Crib Chatter

This is the first time I’ve seen the bank actually try and rent out a unit it now owns at the same time they’re apparently going to try and sell it. This 1-bedroom unit at 400 W. Deming, in the historic Marlborough, which is literally right on Lincoln Park, recently came on the market as a […]

We’ve chattered about this 3-bedroom unit at 2015 W. Fullerton in Bucktown with its own private elevator several times in the last year. See our October 2009 chatter and pictures here. Originally called “renaissance interiors” in the original listing and then in “pre-foreclosure”, in 2010 the price cuts are getting more aggressive. It has been reduced $309,100 […]

This 2-bedroom at 3222 W. Eastwood in Albany Park has all the bells and whistles that buyers look for in a condo. The unit has central air, in-unit washer/dryer, two bathrooms, a deeded parking space, and even a large deck off the back. The top floor unit is also a short sale and is now […]

This 2-bedroom unit at 4327 N. Damen in North Center (or is this Lincoln Square?) was part of the condo conversion mania that swept the north side in 2006. It has the kitchen of that era: cherry cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The unit also has all the amenities buyers look for […]

We last chattered about this huge 4-bedroom new construction duplex at 3500 W. Irving Park in Irving Park in August 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It is still available and has been reduced only $5,000. It has all the bells and whistles of new construction, with 10 foot ceilings and a new kitchen with […]

This 3-bedroom single family home at 1657 W. Carmen is only a few blocks away from the shops and restaurants of Andersonville. Originally listed last October, it has recently returned to the market. The vintage Victorian home has a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Two of the three bedrooms are on the […]

We chattered about this 2-flat at 2552 W. Iowa in West Town in November 2009. See our previous chatter and pictures here. It recently closed. The 2 units were each 2 bedrooms, 1 bath with a 2 car garage. Laundry was available in the unfurnished basement. Already, one of the units is available for rent […]

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom single family home at 1802 W. Diversey in Lakeview in September 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It was withdrawn from the market but has returned and is now reduced another $14,000. It is now priced $25,000 under the 2006 purchase price. The house has 2 bedrooms and […]

We last chattered about this 2-flat at 1542 W. Byron in Lakeview in July 2008. See our prior chatter here. Back then, it was a lively discussion with some saying that this was priced reasonably and others arguing it didn’t cash flow. It is 18 months later and the seller is trying again at the same […]

We last chattered about this large 1-bedroom in 600 N. Lake Shore Drive in October 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It is still available and has been reduced another $10,000. 600 N. Lake Shore Drive are two new construction towers right on Lake Shore Drive If you look at this recent report […]