Why Dave Bowen Has Been My Preferred Lender for 14 Years

There are tons of lenders out there, but there's only one Dave Bowen. 

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There are tons of lenders out there, but my preferred lender for the past 14 years has been Dave Bowen. If you’re looking for a reputable lender, there are several reasons you should make Dave your preferred lender as well. Dave has been a lender for 25 years and loves what he does. He treats each client like family, and he’s straightforward in how he conducts business. In other words, he makes sure everyone gets the job done. On top of that, his back-office structure is second to none. In Dave’s words, his business is a constant juggling act, and it’s difficult to keep every ball in the air at once. He works for an excellent company, though, and has great support. He’s been with Loan Depot for three years now, and despite being in business for just 10 years, they’re the second-largest loan company in the country. They offer every loan program under the sun and do a lot of renovation loans and VA loans. You name the home, and they have a program for it. If you want Dave to get to work finding the best loan program for your home purchase, give him a call at (708) 705-7911 or email dbowen@loandepot.com. If you have any questions for me, feel free to reach out as well. I’d love to hear from you.

Chicago Real Estate Forecast

We’re sharing our forecast for the real estate market in 2020.


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Today we’ll be sharing a Chicago real estate forecast for 2020. It’s incredible that 2019 is over and 2020 is here. 

In 2020, I believe the Chicago real estate market will be fairly solid; it’s not going to go too high or too low, at most sales prices may decrease by around 1%. Many sales will happen, a lot of development, numerous people buying, many people selling. Inventory may go up, so buyers might have more from which to choose.

It should be a relatively stable environment in 2020.

The mortgage rates will be great, we don’t expect them to go up in 2020. We were fortunate enough to have three Fed cuts throughout 2019, which helped mortgage rates and real estate sales overall. It should be a relatively stable environment in 2020, similar to 2019. That’s wonderful news for both buyers and sellers. 


If you need a real estate broker or have any questions, please reach out to me by phone or email. Also, if you have any loan or refinancing needs you can reach out to David Bowen at (708) 705-7911. Happy New Year!

A Tour of My New South Loop Condo (Available Now!)

Today, with the help of David Bowen from loanDepot, I’ll take you on a quick tour of one of my condo units in the South Loop. Take a look!


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Located at 13th and Michigan in the South Loop near Museum Park, this 1,400 square-foot, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo unit also comes with a den, which has its own closet as well. As you can see in the video above, it’s a loft-style condo that was totally remodeled in 2018. The bathroom and kitchen are brand-new—the kitchen comes complete with quartz countertops. You’ll find a number of closets throughout the property, even in the master bedroom. It also has an in-unit washer/dryer.

As for the building, you can take advantage of a workout facility, a package room, and for a fee, premier first-floor parking; you’ll be able to just go to your car and drive right out of the garage.

This property is in move-in condition.

As for the asking price, you’ll have to reach out to me to find out! I will say that, at the moment, the property is under $450,000, and according to David, you could actually put 3% down on a conventional loan on this unit without a problem. The building’s association is strong, so you shouldn’t find any repair issues!


For more information about this unit’s prices, fees, and amenities, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at (312) 802-6204 or visit www.VergisEiland.com. For information about financing the unit, reach out to David Bowen at (708) 705-7911 or visit www.DavidRBowen.com.

A Message of Thanks

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It is the end of 2019, and we just want to say THANK YOU so much for your loyalty, business, and support. We appreciate the referrals you’ve given us throughout the year; they help us support our families. If you have any real estate needs or you know someone who wants to sell their home before the end of the year, call or email us immediately. Also, call us immediately if you want to sell, purchase or refinance a home in the new year. The current interest rates are excellent and we expect them to remain relatively low going into 2020. Happy holidays and Happy New Year from us!

Check Out Logan Square

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Located on the northwest side of Chicago, about 6.5 miles away from Downtown, Logan Square is a fantastic area characterized by prominent boulevards, large-scale bungalows, and great restaurants. Because of these, and many other fantastic amenities, Logan Square is a great alternative to more expensive areas, such as Lincoln Park and the North Shore. And, in addition to the many entertainment opportunities Logan Square has to offer, the area also boasts a number of churches, schools, and parks. I’d be happy to speak with you more about this wonderful, family-friendly area if you’d like to find out what else it has to offer. As always, if you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.