Chicago Real Estate: 2 Bedroom Condo in the Hot Near North Side!

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Wow, Vintage Building in the Heart of Chicago, Near North Side. Walk to Everywhere, Access the Entire City, Location, Location, Location!

This is a Gorgeous Penthouse with a Private Rooftop Deck and Amazing Views. The Hardwood Floors are Beautiful and this Chicago Condo Features Vaulted Ceilings, Crown Molding, Bay Windows and a Fireplace with an Antique Mantel.

The Kitchen includes Stainless Steel Appliances and 1 ¼” Granite Countertops. The Master Suite Features a Luxury Bathroom. Don’t Miss the In Unit Washer and Dryer, Security System, Wet Bar and Parking for 1 Car. Everything You Can Ask For in Chicago Condo at a Great Price.

Chicago Real Estate doesn’t get any better than this great Condo in the Near North Side. Just west of the Loop or Streeterville area, living here is all about location and proximity to the Magnificent Mile that Chicago is so well known for. You will never run out of places to eat and things to do. Right down the street is the well known Modern Latin Restaurant Nacional 27, located at 325 West Huron Street. Here you can drink, eat great food and dance the night away starting with Salsa lessons and stir it up salsa weekends.

If you like music with your food, take a Short cab ride to the House of Blues located at 329 North Dearborn Street. Spice up your night with some Cajun food for the stomach and some blues for the soul. You can also see their headline show for the evening, a ton of great acts play live on the main stage.

Living in the Near North Side, the Chicago Home owner will be just minutes from the theater district, Grant Park, Oak Street Beach, Navy Pier and so much more. What a great opportunity to get a real taste of Chicago living.

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Chicago Real Estate Holds Strong

I have some great information on the Local Market Report for the first quarter of 2010 for the Chicago Land Area. The market is not where we would like it to be, but there is a silver lining at the end of the horizon for Chicago Home Owners.

Chicago is showing a median homes sales price of $176,400 compared to the U.S of $166, 367. It is always great when we see our home town holding up in a down economy. Prices are still down from a year ago but the trend is improving. The chart below will give you a good idea of where we are at in 2010.

State home sales from 2008 through 2009 saw a continuous lose and in 2010 there was a significant gain in the state of Illinois homes sale showing that sales are much stronger than a year ago. The growth for home sales is moving up slowly.

The Prime Foreclosures and delinquency in process for Chicago remains leveled off with the United States. Just remember that we are not at the end of short sales and foreclosures effecting the current market.

Below is a detailed report that goes over Today’s Market…

Drivers of Local Supply and Demand…
Local Economic Outlook…
Share of Total Employment by Industry…
Construction: 12-month Sum of Local Housing Permits…
Affordability of getting a loan…
The Mortgage Market…

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As a real estate professional, I take pride in providing you with information that may help you make a decision whether you are buying or selling a home in the Chicago Land Area.
If you are looking for a Chicago real estate agent, look no further, I can help you find your dream home. Contact me, Marina Jacobson at 847-510-5009 or you can email me at Marina@marinajacobsonhomes.com. Please visit my website MarinaJacobsonHomes.com for more information about your Chicago Land Neighborhood.

4th of July Fireworks in Glenview, Northbrook and Morton Grove!

4th of July Glenview Fireworks and Parade

Monday July 5th Glenview will be celebrating with their annual parade. Starting at 10:30am at the corner of Glenview Rd and Church St. children between the ages of preschool and 9 years old are invited to bring their decorated bikes to ride in the Parade of Bikes at 11am. The Main 45th annual Independence Day Glenview Parade starts at 11:30am. The parade goes west on Glenview Rd, South on Harlem, to Central and march west to Johns Park where it ends. Start celebrating America’s Birthday early, and end your day with the Twilight Show.

At 7:30pm gather on the grounds of the Glenview Park Golf Club at 800 Shermer Rd, where the Northshore Concert Band will play patriotic tunes to the fabulous Glenview Fireworks. Pack up your blankets, chairs, coolers and step out with your family to enjoy this festive day.

Morton Grove Days and 4th of July Fireworks

July 3rd & 4th are going to be filled with fun in Morton Grove. Celebrate Independence Day the entire weekend at Morton Grove Days located at Harrer Park, 6250 Dempster St. There is live entertainment, a carnival, food, a raffle and more. Get a full day pass for the carnival for only $20 or purchase individual tickets.

