“Our compelling prices represent a dramatic opportunity to buy high-end, very large, brand new condominiums at near auction-level pricing,” said Andy Kiener, when he gave me the details on recent price cuts at Grand Bend at Green Bay in Evanston. Kiener is a partner in Insight Real Estate Partners, the marketing firm for the project.

The price cuts typically range between $50,000 and $80,000. A 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,410 square foot home, for example, that had been priced at $324,900 has been reduced to $249,900. One bedrooms now start at $174,900 (formerly $199,900) and penthouse units are priced from $499,900 (down from $579,000).

Downtown Evanston has had a number of troubled condo developments and, prior to the current ownership, Grand Bend had been one of them. Kiener relates that the new ownership has spent the last 9 months stabilizing the homeowners’ association, putting in place a realistic budget, and working with existing owners to enhance the exterior and common areas.

Grand Bend recently secured approval for FHA financing.

I did a quick MLS scan of 2/2 condos, and that $249,900 price was lower than any other new construction, and lower than many resales in Evanston.

“With FHA financing available, historically low interest rates, and these dramatic price cuts, Grand Bend is pretty darn affordable,” said Kiener.

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Grand Bend’s sweeping curvature and striking architecture is hard to miss as you drive along Green Bay Rd just north of where it merges into Ridge. The sales office is open Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 10 to 5, Saturday from 11 to 5, Sunday from noon to 5, and by appointment by calling 847-864-4977.

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Comments ( 1 )

  • Tough situation. Great video with the owner. Regardless of the units, which as the owner stated, were heartier than some of other new construction in the area; a year later she is having to swallow another 50 – 80K drop in the price. This speaks directly to the reality of the market today.

    The owner mentioned that she bought 2 years ago (video posted in June), which would now put her coming up on 3 years in the unit. Given that the owner stated she had a 5 year plan for the unit, there is a strong possibility that if they do move that this unit will be significantly less than the original purchase price.

    I am surprised that we don’t read more about young families who are caught up in similar situtations.

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