By biglakelover August 15, 2013
This building has been in decline for years. It hasn't had a legitimate superintendent or building engineer since something like 2007. No regular maintenance is done on things like the heating and plumbing. And this is a big older building (1949), it needs to be constantly cared for. So, yes--it will be freezing in the winter, it will have regular water and electrical issues. Meanwhile, there are no doormen, the manager is ineffective, the board fight amongst themselves. I actually had to empty the public patio garbage cans myself--TWICE--when they were overflowing with trash and the rats were starting to hang around in broad daylight. But the lake is beautiful, even if the beach is only sporadically (and partially) cleaned. Just be aware...it's like a bad college building. ...read more
By kenphill August 05, 2013
This review is for Mark Allen Glusker...the Mark Allen of Mark Allen Realty. Glusker is the single worst real estate agent I have worked with (I've bought and sold 4 homes and 2 condos). To start he didn't know the market, he suggested we price our home more than 10% over the market. After some reservation we decided to agree to a price point around 5% less than he suggested....mind you he never provided us comps for sales in our area, nor did he ever show us a market analysis of the area to justify his opinion. At no point did he have a brokers open or an open house. He was never available before noon and would rarely return phone calls before 9 PM!! It was also impossible to get him to provide feedback on showings, we even had an offer that was never presented to us! He's unprofessional in appearance, usually dressing in a half buttons shirt and sandals during showings. If you feel like wasting your time, being left in the dark and frustrated then call Glusker. ...read more
By phyllismaes March 06, 2013
With their continuous efforts, I believe that the Rosen can make any building look amazing, that's exactly what they did with our older vintage condo. And it attracted the perfect family. So happy we found Rosen!! ...read more
I'm writing this a review a month AFTER I rented a property from Derek with We Know Realty. I just want to say that they are one of the most honest services I have seen, and I have been renting apartments for years in Chicago. Most companies say whatever to rent the apartment, but Derek was honest and didn't exaggerate just to rent the apartment. I agree with previous statement above about actual professionalism. Thank you. ...read more
By We Know Realty February 11, 2011
Tamara Vesna TV can find you any property in Illinois, Cook, Du Page&Lake, Chicago land, North Shore, and all areas 1h drive from the Loop or O'Hare airport.Also TV can help you sell your property for the most and for the shortest time. call TV today 866 482-6272 (866-4TAMARA) or send e-mail TV@TVBuySellRealEstate.com ...read more
By Tamara Vesna TV REMAX City December 04, 2010
- RISMedia -http://rismedia.com- 5 Tips for Selling Your Home Quickly in Today's MarketPosted ByPaigeOn November 21, 2010 @ 1:07 pm InForeclosure Process,Home Value News,Homeowner's Toolkit,Luxury Real Estate,REO Properties,Real Estate,Real Estate Information,Real Estate News,Real Estate Trends,Today's Marketplace,Today's Top Story,Today's Top Story - Consumer| RISMEDIA, November 22, 2010—It's one thing when someone says "Things are looking up," but quite another when the numbers actually bear that out. Happily, the latter is the case, evidenced by the latest statistics that show that home prices may be stabilizing. Namely, national home prices jumped an impressive 3.6% in the past year, according to the S&P;/Case-Shiller Home Price Index released in late August. Prices also climbed 4.4% in the second quarter, which contrasts with a 2.8% decrease in the first quarter.This uptick in prices leads to a simple conclusion: Sell now if you can. And you certainly can. A fast sale, taking advantage of these numbers, is entirely possible, and can result in a lot of profit and a very happy client. But telling your client to "sell quickly," without backing it up, can inspire fear and even ire. Instead, give them these methodical, easy tips to selling fast and successfully, taking advantage of a market uptick, without inducing panic or stomach aches.1. Don't raise the price.The uptick in home prices doesn't mean that you should get all excited and raise the price. The trick is to leave your price the same as it was—that will encourage a bidding war. Hearing news about home prices going up, and raising your price immediately as a response to that, is typically not the way to go; the home will likely sell for more as a result of two buyers fighting over your reasonable price, rather than walking away due to a price that's too high. Remember, the goal is ultimately to get more money, not to have a higher list price.2. Remain flexible.Selling quickly means making some concessions—and we're not talking price. It's those little extras that may inspire a buyer to sign on the dotted line. Obviously, no one has the right to get your vintage grand piano in the deal. But if a buyer wants your stainless-steel fridge with ice-maker, give it up. There's more ice waiting in your new home.3. De-clutter.For a quick sale, you may not have time to fully "stage" your home down to the accent pillows and entirely new living room furniture. But you do have time to clear out the clutter. If we saw a home we'd like, we'd look past the clutter, but most buyers won't. So, before you worry about making your home pretty, focus on making it neat. In a better market, neat is often all you need.4. Schedule more open houses—and don't attend your own.When you have a longer time frame for selling, you can schedule open houses at your leisure, but if you want to sell fast, try for as many open houses as you can—and do not attend them, as a homeowner at their own open house often makes a potential buyer too nervous to comfortably look around.5. Go big—and go local.If you haven't listed in MLS (multiple-listing service), it's a good idea, especially if you want to sell fast. The math is simple—more eyes on your listing equals more potential bites. But a lot of people who use the MLS forget that local advertising is important as well. Advertising in local and regional publications—as well as simply putting the word out with friends and family—are often skipped, expecting that the Internet will get the job done on its own.Dan Steward is president of Pillar To Post Professional Home Inspections.Copyright© 2010RISMedia, The Leader in Real Estate Information Systems and Real Estate News. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be republished without permission fromRISMedia.Article printed from RISMedia:http://rismedia.com 714C0D72-7107-AFC4-8A07-53543D194217 1.02.28 ...read more
By Jameson Real Estate, Evelyn S. Fred December 03, 2010
Whether you have bad credit, or are just unable to purchase a townhouse at the moment, a lease-to-own agreement allows you to occupy the townhouse while you pay rent and prepare for the purchase. As with any transaction, there are a number of aspects that must be considered before signing any agreemen... ...read more
Buying a mobile home is a less expensive alternative to a home. You can save a lot of money and have your home paid off in a lot less time. Looking for a mobile home to buy is a bit different from finding a traditional house, but it can be done easily. ...read more