July 4th at 2:30pm the Morton Grove 4th of July parade will begin. The parade runs on Dempster St. from Central to Park. Don’t forget to wear your red, white and blue for this fun event.

Morton Grove Fireworks begin at 9:30pm at Harrer Park. Get there early to claim your space, break out the chairs and blankets and sit back and watch the sky light up above you.

4th of July Northbrook Fireworks and Parade

Northbrook starts the celebration on the 3rd of July with Pancakes in the Park. All morning activities take place in the Village Green Park at Shermer and Meadow Roads. There are family games, good food and great fun. From 7am – 11am bring the whole family out to enjoy live music and a friendly softball game, the annual police and fire department play off. For all of you runners don’t miss the 3rd Annual Liberty Loop 5k. Registration begins at 6:30am at the Village Green Center located at 1810 Walters Avenue Northbrook, IL. Click here for more information on the 5k walk/run.

Sunday July 4th the Northbrook Parade of Bikes kicks off at 2:15pm starting at Western Ave. and Cherry Lane followed by the main parade at 2:30pm. Set up your chairs along the route and enjoy the festive celebration with patriotic floats, music, fun and more. Get set for the Northbrook Fireworks at 8:45pm at the Velodrome off of Maple Ave. There will be a short program and at dusk the sky will dazzle and shine.

No matter where you live, the towns’ villages make this holiday weekend a great celebration for the whole family. You will be sure to find something do this Independence Day. Enjoy your weekend with your family, and remember to bring your sun block, mosquito spray, coolers and chairs, the weather is going to be great. Have a safe holiday.

A small note I would like add, the 4th of July is a good day to remember all who serve our country that will not be here in America to see the fireworks. GOD bless them all.

If you are looking to buy or sell a Morton Grove, Glenview or Northbrook home, call your local Realtor, Marina Jacobson out of Glenview Koenig & Strey at 2630 Valor Drive 847-510-5009 or email me at marina@marinajacobsonhomes.com. You can also visit my website www.MarinaJacobsonHomes.com for all of your real estate needs.

Glenview Home Sales: Housing Market Report June 2010!

Homes in Glenview are selling!

Over the last 3 months 208 single family Glenview homes have closed or are pending closing as well as 89 Glenview condos and townhomes. This is good news for Glenview Home Owners who are selling their homes. There is an average of 11 months supply of homes on the market and the days on the market is around 229 days.

Buyers are out there looking for a perfect home at the right price, and these market reports I am sharing will give you an idea on what the Glenview market is like in June of 2010. Please look at these reports and contact me, Marina Jacobson your Glenview Realtor at 847-510-5009 or email me Marina@MarinaJacobsonHomes.com with any questions about Glenview Real Estate.

Glenview Single Family Homes

Glenview Condos & Townhomes

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Morton Grove Home Sales: Housing Market Report June 2010!

Homes in Morton Grove are selling!

Over the last 3 months 99 single family Morton Grove homes have closed or are pending closing as well as 30 Morton Grove condos and townhomes. This is good news for Morton Grove Homes Owners who are selling their homes. There is an average of 13 months supply of homes on the market and the days on the market is around 260 days.

Buyers are out there looking for a perfect home at the right price, and these market reports I am sharing will give you an idea on what the Morton Grove market is like in June of 2010. Please look at these reports and contact me, Marina Jacobson your Morton Grove Realtor at 847-510-5009 or email me Marina@MarinaJacobsonHomes.com with any questions about Morton Grove Real Estate.

Morton Grove Single Family Homes

Morton Grove Condos & Townhomes

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Northbrook Home Sales: Housing Market Report June 2010!

Homes in Northbrook are selling!

Over the last 3 months 174 single family Northbrook homes have closed or are pending closing as well as 75 Northbrook condos and townhomes. This is good news for Northbrook Homes Owners who are selling their homes. There is about 8.5 months supply of homes on the market, and the days on the market is around 260 days.

Buyers are out there looking for a perfect home at the right price and these market reports I am sharing will give you an idea on what the Northbrook market is like in June of 2010. Please look at these reports and contact me, Marina Jacobson your Northbrook Realtor at 847-510-5009 or email me Marina@MarinaJacobsonHomes.com with any questions about Northbrook Real Estate.

