Chicagoland Condos and Homes

  Selecting only 3 people to write about for Donna Foerster's "An October Challenge: Who Would You Like To Meet Live And In Person? has been quite a challenge in and of itself. As I thought about who I wanted to meet and why, it didn't necessarily make my list any smaller. It just helped me chose...

  Saturdays and Sundays are always popular open house days.  But this weekend, you have many more options to view. This coming weekend, October 19th and 20th, the Chicago Architecture Foundation, (CAF), is presenting Open House Chicago.  Visitors can tour 150 residential and commercial spaces all...

There are so many Active Rain members that I would like to meet and for different reasons.  Donna Foerster’s October Challenge, Who Would You Like to Meet Live and In Person? asks us to highlight 3 people we would like to meet.  I'm sure many of us can easily come up with 30+ names of members we'...

  If you are relying solely on popular real estate websites for current information on homes for sale, you may not be getting all the details.  In many cases, information on these real estate websites is not as current as you think it is.    Popular consumer real estate websites may show a large ...

    “The” Market vs. “Your” Market                How is the Real Estate Market? Is the Real Estate Market up or down? Where is the Real Estate Market headed in the next few months?           These are good questions, but the answers to these questions will not give you the full picture. Informat...

  Are You Able To Buy A Chicagoland Home?       "Well of course I'm able. I’ve lived within my means or below.  I've been a diligent saver.  And I ’ve paid all my bills on time and have taken on very little credit.  Of course I'm able!"         Congratulations, you are off to a very good start.  ...

Are You Willing To Buy A Chicagoland Condo or Home?   The title does not indicate that there is anything wrong with buying in Chicago. On the contrary, Chicago is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.  Well, I guess I am a bit biased.     What I’d like you to consider is, are you willing...

Are You Ready To Buy Your Chicagoland Condo or Home?       The reasons to buy are as numerous as there are buyers.   Have you transferred to the city and need to find a place to live? Have you lived in a rental unit and are now ready to own? Is it time to find a backyard for your growing family? ...

The Chandler, 450 E Waterside, Chicago, IL 60601 Market Report   The Chandler sits at the north eastern corner of the Lake Shore East community, overlooking Lake Michigan and The Chicago River.  While its sister building, The Regatta, gives the image of being a yacht on the water, The Chandler em...

  The Regatta, 420 E Waterside, Chicago, IL 60601  Market Report       The name Regatta gives the feeling of racing across the open water.  The Regatta's unique architectural detail enhances the image.  The top penthouse level floors are designed to resemble a glass "sail."The Regatta is a part o...