The condo market in Chicago is very competitive. For every listing there are dozens of properties that have the same specs and a similar price point—which is why your condo needs to be prepped to impress before you put it up for sale. Use these tips to get your Chicago condos ready for the market. [...]
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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 [...]
5 Tips to Help Sell Your Chicago Condo
Do you want to sell your Chicago condo? Here’s some advice from those in the know about how to move your condo off the market… 1. Price Your Condo Aggressively – The Chicago condo market is very competitive and has a lot of inventory, which means you have to price your property aggressively to get buyers’ attention. One [...]
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 [...]
Year-Over-Year Gains for Chicago Condo Prices
There may be light at the end of the tunnel for Chicago condo sellers. Reports of March condos sales in Chicago revealed a slight price increase from the same month one year earlier. That could be good news for sellers who want to move their condos off the market without dropping the price. The last [...]
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. [...]
Home Improvement Projects for the Winter
If Old Man Winter has you spending a lot of time indoors these days, why not keep your cabin fever at bay by undertaking a home improvement project, provided that you own your own home? As always, if you live in a condo building make sure to speak with the homeowner’s association first about any [...]
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 [...]
Four Things to Know Before Buying A Condo
Condo ownership is an attractive option for people who want to own real estate but would prefer not to spend the time and effort maintaining a single-family home. The key to buying a condo, like purchasing any piece of real estate, is to do your homework before singing a binding agreement. You’ll want to thoroughly [...]
Chicago Condo High-Rise Receives High Honor
One of Chicago’s newest residential high-rises is a top winner for the American Institute of Architects’ Design Excellence Awards this year. The Chicago chapter of the group held its ceremonies at Navy Pier this past Friday. Several of the city’s buildings were recognized in the four categories: Distinguished Building, Interior Architecture, Divine Detail and Unbuilt [...]
