Category Archives: Chicago Real Estate

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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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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Foreclosure activity rises in the 3rd quarter of 2011

Foreclosure activity rises in the 3rd quarter After 5 straight quarters of declining U.S. foreclosures, the number of default notices rose in the 3rd quarter of 2011. This could be a sign that things will be getting worse before they … 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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Hyde Park property to sell for 160 MILLION!

Hyde Park property to sell for 160 MILLION?! Recession?! What recession? Apparently, major deals are still happening every day. Sources close to this deal are stating that Regents Park will soon be sold for close to 160 MILLION! Regents Park … 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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Bronzeville Restaurants

BRONZEVILLE RESTAURANTS Here is a list of Bronzeville restaurants that I have heard some good things about. I have eaten at some of them myself. I will try to visit all of them by the end of the summer. If … Continue reading

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