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Lake Michigan Shore at 31st Street Beach on a Sunday Morning 2008-11-03 09:51:00 Start with the Chicago Bears () tail gate parties—at 9:30am!!! Almost to 31st StreetBeach
just south of McCormick Place is the southern -most lot set up for the famous “Tail Gate” parties. And the fun has already begun: the great smell of grilled foods, a little practice throwing, lots of conversation and barely room to move. You have to get in early.
At relatively recently revamped 31st S Read more:Lake Michigan
, Michigan
, Morning
, Shore
, Sunday
, Sunday Morning
Kenwood Short Sale Condo not Short on Neighbothood Resources 2008-11-03 07:44:00
On the first day of Kindergarten I remember the streams of tears as they rolled down my face. My oldest son Skyler had attended a structured program since he was six months old and I had never cried before but, Ariel Community Academy appeared to be bigger than life. Ariel is a Magnet Cluster School that I have come to love. John Rodgers of Ariel Capital Management is very instrumental in the co Read more:Condo
, Kenwood
, Resources
, Short
Chicago South Loop: Jackson Park Highlands 2008-10-31 17:06:00 Jackson Park Highlands
, Historic Landmark district in South
Shore, is one of the most desirable neighborhoods to live. The area residents refer to this eighty-acre neighborhood as the “Highlands”. The area north/south boundary is 67th street through 70th street. The east/west boundary is Euclid to Cregier.
The area was designated as an up-scale single-family home community in 1905 and th Read more:Chicago
, Jackson
Chicago’s Hyde Park Neighborhood 2008-10-30 16:09:00 Chicago’s south side neighborhood of Hyde Park is one of the city’s most well-established communities, and desirable to any home buyer that is looking for more than just a place to live in Chicago. Located south of 51st Ave. (Hyde Park Blvd.) between Washington Park and Lake Shore Drive, Hyde Park is just minutes away from the Chicago Loop, and yet has a distinct identity—full of cultural a Read more:Chicago
, Neighborhood
Chicago’s Oakland and Kenwood Neighborhoods 2008-10-30 15:47:00 The ChicagoOakland
and Kenwood
neighborhoods have a lot to offer the Chicago home buyer who is looking to invest in a piece of the city’s past, present, and future. Both areas are historically significant and contain important Chicago landmark districts; the community of Oakland dates back to 1872 and is home to many examples of Classical Revival and Queen Anne-style Victorian homes and struct
Chicago’s South Loop 2008-10-30 10:29:00 Chicago’s South
Loop, bound by Congress Parkway to the north and Chicago River to the west, is one of the city’s brightest up-and-coming neighborhoods. Full of historic architecture, some of Chicago’s best cultural attractions, and respected educational institutions—such as Columbia College and the School of the Art Institute—the South Loop has much to offer, whether you are moving from Read more:Chicago
About Rubloff 2008-10-29 16:34:00 At Rubloff, we know that buying or selling your home is more than just a business transaction for you. It’s an emotional experience, too. Your home is your comfort and your sanctuary, where you live and watch your children grow. Our agents understand this, and they know how to make the complex process of buying or selling your property easier and more positive—while achieving your best possibl
Bronzeville's GAP is a Historically Rich Oasis 2008-11-24 16:16:00 Before Obama, there was the "GAP" a community spared by eminent domain. Bordered by 31st-35th South, King Drive west to Indiana. This area has seen its share of market decline to the most extreme degree. Some of these vintage Italianate style homes were in such disrepair they were demolished, taking with them the beauty and historical significance of a bygone era.
But today those same buildings
Low Income Housing is Crucial for Economy 2008-11-17 09:52:00 For those of you who have been living in a cave; the economy is quickly getting bad for some folks. However, in my opinion this buyer’s market represents one of the best opportunities for real estate investors willing to step into the low income housing arena.
As many are downsized, laid off and taking salary cuts, the need for cheaper housing will become more prevalent. Having just sold a Read more:Crucial
, Housing
, Income
Chicago Southside is the Home of Numerous First & Great 2008-11-17 09:43:00 Since the election of Barack Obama, I have changed as a Southside
r. Finally for the first time in my 38 years of existence I truly believe that anything is possible. As I reflect on my real estate business I realized I wasn’t planning BIG enough. The opportunities are endless and I always had an end in mind.
