FHA Lowers Loan Limits for 650 High Cost Areas

Check this out, and how it may affect your purchase.

Taking a trip to examine the real estate market in San Francisco. Might have time to view some sights. If you have any suggestions, restaurants, etc. Please feel free to drop me an email.  Enjoy the great weekend ahead!  #GoRamblers

It's a slow real estate week, so I'm going to discuss HS football playoffs. I'm going to give my Alma Mater, Loyola Academy some love and wish them good luck this weekend against Maine South! Go Ramblers!

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I just wanted to take a moment to thank all our Vets out there and all of my Vet clients over the years. It has been a pleasure serving you and looking forward to serving you in the future.

If you are in a transaction or just submitted an offer, rates are preparing to go up. (this was going to happen eventually, so don't worry).

Check out my rate lock page to see how things look.

http://www.markmalave.com/DailyRateLockAdvisory

While this has never been a forum for political discussions, I wanted to wish all my friends that worked so long and hard to get this law passed in Illinois all the best. Congratulations on fighting the good fight and not accepting the status quo. For those of you tying the knot, congratulations as well! Looking forward to hearing from you all as the law goes into effect next summer. If you are looking to grow your family please contact me sooner rather than later as the local market shows signs of increasing over the next 12 months, but deals still exist!

Mark

$3,500.00 55 W. Delaware Pl. Unit 308 Chicago, IL 60610 Beds: 2 Rooms: 6 Full Baths: 2 Sq. Ft.: 1600 Garage: 1 Built: 0   Beautful location at Park Newberry. Elegant property located across from Washington Square park. This 2br+den/2ba condo features open concept layout with gorgeous views of tree-lined street from private terrace. 2 large bedrooms each with large walk-in closets. Master BR has large private bath with double-bowl vanity. There is full-sized in unit laundry and HDWFs as well. Secure Garage parking space included in rent! Pets up to 25lbs permitted! Exercise room, 24 hr doorman and on site management. This is a new listing that I thought you might be interested in. Visit this listing online to see more photos of the property, Google? Earth satellite images, and much more.   If you have any questions about this property or require more information, please feel free to call. Mark Malave American International Realty Corp. 7739382585 www.markmalave.com     Visit this listing here

Don't forget to check out my Twitter handle Malavemark. I talk about Real estate, sports, politics, news and just about anything else.

Today I decided that it was time to give a little something back to our beloved Rogers Park. I have pledged to be a Platinum sponsor at the first ever "Taste of Rogers Park". I hope that everyone will consider pledging or at least attending. Keep checking back for updates.

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$2,500.00 1652 S. Albany Ave Chicago, IL 60623 Beds: 4 Rooms: 11 Full Baths: 3 Sq. Ft.: 3500 Garage: 0 Built: 2002   This is a new listing that I thought you might be interested in. Visit this listing online to see more photos of the property, Google? Earth satellite images, and much more.   If you have any questions about this property or require more information, please feel free to call. Mark Malave American International Realty Corp. 7739382585 www.markmalave.com     Visit this listing here

$1,150.00 5200 S. Ellis Ave Unit 308 Chicago, IL 60615 Beds: 1 Rooms: 0 Full Baths: 1 Sq. Ft.: 715 Garage: 1 Built: 2000   1br soft loft in the heart of Hyde Park/UofC w/parking! This is a new listing that I thought you might be interested in. Visit this listing online to see more photos of the property, Google? Earth satellite images, and much more.   If you have any questions about this property or require more information, please feel free to call. Mark Malave American International Realty Corp. 7739382585 www.markmalave.com     Visit this listing here

As many of you know, I am THE neighborhood expert for the Rogers Park and Edgewater neighborhoods. I have lived here for most of my life and I know them better than anyone else. If you know anyone looking in these areas, NOW is the time to buy something before rates and prices push things too high for many to afford. Contact me for details on how to save money!

$1,600.00 6518 N. Bosworth Ave Apt 2 Chicago, IL 60626 Beds: 3 Rooms: 8 Full Baths: 1 Sq. Ft.: 1600 Garage: 0 Built: 1928   Large 3br rental on Second floor in Loyola Park This is a new listing that I thought you might be interested in. Visit this listing online to see more photos of the property, Google? Earth satellite images, and much more.   If you have any questions about this property or require more information, please feel free to call. Mark Malave American International Realty Corp. 7739382585 www.markmalave.com     Visit this listing here

$850.00 1628 W. Estes Ave #2 Chicago, IL 60626 Beds: 1 Rooms: 4 Full Baths: 1 Sq. Ft.: 700 Garage: 0 Built: 0   1br in East Rogers Park with one assigned parking space and HEAT included! This is a new listing that I thought you might be interested in. Visit this listing online to see more photos of the property, Google? Earth satellite images, and much more.   If you have any questions about this property or require more information, please feel free to call. Mark Malave American International Realty Corp. 7739382585 www.markmalave.com     Visit this listing here

I believe this to be a good sign, but if the rates get to a point where it starts scaring people then it will be a big negative. Right now, we are still below 4% for a 30 yr fixed.

http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/consumer_rates/307626.aspx

I saw this place and it impressed me at the asking price of only $97,500! Wow!  The exposed brick and finishes are impressive for this price point. Contact me if you want to see it.

Check out the video.

$1,800.00 7623 N. Rogers Ave Chicago, IL 60626 Beds: 4 Rooms: 8 Full Baths: 1 Sq. Ft.: 2000 Garage: 0 Built: 1908   East Rogers Park SFH w/large fenced yard. This is a new listing that I thought you might be interested in. Visit this listing online to see more photos of the property, Google? Earth satellite images, and much more.   If you have any questions about this property or require more information, please feel free to call. Mark Malave American International Realty Corp. 7739382585 www.markmalave.com     Visit this listing here

$1,200.00 6827 N. Wayne Ave Unit 1 Chicago, IL 60626 Beds: 2 Rooms: 6 Full Baths: 1 Sq. Ft.: 1100 Garage: 2 Built: 1909   1st Floor 2br+den apt in Hot East Rogers Park 2 Flat. Georgeous Greystone close to "L", Lake/Park, Restaurants/Bars. Garage Parking available. Must See! This is a new listing that I thought you might be interested in. Visit this listing online to see more photos of the property, Google? Earth satellite images, and much more.   If you have any questions about this property or require more information, please feel free to call. Mark Malave American International Realty Corp. 7739382585 www.markmalave.com     Visit this listing here

I wanted to thank those of you that have posted positive reviews on Yelp. I am proud of my work and I appreciate it when that work is recognized.

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