Category Archives: West Loop

West Loop Rental Analysis

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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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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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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Driving on I-94 towards downtown Chicago

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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Sales way up in DEC 2009

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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West Loop Real Estate Analysis

There is still a lot of sales activity in the West Loop. I decided to take a quick look at 2009 Sales activity. In short, it summed up as follows: “Sales are trending up, while prices are trending down”. 2009 … Continue reading

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Chicago Deeded Parking Spaces

Most people may not realize that you can buy and sell deeded parking spaces in Chicago. A Realtor (such as myself can even assist you with buying and selling deeded parking spaces in Chicago. A parking space may make a … Continue reading

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West Loop Real Estate Analysis

Now let’s take a look at the West Loop Real Estate market. The West Loop is a very popular neighborhood. Much like the South Loop, I feel that this area is an excellent area to invest in. This is because … Continue reading

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