Transportation

6 tips if you want a condo with 2 parking spaces

Click to learn 6 tips about buying a condo with 2 parking spaces! March 11, 2011

Looking for a condo in Chicago with 2 parking spaces? Such condos are only around 15% of the condo market. Here are some tips, if you must have a condo with 2 parking spaces. Click to continue...

Average deeded parking space sale price $31,000 in 3rd quarter 2010

Parking Spaces October 29, 2010

The average sale price of a deeded parking space in Chicago in the 3rd quarter was $31,000, up 14% from a year earlier. The median sale price was unchanged at $28,500, but the number of spaces sold was up 50% from 16 to 24. As shown above there are well over twice as many deeded Click to continue...

Chicago Parking Space Prices

March 14, 2008

I have a buyer comparing Lakeview condos and Arlington Heights condos. One of the differences I mentioned to him is the fact that parking for Lakeview condos is often not included in the price of the condos. Many Lakeview condo sellers are asking $25K to $45K for their condos’ parking spaces. Rarely is parking for Click to continue...

Metra Express Trains

May 10, 2007

Chicago Street Parking

February 13, 2007

Today’s heavy snow reminded me of an important consideration for Chicago home buyers – street parking. Finding street parking in Chicago is tough enough in good weather and especially challenging on a day like today. If you move to Chicago and own a motor vehicle, you’ll need to purchase an annual City Vehicle Sticker. This Click to continue...

Chicago Transportation Webs

September 4, 2006

In the Chicago area, transportation options are typically a major consideration when deciding where to buy a home. Here are some of the Chicago area transportation websites I find most helpful. The Chicago Transit Authority provides trains and buses primarily in the city of Chicago, but with some stations/stops in nearby suburbs. The trains are Click to continue...