Archive for June, 2008

Mixed use project approved in South Shore

The Chicago Community Development Commission has approved a project that will breathe new life into South Shore.  The development will offer a mix of retail and residential space, and will bring much needed jobs to the neighborhood.
Plans call for the sale of less than an acre of land at 1700 E 71st Street to a […]

Sales plunge to new lows in West Lawn

Sales of single-family homes in West Lawn can’t seem to find their lowest point. According to data from the Chicago Association of Realtors, sales fell for the third consecutive year during the first quarter in the neighborhood.
According to the report, a total of just 27 single-family homes were sold during the period, down […]

Existing home sales inch up in May

The national real estate market received some good news in May as sales of existing homes inched up during the month.  According to the National Association of Realtors, sales of existing single-family homes and condominiums were up by 2 percent.
However, despite the rise in sales, prices continued to fall for existing homes nationwide.  The median […]

Sales of single-family homes recover in Wood Dale

Sales of single-family homes recovered in Wood Dale during the first quarter, after reaching their lowest point in years during the same period a year ago.  The neighborhood was one of just a few around the Chicago suburbs to see an increase in sales during the quarter.
According to data from the Chicago Association of Realtors, […]

Luxury homes for sale at Orland Park Crossing

Lennar Homes continues to build some of the best luxury single-family homes and townhomes around the Chicagoland region.  The company is one of the largest developers in the country, and has been around for many years.
One development that currently has several units for sale by Lennar Homes is Orland Park Crossing, located at 14162 John […]