From the category archives:

Transportation

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 [...]

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Metra Express Trains

May 10, 2007

So you have a job in the Loop, but you’re looking to buy a home in the suburbs. You figure out how far out from Chicago you’ll have to live to be able to afford the amount of home you want – generally the farther out, the more home you get for the money. Then [...]

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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 sticker [...]

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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 referred [...]

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