From the category archives:

Market Activity

Chicago Real Estate Market Activity: Foreclosures in the Chicago Suburbs

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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Chicago Homes For Sale Continue Upward Sales Trend

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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Chicago Real Estate Market Activity: Foreclosures and Short Sales in Chicago

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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Owners of Chicago Condos: Good News!

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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Chicago Real Estate Agents Kate Dolan and Mike Cuevas on AM 560 WIND!

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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Chicago Real Estate News: Wal-Mart Agreement Falls Through

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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