“Living your epitaph may be the most important ingredient for inner peace and serenity. When you actively align your choices with your life’s purpose and goals, you  live more honestly, more courageously, and with greater integrity, and these virtues bring with them a powerful kind of freedom.”  Most Good, Least Harm by Zoe Weil

5230 North Kenmore – New Construction  Building – Edgewater
Open House: 1 – 3 p.m.
FHA and VA Approved
Edgewater New Construction 20 Unit Elevator building. 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Units. Deeded Parking Underneath Building – $26,000. Radiant Heat, Granite and Stainless Steel Kitchens, Hardwood Floors, Grand Terraces,  Additional Storage, Pet Friendly.  Close to “L” and Buses.  Low Assessments. [...]

“A close network of friends and family can sustain you in more ways than you know.”  Terri Trespicio

Like many people living in Chicago my “backyard” consists of a deck off the back of my River North condominium complete with sweeping views of…the alley. I know that I, like many other Chicago residents, share the same type of “backyard space” and while we don’t have a lawn to mow or bushes to prune, [...]

YEAR-OVER-YEAR DECLINES

Below is a monthly year-over-year comparison of home sales (single-family and condo) in the nine-county Chicago area.

Month
2009
2008
Change

January
2,965
3,927
-24.5%

February
3,082
4,326
-28.8%

March
4,260
5,759
-26%

April
4,745
6,094
-22.1%

2008
2007

January
3,927
5,947
-34%

February
4,326
5,894
-26.6%

March
5,759
8,101
-28.9%

April
6,094
8,729
-30.2%

May
6,927
9,751
-29%

June
7,656
10,612
-27.9%

July
7,274
9,730
-25.2%

August
6,804
9,733
-30.1%

September
6,371
6,794
-6.2%

October
5,397
6,559
-17.7%

November
3,910
5,774
-32.3%

December
4,232
5,033
-15.9%

Source: Illinois Assn. of Realtors

Per the Illinois Association of Realtors Chicago area home sales fell 22% in April compared to last year but increased over the previous month for the third straight time.
The [...]

Chicago Real Estate Listings and Closings for May 16 ~ 22, 2009
Per the Chicago Association of Realtors

I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy and safe Memorial Day holiday. 
The Memorial Day Parade is Saturday, May 23 starting at Noon at the corner of State and Lake.  Both the Cubs, Whie Sox and our playoff Blackhawks are in town this weekend as well. (I am very excited [...]

“People don’t care what you know until they know that you care.”  ~  Floyd Wickman

Thanks to one of my favorite Chicago centric “green” websites, A Fresh Squeeze, you will find below a link to the Chicago Farmers Market Guide for 2009.
Strolling through the many farmers markets in Chicago is a favorite pastime for me during the Summer months and I know this guide will come in handy for everyone [...]

“The decision to let go may be the most important one you ever make.”  Terri Trespicio