Tag Archives: Chicago Real Estate

Jackson Park Highlands – Chicago History

JACKSON PARK HIGHLANDS (CHICAGO) The Jackson Park Highlands District is a historic district in the South Shore community area of Chicago, Illinois. The district was built in 1905 by various architects. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on October 25, … Continue reading

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Jackson Park Highlands – Chicago Real Estate Update – AUG 2012

Jackson Park Highlands – Chicago Real Estate Update Let’s take a quick look at real estate values in the Jackson Park Highlands Chicago neighborhood. Jackson Park Highlands sits within the larger South Shore neighborhood. For the purpose of this analysis, … Continue reading

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R. Kelly is selling his mansion – Short Sale style

Photo credit: Cook County Tax Assesor Famed R&B singer R. Kelly has his mansion on the market for sale. It is listed as a short sale. This means that the mortgage on the property is higher than the current asking … Continue reading

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Section 8 Rentals in Chicago

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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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

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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My first trip to Europe

Chicago Real Estate is a real bargain My first trip to Europe was a real eye opener. I used to think that prices in Chicago were a little high. But, when I went to Ireland a couple weeks ago, I … Continue reading

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South Loop Real Estate Analysis – Chicago

South Loop Real Estate Analysis 2009 3rd Quarter Condo Sales I recently examined condo values for Hyde Park. Now let’s go a little further north and take a look at the South Loop Real Estate market. The South Loop is … Continue reading

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Bronzeville Rentals

BRONZEVILLE REAL ESTATE The market for Bronzevile Condos is still holding its on. It is still a buyer’s market, but I feel that most buyers are sitting on the sidelines. Most are waiting for the market to bottom out. But, … Continue reading

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FHA Financing

I will use this blog to share tidbits of real estate information for the Chicago area. Hopefully, someone will find my real estate ramblings useful at one time or another. Unless you’ve been under a rock, I’m sure you’re aware … Continue reading

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