Northbrook Single Family Homes

Northbrook Condos & Townhomes

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Chicago Home Sales Are Up in 2010 From This Time Last Year!

This is the news that every Chicagoland Home Seller wants to hear:

Chicago home sales jump 32% in May

It is great news to deliver to home sellers who want to list their home. We know that the home tax credit drove buyers out into the market as well as the low price tags on short sales and foreclosures. It is no surprise that I can report this based on the perks we have seen in the market. This idea that home sales continue to drive forward after the tax credit is wonderful for everyone. We are seeing the market recover in the number of sales.

Median home sale prices remain steady from this time last year but the high end homes are the harder sale, as buyers know they have their choice of homes, and more money equals more buying power. Although we see home sale prices remain lower then 2 years ago, this is great news for both buyers and seller; Chicagoland Homes Are Selling!

According to the Illinois Association of Real Estate, Crain’s has reported the following information. As a Northern Illinois Realtor I feel it is important for you to see the numbers of homes that are selling and keep you informed on the Real Estate market. Working with a professional who knows the market is what can set your home aside from the rest when selling or get you the dream home that you have always wanted to buy.

(Crain’s) — More homes were sold in Chicago in May than a year earlier, marking the ninth month in a row of year-over-year gains.

The Illinois Assn. of Realtors reported Tuesday that last month’s sales of 2,057 single-family houses and condominiums represented a 32.1% increase from May 2009 sales. The median price also rose, up 2.2% to $230,000, from the same month last year.
The city’s May sales uptick was also seen in the greater Chicago area, where 33.6% more homes were sold. The median price for those homes, however, fell, down 4.8% to $190,500.

Illinois home sales were up 27.1%. The median price of the 11,638 homes sold statewide last month was $157,00, a slight increase from the $156,000 median of May 2009.

The National Assn. of Realtors said Midwest home sales remained strong in May as the homebuyers tax credit drove sales nearly 22% higher than in May 2009. The credit called for offers to be made by April 30.

The data released Tuesday show 130,000 sales in the 11-state Midwest region in May. The median home price increased more than 2%, to $150,700.

Midwest sales again rose more than national ones. Nonseasonally adjusted figures show May home sales nationwide increased about 18% over last year.

The Associated Press-Re/Max Monthly Housing Report, which also was released Tuesday, showed home sales increasing in all but one of 12 major Midwestern cities tracked. Fargo, N.D., led the region with a 66% sales jump. Detroit reported the only sales decrease, a 15% drop.

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If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Northern Illinois or you have any real estate related questions please feel free to contact me, Marina Jacobson at 847-510-5009 or email me at Marina@MarinaJacobsonHomes.com. Visit my website at www.MarinaJacobsonHomes.com for current real estate information. Click Here to Search The MLS Listings for FREE

Low Interest Rates = Good News for Northbrook Home Sellers!

There is good news for Northbrook sellers. With the low interest rates, we do anticipate that 1st time home buyers will come back into the market regardless of a tax credit. The rental market is higher in price for High End Northbrook Homes and that will also make buying a home attractive.

So how does this affect the Northbrook Sellers?

If you are thinking of selling your Northbrook Home then recognize that your home has to finish in the top 5 homes on a buyers list. The home that shows the best with updates, fresh paint, looks clean and welcoming and is priced to sell is the one that will attract the buyer. Northbrook sellers are competing in a very tough market as you can see in the charts below.

There are 355 single family homes and 214 townhomes and condos currently on the market in the Northbrook area. So you have to ask:

What is Going to Set My Northbrook Home Aside From The Rest?

Staging your home to show your property at its best, including de-cluttering rooms, removing personal items and pictures and rearranging furniture can help in the sale of your home. I hire a professional photographer to takes the pictures of your Northbrook home when it is ready. We then take it to the next level with marketing your homes on 25 plus Websites and print advertising. I offer each home its own www.address. And the list goes on. The first viewing for potential buyers is most likely going to be online, so it has to have a great lasting impression. Marina Jacobson can help and give you the tools to get your home sold.

As a Northbrook Realtor out of Koenig and Strey, I can help buyers and sellers with Homes in Northbrook. If you need a real estate expert, look no further. Marina Jacobson can help you with all of your needs. Contact me, Marina Jacobson at 847-510-5009 or email me at Marina@MarinaJacobsonHomes.com. Visit my website www.MarinaJacobsonHomes.com for all of your real estate needs.

