Archive for May, 2007



The classic rule of thumb about pricing your home is that you should look at what your neighbors sold their homes for in the recent past. But that only applies, of course, if all things are equal, and your home is more or less the same as those recent sales. That isn’t the [...]

3754 N. Clifton Unit 1

3754 N. Clifton Unit 1Three bedroom duplex down in Wrigleyville

Price: $525,000
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Discover this HUGE 3 bedroom, 2.1 bath duplex down in the heart of Lakeview, steps to Wrigley and the Southport Corridor. This home features a very spacious floor plan with a large living room upstairs as well as an enormous family room on the lower level. Some unit features include hardwood floors, bay windows, custom paint and window treatments, a large rear deck and amazing closet space. The spacious kitchen includes nice white cabinetry and an oversized breakfast bar, room for 3-5 bar stools. Two dining options include a spacious area off the kitchen or combined with the living room. The large amount of space in this home allows for great versatility. A currently open den/office area in the lower level can be enclosed for more privacy or left open to the enormous recreation room. A garage spot and extra storage are included and complete this amazing package.

Going Green

Making your home greener isn’t just the right thing to do for the environment, it can save you money too. This recent article in the Sun-Times includes a number of steps for updating your heating and cooling systems and modifying your water usage to make them more environmentally friendly, like installing a programmable thermostat, [...]

6812 N. Wayne Unit 4B

6812 N. Wayne Unit 4BSun-filled, one bedroom condo in Rogers Park

Price: $159,900
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Step into this sun-filled, beautiful one bedroom condo, situated on one of the best tree lined streets in Rogers Park, steps to the lakefront. This beautiful vintage building was rehabbed 3 years ago with the finest finishes, central air and gas forced heat and in-unit washer/dryers. This top floor condo, in an elevator building, has new hardwood floors throughout, a kitchen finished with maple cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. A pass through breakfast bar connects the kitchen to the living area. The living and dining areas are framed with large picture windows with a Juliet balcony, that over look the beautiful tree-tops. The marble bath has a Jacuzzi tub and adjacent linen closet. Custom paint and window treatments complete this charming condo and shows like a model. This home is steps to the el with ample street parking and nearby rental parking options. Extra unit storage and bike storage complete the package.

Opt Out

Do you ever get sick of those credit card and refinancing offers you get in the mail? Do you ever wonder how you get on so many mailing lists? Credit bureaus, the very companies charged with rating your ability to get a home loan, also sell your personal information to other lenders and [...]

1214 N. Marion Ct.

1214 N. Marion Ct.Fee simple townhome in Wicker Park

Price: $698,500
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Impressive fee simple, 3200 square foot, town home in “Hot” Wicker Park – steps from Division. This unit boats large room sizes and incredible outdoor spaces- 3 terraces, 1 deck & private fenced yard. Perfect for entertaining, this home has an open and flowing floor plan with an elaborate surround sound system. Beautiful kitchen with 42” maple cabinets, granite and stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring in the dining and living areas, new carpet in the bedrooms and custom paint throughout. Large master suite with Jacuzzi tub & separate steam shower. Generous storage throughout and two car garage. Fantastic alternative to a single family home! Beautiful!

1945 W. Argyle Unit 2

1945 W. Argyle Unit 2One bedroom vintage rehab

Price: $199,900
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This home is perfect for entertaining with an open floorplan and space for a dining room table. The large and stunning kitchen is finished with cherry cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and has a breakfast bar for stools. The updated bath has a charming vintage feel. The bedroom is large and has ample closet space. There are hardwood floors throughout, in-unit laundry and extra storage. The building was rehabbed in 2005 and is located on a tree-lined street across from beautiful Winnemac Park and near the el, metra, restaurants, shops and more! This charming condo has it all in a great location.