Tag Archives: Chicago
Changes to Chicago Parking
There are changes coming to the parking meters in Chicago. Mayor Emanuel announced several modifications which include free parking on Sundays. For having free parking on Sundays, neighborhoods outside the downtown area which have meters that currently expire at 9 … Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, Lifestyle, News & Information
Tagged Chicago, Mayor Emanuel, parking
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April Newsletter
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 … Continue reading
Posted in @properties, Chicago, News & Information
Tagged @properties, Chicago, market minute, newsletter
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[Un]sure Confidence
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Buyers, construction, Housing Trends, Investment Models
Tagged builders, Chicago, economy, housing starts, Lincoln Park, market segments, neighborhood
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Fighting Back
While housing seems to continue to show signs life, it will be an ongoing fight. The month’s supply of inventory for Chicago single family and attached condos and townhomes are both below four months (rate at which the current inventory … Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, Housing Trends, Residential
Tagged attached housing, Chicago, real estate, single family homes, statistics, supply and demand
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Chicago area Wi-Fi
Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to position Chicago for the digital age has received a warm reception from telecom providers, with several companies and industry leaders providing a RFI (Request for Information, a preliminary pitch) providing insight on the project. A … Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, Lifestyle, News & Information, Residential
Tagged AT&T, Bucktown, Chicago, Cisco, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Motorola, River North, Wi-Fi, Wicker Park
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September 2012 Newsletter
Sept 2012 Newsletter
Posted in @properties, Announcements, Chicago, News & Information
Tagged Chicago, newsletter, real estate market, September
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In Demand
As the summer comes upon as, one of the busiest rental seasons is expected. With the expected high demand of rentals, developers are rushing to meet the demand. Occupancies in Class A apartment buildings in the Chicago downtown area are … Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, construction, Housing Trends, Investment Models, Leasing
Tagged apartments, Chicago, downtown, Occupancy rate, rental
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Time-lapse videos of downtown Chicago
Something for your Friday! Artist Chris Pritchard highlights the beauty of Chicago in these beautiful time-lapse HD videos. Set to an amazing score, the city comes to life:
Deconstruction Savvy
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 … Continue reading
Chicago versus Fannie
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac sued the city of Chicago on Monday over an ordinance that makes mortgage creditors liable for the upkeep of vacant properties. Lenders are liable for fines up to $1,000 if they do not maintain the … Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, Financial, Lifestyle, Residential, short sales / foreclosures
Tagged Chicago, Fannie, foreclosure, Freddie, maintenance
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