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Glenview Events for Summer Fun – Get Glenview News Here

Are you looking for Events in Glenview to fill your weekends with fun, look no further, Marina Jacobson, Glenview realtor of Koenig & Strey has the news you can use. Coming up this father’s day weekend and throughout the month of June are great Glenview Events that you and your family can enjoy.

9th Annual Wagner Farm Dairy Breakfast

On June 19th This Glenview Event takes place at the Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Road, Glenview, IL between 8:00am and 1:00pm. Enjoy a delicious farm-style breakfast complete with a variety of dairy items. Farm tours, demonstrations, hay rides and plenty of hands-on activities throughout the morning. Click Here for more information on the Wagner Farm Dairy Breakfast or call 847-657-1506 for more details on this event.

The Black Dogs Car Show at the Glen

This event will be taking place on Father’s Day, Sunday June 20th from 9:00am-3:00pm at The Glen Town Center on Tower Drive. You can register your car from 9am to noon. The car show is FREE, there is no entry fee and trophies will be awarded to the top 25 vehicles. $150 Glen Town Center gifts cards will be awarded to the best in show for Show Stock, Modified and Future Classic Cars. Pop your engines, open your doors and rev your engines for this great Glenview Event. Visit www.blackdogcarshows.com for more event information and future dates of the shows throughout Northern Illinois.

Glenview Farmer’s Market at Wagner

On June 26th from 8:00am-12:00pm stop by the Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Road, Glenview, IL for the weekly farmers market. Starting June 26th through October 9th every Saturday local venders will be selling their fresh fruits, vegetables and baked goods. Don’t miss the amazing array of fruits and vegetables, or pick up some homemade jellies and jams. Bring home some fresh cut flowers to brighten up the rooms. Bring the family and when you are done shopping stop by the farm and visit the animals or sit on the antique tractor and take some pictures. There is fun for all at the Glenview Farmer’s Market, click here for more information or call 847-657-1506.

Summer Drop-In Activities

There is always something exciting happening everyday this summer, June 7-August 27 at the Historic Wagner Farm at 1510 Wagner Road, Glenview, IL.

Dollar Drop-in Days – Monday-Saturday, 10-11 am: Participate in fun crafts, demonstrations and farm-related activities. Activities change daily. Meet at the Heritage Center front desk. $1/day per participant.

Monday-Saturday, 4:30 pm: Public Milking Demonstrations in the Heritage Center’s milking parlor. Free.

Monday-Sunday, 10 am – 3 pm: Meet costumed interpreters as they go about daily life on a working 1920s farm. Free.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4 pm: Storytelling with Miss Joyce and Miss Mary Beth. Free
If you are looking for something to do with your family during the week or on the weekend, stop by the Wagner Farm and enjoy all of the Glenview Events it has to offer.

Gazebo Grill Grand Re-Opening & Friday Night Live

Friday, June 25, 6:30-9 pm at the Glenview Park Golf Club, 800 Shermer Road, Glenview, IL the Gazebo Grill will be opening for the summer. Bring the whole family & enjoy the food, drinks, fun and stick around for live entertainment featuring Curt Lechner, “The Essence of Elvis.” Enjoy free cake, lemonade and iced tea. There will be burgers & brats “hot off the grill” and cocktails available for purchase. One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready now go cat go. Don’t miss the Gazebo Grill Grand Re-Opening and Friday Night Live Glenview Event.

Free Grove Trail Walk

Saturday, June 26, meet at The Grove Interpretive Center, 1421 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL at 2:00pm to check out wildflowers, bird migration and other signs of spring with a Grove Trail Walk. It is a great time to appreciate the beauty of nature and take a nice relaxing trail walk. For more information call (847) 299-6096.

I will continue to update you on Glenview Events throughout the summer. It is always nice to get out and enjoy the weather with family and enjoy all that this township has to offer. Glenview is a wonderful place to live as many of the homeowners in Glenview will attest to that. When I am working with relocation buyers I can honestly say Glenview is always on the top list of their choices. The school district in Glenview helps keep the homes prices in Glenview stable. Glenbrook North and South High Schools offer a great education. Glenview also offers great Elementary and Junior Schools as well as Early Care facilities. What a great town to live in, and it is always a pleasure to work with Glenview Buyers and Sellers.

