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After one of the hottest summers that Chicago has ever seen, I for one can tell you that I am thrilled to be basking in beautiful 60 degree sunlight today. I can't wait for the fall cool breezes and watching the Bears on Sunday. The Oktoberfest and the changing leaves are a welcome sign after the unrelentinging heat of the sizzling summer. Having said that I am very sad to see this summer go. After ...
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There is a lot of information out there. Not all of it is up to date. Here are a couple of things you NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MARKET IN CHICAGO.
Buyers... Times are NOT tough, It's easier to buy now then its been in 6 years! The short slaes and foreclosure are disappearing, home prices are starting to rise, which means your investment will mature for the first time in 6 years.
Sellers... It will ...
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As a HUGE fan of the Olympics, I can tell you that I have been glued to the TV this year watching everything from white water canoeing to pairs speed walking. I love seeing of the random sports events that the United states doesn't regularly broadcast. I must say though, seeing all of the new buildings and arenas and courts that have been built specifically for the games, I am more than overwhelmed. ...
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Okay, so a couple of quick points.
The market is back in a big way. I am handling more buyers now, than in the last six years. "The reason they are back?"
Mortgage rates are at an all time low. YOU CAN GET A LOAN AGAIN!!!! If you don't believe me then just let me set up a meeting with my loan specialist at Wintrust! "Why are they Lending?"
Prices are still at rock bottom...but not for long, the ...
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As a decade long resident of the greater Chicago land area, I have notice that there are two separate factions of Chicago inhabitants. Those that live "In the City" and those that live "in the Burbs". What surprises me the most is that in my experience they don't do not see eye to eye on the other's quality of life.
Let me first state that I lived in the city for three years. Right in the heart ...
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For any of you who been hidding under a rock for the last 48 hours, I hate to be the one to tell you that All Star MVP Point Gaurd for the Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, is offically out for the rest of the playoffs. That's right the young ringer for the Bulls 2012 Championship is out of the game. My question is who else is out of the game? After his last leap on Saturday, Rose went to the floor ...
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As a Realtor, I get asked the same to questions by all my clients, friends, and family. "When are the home prices going to start going back up". I have the same answer for all of them, and it is an answer that a lot of folks in the real estate industry are afraid to tell you. "I have no idea!" Truth is, the market depends on numerous factors from the economy, to unemployment numbers, to the price of ...
