Category Archives: real estate analysis

2013 3rd Quarter Sales Analysis

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Mark Killion

Based on the charts shown above, we can see that distressed sales are making up a smaller percentage of today’s real estate transactions. That is a great sign, as it shows that the general health of the real estate market … Continue reading →

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Chicago Cap Rates for Single Family Home Rentals

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Mark Killion

I recently read that Chicago Cap Rates for Single Family
Homes average about 7%.
This may be true when you look at the city as a whole.
But cap rates vary greatly by neighborhood. Continue reading →

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Chicago Investment Property – 12 Unit Apartment Building

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Mark Killion

Today I want to take a look at a
Chicago Multi-Family property that is currently on the market. Continue reading →

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2013 YTD Median Selling Prices

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Mark Killion

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Bronzeville Property Values – update May 2013

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Mark Killion

The real estate market is really picking up these days. There is less inventory on the market compared to a year ago. There are also less foreclosures on the the market. The market is changing to a seller’s market. Let’s … Continue reading →

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How much should I offer for a Home Path (Fannie Mae) property?

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Mark Killion

A Home Path property is a bank owned property that is currently owned by Fannie Mae. These properties have already went through the foreclosure process. Now they are back on the market for sale. In some Chicago neighborhoods, the Home … Continue reading →

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West Loop Rental Analysis

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Mark Killion

Hello to all my blog readers out there. I wanted to take a quick look at rental activity in the West Loop. This analysis is based on properties that were rented from JAN 1st 2013 through MAR 20 2013 in … Continue reading →

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2012 Chicago Rent Price Analysis

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Mark Killion

2012 Chicago Rent Price Analysis for various neighborhoods. Continue reading →

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Chicago Multi-Family Investment Property Analysis

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Mark Killion

Today I want to take a look at a
Chicago Multi-Family property that is currently on the market. This
property is near 35th and Western. Continue reading →

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Investing in Bronzeville Condos – Analysis

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Mark Killion

An in-depth look at investing in condo rentals. Continue reading →

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