New photos: 4152 N Lincoln Avenue #1 in Northcenter

Asking $449,900 for this three level, two bedrooms plus family room, two and one-half baths home. View more photos HERE

I was out filming the neighborhood in Northcenter today and also received our professional photos back for our listing. Check them out! This is a three level condo that lives and feels more like a town house. There are no neighbors above or below you. Plus, you get a rare two car heated attached garage.

The penthouse level offers really flexible space. You can have a family room, guest bedroom and office all on this floor to really maximize the quality of life.

Considering an Au Pair? Attend this reception August 18th and learn more!

Au pair Charmaine with our youngest Amalia.

My wife Jillian and I will host a casual wine and cheese reception for those interested in au pairs. This is a great way to learn if this child care option is right for you. We've hosted an au pair for eight months and love the relationship. Learn ins -and -outs, shatter some myths and meet other parents curious about au pair programs. It can be very affordable and flexible compared to full time nannies.

*Please contact me (Eric) at 773-510-1597 or by email at erojas@rubloff.com for specific information. Just mention the au pair meeting. Below is the general time, date and location.


What: Au Pair informational wine and cheese reception
When: Wednesday, August 18th at 7:00PM
Where: Lincoln Square area (location will be sent in an e-vite)

House of the Week: Flawless Ravenswood Manor Chicago bungalow

Pride of ownership! Not a hair out of place! Windows, brick, roof tile, fences, awnings... wow. Great detail on this pretty West Wilson Avenue bungalow near the North Branch of the Chicago River. And this is just one beautiful house in a crowd for the Ravenswood Manor neighborhood.

"Green" Ravenswood bikes!

My son Ryne and I caught some kickball games earlier this evening at Winnemac Park in Ravenswood across from my house. It's rare to see so many bikes locked up at a park in Chicago (outside maybe the lakefront). This row wrapped around the whole southeast corner of the fence. Ravenswood certainly has "green" street cred!

Looks like Ravenswood Metra station will stay south of Lawrence

Doesn't look like much? You're right!

The next community meeting to view revised plans for the Ravenswood Metra station is on August 3rd at 7PM. here are the details from Alderman Schulter's office:

I would like to invite all 47th Ward residents to attend an Open House to view the Metra Infrastructure Project which will include all bridges along Ravenswood, from Balmoral to Grace. This will be part of the $80 million stimulus and federally funded project.
The meeting will be held next Tuesday, August 3rd at 7pm at the Auditorium of the Bethany Retirement Community located at 4950 N Ashland Ave. As always, I highly encourage and welcome all ward residents to come to this Open House.

I look forward to seeing you on August 3rd!

The master suite at 3231 N Clifton, Unit 3 Chicago IL 60657

Here we take a look at the master suite, deck, second bedroom and bath. I know, exciting!

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Lake View condo video tour: 3231 N Clifton, Unit 3 Chicago, IL 60657

Take a look at one of our Lake View condos for sale in this video tour. There's a nice street view and we discuss why it shows well. You'll notice the furniture is a perfect fit for each room...shows great.

More videos of the condo unit and nearby neighborhood:
VIEW PART 2 HERE

Nearby sales in Southport Corridor

Buyers finding value in Wicker Park condos

Our Wicker Park home listing here was priced right, well maintained and sold in three days!

Due to our recent condo sales in the Wicker Park neighborhood we've been watching the market closely to find trends. We've noticed a good number of condo transactions in the greater Community Area of West Town relative to other north side neighborhoods. The Wicker Park neighborhood of West Town- particularly when hugging trendy West Division street within a couple blocks north and south- makes up the bulk of condo transactions here. Buyers are continually attracted to the amenities, night life, transportation and proximity to downtown that Wicker park offers.

The top dollar prices are paid just north and south of West Division Street in the area between North Ashland Avenue and North Western Avenue. However, the sub-neighborhood of Noble Square located just East of Ashland in Wicker Park can save you over ten percent (10%) off comparable unit sales West of Ashland. You need only walk a couple extra blocks to experience the same neighborhood amenities. This location may also put you closer to the CTA Blue Line.

Noble Square area:

Some statistics:

The hottest condo market is the two to three above grade bedrooms, two bathrooms condo variety. These are the "minimum wants" for most buyers these days. In June, there were 57 of these types of condos sold with an average closed price of $364,892 and a median price of $330,000.

33 of the 57 closed units were east of North Western Avenue. 14 of those units were in either vintage conversion buildings or existing loft building conversions. The rest were newer construction buildings from the past 5 to 10 years.

There is a large amount of conversion lofts and newer construction 3 and 6 flats in the neighborhood.

This two beds, two baths listing of ours had a back yard!

Andersonville hot for furniture in Edgewater

As many now know, the north side neighborhood of Andersonville in the Edgewater Community Area is a destination for furniture and accessories shoppers.
From new to antique, modern to country chic you'll spend a day perusing the stores on North Clark Street.

Scout

Urbanest

White Attic

If you are interested in Andersonville homes for sale, please contact me.

Hang out in Southport Corridor in Lake View

Live and play in Southport Corridor. Here, we talk about the area around West Addison and North Southport. The location keeps churning out business and amenities.

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