Category Archives: Chicago

Hyde Park Movie Theater coming soon

Hyde Park Movie Theater coming soon A new movie theater will be opening in Hyde Park. But, we will have to be patient. It should open in the Fall of 2012. It will replace the vacant theater that sits near … Continue reading

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Hyde Park October Fest – Chicago

Hyde Park October Fest – Chicago I forgot to upload a few pictures from the Hyde Park OctoberFest last fall. It was a really nice event. They had lots of vendors there. They also had food, drinks, and live entertainment. … Continue reading

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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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Security Deposit Interest Rates in Chicago

Security Deposit Interest Rates in Chicago for 2011 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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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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