I’m proud to call myself a Southsider for more reasons than Obama. The Southside is Read more:Chicago
, First
, Great
Where to Buy Now--South! 2008-11-17 09:22:00 "Where to Invest Now?"
That is a common question in the best of markets. Now in this time of uncertainty and bad news “Where to Buy Now?” has even greater significance.
Every October Chicago Magazine reviews real estate in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. This year, four Chicago south side communities made it to the “Where to Buy Now” section written by Dealestate author, Dennis Ro Read more:South
The End of an Era… 2008-11-17 07:48:00 Hyde Park happens to be one of my favorite neighborhoods in Chicago and in the United States. I have lived in many cities and none of them had the cultural and economic mix of the Hyde Park/Kenwood community.
Living at the 5050 building (now Regents Park) in the early 70’s; Harper’s Court was “the” place to hang out, people watch, play chess, see a movie, grab a hamburger at Chances Are
Multi Unit Cash Flowing Building in Hyde Park 2008-11-14 22:57:00 We have waited a long time for my client to call 5313 S. Maryland home. Our journey began back in April of 2008 when my client submitted an offer on the spacious four unit brick building in Hyde park only to be out outbidded. But, claim it and it shall be yours. On July 11th we entered into an executed contract for my client to purchase this building utilizing the 203(k) purchase rehab loan. The Read more:Building
, Flowing
, Multi
Hyde Park Shoe Store says--Even The First Lady, Michelle Obama, Shops with Us!!! 2008-11-14 10:40:00 Chicago south is very excited about First
Family President Elect Barack Obama
and Michelle
Obama. A Hyde Park fixture, Wesley’s Shoe
Corral, sent out the newsletter below with the “lead” story a shopping trip with soon to be First Lady Michelle Obama, Sasha and Malia. Going in neighborhood stores where the owner is there to greet his customers, even when we are not part of the First Family, Read more:Store
The NEW Hot Spot in the South Loop 2008-11-12 09:02:00 Yoga doesn’t get any better than this. I’m on the fifth floor of 555 West Roosevelt and I have an unobstructed panoramic view of Chicago. Core Power Yoga has set up its latest location in the South
Loop. For one week you can attend unlimited classes for FREE. This is an exclusive yoga gym and most of the classes are in a heated room (sweat baby sweat).The location is ideal because it’s 1.5 b
Welcome to the New 43rd Street Beach! 2008-11-10 07:20:00 This is too good to wait for! Even as winter is upon us and the weather is cold, grey and windy, walk south along Chicago’s jewel: Lake Michigan. Take the entrance at 39th Street
in Bronzeville and walk along the bike/jogging path. Enjoy the new path that you are walking along, widened park and newly planted trees. This is a short walk…We are walking a block or so from the lake then we weave i Read more:Beach
, Welcome
Rent to Own Market is Very Strong! 2008-11-07 17:28:00 As a Realtor I'm often asked about the real estate market. Most people just want to know if there are great deals available or if this is a good time to buy. My response typically is "what are you in the market for?" or “this is indeed the best time to buy!" My business takes me to many corners of this great city of Chicago and now more than ever I'm experiencing first hand the strongest rental Read more:Market
, Strong
Washington Park a Great Park With or Without the Olympics 2008-11-07 07:28:00
The other day I went on a listing appointment in the Washington
Park Area of Chicago. As I turned the corner at 60th and Calumet I instantly felt a since of pride for this is an area that I know like the back of my hand.
As a child I would often walk from my childhood home at 58th & Perry to Washington Park in order to go swimming. At the age of twelve I started to work for my mother, she Read more:Great
, Olympics
Kenwood: Home of Our President Barack Obama 2008-11-06 17:29:00
It was several weeks ago when one of my clients wanted to drive past BarackObama
’s Chicago home in Kenwood
. On a sunny afternoon there were two secret service cars in front of the red brick two story home. Little did we know that the quiet community on the outskirts of Washington Park (potential home of the 2016 Olympics) would forever be changed.
