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For the past few years, I have been explaining deconstruction to clients, and lately it seems to be growing in interest and curiosity. Deconstruction is the process of salvaging materials from a home. Both raw and finished materials could be salvaged and reused in a new home, or even donated […]
Three North Side aldermen and a planner and designer have publicly produced a financing plan that could raise enough funds to buy, clean up and develop some of the hottest real estate in the city to a real park on the east bank of the Chicago River
The city of Chicago is offering to give away a famous North Side bridge at no cost. The Chicago Dept. of Transportation is proposing the removal and replacement of the handsome and historic bridge that carries Chicago Ave. traffic over the North Branch of the Chicago River
With many retail stores, malls and shopping centers facing changes in consumer buying habits and the convenience of online shopping, many landlords and owners of commercial retail properties are looking at the best use of vacant spaces.
The studios and art spaces and recent tragedy at Ghost Ship, have brought on hard lessons about many issues, and given traction to concerns stemming from, city inspections, zoning, landlord-tenant relationships, affordable housing and even whether zoning, permitting and even gentrification.
Four vehicle emissions testing facilities, including the last two in the city of Chicago, are being shut down by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 1 to reduce costs and streamline operations.
What happens when open source, meets sustainability and tackle on housing? Apparently, a small starter house with state-of-the-art eco features for less than $25,000 and built in five days using materials available at your local hardware store or made from the raw resources of your land.
2015 Housing Outlook: It’s Your Call The predictions game is a tough racket. From the infamous “Dewey Defeats Truman” edition of the Chicago Daily Tribune to the prognosticators who picked the 2014 Bears to win the NFC North, foretelling the future has proven to be a profitable enterprise for very, […]
[Sun-Times] Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s complex solution to Chicago’s affordable housing crisis was advanced by a City Council committee Wednesday, amid concern that the costly mandates could stifle residential development. Chicago’s existing “affordable requirements ordinance” offers a choice to developers of projects with 10 or more new or rehabilitated units that […]
Developer Garrett Kelleher has reached an agreement with his largest creditor, Related Cos., over a financing plan that would allow him to keep control of the Chicago Spire site and potentially search for construction financing
2013 was an exciting year for housing as record low interest rates, tight inventory and rising home prices helped bolster the market’s recovery. So what can prospective home buyers and sellers expect this year? Here are three trends to watch:
After a roller coaster of a year, I have been getting a lot of requests and questions about what to expect for this upcoming year. Is housing still worth it? The rules are continually changing, as we have all seen in the past few years. What was once a buyer’s […]
July 2013 Newsletter 1235 S Prairie Unit 703 – Museum Park Tower Residence Recently built Museum Park (Tower IV) Tower Residence. 1350+ square feet east facing unit with expansive views of the lake, museums and building garden. Two bedrooms, additional den, and two full bathrooms. Home features hardwood floors, granite […]
Take a peek at the current newsletter & video! Some of the sights and sounds in Chicago neighborhoods today — jackhammers, saws and cranes swinging overhead — may strike a familiar chord to those who witnessed the real estate boom a decade ago. Now, they’re abuzz again, and builder confidence […]
When the housing market declined a few years ago, many builders and investors left the market, either by choice or by consequence. But as with the current recovery, low inventory and pent up demand continues, builders and investors slowly returned.
The Developer of Central Station in the South Loop neighborhood, Crescent Heights Inc, who purchased a few acres in the near South Loop neighborhood south of Roosevelt, is proposing a new exit from Lake Shore Drive at 16th Street. Currently there is no exit between Roosevelt and 31st St. This […]
The Census Bureau reported this week that housing starts, which measures new home construction, rose nearly 28% between February 2012 and February 2013. Many national builders have also reported been reported increases in buyer demand. Lennar for example, has reported more than a 33% increase in sales of homes. Even […]
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The development group will be focusing on resuming construction at the 27 story Waterview Tower, which has remained unfinished since work was stopped on the project in 2008. The development group, led by Related Cos., will close on a $115 million dollar construction loan from Bank of American and US […]
For clients traveling, or for those out of state interested in learning about solid state lighting. I did see the Solid State lighting display during Greenbuild and it is worth checking out if in the area and have the time! Solid-state lighting (SSL) refers to a type of lighting that […]
Many lending institutions are facing a large inventory of foreclosed properties. Many of them have sat vacant after foreclosure for lengthy periods of time and have fallen into disrepair, vandalism and theft or even fraud in some cases. There have been many ideas presented, but the growing inventory, limited resources […]
For the interested buyers that are looking in today’s market, there are two recurring obstacles that seem to prevent many of them from obtaining necessary loans to purchase: mortgage approval and condition of property.
With many distressed properties on the market, many investors are looking at purchasing aggressively priced multi-units to convert into investments properties. In many areas, rental rates have either stabilized or increased in value due to demand. Additionally, some properties are in need of repairs to make them habitable. How can […]
Taking Inventory: Supply Picture Slowly Improving One closely watched gauge of the local real estate market is Months Supply of Inventory (MSI). MSI forecasts how long it would take to sell off the remaining supply of active listings given the current pace of sales. As a general rule of thumb, […]
Today marked the end of an era, which for a short time initially was an idealized vision of a vibrant new development which soon came to be controlled by gangs, drugs and violence. The Cabrini-Green Housing Project as of yesterday will be relegated to history one last time. The final […]
WSJ just published an article stating that the housing crash may have been more severe than what initial estimate show. The National Association of Realtors as well as CoreLogic (real-estate analytics firm) both have varying results from 2010. There are several reasons for the discrepancies. The 2010 Census didn’t include […]
The Green Series is an ongoing series of posts, white papers, and information detailing green initiatives, technology, events and information for homeowners. I also provide additional media content and materials from some of the events and locations that I have had the opportunity to visit. GREENBUILD 2010 @ McCormick Place […]
Beginning home repairs and rehab projects can become overwhelming and costly if you don’t plan the project in full carefully. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.
When the moment comes, many buyers can be overwhelmed with the decisions, choices and potential compromises that can occur. Careful planning can help you maintain sight of important factors and your overall needs. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.
What is the difference between a traditional resale, short sale and foreclosure? There are only a few minor differences between them, but these differences could drastically alter the scenario, whether you’re a home buyer or seller. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.
Considering purchasing a short sale or foreclosed home in need of repairs? What options are available to buyers in today’s market? Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.
Sherwin discusses real estate in Chicago, market trends and living in the city. He is a REALTOR® with @properties, specializing in residential & commercial sales and leasing. With more than twelve years of industry experience, learning a lot about the investment, development and construction side of the industry. Recently, he […]
Simple and cost-effective Green projects for your home. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.
With changing technologies, public awareness and continual research being developed, it is important to further learn and understand the impact these technologies can have not only on the market, but how we live. As of today, I am proud to announce that I have completed all the necessary coursework and […]
Many homeowner and builders are planning and developing new green design projects in their developments and existing homes. This first part in a series explores the planning of green developments. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.
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With increased inventory, sellers and their brokers can face difficulties in making properties stand out from the rest. Although some of the strategies have not changed, the reasons for and importance have. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.
Are most owners are satisfied with their homes? Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.
Many of Chicago’s neighborhoods have been transformed from zoning changes and new construction. What else was changed? Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.