Chicago’s West Loop gone to the Dogs ?

Posted by on Dec 15, 2010 | 0 comments With what some argue as the fastest growing neighborhood in Chicago, the West Loop certainly has an array of attractive features. It undoubtedly has that ultra-urban feel with an abundance of spacious and trendy residential lofts; there’s no shortage of thriving restaurants and its proximity to the city is especially convenient given it is located right next to downtown–while still...
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Chicago’s South Loop Neighborhood

Posted by on Dec 15, 2010 | 0 comments In the beginning a very long time ago the South Loop was an area comprised of a variety of industries and not a residence to be seen.  Today the South Loop is a vibrant residential area with much to offer people in all stages of life. Location, Location, Location.  This location provides excellent shopping such as DSW (shoes), Home Depot, Dominicks, Jewel, Staples, Target, pharmacies, various...
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Chicago Foreclosures

Posted by on Dec 15, 2010 | 0 comments According to Crain’s Chicago Business, there was an alarming increase in foreclosure filings in July for the state of Illinois. The combination of default notices, auction-sale notices and bank repossessions were up 33% last month compared to the June rate. Though several states still rank higher among foreclosures, the significant month-to-month increase from June to July was the largest...
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Real Estate, Deal Estates, Steal Estates

Posted by on Dec 15, 2010 | 0 comments Real Estate, Deal Estate, Steal Estate: One man’s bargain is another man’s bad luck in The Columbian Located in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood at 1160 S. Michigan Ave., The Columbian is a prominent new addition to Chicago’s skyline. This handsome 46-story structure combines state of the art construction with cutting edge style and a tremendous location with every luxury amenity a...
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Wicker Park / Ukrainian Village – Uber cool

Posted by on Dec 15, 2010 | 0 comments Wicker Park/Ukrainian Village/East Village, The Hipster Triangle with a Storied Past Many years ago, in the now distant mid eighties to early nineties when Earwax was mecca for the upscale bohemian movement not a medical condition, The Bongo Room was THE best hang for Sunday brunch and the most HEAVENLY pancakes ever created with a 45 minute wait instead of the now requisite 2 hours on the...
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Best Neighborhoods to Find Deals

Posted by on Dec 15, 2010 | 0 comments One thing is for sure; the poor housing market of the past couple years has been devastating. Foreclosures and short sales have become the norm, while price depressions and reductions mean that investment hopes have been slashed. This one certainty leads to another; deals abound. Be it a Streeterville condo in a luxury condominium development, a timber loft in the West Loop, or a single family...
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