Category Archives: Chicago

Chicago Rent Price Analysis 2010

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Mark Killion

Chicago Rent Price Analysis 2010 I decided to analyze Chicago Rental prices for the 2nd quarter of 2010. This analysis shows the average rent price by neighborhood and bedroom count. This report can be very useful for both investors and … Continue reading →

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Section 8 Rentals in Chicago

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Mark Killion

Section 8 Rentals in Chicago As a licensed Real Estate Agent, I have access to several Section 8 rentals in Chicago. A lot of them are privately owned condos. Sometimes you can find a few single family homes for rent … Continue reading →

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Driving on I-94 towards downtown Chicago

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Mark Killion

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

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Mark Killion

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)

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Mark Killion

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

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Mark Killion

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

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Mark Killion

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

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Mark Killion

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

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Mark Killion

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

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Mark Killion

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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