With an abundance of foreclosed properties on the market in Chicago, there has never been a better time to find a great deal. Foreclosures and other bank-owned homes offer a an excellent opportunity to get discounted prices on every type of real estate, from million-dollar mansions to one-bedroom condo units. RealtyTrac/Trulia recently released a survey [...]
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Chicago condos for sale offer some of the best long-term investments the Midwest property market has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a four-bedroom condo overlooking Lake Michigan or a two-bedroom condo in the heart of the Gold Coast neighborhood, Chicago condos (and Chicago suburban condos) offer a wide variety of choices. Knowing where in [...]
25 Signs of a Good Real Estate Agent
Before you shop for a home or put your property up for sale, you’ll want to hire a good real estate agent to help you with the process. When interviewing a Chicago realtor to represent you in a home sale or purchase, refer to this checklist as a guide for finding a quality agent who [...]
Parents with College-Bound Kids Buy Chicago Condos
As the summer draws to a close and the start of the school year creeps ever closer, university students and their parents have a lot of important decisions to make, not the least of which concerns housing. While in the past the question of housing has generally hinged on which dorms to request on your [...]
Chicago Condo Sales Jump in Lakeview and Hyde Park
A couple of Chicago neighborhoods saw dramatic improvements in their condo markets last month, while citywide Chicago condo sales inched up just over 2 percent. The number of condos sold in the North Side neighborhood of Lakeview went up 33% in July and nearly doubled in the South Side community of Hyde Park. The median [...]
3 Things First-Time Chicago Condo Buyers Should Know
As a first-time buyer for condos in Chicago you may be looking to purchase. Fortunately, Chicago has a huge inventory of condos for sale so you should be able to find exactly what you want. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when searching for that perfect unit to buy… #1 Building [...]
Chicago Condo Prices Show Gains
Is the Chicago condo market on the verge of making a comeback? Condo prices had their third consecutive month of year-over-year gains last month, which could be a good sign for both Chicago condo buyers and sellers alike. According to the latest report from the Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR), the median price for Chicago [...]
The Age of Buying Affordable Homes
In a recent letter to shareholders, billionaire investor Warren Buffett said American society should encourage the purchase of affordable homes and move away from the very American ambition to own a dream house. It may sound like an oxymoron, but the idea has merit and may be just what the housing market needs to rebound. [...]
Chicago Real Estate: it’s not just What you buy, it’s Where you buy
There’s more to buying a Chicago condo than finding one you just can’t live without. Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you’ve spent some time in the neighborhood. The property may end at the lot line, but remember, you’re buying into the surrounding vicinity, too. If you are not already familiar with [...]
How to Find More Storage for Your Condo
He who has the most toys wins is an oft-quoted remark regarding the end of someone’s life. For most homeowners, however, the size and sheer quantity of their collection of books, electronics, furniture, clothes and the like can mean an immense amount of clutter and disorganization that greets them every time they walk through the [...]
