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June 23, 2020

Buying a 2 Flat in Chicago: 5 Simple Tips

Buying or Selling Chicago 2 Flats

The “Two Flat” is a major part of Chicago history. One of the most common real estate options on the market, a 2 Flat is a two-story building with a legal apartment on each floor.

Many of them were built as far back as the 1910s and continue to be …

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April 6, 2019

Selling Your Condo - What You Will Need from Your Homeowner's Association

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Selling a condo in Chicago is different than selling a single-family home.  Condominium buildings are governed by their own Association which establishes rules and regulations, policies and procedures for selling and moving in/out of a unit.  When planning on selling, it is important to work with your …

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March 18, 2019

Why Your Home Deserves More Than a Lockbox: Choose a Chicago Agent Who Shows Your Property Personally

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Is Your Listing Agent Really Working for You?

If your real estate agent has your property on a lockbox as part of their marketing plan, is this the right agent for you? When you hire a real estate agent to market and sell your home, ask them how they handle …

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March 15, 2019

Home Improvements That Sell Your Home

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Here are our best tips for home improvements that you can make yourself that will add value to your property, attract buyers and help you sell quickly and for the highest price possible.

Most buyers today are looking for certain elements in the home to be fresh and updated in …

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March 8, 2019

What You Need to Know about Moving to Chicago

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What You Need to Know about Moving to Chicago

When most people think of Chicago, the image that comes to mind is that of bitter cold winters with wind whipping off the lake and temperatures pushing into single digits. Although it’s cold for part of the year in the Windy …

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Feb. 6, 2019

Chicago Gold Coast Market Update 2019

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Chicago Gold Coast Market Update 2019

The Gold Coast neighborhood is well-known for its unique architectural style of homes and high-rise apartments.  Attached Single Family homes ranging in price from $220,000 to over $2.5M and Detached Single Family homes ranging from $1M to 4M+ are found here …

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Jan. 22, 2019

Important Tips for Investing in Multi-family Real Estate in Chicago

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Investing in multi-family real estate can certainly be a daunting task, particularly in Chicago where the average price per square foot in 2025 was $224 and continues to show a steady upward trend.

Approximately half the Chicago population rent the homes they live in. In April 2025, the median rent …

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Jan. 11, 2019

Streeterville Market Update 2019 | By Local Realtor

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As a realtor, I am regularly asked about the general state of the market in Chicago, and the impact of current and rising interest rates on home values. 

According to realtor.com 2019 forecast, interest rates are predicted to rise to just below 5.5% in 2019, and home …

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Jan. 9, 2019

Avoid Frozen Pipe Issues | Simple Fixes

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Winter is officially here and although most love the allure of the snow and colder temperatures, our homes take a beating during the extreme weather conditions that occur during this unpredictable time of year.   None is more important than making sure your pipes are protected during the winter months …

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Dec. 28, 2018

Logan Square Multifamily Properties | Client Success Stories

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Logan Square Multifamily Properties | Client Success Stories

As a Real Estate Investment Advisor in the Multi-Family market in Chicago, I specialize in helping clients buy or sell investment properties.

My priority in working with clients is to help them achieve their goals through developing a solid investment strategy.  

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