Comments for Chicago Metro Area Real Estate

Comment on Boystown 3 bedroom condo shopping – not for the weak! by Fran Bailey, Baird and Warner Realtor

Fran Bailey, Baird and Warner Realtor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:26:04 +0000

4th floor Boystown 3 bedroom with rooftop deck is asking $499K. Interested?

Comment on Boystown 3 bedroom condo shopping – not for the weak! by LastBite

LastBite — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:22:49 +0000

Wonder what that costs?

Comment on Worst exterior home for sale photo I’ve seen! by Fran Bailey, Baird and Warner Realtor

Fran Bailey, Baird and Warner Realtor — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:43:34 +0000

Thanks for your explanations, Aaron! Based on the other photos (most which were shot at the same angle), the sidewalk may be the star here!

Comment on Worst exterior home for sale photo I’ve seen! by Aaron Francis

Aaron Francis — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:38:25 +0000

Possible explanations:
Photographer has a spine condition
House is too hideous to show
Sidewalk is best feature

Comment on Slightly misleading kitchen photo :) by Fran Bailey, Baird and Warner Realtor

Fran Bailey, Baird and Warner Realtor — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:53:08 +0000

Hi Doug,

Thanks! I try to find the humor in life (and real estate).

Comment on Chicago Case-Shiller Index down 7.2% for 2009, half that of 2008 by Fran Bailey, Baird and Warner Realtor

Fran Bailey, Baird and Warner Realtor — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:51:17 +0000

Hi Allison,

Good question! Yes, 2008 had the biggest drop in the Chicago Case-Shiller Index. It only dropped 4.5% in 2007 when the index peaked after rising 2.7% in 2006. The housing index is now down 24.8% from the peak in February 2007.

Comment on Chicago Case-Shiller Index down 7.2% for 2009, half that of 2008 by Allison

Allison — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:27:25 +0000

Was 2008 the worst year for the Case Shiller Index for Chicago?

Comment on Slightly misleading kitchen photo :) by Doug Francis

Doug Francis — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:50:30 +0000

Fran, this is great! You always find stuff that makes me laugh…

Comment on Should you view homes above your price range, if they’re on market 30 days or less? by Doug Francis

Doug Francis — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:45:56 +0000

People often limit themselves too much and miss that great house because it was listed just beyond their “set parameters”. So, I always include properties that are a little higher because shopping for a home is comparison shopping and you (home buyer) can’t see a great value without a little education.

I love it when a client looks at me and says in a hushed tone… is this one really less than that the last one?

Comment on Baird & Warner releases mobile search for Chicago Metro Area homes for sale by Fran Bailey, Baird and Warner Realtor

Fran Bailey, Baird and Warner Realtor — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:49:42 +0000

Hi Alex, Baird & Warner's mobile application does not provide a weekly alert for open houses. However, BairdWarner.com does! You can receive a weekly email of upcoming open houses (for all brokers, not just Baird & Warner) by registering on Baird & Warner's HomeFinder System and then saving one or more searches. Enjoy!