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Frank DeNovi on foreclosures and short sales
One of our company's newest clients is Frank DeNovi, a Coldwell Banker agent who has worked with bank-owned properties for 25 years. We're still edi [...]
Why a real estate agent bought at Bridgeport's Lexington Square
Last week Joe Zekas paid a visit to Lexington Square in Bridgeport and had a chance encounter with Marnie Beilin, a veteran real estate agent at Pru [...]
A look at Donovan Park, near Lexington Square's new townhomes in Bridgeport
The Lexington Square townhomes in Bridgeport have the singular advantage of fronting Donovan Park, a half-block square city park with ball fields, b [...]
Grand Plaza's condo auction: a recap
On Thursday the Chartwell Group will auction the last 10 penthouse units at Grand Plaza in River North, at reserve prices of $345,000 to $775,000, or [...]
Grand Plaza's penthouses, ready for auction
The third and final video from Joe Zekas' recent tour of Grand Plaza with Bud Blinick of the Chartwell Group finds the duo touring several of the to [...]
Walking the drive with Francesca: 850 LSD, 840 LSD, and Lake Shore Park
The only rental building Joe Zekas and Realtor Francesca Rose passed during their walk down Lake Shore Drive earlier this summer was the luxury seni [...]
Inside a remodeled two-bedroom at the Park Alexandria in the West Loop
Earlier this summer Ted Guarnero and I visited the Park Alexandria at 125 S Jefferson Ave in the West Loop, where Ted is marketing unit #2004, a rem [...]
Why Jackie bought at 235 Van Buren
Last month Joe Zekas met Jackie, who works in the financial services industry, at Cactus Bar & Grill, a popular venue located just around the corner [...]
The impressive amenities at Grand Plaza
Every resident in the 37-story Residences at Grand Plaza, 545 N Dearborn St, has access to the private resort-style amenities located on the tower's [...]
Walking downtown Evanston: Joe and Andy on Sherman Avenue
After short looks at Grand Bend at Green Bay, the Evanston Farmers' Market, and the shops and restaurants near Church Street and Maple Avenue, Joe Z [...]
Preparing buyers for Grand Plaza's auction
Real estate auctions are fast-moving affairs. When a bidder secures the winning bid he immediately signs a contract. So it's critical that bidders p [...]
Sales update: Pricing, availability, and recent closings at Astoria Tower
Based solely on what I can see through Redfin and county records, Astoria Tower has seen a steady stream of buyers come through the building in re [...]
A jewel-box Tudor in Norwood Park
Scattered throughout the outer neighborhoods you'll find thousands of charming Tudor-style homes. Joe Z. calls them "jewel-box Tudors" based on thei [...]
Grand Plaza penthouses go to auction
The last ten residences at the Penthouses at Grand Plaza, 545 N Dearborn St in River North, will be sold at auction on Thursday, August 26, says Bud B [...]
Grand Bend condos get FHA approval
The price cuts that accompanied the relaunch of Grand Bend at Green Bay in Evanston earlier this year opened the development's new-construction condos [...]
Touring a new home priced under $800K in West Bucktown
Two posts from last week highlighted the healthy sales activity going on in Bucktown and the parts of southeast Logan Square and northeast Humboldt [...]
Limited selection of discounted condos and townhomes remain at Lake Park Crescent
Buyers have taken advantage of reductions of up to 40 percent on Lake Park Crescent's new-construction condos and townhomes, but select units includ [...]
Walking Evanston with Andy: the dining and shopping choices near Church and Maple
In the first segment from their Evanston walking tour, Joe Zekas and Grand Bend sales manager Andy Kiener started with a look at Grand Bend, a new co [...]
From the vault: Lexington Homes' Jeff Benach on building in Bridgeport
Two years ago, as work was just beginning on the Lexington Square townhome community, Joe Zekas met with Lexington Homes' Jeff Benach to find out wha [...]
South Loop's Library Tower announces close-out pricing
Lennar Homes is inviting buyers to "take advantage of the best value in the South Loop while you can."
Only three one-bedrooms remain unsold at Lib [...]