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Crib Chatter Holiday Schedule

This is the quiet period for real estate (in Chicago and elsewhere.) Inventories are down as listings have been pulled and as sellers wait to list in early 2010. Crib Chatter will be taking this time to contemplate, as we always do during this slow period, what will be the top Chicago real estate stories in the coming […]

Crib Chatter Holiday Schedule

There will be no new posts on Thanksgiving. I’ve decided to do some posts on Friday for those unlucky people who actually do have to work or who aren’t going to the shopping malls. I’ve been wanting to do some updates on properties that we’ve chattered about so look for those today and on Friday. Happy Thanksgiving […]

Crib Chatter Going on Vacation Next Week

It’s that time of year again. I’ll be going on vacation next week so posts will be limited to just one a day. I know it will be hard for some of you addicts to handle but you’ll find something else to do to amuse yourselves while I’m away. Crib Chatter will resume its regular […]

Looking for an Agent? Check This Out

I often get asked if I can direct people to an agent who handles, for instance, only foreclosures. There’s a new website that just launched that may help. It’s called: AgentsCompared.com It was started by an attorney in Chicago just a week ago. It’s free to users (and to agents who list their information on […]

Crib Chatter on Vacation Next Week

I’m going to be on vacation next week so there will be reduced postings throughout the week. You all know the drill. I need to recharge my batteries before we get to the really hot summer selling period. The market is already picking up so it’s bound to get interesting. Keep it civil amongst yourselves […]

Update on Issues Regarding Use of Property Pictures

Several months ago I clued you all in on problems I was having with posting pictures of some of the units due to copyright concerns. Progress has been made (thanks to all the agents who graciously allow me to use their photos) but some copyright issues remain – especially with pictures taken by VHT, who apparently […]

Crib Chatter Holiday Schedule

With the holidays upon us, Crib Chatter will be adopting the following holiday schedule: Christmas/Hanukkah Week: Dec 22-24: Normal Schedule Dec 25-26: No New Posts New Years Week Dec 29-31: Normal Schedule Jan 1-2: No New Posts I will also be providing updates on 2008 properties throughout the two weeks. Additionally, look for posts about what […]

Crib Chatter Update: Changes to the Site

This  is an update on some changes that will occur to the posts on the site. I’m getting some grief from the Northern Illinois MLS for posting information from their listings. I don’t want to run afoul of any copyright laws (as we’ve discussed on the site in the past) so for the near-term there […]

Crib Chatter Thanksgiving Schedule

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday- there will not be any new Crib Chatter posts on Thursday.  (Yes- even I need a day of rest and eating.) But the normal schedule will resume on Friday (for those of you who will not be at the shopping malls or who will be stuck in your office- bored.) Happy […]

Crib Chatter is on Vacation This Week

I’m on vacation this week (yes- even I need a break from real estate.) While I will be posting something new every day, it will be limited. Crib Chatter will return to its regular format on August 25. Thanks- Sabrina