Category Archives: Chicago neighborhoods

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

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The Gospel Fest is coming to Bronzeville

This summer, Bronzeville residents are in for a real treat. Continue reading

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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

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Ida B. Wells statue in Bronzeville – (coming soon?)

Ida B. Wells was a social reformer and a social activist. She was also a journalist that wrote countless articles that condemned racism. She lived from 1862 to 1931. Ida B. Wells lived in Bronzeville. She lived in a greystone … Continue reading

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Magic Johnson pumps millions into Hyde Park

Magic Johnson pumps millions into Hyde Park Former NBA star Magic Johnson is investing millions in the Hyde Park Chicago neighborhood. There has been renewed interest in the Hyde Park neighborhood by some big time investors. I recently wrote about … Continue reading

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CHICAGO PROPERTY VALUES: 2011 vs 1994

CHICAGO PROPERTY VALUES: 2011 vs 1994 The Chicago magazine recently featured an interesting article on Chicago Real Estate values. They compared today’s property values to property values from 1994. The results were mixed. Thanks to the Great Recession, 1 in … Continue reading

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South Shore Property Values – Chicago Real Estate

South Shore Property Values – Chicago Real Estate Now let’s take a look at Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. Like everywhere else, the real estate meltdown has really hit South Shore hard. In my opinion, South Shore is very undervalued right … Continue reading

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Marilyn Monroe Statue – Downtown Chicago

Marilyn Monroe Statue – Downtown Chicago There is an eye-catching Marilyn Monroe statue on North Michigan Ave. It is near 400 North Michigan Ave, right past the Chicago River. It is a great tourist attraction. I always thought that Marilyn … Continue reading

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95% Conventional financing for credit scores down to 620!

95% Conventional financing for credit scores down to 620! I received this information from a good loan officer that I know. This info was so useful, that I wanted to share it with all my blog readers out there. I … Continue reading

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