800 S. Wells #501 Price Hike After Short Sale

It’s not unusual for a downtown Chicago condo that just came onto the real estate market to catch my eye or grab my attention in some way. Usually, it’s either an upscale residence in the prominent Gold Coast neighborhood or a terrific deal in the neighborhood I happen to live in, which is Streeterville. Today was a little different, however. As I was scanning through the MLS, I noticed 800 S. Wells #501 was just put back on the market with a list price of $250,000. If you’re not familiar with the listing or the location, this particular condo is in the River City building in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood. I’ll be the first to admit that the finishes in unit #501, which include granite

Intriguing History @ 910 S. Michigan Ave

Recently, I wrote a blog about a new listing I obtained inside the historic South Loop building at 910 South Michigan Avenue. That particular condo, 910 S. Michigan Avenue #1201, was a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence with additional den space and tremendous updates that included custom track lighting and beautiful modifications to the custom-built fireplace. Now just a few weeks later, I’ve acquired a similar listing at the Michigan Avenue Lofts, only this time the condo number is 1401. 910 South Michigan Avenue #1401 is also a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condo that boasts an unobstructed Grant park, Lake Michigan and Michigan ave view, a spacious, wide-open floor plan with an inviting large foyer and angles honey

Two of Chicago’s most sought after neighborhoods have seen an increase in median home prices compared to this time last year. The Loop, an area which includes the South Loop, Printers Row, the Loop and Streeterville, shows an increase of nearly 8% compared to this time last year with a price of just over $350,000. Similarly, the Lincoln Park neighborhood has also seen a slight jump in the median home price. While not quite as large of a boost as the Loop, median home prices from roughly North Avenue to Diversity Parkway are up 2.5%, arriving at a median price of just under $430,000. One contributing factor can be directly linked to the average length of time properties have sat on the market. These numbers are slightly down from a year ago, enabling

1143 South Plymouth Court #111

This home has been recently remodeled to the studs using the best of materials.  Some of the special features you will find are hardwood floors laid on an angle, maple kitchen cabinets with 1 ½ inch granite counters, upgraded stainless appliances, designer floating staircase, spectacular marble baths with Grohe fixtures, office outfitted with maple cabinets and granite and professionally organized closets.  Lounge on your oversized patio or walk steps to the community pool.  Conveniently located in Dearborn Park  close to shops, entertainment, parks, transportation, museums, restaurants …and I could go on.  Come view this special 2 bedroom 2.1 bath home and community for yourself.  Call Ted Guarnero at 312.810.6693 for a