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Chicago, IL Real Estate News

By Terri Buseman, Downtown Chicago
(RE/MAX Premier Properties)
Parts of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs are experiencing record sales since the start of the pandemic. The overall real estate market in Chicagoland is strong. When putting your home on the market, you’ll want to do everything possible to make it attractive to buyers so you can get a good price and sell quickly. This will require a combination of making needed repairs, pricing it correctly, decluttering, and staging so it looks terrific for showings.Getting a home in ‘ready to sell’ condition is one of the most important steps to selling your home. No matter what market, there are key elements that should be addressed to position your home for success. These include: Price Condition Staging How Should you Price your Chicago Home?The first step in the selling process is figuring out...
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By Eric L. Green, Your IRS Tax Litigator
(Tax Rep LLC)
Listen in to this week's podcast as host Guinevere Moore discusses best practices for responding to Information Document Requests (IDRs) from the IRS, including how to balance meeting your clients’ needs with meeting ethical standards practitioners must follow under Circular 230, and how to set your client up for success in litigation through proper IDR practice if an agreement can’t be reached in exam or at appeals.Check out the episode here: https://taxrepllc.com/subscribe-tax-rep-network-podcast/  Want to contact Gwen? guinevere.moore@mooretaxlawgroup.com  Want to build your IRS Representation practice and add $100,000 to your bottom line this year? Join us inside Https://taxrepllc.com  How to get the software we use? Go to www.TaxHelpSoftware.com  and use code TAXREPTRIAL for a free...
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By Goran Utvic, We Buy & Sell Chicago Houses Fast
(606 Homes LLC | Chicagoland Brokers Inc, Chicago IL 60656)
Chicago 2 Flat Home Renovation View the progress of this Chicago 2 flat conversion to a single family home. This Chicago 2 flat was purchased with a renovation loan that covered the entire construction cost. The existing Chicago 2 flat was completely gutted to the brick and all new framing, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling was installed. Then drywall and all the carpentry finishes. Harwood floors, kitchen cabinets, tiled bathrooms etc. The process of converting a Chicago 2 flat to a single family home is not an easy task and watching this video will help you to understand the steps necessary to complete the renovation. I specialize in Chicago 2 flats and can help you find one that would be a good candidate for rehabbing. Knowing what to look for can help you avoid buying a Chic...
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By Terri Buseman, Downtown Chicago
(RE/MAX Premier Properties)
In 2017, Wicker Park was named one of the 25 hottest neighborhoods in America by Hot Spot Rentals. Since then, it’s only continued to impress as one of the most vibrant communities in Chicago. While it received this accolade based on things like walkability, transit, budget, entertainment, and lifestyle, the soul of this dynamic area comes from its diversity and not just ethnic diversity, but its ability to blend all of its unique characteristics in harmony. While the area has been called a hipster spot thanks to an established arts community, as well as eclectic restaurants, bars, and nightlife, it’s also known for its family-friendly atmosphere. Located just west of the Kennedy Expressway, its boundaries are the 606/Bloomingdale Trail, Division St., Western Ave., and Ashland Ave. Wick...
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By Terri Buseman, Downtown Chicago
(RE/MAX Premier Properties)
1330 S. Plymouth Ct. $1,289,000 1330 S Plymouth has a fantastic layout. Three levels of comfortable living. In addition to the 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, and 4 fireplaces, there are many features that most homes do not enjoy. For instance, upon entering the home, the front door/ample porch is covered. This is ideal for package delivery and waiting for guests. It is a pleasant area to sit and relax to boot. Once passed the front door, a spacious light-filled atrium foyer with 2 closets welcomes you. Two skylights allow a flow of natural light throughout the day. A foyer is hard to come by in many South Loop homes, let alone one so spacious and welcoming.     The kitchen in this home comes complete with a walk-in-pantry, ideal for food and large appliance storage. It overlooks a massive wrap...