I knew something was going on when I drove Read more:Barack Obama
, President
Gap Area Lights--Update 2009-01-02 00:46:00 One of my favorite things to do during the holidays is to drive around or walk around the various neighborhoods to see the Holiday Light Displays. There is no better place to see great architecture wearing jewelry than Chicago’s south side! You can feel the warmth and spirit of the season in the lights on display. All houses look better in lights and the greystones are always grand. Here are a f Read more:Lights
, Update
A Message from Our Rubloff Bloggers... 2008-12-31 18:12:00 It’s a New Year and time to reflect on the past year: evaluate, revise, rethink, improve. And that is exactly what we are doing with our blog. In our eagerness to blog we noticed that we did not properly introduce ourselves. So…
We are five veteran real estate brokers, all recent transplants to Rubloff Residential Properties (and very happy to be here!) who wanted to start a real estate blog. Read more:Message
Park Manor is worth a 4th look! 2008-12-30 01:01:00 Officialy located in the Greater Grand Crossing Community Area on Chicago’s South Side is a community known as Park Manor
. Its boundaries are 67th Street on the North, 75th Street on the South, Vincennes Avenue to the west and Cottage Grove Avenue to the East. Convenient to the Dan Ryan and Skyway, you can be downtown in a matter of minutes or on your way to Indiana and points east. The public
A view of the Human Spirit in Auburn Gresham 2008-12-19 00:40:00 Chicago is home to over 2 million people; many live south of the loop. There are several communities south that have special historical significance and Auburn
Gresham is one of them. This residential community has been under a magnificent Economic and Redevelopment Transformation for the past 20 plus years and has so much more to offer the residents and would be home owners today.
Located at 760
Is Buying on a ‘Short Sale’ Leaving You ‘Short?’: Part II 2008-12-10 09:49:00 Continuing on part I of this post, the process is further encumbered if there is both a first and second mortgage on the property. Many purchases in recent years included the use of an equity line of fixed 2nd to avoid paying PMI, when the down payment was to be less than 20%. Let’s take the example where the original cost of the home by the seller was for $300,000. The first mortgage was for Read more:Buying
, Leaving
, Short
North Lawndale Greystone Multi-Unit 2008-12-09 16:34:00 Beautiful 1900 2-Flat Greystone is fully rented at 1531 South St. Louis. There are three (3) bedrooms in each unit with a full unfinished basement and new porch. There is new construction on this block and throughout the neighborhood. List price is $215,000.
North
Lawndale has the largest number of Greystone buildings in the City of Chicago. The Historic Chicago Greystone Initiative was started Read more:Multi
Is Buying on a ‘Short Sale’ Leaving You ‘Short'?: Part 1 2008-12-09 09:41:00 We are always looking for deals. When is a deal not a deal? I asked a long time colleague of mine to shed some light on the Short
Sale, President of Lincoln Mortgage , Charlie Eck. Charlie’s 20 year old mortgage company operates in Chicago and the suburbs. He has a long career in both commercial and residential lending and is past president of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers as well Read more:Buying
, Leaving
Better than weathering the storm.... 2008-12-04 15:54:00 Better than weathering the storm! This is practical advice for the nation as well as Chicago South. So no matter where you are: Bronzeville, Hyde Park, Kenwood, South Shore or the Gold Coast you need a plan of action!
The hyperlink below will bring you to a Tuesday, December 2, 2008 “Us News and World Report” article by Kimberly Palmer, James Pethokoukis, and Luke Mullins. Read the origin
Chicago is Going GREEN: Part II 2008-12-02 13:08:00 I’m proud to say I am the first person on the Southside of Chicago
to obtain the only Green Designation that is recognized by the National Association of Realtors®. For two days I networked with 39 real estate instructors from across the US who wanted to learn more in order to teach more.
According to the US Department of Energy, 76 million residential and 5 million commercial buildings con Read more:Going
Happy Winter South! 2008-12-02 12:26:00 <center>First snowfall retrospective Monday December 1, 2008:
the first snowfall only improves the South
side scene…
Bikers along Lake Michigan shores
were not deterred by the snow.
Cleaning off a car on a historic Bronzeville street
is great way to enjoy a beautiful crisp morning.
And new energy efficient Smart Car smiles from
between two trees near the bike path.
Lake Michiga Read more:Happy
Chicago is going GREEN: Part I 2008-12-01 10:23:00 reen.The National Association of REALTORS® has rolled out its two day GREEN course. GREEN isn’t new and first talks began back in 1957. Click for more information on GREEN.
I’m the first to admit that I need some work on going GREEN and this course was a great starting point for me and it has enabled me to educate my buyers and sellers.
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