Tag: Buyer tips
Five easy pieces on the real estate market with Elizabeth August of @properties
We've called up @properties agent Elizabeth August several times over the years, mostly to get the latest scoop on the new condos at 155 N Aberdeen St [...]
Quote of the day: the clock is ticking
"If they want to do a regular traditional [purchase], I think we can get it done, but you'd better have everything in place. You'd better have your mo [...]
Understanding the language of auctions
If the word "auction" probably conjures images of fancy Sotheby's showrooms or motor-mouthed MCs manning a cattle pen, you'll be happy to know that [...]
Trump resales, above and below ground
As we saw yesterday in my video tour with Tricia Fox, Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago is just one example of a new high-rise with lots [...]
Five easy pieces with Jenny Ames
To break the ice on our hour-long interview at Coldwell Banker's Hancock Center office, I asked Realtor Jenny Ames to run the "five easy pieces" gau [...]
Five easy pieces: Monique Sandberg
While making the rounds at Superior 110's brokers open house in River North last week, I found Prudential Rubloff agent Monique Sandberg. After talk [...]
Five easy pieces: James A. Horwath
During my visit to a brokers open house at Superior 110 on Tuesday evening, I met James A. Horwath of Prudential Rubloff. I asked if he would like t [...]
Five easy pieces: Laurie Kocal
I met Laurie Kocal of Prudential Rubloff at a brokers open house at Superior 110 in River North on Wednesday evening, and asked her to take part in [...]
Debunking common mortgage myths
Changes in the market, shifts toward and away different types of mortgages, and a lack of experience with brokers can all create misconceptions in t [...]
Five easy pieces: Emily Sachs Wong
Koenig & Strey agent Emily Sachs Wong is one of the top-producing agents in North Side neighborhoods like Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, River North, L [...]
The shift to FHA-backed financing
"Three years ago nobody would touch it. Now everybody is clamoring to get it." That's how Joe Zekas opens this segment on FHA-backed loans with Amer [...]
Five easy pieces: John Harris
Our newest interviewee for this daily feature is John Harris of Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate, who I met at an East Rogers Park open house over th [...]
Five easy pieces: Robert Schmidt
I talked with Robert Schmidt of Sudler Sotheby's International Realty recently about the state of the market. Robert has been in real estate for more [...]
Five easy pieces: George Furla
Two days, two Georges. What are the odds?
Following a chat yesterday about his new construction listings in Arcadia Terrace, Koenig & Strey agent [...]
Five easy pieces: George Schultz
We're brainstorming all sorts of new regular features here at YoChicago, one of which is a regular Q&A session with a buyer, developer, agent, or othe [...]
Quotable: Resetting moods and markets
I guess the mood overall has been a lot more positive lately. There was a lot of activity in August and the first of September -- I’m not sure if the [...]
CNN/Money's tips for home buyers
What's the best way to play a housing rebound? That depends on what type of home you're looking for. A recent article from CNN and Money Magazine brok [...]