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By Granite Heroes, Marble, Granite & Terrazzo Restoration
(Granite Heroes)
       Chicago Stone Restoration  Date: 03-02-19  County: Cook  City: Chicago, IL 60016  Job Details: Regardless of how you take care of your granite or  marble countertops, eventually they will need some  maintenance. Granite Heroes provides Chicago with professional stone polishing & restoration services. Every week we fix, polish and restore all species of natural stone counter tops & vanities. This project documents the honing of a marble countertop in a Chicago high rise. This job consisted of reducing the polish on the counter top form a high polish to a honed finish. Honing marble and honed finish on natural stone are becoming more and more popular. We find our Chicago stone restoration clients prefer a honed finish on their marble vanities because its more resistant to etching ...
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By Granite Heroes, Marble, Granite & Terrazzo Restoration
(Granite Heroes)
Granite Countertop Seam Repair: Chicago & Northshore ILDoes your countertop have cracked or missing material falling our from the seams. This is actually very common. Granite Countertop seam repair is a common and affordable maintenance service in the Chicagoland area. A seam in a granite countertop is something you can see and feel. Most times there is at least 1 seam in a typical kitchen countertop.  If your kitchen countertop is longer than 10 feet then it most likely will have a seam. This video documents the removal of old filler from a clients kitchen countertop in Chicago.6 Common Seam Repair Questions: How much does granite repair cost? How do you break granite countertop seams? Do granite countertops have seams? How do you repair epoxy granite? How much does it cost to seal gra...
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By Granite Heroes, Marble, Granite & Terrazzo Restoration
(Granite Heroes)
Step 1: Slate Floor Cleaning & Stripping This is what happens to natural stone floor, specifically slate, when the flooring is waxed with a carpet covering the floor tiles for a period of time.  Slate floors are a common flooring element in most homes in the Chicagoland area.  Most of the flooring has years of wax and buildup from outdated cleaning tactics.  Don't Fear, The Granite Heroes are here and have modern day solutions for old school problems.  Step 2: Edging and Detail Striping The most important part of any Chicago floor refinishing service we provide is the details. Natural stone shows every imperfection.  This Chicago slate floor restoration project really  the need to remove illustrates the wax from the edges and create a uniform finish to the slate flooring. We use specia...
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By Granite Heroes, Marble, Granite & Terrazzo Restoration
(Granite Heroes)
  Do you schedule marble restoration service the same way you schedule your HVAC guy? (Chicagoland) Marble is a elegant stone which holds a hyper sensitive polish a needs the guidance of a Granite Hero. White marble is the mainstream design trend in Chicago, & will require yearly maintenance to keep the new, clean & modern look.  Do you have a Chicagoland marble restoration service to repair and maintain the appearance of your kitchen island and counter tops?  What about the bathroom vanities? Are those natural stone?  Natural stone or marble is exactly what it sounds like, natural stone. This means its functionality has been essentially re-purposed by man kind to be used as a furnishing. This engennering of sorts will then require routine care and maintenance in order to preserve the ...
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By Granite Heroes, Marble, Granite & Terrazzo Restoration
(Granite Heroes)
Marble is mined and quarried from the mountains.Marble is a metamorphic stone found in the mountains of North America, South America, Asia, and, Europe. Italy is the most famous region form the mining and distribution of marble. Marble doesn't come from the corn fields of Chicago.  Massive amounts of heat and pressure, changes limestone physically and chemically into something harder and denser over millions of years. This creation process is known as recrystallization. Despite what your contractor may tell you, No two slabs are exactly alike!Think of a slab of marble like a set of finger prints. No, 2 sets are the same.  Its super important when choosing a stone slab before fabrication and installation your contractors have the proper overage estimates to insure if something goes wrong...
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By Granite Heroes, Marble, Granite & Terrazzo Restoration
(Granite Heroes)
Everyone needs a Marble or Natural Stone Guy! Call: 312-800-1659Does your Chicago home or business have natural stone, marble or terrazzo requiring maintenance, repairs or restoration services. Over 15 years of natural stone restoration experience. Our years of experience and craftsmanship will reproduce a factory quality finish on all granite or marble countertops and vanities. Solve and fix problems like etching, water spots, glass ring marks, chips & cracks.MARBLE & TERRAZZO - Cleaning, Polishing & Repair ServiceWe are a locally family owned and operated Chicago marble cleaning & restoration service company. We work with all species types like, bluestone, slate, limestone, travertine, marble, granite, terrazzo, quartz and concrete. We care about quality work and quality relationships...
