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Put your federal tax credit toward a new home with Fresh Horizon Realty

Time is running out to take advantage of the government's home buyer tax credits. Buyers must sign their contracts by April 30, meaning there are only [...]
The alarm bells aren't ringing

The alarm bells aren't ringing

A real estate recovery will be difficult without job creation, and Illinois entered the recent economic downturn with one distinct disadvantage: It [...]
Bidding adieu to Kahlu

Bidding adieu to Kahlu

If you prize your pet, don't let Zekas shoot your dog. Our condolences go out to Prudential Rubloff agent Francesca Rose, who recently lost her bes [...]
Roof decks, outdoor fireplaces, and movie screens on Gordon Terrace

Roof decks, outdoor fireplaces, and movie screens on Gordon Terrace

The final video from Joe's visit to 707 W Gordon Terrace in Buena Park is a showcase of the home's recreational spaces, from an expansive rooftop de [...]
The fight against urban sprawl in Chicago

The fight against urban sprawl in Chicago

The fight's over. Sprawl won. No ifs ands or buts about it – sprawl kicked "but." My 132-mile day began and ended in Wilmette, with stops at Sympho [...]

Jennifer Ames on open house trends

Upon reflecting on Linda Martin's recent open house at the $3.69 million home 322 Chestnut St in Winnetka, Joe Zekas started wondering whether open ho [...]
Deals open Union Row to more buyers

Deals open Union Row to more buyers

Belgravia Group's decision to slash prices by 30 percent at Union Row has opened the development up to buyers who've been priced out of the townhome [...]

Quote of the day: A wish for 2010

I think we're all waiting to see what the new year will bring. When I look at last year, the real bugger for me is the gap between the reality of what [...]

Neighborhoods for the rest of us: Clearing

View Clearing, Chicago in a larger map On Saturday Rick Levin & Associates will auction 16 condos, nine townhomes, and vacant land located near the i [...]

Should agents pre-qualify short-sale sellers?

That question is asked and answered (to some extent) in a blog post at AgentGenius, which is primarily an agent-to-agent site. Koenig & Strey agent G [...]
Big bedrooms, fancy baths at 707 W Gordon Terrace

Big bedrooms, fancy baths at 707 W Gordon Terrace

From the circular mosaic tile work in the showers to the unique lighting fixtures mounted throughout the hallways, the finishes at 707 W Gordon Terr [...]

Quote of the day: Designs for the future

From Blair Kamin's Cityscapes: “There’s a blurring of boundaries between architects, designers, developers and contractor. Just like we see public-pr [...]
An award-winning “ultimate kitchen” in Winnetka

An award-winning “ultimate kitchen” in Winnetka

Last Sunday I stopped by 322 Chestnut to visit Coldwell Banker’s Linda Martin, who was hosting the first public open house at the home, which is lis [...]
What $100,000 will buy you in the Loop

What $100,000 will buy you in the Loop

Inspired by Dennis Rodkin's "Gallery of Low Prices" on the Chicago Magazine Deal Estate blog, I started sifting through downtown homes listed at or [...]
SoNo at night

SoNo at night

Forgive the low quality of the photo above -- the only camera I had on hand last night was the one in my iPhone. Still, I think the image came out w [...]

Fun and games with "days on market"

The time a property has been on the market may reveal a great deal about the property, and how well it was initially priced and marketed, etc. Aggrega [...]

Quote of the day: The bubble hasn't burst

From the Wall Street Journal: “If anything, I expect housing to be weaker than normal rather than stronger over the next decade. People who say this [...]
Concession collection: Deals at three downtown rental high-rises

Concession collection: Deals at three downtown rental high-rises

I spent part of the morning calling some of the newer rental high-rises to find out what kinds of incentives and concessions they're offering new tena [...]

Case-Shiller Tuesday: Breaking down local and national home values for November '09

It's the last Tuesday of the month, which means it's time to look at the latest numbers from the Standard & Poor's / Case-Shiller Home Price Indic [...]

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Our parent company, Data Based Ads, provides sophisticated Internet-based ad management services to a number of the largest real estate brokerage firm [...]
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