Chicago real estate listings and closings for July 18-24, 2010 with 2009 and 2008 comparisons. Per the Chicago Association of Realtors.

“‘I’ is the first letter of the alphabet, the first word of the language, the first thought of the mind, the first object of affection.”  Ambrose Pierce

Chicago real estate listings and closings for July 11 – 17, 2010 with 2009 and 2008 comparisons. Per the Chicago Association of Realtors.

Residential mortgage rates fell for a nee record low with the average rate for a 30 year fixed loan at 4.56%  – down from 4.57 last week. This is the lowest rate since 1971, the year that Freddie Mac  began tracking rates. 15 year fixed rates dropped to 4.03%, down from 4.06 last week and [...]

“Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied; men of power are feared; men of character are trusted.”  Benjamin Franklin

Dear Readers:  If your weekend plans involve walking, driving or exploring the Gold Coast or River North neighborhoods this weekend, please be advised of the following activity taking place that might cause a slight disruption to whatever plans you have.  Forewarned is forearmed!   FILMING NOTICE July 16-18  “Transformers 3” will be filming the weekend [...]

Amazing Price Reduction at my beautiful move in ready listing at 30 East Division. Unit 11A is located in the heart of Chicago’s desirable Gold Coast between State and Astor on a quiet stretch of East Division. No detail has been over looked in this beautiful home.  Highly upgraded, Unit 11A has a granite kitchen with [...]

River North- 757 North Orleans is beautiful 22 story 198 unit full amenity building. 24 hr. door staff, pool, exercise & bicycle room, business center and additional storage.   Unit 1006 is the preferred tier two bedroom/two bathroom split floorplan with skyline view from John Hancock to Sears Tower.  Upgraded granite kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, in unit [...]

Chicago real estate  listings and closings for July 4-10, 2010 with 2009 and 2008 comparisions. Per the Chicago Association of Realtors

Vintage River North duplex-up penthouse condominium located on Chicago Avenue just blocks from nightlife, fine dining and Michigan Avenue shopping. Rarely available 353 West Chicago Avenue is a six unit 2002 vintage condominium conversion that offers, spacious stairwells, intercom system, additional storage, deeded parking, two guest parking spaces shared by the building on first request [...]