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View MoreOur recent sale of this 3 Flat Multi-Family Property in Lincoln Park was a huge opportunity for both our Seller and Buyer!
High demand for multi-family properties in Lincoln Park created a great deal of interest with buyers! High demand = high value! We generated multiple offers on the property with a sales price of $1.55M
Buyers are interested in living in this prime area of Lincoln Park – located on Fullerton near Clark Street. Walking distance to restaurants, shops, entertainment and the Lakefront!
Oversize Lot – this property sits on a 25x175 lot which is rare to find in Lincoln Park. The beautifully landscaped backyard creates an urban oasis perfect for relaxing or entertaining!
We have buyers actively looking for multifamily homes in Chicago. If you are considering selling, we would appreciate the opportunity to talk with you and provide the following information.
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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.
They know how to price and market the property as well as sell it to potential investors/buyers. Buyers are interested in the financials and whether they will make money.
Income, Operating Expenses, Cash Flow, Property Management Fees
Review all your leases, expiration dates, rents for each unit, tenants, occupancy
Raise rents when leases expire – the more cash flow the higher the value.
Update common areas-hallways, stairs, doors, basement (laundry room). First impressions count to buyers.
Update or renovate units – kitchens and baths are main areas to keep as updated as possible and to increase value
By: Jose Hernandez & Carolyn Durocher of Coldwell Banker in Chicago
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 afternoon, and keeping in touch, my client called me and said she had found a condo online that she really liked and asked me if I could tell her anything about it.
Having personally seen the unit a few days earlier, I conveyed how stunning the renovation was, and that I thought she would love it. I also was familiar with the building amenities and knew the building was well managed and financially sound. Plus, I knew she would love the Streeterville neighborhood and the view of the Lake from the high floor of the condo.
Since she was not going to be in town for another month, and could not come up to see the unit in person, I recommended doing a virtual showing through iphone's Facetime technology. She was able to see each of the rooms, the view of the Lake from the windows, and the building amenities. It was a successful showing, my client and her husband made an offer and bought the condo!!!
They love the condo, the building and the neighborhood and very happy with their purchase!
Zillow's method of creating a Zestimate draws on public records and a proprietary algorithm. Zillow estimates the accuracy of chicago area homes come within 5 percent of the eventual sale price 47 percent of the time. It comes within 20 percent of the sale price 86 percent of the time.
Why is Zestimate inaccurate?
The best way to learn the value of your home is to contact a real estate professional and get a property valuation.
Call Carolyn at 312-545-2834 or Jose at 312-799-7088 today!
The real estate market in Chicago is very competitive right now. Lack of inventory has created a challenging environment for today's buyers who often are finding themselves in a multiple offer situation. Whether you are just getting started in your search, or have missed out on a couple of properties due to multiple offers here's our best tips to help position you for success.
We just sold this gorgeous 3 bedroom 3.5 bath southwest corner unit at 10 E Delaware Place. This former model unit features high ceilings, two terraces, floor to ceiling windows, Chef’s Kitchen with Poggenpohl cabinets, Wolf and Sub Zero appliances, Carrera subway tile backsplash, a kitchen island with quartz countertop, wine fridge and rectangular Kohler sink. Fireplace with custom millwork mantle. Recessed lighting, surround sound, crown molding and dark stained hardwood flooring throughout the unit. Fabulous split floor plan with separate guest suite.
10 E Delaware Place is a luxury full amenity building situated in the heart of the Gold Coast and just blocks away from Millennium Park, Grant Park, the Magnificent Mile and the Lakefront. Built in 2009 and designed by Lucien Lagrange Architects, this building is 35 stories with 121 units. Amenities include a rooftop garden terrace and outdoor pool, private owners club with full kitchen and fireplace, state of the art fitness center featuring Techno Gym, climate controlled private indoor parking, 24 hour Door Staff, spacious balconies with gas line, storage lockers and bike racks, wiring for cable and internet, and housekeeping and 24 hour room service available from the Talbott Hotel.
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Located at State and Delaware, the premier place to live in Chicago, 10 E Delaware Place is just steps from luxury shopping, fine dining, luxury hotels, and the best entertainment in the city. Favorite restaurants along Rush Street, include Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse, Luxbar, Tavern on Rush, Carmine’s, Hugo’s Frog Bar, and Morton’s Steakhouse. Barneys New York, Hermes, Kate Spade, and Vera Wang Bride are just a few of the many luxury shops along Oak Street. World renowned Talbott Hotel located next door, Waldorf Astoria Chicago, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago and Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile are all just a few steps away. Schools and universities include the highly rated, Ogden Elementary, Loyola University of Chicago, Loyola School of Law, and Quinlan School of Business. Holy Name Cathedral, Fourth Presbyterian Church and Christ the Savior Orthodox Church are within a short walk.
10 E Delaware Place offers a truly luxurious lifestyle and more!
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When our clients contacted us in early June, they were very frustrated! Their home had been on the market for a year and a half, was listed with two different real estate agents, but they had not been able to sell it. They were desperately looking for someone who could help them get it sold for the right price and as quickly as possible. We knew it would be a challenge to take on a listing that had been on the market for so long, and we needed to develop a strategy that would help us successfully sell their home.
We met with our clients to gain an understanding of their goals and plans for the future. We asked a lot of questions about the history of the listing, what was working, what was not working and why they felt their home didn’t sell. We were interested in the number of showings, feedback received, price adjustments, and offers received. Through our discussion, we learned that the clients had received offers; however, were unwilling to negotiate from the price they had set, and therefore could never reach an agreement with potential buyers.
We realized that to sell this property we needed to educate our clients and help them understand the home buying process and how to become successful sellers. We explained that our top priority was to price the home to sell and to be responsive to the market. Through the use of our unique online marketing plan, we expected to attract the most qualified buyers within the first couple of weeks and would likely receive an offer. Our clients liked our plan and decided to hire us.
We listed the property after it had been on the market 475 days! Within 20 days, we not only had an offer, but we helped our clients successfully negotiate the best price and terms, and sign off on the contract!
Our clients were very happy with the price they received for their home, and told us that we really helped them realize that they got a great deal! We wish them the best of luck!
So many changes are taking place in Streeterville these days. Perhaps you are familiar with this park that spanned the block between McClurg and Peshtigo on Grand to the North and Illinois to the South. The park was constructed in conjunction with Parkview West – 505 N McClurg Court in 2008. A welcome addition to the neighborhood, since it’s prior life was a parking lot.
The park had green space, benches, trees, a water fountain, walking paths and a dog park.
Many a new friend and neighbor could be met in the park as people walked their dogs, sat on the lawn and ate lunch, or watched the amazing fireworks display on summer evenings.
Original plans were to construct Parkview East on the eastside of the block (lower left); however with the housing recession, that did not happen. So the space between the two towers, is actually a green roof over an underground parking garage which is accessible to the public.
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