Archive for the 'Reductions' Category

We Love Authentic Lofts: More Reductions in 711 S. Dearborn

Prices are coming down in The Donohue, at 711 S. Dearborn, in Printers Row. There has been another $20,000 reduction on Unit #505 (we chattered about it only last week.) Unit #602, which we chattered about last September, has also been reduced $5,000. Here’s the update on Unit #505 again:   Urban Search Chicago has […]

Price Reduction for Southport 1-Bedroom: 1148 W. Roscoe

We just chattered about this 1-bedroom at 1148 W. Roscoe in Southport in October. It’s now been reduced $15,500. Here’s part of the listing again: Trying to find a one bedroom in the Lakeview/Southport Corridor/Wrigleyville areas with newer finishes, great space & parking? That can be extremely difficult since not many new one bedrooms are built […]

Another Reduction in 30 W. Oak in the Gold Coast

Remember this 2-bedroom unit in 30 W. Oak, the new modern boutique building in the  Gold Coast? We’ve chattered about it twice now. It’s been on the market since January 2008 and has been reduced $76,000 (plus the seller is now including a $65,000 parking space.) Here’s the listing: SPECTACULAR 2 BEDROOM plus STUDY IN EXCLUSIVE NEW […]

Following the Market Down: 4116 N. Bell in North Center

North Center single family homes are supposed to be in demand, right? That’s what this seller at 4116 N. Bell must have been thinking in 2007 when this house first went on the market. However, it’s been on the market over a year and has been reduced $69,000. Here’s the listing: Unique reverse floor plan […]

$89K Price Reduction on Printers Row Loft: 711 S. Dearborn

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom authentic brick and timber loft in The Donohue Building at 711 S. Dearborn in Printers Row in May 2008. Since then, it has been reduced $89,000. Here’s the listing again: This elegant, spacious loft is filled with light–a true jewel steps from the financial heart of Chicago. Located in […]

Waiting for a Buyer in Peterson Woods: 5839 N. Whipple

This cute 1936 Georgian at 5839 N. Whipple near the Peterson Woods neighborhood on the far north side has been on the market since June 2008. It’s been reduced $60,000. Here’s the listing: FANTASTIC VALUE! CLASSIC CUSTOM BUILT COUNTRY FRENCH GEORGIAN OFFERS PERFECT BLEND OF YESTERDAY & TODAY. GRACIOUS STEP DOWN LIVING ROOM, WDBFP, STRIKING […]

Reduction on Vintage Beauty: 630 W. Oakdale in Lakeview

This vintage 2-bedroom at 630 W. Oakdale in Lakeview has been on the market since July 2008 and has been reduced by $39,000. It seems to have it “all”- including central air, a fireplace, in-unit w/d and not just one, but two, parking spots. Who gets two parking spots in Lakeview? The kitchen and baths […]

How Do You Price in Lincoln Square? 2455 W. Leland

Lincoln Square was once considered an “affordable” up and coming neighborhood before the housing boom- and now- not so much. This 2-bedroom duplex at 2455 W. Leland has been on the market since June 2008 and has had three price reductions. This duplex seems to have it all (central air/fireplace/w/d)- except a deeded parking space. What’s […]

Waiting for a Buyer in North Center: 4112 N. Claremont

How many empty new construction million dollar homes are there on the north side of the city? Someone should tabulate them because it’s got to be several hundred. This is another one that is empty and waiting for a buyer at 4112 N. Claremont in the North Center neighborhood. It’s been on the market since […]

If at first you don’t suceed, try, try again: 749 W. Wellington in Lakeview

This 2-bedroom unit at 749 W. Wellington in Lakeview has been on the market since last February and has been reduced several times. The listing was recently canceled and then re-listed- at a higher price. I’m assuming the price change now includes the parking (and before that parking was “extra”.) Here’s the listing: Sunny bright & […]