If you are looking to buy or sell a Glenview Home, call your local Glenview Realtor, Marina Jacobson out of The Glenview Koenig & Strey Located in The Glen 847-510-5009 or email me at Marina@marinajacobsonhomes.com. You can also visit my website www.MarinaJacobsonHomes.com for all of your Glenview real estate needs. Click here to search Homes in Glenview.

Staging Your Home to Get it SOLD – Tips From Your Real Estate Pro

You don’t get a second change to make a first impression on buyers, so it is always a good idea to make it a lasting one when selling your home. Consider your home a contestant in a beauty contest and set your goal to finish in the top three. Every seller wants their home to be the winner, but you have to groom it and get ready to show off your goods. Staging your home before you go on the market is what might set your home aside from the rest of your competition. You want to make sure you have everything in order before the pictures of your home are taken and before you listing goes live. Since most buyers today are viewing your home online first, you want to wow them with your new and improved home. Here are some steps you can take when staging your home to help put your house in the running for a buyer.

1. Less is more – remove enough so that there is some empty space in closets, on shelves, and in cabinets.
2. Remove or hide all small kitchen appliances and clutter on the countertops.
3. Remove all refrigerator art, pictures, magnets, calendars, etc.
4. Pack up all personal photos, people need to be able to themselves in your home.
5. Remove personal necessity items from bathroom and enclosed showers… shampoo, toothpaste, hairbrushes, dirty towels, etc. Put them in a basket that is easy to hide.
6. Remove and store seasonal clothes from closets, this is a good time to donate any of your old clothes and shoes to good will.
7. Rent a storage space if possible. Remove all visible storage boxes from closets, basement and garage.
8. Remove some furniture to open up the rooms. A good rule of thumb, consider eliminating half of all furniture and accessories.
9. Remove dated or worn furnishings and accessories. Display only updated new looking items, new couch and chairs covers may come in handy, even a decorative pillow.
10. Remember the rule, “One will do”. When accessorizing surfaces, remember that for staging purposes one item is better than two or more. One vase or clock on a fireplace mantle shows off your home better that two or three items.
11. Use mirrors generously. A mirror at the end of a long hallway makes the home look larger and relieves any cramped feeling. A mirror opposite the bathroom vanity pushes walls back and makes small bathrooms larger.
12. Paint the interior of the house and the front door. A fresh coat of paint makes a room look new.
13. Repair, paint, or wash all exterior walls, doors, and trim.
14. Power-wash exterior concrete and other outdoor areas. Remember this will be the first thing buyers will see.
15. Replace worn, stained carpeting and cracked floor tiles. Be sure that any remaining carpet, drapery or upholstery holds absolutely no odors.
16. Wash the windows, inside and out. Remove unnecessary screening.
17. Arrange a minimum number of towels in bathroom racks and put out fresh soap.
18. Inside, use fresh flowers in vases. Decorate outside with planters and potted plants.
19. Decorate the patio or deck with flowerpots and enough furniture to show that it is usable living space.
20. Furnish covered porches with small outdoor tables and chairs to turn them into obvious living spaces.
21. Make sure the landscaping is well kept and the grass is maintained. T
22. Air the home by opening windows and doors and try not to cook before showing. No one wants to smell what you ate for lunch or last night for dinner.
23. No drips! Repair all plumbing, faucets, running toilets. You will have to repair these items after a home inspection, if you can fix them first you are better off.
24. Clean or repair/replace worn caulking around tubs, sinks, counter tops.
25. Deep-clean entire house, oven, fireplace, garage, etc.
26. Enhance fireplace firebox with candles or decorative logs.

I know the list is long here and as a seller you may not get around to everything, but this gives you a good starting point of what buyers are going to expect to see when they are looking for a new home. Although your home is not new for you, take into concideration that this will be a new home for the buyer. If the work is too much for you to do yourself, or you just can’t figure out where to start, I can refer you to a great home stager who will meet with you and give you suggestions on staging your home.

If you are looking to sell your home in the Northern Illinois Suburbs or you have any questions about staging your home contact me, Marina Jacobson at 847-510-5009 or email me at Marina@marinajacobsonhomes.com. I am a professional Real Estate Agent working out of Koenig and Strey in Glenview and I can help you get your home SOLD. For more real estate information visit my website www.MarinaJacobsonHomes.com.

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