Archive for November, 2009

The One of a Kind Show: River North’s One Stop Holiday Shopping Goldmine!

Monday, November 30th, 2009

If you haven’t so much as thought about buying holiday presents yet and are feeling behind already, don’t worry. Starting Thursday, December 3 thru Sunday, December 6 the Merchandise Mart in River North is hosting one of my most favorite shopping events of the year.  The One of a Kind Show! Held the first weekend [...]

Inspirational Quote of the Day

Monday, November 30th, 2009

“Never regret anything you have done with a sincere affection; nothing is lost that is born of the heart.”  Basil Rathbone

Chicago and Illinois Home Sales Jump in October!

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Great news for the Chicago real estate market, per the Illinois Association of Realtors, home sales rallied in October both in Chicago and statewide.  Thanks to an unprecedented buyers market consisting of  record low interest rates, the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit and affordable home prices, sales  increased for the fourth straight  month of [...]

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

“Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.”  Brian Tracy

Chicago Real Estate Listings and Closings: Nov 14-20, 2009

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Chicago Real Estate Listings and Closings for Nov 14-20, 2009 Per the Chicago Association of Realtors

Chicago Real Estate Listings & Closings for November 7-13, 2009

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Chicago Real Estate Listings and Closings for November 7-13, 2009 Per the Chicago Association of Realtors

New Laws Require More Clear Closing Cost Explenations

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is requiring that closing cost be spelled out more clearly for the real estate consumer in a more user friendly version of the good-faith estimate. The new HUD 1 will allow the borrower to easily compare what they were closing costs  would be with what they actually are [...]

2nd Quarterly Gain in Single Family Home Sales!

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

The second consecutive quarterly gain in the median price of single family homes was posted by the National Association of Realtors. The national median home price was $177,900 in the third quarter, up $7,000 from the previous quarter. This number is down 11% from third quarter 2008 but the bright side is the  decline is [...]

Chicago Real Estate Listings and Closings for Oct 31-Nov 6, 2009

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Chicago Real Estate Listings and Closings for October 31-November 6, 2009 Per the Chicago Association of Realtors

Chicago Home Buyers: IRS Updated Tax Credit Link

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Chicago home buyers and sellers, below is a link to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) web page detailing the new changes to the home buyer tax credit. IRS – Tax Credit Page

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