Category Archives: Kenwood

TRC Senior Village

TRC Senior Village If you are over 55 years of age, you can enjoy access to the fitness center at the TRC Senior Village. It is located at 53rd and Calumet. According to their website: “All residents of the facility … Continue reading

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Kenwood Real Estate Update – JULY 2011

Kenwood Real Estate Update – JULY 2011 Here is a summary of recent real estate activity in the Kenwood and Oakland neighborhoods. Many people refer to Oakland as “North Kenwood”. Until the next time, Mark Killion Real Estate Broker Century … Continue reading

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Hyde Park fountain near 51st and Drexel

This fountain is in Hyde Park Chicago. It is near 51st and Drexel. It is aptly named the “Drexel Fountain”. This is one of the first monuments ever built in the Chicagoland area. It was restored in the late 1970s. … Continue reading

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Bronzeville and Kenwood Real Estate Market Update

Hey there. I just wanted to post an update on real estate activity in the Bronzeville neighborhood and zip code 60653. Zip code 60653 also includes the Kenwood neighborhood. This report is based on data from the MLS and public … 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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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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FHA Approved Condos

Many potential buyers don’t realize that most condos are NOT FHA approved. FHA prefers to insure loans on single-family homes, two-to-four unit properties, and some mixed-use properties. So in order to buy most condos, you will have to use conventional … Continue reading

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Million Dollar Homes in Kenwood Chicago

Click here for Million Dollar Listings in Kenwood Let’s take a quick look at the real estate market in Kenwood – Chicago. Specifically, let’s look at the market for million dollar homes. I find the Kenwood neighborhood fascinating. Many famous … Continue reading

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Bronzeville and Kenwood Real Estate Analysis – Chicago, IL 60653

*Based on sales data from the MLS for JAN-01-2010 through JUL-20-2010 This report is based on sales data from the MLS for JAN-01-2010 through JUL-20-2010. This is for zip code 60653 only. This zip code includes a few different neighborhoods. … Continue reading

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