GARAGE PARKING INCLUDED IN PRICE! VERY LARGE LIVING ROOM ENOUGH FOR LARGE DINING TABLE, GREAT SIZE MASTER BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE DECK, MATER BATH WITH DOUBLE SINK AND JACUZZI TUB, LARGE KITCHEN WITH BREAKFAST BAR, GRANITE COUNTER TOP AND LOTS OF CABINETS, PANTRY AND SPACIOUS STORAGE, FIRE PLACE, COMMON ROOF TOP DECK, VERY NICE TREE LINED [...]

Hello I just wanted to touch base with you all and let you know about what’s going on in the market right now. We’ve been very busy over the past a few weeks helping several buyers purchase new homes. It’s been great helping buyers negotiate and they are getting great deals! If you are looking [...]

Seen anything in the news about a bounce back in the housing market recently?  Most likely not, because the news is good and good news doesn’t sell!  Here is an article describing how the nation’s housing market has risen for four straight months and no one is reporting it:  http://rismedia.com/wp/2008-07-11/real-estate-prices-rise-for-four-straight-months-is-anyone-noticing/ We work with a good [...]

I saw my local alderman at the train station the other day…..he as doing a sort of meet-and-greet and had donuts and coffee for all the riders. He also had a ton of information on the various programs Chicago offers. Did you know that the City of Chicago has a City Mortgage program to help [...]

Asking price is$359,900 Sunny and large 3bed/2bath(3rd bedroom used as office) unit in 8unit building, over 1700 sqft, new hardwood floor through out, remodeled fire place, high ceiling, exposed brick, 42″ cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless appliances, huge master bathroom with jacuzzi tub and separate shower, walk in closet with custom shelving, lots of storage, [...]

Want to know what the zoning is for the area you are thinking of buying in?  Do you know the zoning for your current neighborhood?  Wondering what they might put up in that empty lot down the street? The Tribune has created a zoning change data base that allow you to look up changes in [...]

It’s getting finally warm!   You’ve decided to put your place on the market…and so have lot of other people. You want your place to show better than any other properties around you.  You have to be the best in show! 1.Get rid of clutter! Nobody wants to see your personal stuff. Collectibles, magazines, bills [...]

Hi All-Mike and Jimmy here at LCR. Welcome to our blog! It’s a new feature on our site and we’ll be keeping you updated on what we hear, what we know, and what we hear we know. First up, did anyone read the article on www.thestreet.com re: possible GOOD things about a recession? Jeffrey Strain [...]