Archive for June, 2010

Trying to Sell the Newer Construction Lakeview Condo: 3535 N. Reta

This 2-bedroom unit at 3535 N. Reta in Lakeview is a property that was commonly built throughout many neighborhoods of the North Side during the housing boom: a luxury condo within a 4 unit building. This unit is more upgraded than some of that era, however, with crown molding and tray ceilings. There are also solid […]

What’s Going On With 1629 S. Prairie in the South Loop?

Someone recently posted a comment about the new construction high rise at 1629 S. Prairie in the South Loop. We last chattered about the building 15 months ago, in March 2009, when closings were about to begin and some units were showing up as rentals on Craigslist. See our March 2009 chatter here. Since then, the […]

Southport Brownstone Sells for $300K Under 2006 Purchase Price: 3847 N. Janssen

We last chattered about this 4-bedroom vintage brownstone at 3847 N. Janssen in Southport in February 2010 (although some of you disputed whether it was, in fact, a brownstone). See our prior chatter and exterior picture here. After nearly a year on the market, it finally sold for $300,000 under the 2006 purchase price. In […]

5 Porches = An Outdoor Lovers Dream: 6129 N. Northcott in Norwood Park

If you dream about sitting out on your front porch drinking a lemonade on a hot summer night, then this 3-bedroom Victorian at 6129 N. Northcott in Old Norwood Park is for you. It doesn’t just have the front porch, though, it has two secret side porches, a back porch and a porch on the second […]

North Center 4-Bedroom Home Sells for $150K Under 2007 Price: 1830 W. Oakdale

We chattered about this 4-bedroom home at 1830 W. Oakdale in North Center several times (through at least one interior paint job and several price reductions.) See our March 2010 chatter and pictures here. It has finally sold after 14 months on the market for $150,000 under the 2007 purchase price. If you recall, 3 […]