Archive for May, 2010
Airhart Debuts Ranch Townhomes at Mackenzie Place in Wheaton
New townhome buyers who appreciate the convenience of single-level living but don’t want to sacrifice space, style or comfort have two more reasons to visit Mackenzie Place in Wheaton — now that Airhart Construction has introduced two new nicely priced ranch designs priced from $389,900 and $409,900. Inspired by client feedback and also the demand [...]
Memorial Day Events Aplenty Around Chicagoland
It’s Memorial Day weekend, a time to remember the sacrifices that service men and women have made for our country. There are tons of parades and ceremonies around the Chicago area in honor of this U.S. federal holiday, and we have all the details. First, a couple reminders. For all homeowners who display the American [...]
Stark South Loop Skyscraper Moves Into Foreclosure
Remember that infamous TV show in 1986 when Geraldo Rivera opened Al Capone’s vault, only to find nothing? That Chicago site is once again in the news for being empty. For almost 100 years, the property, near Michigan Ave. and Cermak Rd., was the former site of the Lexington Hotel, the place where Chicago gangster [...]
Obamas are Coming Home to Chicago this Weekend
President Barack Obama and his family are planning a trip to Chicago this Memorial Day weekend, and while here, they’ll have some new neighbors to meet. The Obama’s Chicago home is located at 5046 South Greenwood Avenue in the Kenwood/Hyde Park neighborhood. Last month, the residence right next door was sold for $1.4 million in [...]
Crime Scenes Don’t Make For Good Listings
Warning! This article is not suitable for children or the squeamish. This question should explain why: Could you ever live in a home where a murder had occurred? No potential buyers showed up this week at a foreclosure auction on a three-bedroom home in Columbia, Illinois, where Christopher Coleman allegedly strangled his wife and two [...]
