$1,475.00 6518 N. Bosworth Ave Apt 1 Chicago, IL 60626 Beds: 3 Rooms: 8 Full Baths: 1 Sq. Ft.: 1600 Garage: 0 Built: 1920   Recently renovated 3br+den/1.5 ba condo-quality apt in the heart of 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. 7734351605 www.markmalave.com     Visit this listing here

$1,150.00 1815 W. Touhy Unit 1 Chicago, IL 60626 Beds: 2 Rooms: 5 Full Baths: 1 Sq. Ft.: 1000 Garage: 0 Built: 2006   Newer 1st floor condo w/ heat,gas and water included! PARKING SPACE 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. 7734351605 www.markmalave.com     Visit this listing here

$1,100.00 6829 N. Wayne Ave Unit 1 Chicago, IL 60626 Beds: 2 Rooms: 0 Full Baths: 1 Sq. Ft.: 1100 Garage: 2 Built: 1909   Hot East Rogers Park 2 Flat. Georgeous Greystone close to "L", Lake/Park, Restaurants/Bars. Surrounded by new condos and Laundry! 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. 7734351605 www.markmalave.com     Visit this listing here

Just wanted to point out that this property is available for lease w/option to purchase as well. The rental rate would be $3300 per month. If you have questions, feel free to email or call.

$3,300.00 5556 N. Sheridan Rd. Unit 404 Chicago, IL 60640 Beds: 3 Rooms: 6 Full Baths: 2 Sq. Ft.: 1800 Garage: 2 Built: 2005   Amazing rental in Edgewater Beach. Great location, close to everything. 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. 7734351605 www.markmalave.com     Visit this listing here

$549,900.00 5556 N. Sheridan Unit 404 Chicago, IL 60640 Beds: 3 Rooms: 6 Full Baths: 2 Sq. Ft.: 1800 Garage: 0 Built: 2005   Spectaular 3br/2ba condo with lake views and garage parking space (second space available for $25K). 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. 7734351605 www.markmalave.com     Visit this listing here

$238,000.00 640 S. Main St Lombard, IL 60148 Beds: 3 Rooms: 9 Full Baths: 2 Sq. Ft.: 1500 Garage: 3 Built: 1930   Great vintage house with tons of charm with updated kitchen/baths. Family room, storage plus bonus room. 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. 7734351605 www.markmalave.com     Visit this listing here

Come on by and see this gorgeous townhome! Pizza and Drinks for all our open house guests. http://www.3860milwaukee.com

$364,900.00 2140 N. Winchester Ave Unit 1 Chicago, IL 60614 Beds: 2 Rooms: 0 Full Baths: 1 Sq. Ft.: 1641 Garage: 2 Built: 1996   Gorgeous End-unit townhouse w/2.5 car attached garage 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. 7734351605 www.markmalave.com     Visit this listing here

$369,000.00 3860 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60641 Beds: 3 Rooms: 7 Full Baths: 3 Sq. Ft.: 2400 Garage: 2 Built: 2003   Fee simple townhouse in Olde Irving 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. 7734351605 www.markmalave.com     Visit this listing here

Here is an interesting local article on Strategic Defaults.

http://www.chicagomag.com/Radar/Deal-Estate/March-2010/The-Moral-Dilemma-of-Strategic-Defaults/

 

I had someone ask me a good question today about short sales. It was regarding paying for real estate taxes for the seller prior to closing.  This is a good question and one that is very important. As the buyer, you DO NOT PAY ANY fees, taxes, or anything directly to the seller or the seller's lender prior to closing. You will never see this money again.  All money must be put into an escrow account held by one of the brokers (not the agent or the seller) or one of the attorney's escrow account. All payment must be on the HUD-1 statement and credited by the title company.

There are a lot of scams out there, do not give money to anyone without a license and never give cash. Always write a check or get a cashier's check (make sure you keep your copy).

Mark

I saw this and thought my Lakeview friends and fellow Cubs fans would be interested.

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=37486

 

We had some great times at this hotel back.  Great New Year's Eve party.

http://www.chicagorealestatedaily.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=37443

My wife is a teacher, so I found this interesting.

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2010/03/court-oks-pledge-of-allegiance-use-of-god-on-money-as-constitutional/1

Looks like there might be a light at the end of the foreclosure tunnel.

http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/pressrelease.aspx?channelid=9&itemid=4284

Who doesn't like bacon? Enough said!

http://baconfestchicago.com/