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By Granite Heroes, Marble, Granite & Terrazzo Restoration
(Granite Heroes)
Do you need a professional marble bathroom cleaning service near Chicago, IL?Marble bathrooms can be difficult to maintain. Do you have a marble cleaning and restoration service capable of fixing and maintaining the condition of your natural stone bathrooms?  Granite Heroes is professional Marble Bathroom Cleaning and restoration service servicing Chicago and the North Shore area of Chicago.  We specialize in the care and maintenance of all natural stone surfaces. Chicagoland Marble Bathroom Cleaning & Restoration Services: Marble Shower Cleaning Marble Shower Polishing Marble Shower Grout Cleaning & Caulking Marble Shower Grout Repair or Replacement. Marble Vanity or Countertop Polishing Etch, Spot & Stain Removal Counter top Chip & Crack Repair Marble Floor Cleaning Marble Floor Grout...
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By Granite Heroes, Marble, Granite & Terrazzo Restoration
(Granite Heroes)
 Expert Marble Shower Cleaning services near Chicago, IL Do you have a marble shower with dirty grout lines?  Is the caulking and silicon moldy or cracked and falling apart? If any of these sound familiar then you need to have your shower professionally cleaned and sealed before water damage effects the look of your shower. Granite Heroes utilize multiple techniques to clean and hone your marble shower tiles back to their original factory finish.  For more information regarding our Chicago marble cleaning services give us a call today at 312-800-1659 to learn more.  Visit our website at graniteheroes.com to upload photos of your marble cleaning project via our photo uploader.  We service both Chicago, Lake County, Cook County and Dupage Counties in Illinois.   
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By Granite Heroes, Marble, Granite & Terrazzo Restoration
(Granite Heroes)
  Chicago Marble Cleaning and Polishing Services This holiday season take advantage of our Chicago marble cleaning and polishing services. Save $75.00 on your next project. Call today @ 312-800-1659 and provide the Promo code HERO18. Offer is valid on all marble showers, marble floors and marble countertops. Residents must be located in the City of Chicago. Visit graniteheroes.com for more info.          
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By Granite Heroes, Marble, Granite & Terrazzo Restoration
(Granite Heroes)
Granite Hero October Hints: Before You Buy Your Stone, Know Your Stone! These days all  you need to do is walk into a local stone yard and you ll see an astonishing range of granite, quartzite, marble, onyx, and more. But does this abundantly available supply of natural stone options come with a hidden cost? The answer more times than not is yes!Choose your natural stone counter tops wisely.Harder more dense stones like granite are the best choices because they are perfect for  kitchens where durability counts. Stay away form Softer stones like marble and limestone if you have "high traffic" in the kitchen. These exotic soft stones require more care and are better choices for bathroom vanities.  “There’s a trend toward white marble right now”Marble has been prominently used in European ...
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By Margaret Goss, Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate
(Baird & Warner Real Estate)
Baird & Warner Real Estate’s Good Will Network Donates $120,000 Each year, real estate agents at Baird & Warner Real Estate in Chicago and suburbs have the opportunity to submit their favorite charity to become a beneficiary of our Good Will Network. The Good Will Network focus is on organizations that provide shelter, primarily for women and children.  Ten finalists are chosen by the Baird & Warner Agent Advisory Council and the public is invited to vote for the winners on social media. Baird & Warner gives the winners more power to make a difference for our neighbors in need - and support our Chicagoland communities.  Here are this year’s non-profit winners and their $24,000 checks!Almost Home Kids - Chicago   Safe Families for Children - Chicago       A Safe Place - Zion      360 You...
