From the monthly archives:

March 2010

What Are Some Nice Parts of Chicago to Buy a Home?

March 23, 2010

I am looking into buying a Condo or a House in Chicago and I was just wondering you could give me some info on the nicer parts of Chicago. What areas should I AVOID? I am hoping to stay close to downtown Chicago. What are some nice parts of Chicago to buy a home?
Thanks!

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I'm Thinking About Buying a House. First Time Home Buyer?

March 22, 2010

Where should I start?
I’ve looked at listings. How do I find a good realtor? I don’t know anyone who has used realtors lately.
How about loans? I was thinking about putting a 10% Down Payment down. I have a decent credit score. I make ~80,000 a year. I’m looking for a house around 150-170k.
Average closing costs? [...]

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How Do I Start the Home Selling Process?

March 21, 2010

hello all, i need help in saling my home in the northwest surburb of chicago.i was a first time buyer, i have only been in the home for 3years i have great debt and my job is moving to another country at the end of the year so i need to cut my loses and [...]

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Chicago Home for Sale-Incredible Luxury in Lakeview

March 20, 2010

www.esmrealty.com Experience luxury Lakeview living in this gorgeous 1650 square feet condo with incredible, unobstructed city and Lake Michigan views from every room. In 2008, this unit had a complete gut and rehab down to the concrete columns. Walls were removed to create an open, high-end kitchen with breakfast bar, cherry cabinets, granite countertops, backsplash [...]

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Making Offer on Foreclosed Home Help!?

March 20, 2010

OK, so there is this home i really like, it has some issues that need to be fixed. it os for sale for ,000.i spoke with my realtor today, and she said there are two cash offers on this home. she said the bank prefers cash only. i made an offer of 4,000 and [...]

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Are You Raising a Family in Chicago IL or Chicago Suburb?

March 19, 2010

I currently live in Chicago IL near Portage park. I have 3 boys 10,6 &4.
My husband and I are soon to be first time home owners we have already been pre-approve have a down payment and are very excited!
We have always love the city and enjoy living in Chicago, we originally thought we would [...]

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Find Cheap Homes for Sale in Chicago

March 18, 2010

Home warranties should be an important selling point, so decide going in what you will be able to offer the buyer. In an extremely good buyers market, it may be possible to get some warranties with a very well kept but under priced home. In a tough economy, many are jobless and have put up [...]

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Can a Realtor Enter My Apartment ?

March 18, 2010

My landlord is selling the building (he never told me) I did look up the building on the internet and it is being sold by the Realtor contacting me.
They cannot show my apartment without me being in there , right ?
The landlord has to be with them while they are there , right ?
I changed [...]

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Foreclosed Homes Chicago IL – Free List With Pictures!

March 16, 2010

Searching for foreclosed homes in Chicago? Grab your free list with pics new. Includes foreclosure listings, HUD homes, short sales & more!
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190 North / ABC7 – 2009 Chicago Luxury Home Tour

March 15, 2010

Here is a peek at some of the exquisite homes that were featured in the 6th annual Chicago Luxury Home Tour. This event featured 17 multi-million dollar homes providing attendees plenty of elegance and inspiration. www.chicagohometour.com.
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Where Do You Find New Realtors Information in Chicago?

March 14, 2010

I get a lot of mail from real estate companies at my home address offering me a job. Where do they get that info? Chicago, IL
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Can I Have a Realtor and Have a for Sale by Owner at the Same Time?

March 13, 2010

I live in Chicago, Illinois and I have my home for sale-a 2-flat. I personally don’t think my realtor is working to the best of her ability and I would like to know if I can put if up for sale on my own as well as having the Realtor working on it. Does anyone [...]

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