hyde Park will get a makeover

53rd Street in Hyde Park Chicago will get a great makeover. Big changes are coming to 53rd and Lake Park and Harper Court. A big mixed-use Real Estate development project could start as early as 2011. The new construction project … Continue reading

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Sales way up in DEC 2009

According to a recent report, sales in December 2009 were up 33% compared to December 2008. Sales have been up 6 months in a row! But, overall, sales for the year were flat compared to 2008. In many areas of … Continue reading

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West Loop Real Estate Analysis

There is still a lot of sales activity in the West Loop. I decided to take a quick look at 2009 Sales activity. In short, it summed up as follows: “Sales are trending up, while prices are trending down”. 2009 … Continue reading

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Chicago Deeded Parking Spaces

Most people may not realize that you can buy and sell deeded parking spaces in Chicago. A Realtor (such as myself can even assist you with buying and selling deeded parking spaces in Chicago. A parking space may make a … Continue reading

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