Category Archives: South Loop

Big things in store for the South Loop

If the mayor of Chicago get his way, the South Loop will be the new home of the DePaul University Sports Arena and a new hotel. This development will be around 2200 S. Michigan. This should start a chain reaction … Continue reading

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Short-Sales Explained

What is a short-sale? A short-sale is a type of distressed property sale. It is not a traditional re-sale of a property. In a short-sale, a lender agrees to accept a payoff that is less than what they are owed. … Continue reading

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Marilyn Monroe Statue – Downtown Chicago

Marilyn Monroe Statue – Downtown Chicago There is an eye-catching Marilyn Monroe statue on North Michigan Ave. It is near 400 North Michigan Ave, right past the Chicago River. It is a great tourist attraction. I always thought that Marilyn … 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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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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Enjoy the Bronzeville Lake Front and Beach – 39th Street – Chicago

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Driving Down Lake Shore Drive

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Chicago Rent Price Analysis 2010

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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