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 of July 16, 17 &18 on the Michigan Ave Bridge. An aerial photography unit will also be flying in the vicinity of Trump Tower at Wabash and the Chicago River.

 STREET CLOSURES

• Michigan Ave will be closed from Ontario St to Wacker Dr
• 8:00pm on Thursday July 15th through 5:00am on Monday July 19th
• Lower Michigan Ave will be closed from Lower Wacker to Hubbard
• 8:00pm on Friday July 16th through 5:00am on Monday July 19th

VEHICLE DETOUR

• Michigan Ave southbound will be diverted at Ontario and detoured to Clark Street
• Ohio St will be open to east and northbound traffic only at Michigan Avenue
• Michigan Ave northbound will be diverted at Randolph and detoured to Dearborn
• Water St and Lake St will be open for Local Traffic only
• Businesses and garages between Wacker and Randolph will be accessible
• Upper E North Water St and City Front Plaza Drive will be open to Local Traffic only

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS

Michigan Ave sidewalks will remain open to pedestrians between Ohio & Illinois. Stores and buildings will remain open. To cross the Chicago River, pedestrians will need to access the Wabash and Columbus Street bridges. 

SPECIAL EFFECTS

The Chicago Fire Department and Chicago Police Department will supervise the use of special effects and pyrotechnics, including:

• -simulated gunfire
• -smoke
• -fireballs
• -explosions 

HELICOPTERS

For brief periods between the hours of 8:00am – 8:00pm on both Saturday & Sunday, helicopters will be used for both aerial photography and stunt parachutists in the vicinity.

No detail has been over looked in this beautiful home.  Highly upgraded, Unit 11A has a granite kitchen with Maytag stainless steel appliances, Thomasville 42″ cabinets, under mount stainless steel sink and granite topped island.

 Separate dining and living area affords beautiful sun filled views of the John Hancock building, 900 North Michigan Avenue and the Sears Tower. A gorgeously appointed bathroom complete with Kohler fixtures, commode and pedestal sink.

The bedroom is a spacious getaway with expansive views to the North and a cedar lined closet. Other upgrades include new crown molding, base molding, doors, light fixtures, drywall and blinds.

Parking is rental – off site or on the street.  Healthy building reserves. Close to Oak Street Beach, Gold Coast nightlife, restaurants and shopping!!

Call me at 312-209-2264 or email me at  lpruchnik@koenigstrey.com to schedule a private showing!

30 East Division Unit 11A Virtual Tour

No detail has been over looked in this beautiful home.  Highly upgraded, Unit 11A has a granite kitchen with Maytag stainless steel appliances, Thomasville 42″ cabinets, under mount stainless steel sink and granite topped island.

 Separate dining and living area affords beautiful sun filled views of the John Hancock building, 900 North Michigan Avenue and the Sears Tower. A gorgeously appointed bathroom complete with Kohler fixtures, commode and pedestal sink.

The bedroom is a spacious getaway with expansive views to the North and a cedar lined closet. Other upgrades include new crown molding, base molding, doors, light fixtures, drywall and blinds.

Parking is rental – off site or on the street.  Healthy building reserves. Close to Oak Street Beach, Gold Coast nightlife, restaurants and shopping!!

Call me at 312-209-2264 or email me a lpruchnik@koenigstrey.com to schedule a private showing!

30 East Division Unit 11A Virtual Tour

Well, I’ve a got the perfect solution to ease the daily stress of buying and selling Chicago real estate.  A snow bird whispered in my ear that for the month of February Renew Spa  located at 980 N. Michigan Ave in the Gold Coast  is offering  discounts on services.

My favorite, a one-hour massage, manicure, and pedicure package for $99 to those who mention “Sales Check.”

Renew Spa

Congratulations to my clients and to the new Lessee’s.  I know the next 18 months are going to be wonderful!

If you have an questions regarding the rental market in Edgebrook, Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, River North, Wrigleyville, South Loop, Lakeview, Old Town or Streeterville , please email me at lpruchnik@rubloff.com!

Topics discussed are the Chicago real estate market, the high inventory of listings, financing obsticles, buying investment properties, short sales and distressed properties.

Please remember that there is no better time then now to be a home buyer or investor, interest rates have held at record lows, there is an abundance of inventory to choose from, Gold Coast to South Loop, Lincoln Park to Lincoln Square, and sellers are motivated.

There are 160 days remaining on this wonderful incentive that offers an $8000 credit for purchasing a home. You can access the funds immediately and even use it towards your down payment!

You can learn more about the tax credit and its requirements by clicking – here!

Don’t wait; you will need to  close on your new home by November 30, 2009.

So, if you love the Zoo in Lincoln Park, the shopping in the Gold Coast, the galleries in River North or the dining in the South Loop then you are one step closer to moving in to the neighborhood of your dreams!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at lpruchnik@rubloff.com

Also, check out my other blog posts on the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit here, here and here!

I am attaching some photos of the views from each property so you can see  how beautiful the day was.

Thanks again, Chicago!

30 East Division- Unit 8A

400 West Ontario – Unit 709

River North – 400 West Ontario Unit 709

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

900 Square Foot move-in ready 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom River North Gem!  15ft Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Granite & Stainless Steel Chefs Kitchen, Spacious Walk-In Closet, In Unit Washer/Dryer, Full Amenity Building with 24 Hour Door Staff, On-Site Management, Exercise Facility, Additional Storage, Pet Friendly. $299,000.  Deeded Parking $25,000.

400 West Ontario Website

Gold Coast – 30 East Division Unit 8A

1:30 to 4:00 p.m.

1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom. Fabulous Gold Coast Location. Steps to Lakefront and Nightlife. Wood Laminate Floors, Cedar Closets, Custom Built-In’s, New Lighting, New Custom Wood Blinds, French Doors.  Pet Friendly Elevator Building.  Just Reduced – Now $229,900!

30 East Division Website

Edgewater – 5230 North Kenmore

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. $219 to $514

www.provenancecondos.com

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 looking summer squash, fresh herbs, and garden sunflowers as big as your head!  There is no excuse to not stop buy as they are being held during the week as well as on weekends from Bronzville to Andersonville, Wicker Park to Lincoln Park and every neighborhood in between.

So get out and support our local famers!!!

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