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Dec. 19, 2018

Streeterville – A lifestyle where Nature’s Beauty meets the Arts, Culture, and Great Architecture

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Streeterville – A lifestyle where Nature’s Beauty meets the Arts, Culture, and Great Architecture

If you are looking to make a change and desire a lifestyle that has it all – natural beauty of the Lake, parks and beaches, diverse arts and cultural events, stunning architecture, gourmet cuisine, premier shopping …

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Nov. 6, 2018

A walk through Chicago's Magnificent Gold Coast Neighborhood

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Home Searching in the Gold Coast with Out of Town Buyers

It’s a crisp Fall day in late October, and I am taking my out-of-town clients to tour properties in the Gold Coast area.   We have a full day planned and initially see several beautiful vintage apartments along Lake Shore …

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April 26, 2018

2018 Spring Market Update

Spring Market is here and it's a great time to Sell your home!

 

Now that Spring has finally arrived, the Chicago Market has been heating up.  Here's what we have been seeing in the marketplace.

  • Multiple Offers resulting in highest prices for homes - often over 100 …
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March 12, 2018

Here Are Our 3 BEST Tips for Hiring a Real Estate Broker Who Will Sell Your Property Quickly—and for the Highest Price Possible

Whether you’re selling a condo, single-family home, or multifamily property, choosing the right real estate broker can make a significant difference in both your final sales price and how smoothly the process goes.

In the video below, Jose Hernandez breaks down the three most important factors every seller should consider …

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Dec. 8, 2017

4 Important Tips for Selling a Multi-Family Building

Selling a Multi-Family property is completely different than selling a single-family property or condo. To obtain the highest price for your multi-family property, we have compiled 4 important tips to help you prepare to sell.

 

1. Hire an investment-savvy realtor who specializes in selling multifamily properties.

They know how …

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Aug. 4, 2017

Buying a Chicago Home Remotely

When you can't see the property "live", what do you do?

This is an interesting story of how I helped clients buy a Chicago condo "sight unseen"! My buyers lived out of state, and were interested in purchasing an in-town condo in Chicago.  After meeting them briefly one Sunday …

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May 3, 2017

Zillow sued over Zestimate

In today's Crain's Chicago Business we read an article that said a suburban Chicago homeowner sued Zillow for it's 'sloppy' estimate.  The homeowner is alleging that Zillow's estimate of her home's value has created a "roadblock" to selling at what she thinks it's worth …

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Feb. 9, 2016

Chicago Real Estate Prices in 2016

If You're Thinking About Selling? Now is The Time.

Chicago real estate prices in 2016 are up and Inventory is at its lowest. It is expected that this upward trend will level off and slow down in late 2016 and early 2017.

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Why?

- Interest rates

  • The Federal Reserve raised …
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Jan. 5, 2016

Gold Coast Condos for Sale | Finding Off-Market Deals in Chicago

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Our team at Chicago Real Estate Source has closed multiple off-market transactions for our clients on condos in Chicago’s premiere neighborhoods, saving thousands of dollars at closing. With access to the best Chicago has to offer and fantastic views of Lake Michigan and the downtown skyline, condos throughout neighborhoods like …

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Jan. 5, 2016

Real Estate Market Update for University Village

Real Estate Market Update in University Village, Chicago - December 2015

Are you considering selling now? According to our data maybe you should wait a few months.  

  • Real estate in University Village had the most sales in 2015 between May and August.
  • The most popular properties in University Village were …

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