Moving Forward

Downtown builders sold 256 condos and townhomes in the first three months of the year. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito

Finding Vintage

With many of the new construction in today’s marketplace, well maintained vintage homes are starting to become a rarity. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito

Not Quite Over

With the expiration of the tax credit, what does the future hold for real estate. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito

Client Testimonials

Client testimonials, feedback and information about Sherwin Sucaldito, broker with @properties, serving the Chicagoland area

Deal or No Deal

Doing some homework can prevent obstacles that can stall contracts, miss opportunities or prevent the buyer’s credit. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito

Special Thank You in Chicago Tribune

After the earthquake and aftershocks occurring in Haiti this past January, many of the agents at @properties made contributions to the Haiti Relief Effort, contributing $35,000 on behalf of their clients on February 15th. Several weeks after, the office surprised us by printing a special thank you in the Sunday’s […]

Real Estate Bridging Industries

The rise and subsequent fall of real estate prices could have an effect on other industries such as food. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito

Sales Continued Growth

Crain’s today reported that sales in February rose in comparison to last year but median prices fell. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito

Seeing Nothing

Previous and recurring trend in home living coming back in style, once again. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.

Prevent Headaches With Your Home Purchase

With inventory remaining high, there are, of course, deals everywhere. In many cases, purchasers are opting to purchase distressed homes, or homes being sold by very “motivated sellers.” Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito

Sellers Can Learn From Google

Is selling your home different from Google’s Super Bowl ad campaign? Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.

Mortgage Morality

Is it a “smarter” financial decision to just walk away or is it a case of mortgage morality? Walking away is a personal decision… Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net

Looking Forward

2009 was no doubt a difficult year for many. For most people, “foreclosure,” “short sale” and “distressed” were phrases heard every day. This is not just a bad market we’re in; it is THE market of today. This is something that won’t change overnight. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net

2009 Market Performance for Chicago Offices

2009 was a challenging year for businesses across the globe. Some companies took it sitting down. Not @properties. We invested in new marketing and technology, opened new offices, and expanded programs to serve you better. The result: Our independent locally-owned company is stronger today than ever before. In fact, @properties […]

Landlords New Rules v2

I had some questions about rentals, especially with the rental season around the corner. I have added additional information to answer some of the questions I received. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.

Bringing Work Home

The home office has become not only an addition but a necessity in many people’s home

Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.

Soaring Towers, Down Dollars

In an article by Trevor Baker written in Oct 2009, he wrote how several ground breaking skyscrapers can signify a downturn in the market. Most notable examples were the “Empire State building, which was finished in 1929, didn’t achieve full occupancy for 40 years;” The Sears Tower in Chicago and […]

Happy Holidays from around the world

Wishing everyone and their loved ones a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Kung His Hsin Nien bing Chu Shen Tan Jutdlime pivdluarit ukiortame pivdluaritlo! Joyeux Noel Mo’adim Lesimkha. Chena tova Mele Kalikimaka ame Hauoli Makahiki Hou! Shinnen omedeto. Kurisumasu Omedeto Maligayan Pasko! Feliz Natal Hristos se rodi. Feliz Navidad Srozhdestvom […]

Christmas Lights meet Guitar Hero

My brother sent this to me and I went wow. I wonder how many kids are asking their parents for the same…. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXjbMIZzAgs]

Livin’ in the Details

Having gone through several [rehabs] myself, I learned a lot along the way, some after the fact.

Landlords New Rules

With the current economic situation, one thing has been very common for many of us… our credit has been destroyed.

Hello world!

Thank you all for the continued support.  I have decided to open a blog here at WordPress to further expand on thoughts, ideas and conversations that couldn’t be placed on other sites.  Look forward to hearing your ideas, and comments as always! -Sherwin Sherwin Sucaldito is a broker with @properties […]

Coming Up Short

A short sale scenario occurs prior to a property going into foreclosure, and is sometimes a more viable option as it may be more economically beneficial to sell the property for a minor loss rather than going into the foreclosure process. A short sale can occur even if Notice of Default has not been recorded. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net.