From the category archives:
Market Activity
March 9, 2010
We’ve discussed previously on our blog about the rising number of foreclosures in Chicago and across the state.
Now, according to this article from BankForeclosuresSale.com, the focus of the rising number of foreclosures in Chicago isn’t centered in the city anymore — the suburbs are presenting high numbers of foreclosures, too: [...]
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March 1, 2010
Sure, the weather in Chicago right now might be cold and a little gloomy, but the same season that has brought forth this weather has also rewarded those looking for Chicago homes for sale. As a recent report by RE/MAX states, Chicago homes sales in January are up from December and [...]
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February 24, 2010
As you start to consider purchasing real estate in Chicago, you should always begin with research. Learning about the city itself and its real estate market will allow you to have a stronger idea of what you want when you meet with your real estate agent. Are you looking for a place [...]
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February 17, 2010
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Chicago condos’ prices are back to what sellers were asking in 2004: “Condo values in Chicago are back to their early 2004 levels, despite the fact that prices fell 8.5 percent in the 12 months that ended in October.” Chicago’s real estate market has been interesting [...]
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January 29, 2010
Our Chicago real estate agents Kate Dolan and Mike Cuevas spread their knowledge about real estate in Chicago recently on the Townstone Financial radio show on AM 560 WIND, along with host David Hochberg. We’re proud to share their broadcast with you!
The show can be heard every Saturday from 1-3 pm on AM 560 and [...]
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January 18, 2010
Chicago real estate owners will want to take note of this development: Attempts to make the way for more Chicago Wal-Mart stores fell through this week in city council meetings.
Now, the nationwide chain of superstores only has one Chicago location within the city, on North Avenue in the West Side. Another site in Chatham on [...]
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