Tag: Video
The end of new construction
Not forever, mind you -- just for the foreseeable future. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, slated for completion in 2011, will be the last new-construct [...]
Union Row's least expensive townhome: Three bedrooms for less than $375,000
For $374,900 -- well under the maximum purchase price backed by the FHA -- a buyer can pick up a three-bedroom townhome at Union Row in East Pilsen, [...]
Suburban showcase: "Tuscan" living in Volo
At many developments, you can beat the looming federal tax credit deadlines by purchasing a turnkey home, but you won't have much luck finding a pla [...]
A roadmap to the Chicago homes market
Michael Hart's presentation to the Chicago Association of Realtors during last week's 2010 Economic Forecast panel was heavy on slides and charts, n [...]
2010 forecast: When will things improve?
If you feel like you're hearing a different story about the "real" market conditions every time a new report hits the news wire, you're right. There [...]
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
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A "wow" in Uptown: New single-family living, steps from Lincoln Park
Joe Zekas doesn't throw praise around willy-nilly, so when I hear him refer to the new construction single-family home at 707 W Gordon Terrace as "a [...]
360 degrees of views from a riverfront duplex penthouse
Last fall Joe Zekas joined Prudential Rubloff's Joanne Nemerovski for a walk through Unit #2701 at 445 E North Water St, one of the most spectacular [...]
Meet 565 Quincy doorman Leonard Kelly
Leonard Kelly is just one of the men and women who keep 565 Quincy up and running for its new residents. Joe Zekas met Leonard during a visit to the [...]
565 Quincy: "It's all about price these days"
Belgravia Group held firm at 565 Quincy for a long time, but this weekend the developer finally put new prices in place for homes in the West Loop t [...]
The right time for serious buyers
After running through all the things in a buyer's favor in today's market -- low prices, low interest rates, and government incentives -- Genie Birc [...]
A junior one-bedroom at Astoria Tower
Last month I walked through one of the new junior one-bedroom condos at Astoria Tower, 8 E 9th St, with Weichert, Realtors - Frankel & Giles Vice Pr [...]
What new buyers need to know
What advice would Chicago Association of Realtors President Genie Birch give a buyer who's entering the market for the first time? For one, buyers n [...]
Bucktown see-throughs and short sales
The final video from Joe's Bucktown tour with Realtor Greg Viti focuses on some of the neighborhoods less fortunate developments, places that got of [...]
Being a Realtor in 2010: Challenges, motivations, and advice
In this segment from our recent interview, Chicago Association of Realtors President Genie Birch talks about the challenges of being a Realtor in 20 [...]