Category Archives: Chicago Relocation

Harold Washington Cultural Center in Bronzeville

Harold Washington Cultural Center in Bronzeville It appears that the City Colleges of Chicago will soon buy the Harold Washington Cultural Center on 47th and King Drive. The cultural center has been on the brink of foreclosure for some time … Continue reading

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Douglas Condo Sales in 2010

Douglas Condo Sales in 2010 Let’s take a look at last year’s condo sales in Douglas, Chicago. Douglas is also referred to as “the Gap” or as “Bronzeville”. Douglas comprises the northern half of Bronzeville. This analysis is based on … Continue reading

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Kenwood Condo Sales in 2010

Kenwood Condo Sales in 2010 Let’s take a look at last year’s condo sales in Kenwood, Chicago. This analysis is based on transaction data from the MRED Multiple Listing Sytem. Overall, it was a good year for real estate sales … Continue reading

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Hyde Park Condo Sales in 2010

Hyde Park Condo Sales in 2010 Let’s take a look at last year’s condo sales in Hyde Park. This analysis is based on transaction data from the MRED Multiple Listing System. Overall, it was a good year for real estate … Continue reading

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Beverly Real Estate Sales Analysis – NOV 2010 – Chicago

Beverly Real Estate Sales Analysis – Chicago Let’s take a look at the popular Beverly neighborhood in Chicago, IL. This report is based on sales transactions that closed during the 3 month period ending OCT 31st 2010. This information is … Continue reading

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Dog Parks in Chicago

Dog Parks in Chicago NOTE: Chicago’s “Dog Friendly Areas” now require a permit. The City of Chicago has recently enacted a new law which requires all users of “Dog Friendly Areas” including Montrose Dog Beach to purchase a special permit. … Continue reading

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Taking pictures after my Loop showing appt.

I took a few pictures on the way back from my Loop showing appointment. It was a beautiful Sunday in October. It would have been a perfect day, but the Bears managed to lose to Seattle. Downtown Chicago is really … Continue reading

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I’m going to keep my eye on you!

I just had to take a few pictures of this Giant Eye sculpture. This sculpture is near Van Buren and State Street in the Loop. It is a very interesting sculpture. It gets a lot of attention. From my pictures … Continue reading

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Buckingham Fountain

The Buckingham Fountain is a major attraction in Chicago. But, of course, you already knew that. It is located near 500 South Lake Shore Drive. I decided to visit the Fountain today. I took a few pictures while I was … Continue reading

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Closing Costs

Closing Costs in Illinois The Chicago Tribune published an article today on the topic of closing costs. According to a recent study, closing costs average $3,500 in Illinois. This would be for purchases which required financing. For cash transactions, closings … Continue reading

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