What Does This Bronzeville Home Have to Offer?

Check out this home listing in the Bronzeville community.

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Today we’d like to take a moment to tell you about one of our Bronzeville listings. 

Given that Bronzeville is one of Chicago’s hottest communities, the first benefit this property boasts is its location. But this is far from being all this 4-bed, 3.5-bath home has to offer.

Local homebuyers should not let this opportunity slip by.

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Coming in at 2,700 square feet, the property’s floor plan is designed with space in mind. The home comes with a finished basement, two fireplaces, a two-story family room, and a three-car garage—a rarity in Chicago. All in all, local homebuyers should not let this opportunity slip by.

But whether for this home or for another in our area, the matter of financing is also paramount. After all, connecting with a lender is the first step any buyer should take before embarking on their search. And given that conforming loan limits have recently been increased, now is a better time than ever to meet with a mortgage professional to discuss your options. 

If you have any other questions or would like more information about this amazing Bronzeville property, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Looking for a New Home? Check Out All That Historic Bronzeville Has to Offer

We’d like to welcome you to the Bronzeville community.

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We’re standing here today in one of my listings in the Bronzeville community, which starts as far north as 26th Street and extends south as far as 48th Street. Bronzeville consists of the Douglas community as well as Grand Boulevard.

There is a lot of elegance and history behind Bronzeville. For example, jazz musicians and famous music producers like Quincy Jones grew up here. 

That’s not to mention the location: Bronzeville is essentially smack-dab in the center between Lakeshore Drive and Guaranteed Rate Field, which is right off 35th Street on the other side of the Dan Ryan Expressway (not even a mile from here). It only takes about 15 minutes to get to the Downtown area, and the public transportation makes it very easy to get into the city of Chicago.

There is a lot of elegance and history behind Bronzeville.

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There is a ton of new construction in the area, as well as residential and commercial properties. You’ll find plenty of great schools, restaurants, and shopping districts in the area—you just can’t beat the placement of this amazing community.

Bronzeville is a great alternative for buyers from the northside or the loop area looking for a little more space for their families.

The community has gone through a lot of changes over the years, and right now, it is booming. Home values are getting better and better each and every year, and it’s easy to find great opportunities here.

If you have any additional questions or are looking to buy or sell a home in Bronzeville, please reach out to us. We’d love to help you take the next step toward your real estate goals.

Happy Holidays From Our Team to You

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Today we want to wish you the happiest of holidays, and to say thank you. It’s been another great year, thanks to our clients, family, and friends. Over 50% of our business is coming from loyal, supportive people like you and your referrals to us. We couldn’t do this without you. If you have any questions over the holidays, feel free to give us a call. We’d be happy to help you. Until then, have a wonderful holiday season.

Follow These 7 Tips to Keep Your Vacant Listing Safe

Following these tips will deter burglars, keep your home in good shape, and prevent any potential issues from evolving into something more severe.

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When putting a vacant property on the market, there are certain additional considerations the seller must keep in mind during the listing process. Today we’ll cover seven such considerations, focusing specifically on home security: 

1. Have a security system in place. If you’re unable to keep an eye on your property, yourself, having a doorbell camera doing the job for you can be a good idea. 

2. Have a friend or neighbor drop in from time to time. Doing so will lower your risk of 
break-ins. 

3. Check the mail (or have someone do it for you)

To make sure the building is insured, you can ask for a copy of its insurance certificate.

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4. Turn off your newspaper delivery 

5. Make sure the landscaping is maintained. 

6.  Keep all of the blinds closed. 

7. Check on the property after storms.  

Following these tips will deter burglars, keep your home in good shape, and prevent any potential issues from evolving into something more severe. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

What to Know Before Buying a Condo

If you’re thinking of buying a condo, there are six things you need to know first.

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Did you know that between the South Loop, Downtown, Gold Coast, and the West Loop, there are almost 2,400 condos for sale? Before you buy one of these condos, here are six things you need to know:

1. How the condo association is being run. For example, who’s the president? Who’s the vice president? Who’s the treasurer?

2. How the condo association’s budget looks. It might look like it’s being run well, but you should ask to see a copy of the budget and its records for the past two years. You need to make sure they’re putting enough money away for reserves (normally, 10% of the budget should be cash reserves). If they don’t have enough, you have to pay a special assessment, which can be very expensive. 

3. What the delinquency rate is. How many of the owners are behind on their dues? How many of the condos have foreclosed? Hopefully that number is close to zero. 

To make sure the building is insured, you can ask for a copy of its insurance certificate.

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4. Whether the building is insured or not. To make sure the building is insured, you can ask for a copy of its insurance certificate. 

5. Whether there are a lot of absentee owners in the building. How many renters live in the building versus actual owners?

6. Whether there are any lawsuits against the condo association. 

If you have any other questions about this topic, don’t hesitate to call or email us anytime. We’d be glad to help you.