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Luxury townhomes near completion at Lakeshore East

The Parkhomes at Lakeshore East are some of the most luxurious townhomes to come to the market in Chicago in recent memory.  The development is led by Magellan Development Group, which is currently development the Lakeshore East master planned community in the heart of the Chicago Loop.
Buyers can choose from several floor plans at the […]

Don’t forget that condo inspection

The process of buying a new condominium can be overwhelming.  From finding the right home to obtaining a mortgage, it can be one of the most stressful experiences.  However, forgetting to perform a condo inspection before signing on the dotted line can help save you thousands of dollars.
There’s a lot to keep in mind when […]

Going green – trade show highlights new technologies

High tech homes used to focus primarily on giving the owner all of the conveniences dreamed of in old sci-fi movies.  However, today going high tech may have a different meaning for many homeowners.  Green technologies have moved to the forefront of the battle for homebuyers.
The trade show ‘Chicago Market: Living and Giving’, was recently […]

Home sales hit new low in Warrenville

Sales of single-family homes continued to fall in Warrenville.  The area saw a new low for the first quarter, one of many suburbs around the Chicago region to see an all time low during the quarter.
According to data from the Chicago Association of Realtors, a total of just 14 homes were sold in the area, […]

Home prices down 16 percent nationwide

The home price index fell yet again in May, but this time at one of the fastest rates in recent months.  The index by Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller measures prices in the 20 biggest metropolitan areas around the nation.
According to the index, prices were down by 15.8 percent from the same month last year, while another […]