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5 N Wabash unit 1102 one bedroom plus den for rent

August 30th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

I had this listing about more than a month ago, this is a very nice remodeled one bedroom plus den unit at the 5 N Wabash building, it is unit 1102 facing south, since it is on a high floor, there are not so much noises. This unit has around 1,140 square feet, quite large […]

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130 Garland unit 1408 One bedroom just closed

August 30th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

I have helped my client took a video tour for unit 1408 at the 130 Garland, the Heritage building, this is a one bedroom unit, has nice open kitchen, new bathroom, large living and bedroom, in unit washer and dryer, a large balcony, walk in closet in the bedroom. It is around 900 square feet. […]

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5 N Wabash 1 bedroom plus den foreclosure is under contract

August 9th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

I noticed this foreclosure 1 bedroom plus den with around 1,140 square feet, washer and dryer in the unit, there are no amenities in the building. But 5 N Wabash is in a great location with walking distance to the EL, shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, etc. This unit was listed for $171,900, the similar unit […]

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Current listings at the 222 Columbus Dr – the Park Millennium

August 5th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

There are currently 9 properties for sale at the 222 Columbus Dr. – the Park Millennium, one is a studio, 7 one bedroom unit and one 2 bedroom unit, the price range is between $169,000 and $299,999. The studio, 5 of the one bedroom units and the two bedroom units are all short sale properties, […]

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Buyer just closed 3 bedroom unit at the 161 W Harrison

August 5th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

My buyer has just closed a three bedroom unit at the 161 W Harrison, this is a foreclosure sale, it is a combined unit, so it has around 3,000 square feet, with 3 bedroom and 3 bathroom, one garage parking space included too. The final purchase price is $215,000. Although this is an older building […]

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Showing for unit 4406 at the 222 Columbus Dr

August 5th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

This is a one bedroom unit with nice view to the lake and the city, washer and dryer in the unit. I am representing the tenant, she really loves this building and we have been waiting for this kind of units to come out on the market. Then this unit came up for $1,600 per […]

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Studio rented within half a day unit 3403 at the 512 McClurg

July 26th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

I have a buyer who has closed unit 3403 at the 512 McClurg, this is a large studio with beautiful view to the Lake, the Navy Pier and the some city. Right after we closed the purchase on Friday noon, we have put this new property for rent on the market, then I got two […]

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Buyer just closed studio at the 512 McClurg unit 3403

July 13th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

I have helped a client bought a studio at the 512 McClurg unit 3403 with great view to the lake and city. The unit is around 650 square feet with nice and large kitchen, marble bathroom and lots of closet spaces. The closed price is $172,000 which is the lowest price in the building for […]

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The new investor rule is going to pass at the 222 Columbus Dr.

July 6th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

The new investor rule is going to pass at the 222 Columbus Dr – the Park Millennium next Tuesday at 6pm. The detail is that the building has obtained more than 75% of the votes to go with no new investors could rent out their unit. The meeting will be help at 6pm on July […]

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Just listed two bedroom furnished rental at the 5 N Wabash

July 6th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

I just had this two bedroom rental unit listed unit #1102 at the 5 N Wabash. This unit has just been remodeled, very clean inside, new paint, hard wood floor in the living room and the second bedroom, new bathroom, new kitchen with granite counter tops and SS appliances. It is fully furnished with bedroom […]

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Showing 2-3 Bedroom Rental Units in Lakeshore East and Streeterville

June 30th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

I showed a couple from New York looking to rent in Lakeshore East or Streeterville a couple weeks ago. They were looking for a 2-3 bedroom unit with an indoor swimming pool and a nice view with the city and the lake. There price range was under $4,000 with parking included. I found 7 buildings […]

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View view view, Location location location – Lakeshore East and the New Eastside Neighborhood

June 25th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

While we are purchasing real estate, we all know that location, location and location, and while we are at the same location, then it will be view, view and view. I have noticed that the south facing units at the 360 Randolph, the Buckingham Building, 400 E Randolph, the Outer Drive East building, 340 Randolph, […]

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222 N Columbus – the Park Millennium sold activies in the last 6 months

June 22nd, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Everyone is saying the market is down and it is hard to sell, but if you price it right, they are moving very fast. In the last 6 months, there are 12 units closed and one unit pending at the 222 N Columbus Dr – the Park Millennium building located at the Lakeshore east – […]

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Downtown Chicago rental prices are getting high

June 1st, 2011 · 2 Comments · Uncategorized

Prices are almost as high as 2007! Even more owners put their units out for rent since the property values are still dropping. Plus over 2,000 new rental units hit the market this year. Owners have been enjoying the happiness of rent increases and it’s easier to rent out units this year. For example, as […]

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New rental buildings start at the Lakeshore East

June 1st, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

The developer of the Lakeshore East got a construction loan from Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. for a 499-unit apartment building on the Chicago River  just east of the Swissotel, with plans to break ground early next month. This will be a 45 story rental building north of the existing rental building Tides which was built […]

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Foreclosures and Short sales in the New Eastside (including Lakeshore East)

May 25th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Since there are so many people are interested in knowing about the foreclosure and shortsale process, I would like to talk about some details here. This year I have closed 3 foreclosure units in Chicago, two units are in the north of Chicago and one unit is right at the Streeterville. I have helped my […]

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Rental prices going up at the Lakeshore East

May 20th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

I have helped a client to rent a place at the 450 Waterside, the Chandler for $1,850 with parking included last summer.  Then I helped someone to rent a little bigger one bedroom in the same building 450 waterside for $1,975 with parking included last fall.  Last month we did not get to rent a one […]

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Last 6 months sold units at the New Eastside (including Lakeshore Short East)

May 4th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

I did a map search for the New Eastside neighborhood, there are 65 units closed within the last 6 months ranging from $122,000 to $3.1m, there are 12 units are distressed properties including 7 foreclosure units and 5 short sale units, that make the ratio to 18%.  Also, there are 10 units pending right now and […]

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