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By Granite Heroes, Marble, Granite & Terrazzo Restoration
(Granite Heroes)
 Project Description: Marble Floor Polishing Service: Project Date: 8-13-18Project Location: Chicago Loop Floor Cleaning Summary:This was a pretty straight forward marble floor cleaning and polishing job. The clients floor was designed of creme marble and needed some maintenance. The marble had bad etch marks present around the toilet and sink areas of the floor. The high-polished floor tiles had become dull over the years and needed to be honed and polished. The first step of this project required us to prep the work space and then clean the grout joints first.  After the grout was cleaned we then utilized diamond technologies to reproduce the factory finish of the marble tiles.  After the floor was polished we sealed the floor with a penetrating stone sealer UV & Oil resistant.  Arti...
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By Delphine Nguyen
(Baird & Warner)
Chicago IL has the third largest population base of any city in the U.S.  Chicago consists of 51 communities and villages, but nine prominent neighborhoods are especially worth researching if you seek a home for sale in Chicago IL. Let's explore Chicago neighborhoods! Browse Chicago Neighborhoods New Listings The Gold Coast was created by Potter Palmer after the Great Chicago Fire. Lake Michigan lakefront helped to attract homebuyers and investors to the God Coast where some original mansions still exist today. The Gold Coast also offers Chicago buyers new condos, townhomes and single-family homes.Lake Shore East consists of acreage in the core of Chicago’s downtown so apartments, condos, and townhomes lean toward luxury that is supplemented with panoramic cityscapes and fine dining. La...
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The Chaville, West Ridge, Chicago, Illinois - April 2018 About The Chaville The Chaville is a 21 unit condo building built in 2005. The Chaville is located in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago at 5978 N. Lincoln. Average taxes in The Chaville $2,732 Average association fees in The Chaville $427 ($411 - $440) Average home size in The Chaville 1,299 ft2 Average lot size in The Chaville 0.00 acres Average year built in The Chaville 2005 Homes for sale in The Chaville Address Beds Baths Built Price 5978 Lincoln Ave. #5C 3 2.1 2005 $389,777 Sales Summary for The Chaville  (Apr 29, 2017 - Apr 29, 2018) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 159 $192,633 $185,750 96.4% HomesByMarco has sold 36 homes in Chicago Thinking of selling your home in Chicago? We are...
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3462 N. Sheffield, Wrigleyville, Chicago, Illinois - April 2018 About 3462 N. Sheffield 3462 N. Sheffield is a 6 unit vintage duplex/condo building built in the 1920's. 3462 N. Sheffield is located in the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago. Average taxes in 3462 N. Sheffield $6,103 Average association fees in 3462 N. Sheffield $202 ($173 - $231) Average home size in 3462 N. Sheffield 1,409 ft2 Average lot size in 3462 N. Sheffield 0.00 acres Average year built in 3462 N. Sheffield 1926 Homes for sale in 3462 N. Sheffield Address Beds Baths Built Price 3462 Sheffield Ave. #3S 2 1.1 1926 $315,000 3462 Sheffield Ave. #1S 3 2 1926 $334,000 Sales Summary for 3462 N. Sheffield  (Apr 27, 2017 - Apr 27, 2018) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 3 90 $336,300 $3...
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5411 S. Hyde Park, Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois - April 2018 About 5411 S. Hyde Park 5411 S. Hyde Park is a 6 unit vintage condo building built in the 1920's. 5411 S. Hyde Park is located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. Average taxes in 5411 S. Hyde Park $3,266 Average association fees in 5411 S. Hyde Park $900 ($900 - $900) Average home size in 5411 S. Hyde Park 2,800 ft2 Average lot size in 5411 S. Hyde Park 0.00 acres Average year built in 5411 S. Hyde Park 1910 Homes for sale in 5411 S. Hyde Park Address Beds Baths Built Price 5411 Hyde Park Blvd. #1N 3 2 1920 $299,000 Sales Summary for 5411 S. Hyde Park  (Apr 27, 2017 - Apr 27, 2018) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 1 75 $285,000 $237,500 83.3% HomesByMarco has sold 36 homes in Chicago T...
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