Crib Chatter

Townhouses are popular “move-up” properties for many people. But this 3-bedroom townhouse at 1801 W. Diversey Parkway in Lincoln Park has been on and off the market in recent months. It was just re-listed with a $29,900 price reduction. Here’s the listing: LINCOLN PARK TOWNHOME W/ ATTACHED GARAGE IN GATED COMMUNITY UNIT NOT ON DIVERSEY! […]

We’ve chattered about this building at 334 W. Menomonee numerous times in the past.  It is a 16-unit conversion in the Historic Triangle. Only a handful of units have sold in the building. Another unit has come on the market only this time it is a re-sale of one of the larger 2-bedroom units. It sold last May […]

This single family home at 652 W. Sheridan in East Lakeview sold only three years ago. It’s been on the market since April 2008 and has had a $150k price reduction. It’s also available to rent. The vintage home was built in 1903 and has original wainscoting, crown molding, chair rails and coffered ceilings. It’s also […]

There has been a lot of chatter over the past few months about raising a family in the city of Chicago versus the suburbs. The main topic of conversation has been the schools. But just what CAN you get in the suburbs now that prices are falling? I think you just might be surprised. Who would have thought that […]

We’ve chattered about how difficult it is to make money if you are selling a year or two after you bought a property. But what about 6 months? Such is the situation for the sellers of this 3-bedroom unit at 2110 W. Roscoe in Roscoe Village. It closed in January and was re-listed in June. […]

When you think of trendy Fulton Market area and the West Loop, you think of loft condos not single family homes. This 6-bedroom house at 1418 W. Fulton might make you re-think your impression of that neighborhood. Here’s the listing: One of a kind gallery chic home w/6 bedrooms and a 3 car garage. Located […]

There are mansions and then there are “real” mansions like 1432 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast. No matter what anyone says about the “new” construction homes that have gone up during this housing boom, they aren’t building anything even close to a house like this one. 7 bedrooms, 6.5 baths and 9,000 square feet (which includes a […]

The listings on this complex in River West all say 855 N. Erie– but the public records list it as “west” erie. Either way- this is a complex of townhouses on Erie that was built in 1997. Several are on the market. What is the going rate for this location? Unit #123 has been reduced $30,000 […]

With the Cubs in the playoffs, who wouldn’t want to live right down the street from the action? (Okay- not everyone would.) This 2-bedroom unit at 815 W. Addison, a 2005 rehab, has been on the market since March. It’s been reduced several times. Here’s the listing: LAKEVIEW/WRIGLEYVILLE REHAB. GREAT ATTENTION TO DETAILS! FEATURES INCLUDE: 42″ […]

240 W. Willow in Old Town is a total gut rehab of an 1873 Victorian.  It seems to have everything- except parking. Will the lack of parking hurt this property at this price point? Here’s the listing: Fabulous historical restoration on Quaint St. in Old Town. Complete renovation/expansion of 1873 Folk Victorian single family to […]