If you read my last entry, you know solar power paneling has become a more viable and affordable energy-saving option for homeowners in recent years. New modifications and the use of photovoltaic cells have brought the cost down to a more attainable range. It is still an initially pricey installation…
There’s no doubt about it, “going green” is the talk of the town these days. And being in the real estate industry, I see the trend changing the face of home construction and home improvement on all levels. Not only are residential developers striving to incorporate elements of green design,…
As the situation revolving around the home loan industry is righted, things are starting to look promising for 2008′s housing market. A number of factors are falling into place that will help residential real estate in the upcoming year – a shift that both economic forecasters and individual Realtors® are…
A new housing development in the West Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago is setting the standard for future residential projects as the first townhome development to gain LEED certification (the term used for eco-friendly building design). Going green is becoming a very popular trend throughout the city as individual homeowners and…
We’ve all read the newspapers and heard the reports on television that shower the national housing market with doom and gloom. Market analysts make their forecasts and continue to predict, and re-predict, when the bottom will hit, but when you talk to people who are out in the field everyday…
When you think of green living space, solar panels, recycled materials and energy-efficient appliances typically come to mind. Perhaps the image of a contemporary, ultra-modern structure pops into your head, but most likely, a classic Chicago bungalow is the furthest thing from your thoughts. These sturdy, brick designs were a…
Since the 1990s there has been an initiative to build mixed-use structures in the South Loop of Chicago, effectively boosting the interest and appeal of the area with both homeowners and business owners. In addition to townhouses, flats, condos and lofts, the new construction has opened up a lot of…
Luxury living in downtown Chicago is getting even pricier. There was a time when $500 per square foot was considered the upper end of luxury properties in Chicago well, these days it’s more like $700 per square foot, a category which makes up about a quarter of the new construction (or…
There’s a lot of hype right now in the media about the housing market both cropping up in news segments and in entertainment programs. While shows like Flip That House were hot last year, a new twist on handling real estate is emerging on television programs such as Designed to…
It’s a question many homeowners ask themselves when deciding to sell their house, condo, loft, etc. “Do I use a realtor or try to sell this property on my own?” Many find it tempting to go it alone in order to save some money on the commission, but when you…
As homeowners across the nation succumb to foreclosure, struggle to pay their mortgages and worry about the imminent increase on their adjustable-rate loans, traditional approaches to the situation are being challenged and modified. We’ve already recommended anyone in danger of defaulting or loosing their home to speak with their lender…
People in search of residential property right now know it’s a buyer’s market out there. Nationwide we have an excess of inventory, the number of new home starts is decreasing, mortgage rates are still low, and prices aren’t appreciating. So, as a homebuyer, you are in a good position to…
If you’re nostalgic for a home with old world charm that still fits your contemporary lifestyle, take a tour of the historically significant 1856 Century House at 4362 W. Grace Street in Irving Park.
There are those homeowners who love cubbyholes and nooks, and then there are those who admire clean lines, open space and modern edge. If the latter describes what you’re looking for, then take a drive by 4511 North Wolcott in Ravenswood.
When you crave natural light and luxuriously open indoor spaces, a typical cubbyhole condo simply won’t do. If you’re looking for a high-class home that lets the outdoors in, visit the exquisite corner townhome at 2701 N. Greenview.
Are you the king (or queen) of home entertaining? Looking for a new home that inspires a little zen? Then you owe yourself a tour of 3117 North Hoyne in LakeView.