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Market Flooded With Home Buyers in Downtown Chicago and Suburban Chicagoland Areas

Posted on April 8, 2013 | Leave a comment
Many Home Buyers in Market

Many Home Buyers in Market

Market Flooded With Home Buyers in Downtown Chicago and Suburban Chicagoland Areas.

This trend is due to the fact that home buyers are trying to take advantage of low prices now – before they keep rising  – as well as low interest rates making homes more affordable on a monthly payment basis.  The Fed’s policies have kept rates low, giving the market a sugar high.   Inventory is low in many areas, making it hard for some buyers to find the home that they really want.  We’ve been in open houses in downtown Chicago lately where there are anywhere from 20-40 buyers inside – running into each other!

Ukrainian Village New Construction

Ukrainian Village New Construction Property / Real Estate

For example single home and land prices in West Town…East Village & Ukrainian Village..Noble Square etc. has shot up 5-8% in the past 3-4 months – with decent land or good tear down or gut re-hab property being snapped up by various builders instantly.   So to “get ahead of the curve”  – Buyer Broker Chicagoland helps buyers identify properties before they even come onto the market (using  a variety of techniques), in order to get our clients a property they want – at a price that they want. 

Since early February, the market has been flooded with home buyers in the Chicagoland area.  Buyer Broker Chicagoland has logged it’s best quarter in new clients and home closings in it’s ten year history. 

532 N Hermitage Sold Out

532 N Hermitage Sold Out

We’ve represented clients in the $400,000-700,000 range in the Lincoln Park and Lakeview areas, and 700k to $1 million range in Bucktown, Ukranian Village, East Village, Wicker Park and other areas.

We are also representing clients in Arlington Heights, Palatine, Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Long Grove, Lake Zurich, Libertyville, Schaumburg, Downers Grove, and Aurora areas from 300-800k.

Most of our clients have been referred to us from past clients.  Despite things being less of a buyer’s market than 2012 – we still beat the average price off in the communities we’ve had closings in – by about double the average price off for the entire area.

That kind of performance can be attributed to our extensive credentials – Certified Negotiation Consultant, Certified Negotiation Expert, Accredited Buyer Representative, Competitive Intelligence Professional, Graduate of the Realtor Institute, and Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource expert. and years of specialized expertise as an Exclusive Buyer Broker.

Certified Negotiation Expert

Certified Negotiation Expert

When you want to pay the least possible price for real estate in the Chicagoland area (or be guaranteed to win in multiple offer situations without exceeding your budget), give the specialists at Buyer Broker Chicagoland a call at 847-566-7558 to schedule a no-cost initial consultation.

We are ALWAYS 100% on the Home Buyer’s Side – and NEVER represent sellers.   No dual agency – no conflicts of interest.  Just pure exceptional expertise for home buyers.

 

 

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Buyer Broker Chicagoland Offers a Free Consultation to First Time and Luxury Home Buyers

Posted on July 6, 2012 | Leave a comment

Buyer Broker Chicagoland Offers a Free Consultation to First Time and Luxury Home Buyers

Finding Your Dream Home and Negotiating The Best Possible Price Off - Buyer Broker Chicagoland

Finding Your Dream Home and Negotiating The Best Possible Price Off - Buyer Broker Chicagoland

Whether you choose to use our services or not (or whether we choose you as a client)  – we’ll meet with you so you can learn more about you motives and capabilities to purchase a home, negotiation techniques, and due diligence methods we use to protect you during the most important financial decision of your life.  And we will learn more about your and your capability to purchase – and whether we can help you or not, or see if there is good chemistry with you.

Happy Initial Consultation

Informative Initial Consultation

What happens during in the initial consultation? It is a mutual question and answer session.    You’ll get your real estate questions answered, gain new insights into the goals and rationale and priorities behind your purchase (including how much you can afford), and  learn more  about our services.  The meeting can be in person (preferred), over Skype or Google video conference call, or over the phone if necessary.

You should come away from the consultation with enough information to answer these questions:

  • Does it make sense to buy vs. rent?
  • Is what I’m willing to spend and can afford (there might be a difference between the two) – enough to buy a house I would be happy to live in?
  • Do I have a large enough down payment to buy a home?
  • How do I find out if I have enough, or good enough credit to buy a home?  
  • What are some of the techniques you use to negotiate the best price that others don’t use?
  • How can I know that a neighborhood or area of town is for me?
  • What are the most important things to me about a neighborhood?   What is more important to me – schools, neighborhood, features of the home or yard, and why?
  • What are my true reasons and motives for purchasing a home?
  • What can I expect in each part of the home buying process?
  • What are the differences in the type of representation I can have as a buyer?
  • What are current market conditions like?

Depending on the answers to these questions, you might be ready to move forward or not.  Whatever you decide – you will come away from the consultation with an in-depth understanding of the types of representation that are available to you, your core reasons and priorities for purchasing a home, negotiation tips and other valuable information.

Thinking about buying a home in the Chicago Illinois area in 2012?  Call us at 847-566-7558 to learn more and set up a time to meet.  

We are based in Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs – and of course cover those many towns (Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove, Kildeer,  Palatine, Lake Zurich, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Vernon Hills, Libertyville, Grayslake, Wauconda, Island Lake, McHenry, Fox Lake and Antioch to Gurnee, and the North Shore – but we routinely serve buyers in Downers Grove, Lombard, Naperville and other suburbs to the south of us, as well as  downtown Chicago and the communities to the north and northwest of downtown.   (One of our recent happy clients purchased in the Bucktown area.)

 

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Chicago Suburban Band Schedule Over the Fourth of July 2012

Posted on July 2, 2012 | Leave a comment

Chicago Suburban Band Schedule Over the Fourth of July 2012

Live Band Schedule for Fourth of July Week - Chicago Suburban Areas - Northwest Suburbs, South Suburbs, West Suburbs

Live Band Schedule for Fourth of July Week

Brought to you by the Home Negotiation Experts at  Buyer Broker Chicagoland – Always on The Home Buyer’s Side 100% of the Time!

TUESDAY July 3

1. Generation – FESTIVAL, Harrier Park, 6250 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, 60′s Woodstock to British invasion

2. The Hat Guys – FESTIVAL, 1050 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville, 7 – 9:30 PM

3. Mellencougar – FESTIVAL, E. Palatine Road and N. Hicks Road, Palatine, 7 – 9 PM, John Mellencamp tribute

4. Hi Infidelity – FESTIVAL, 700 Oakbrook Road, Oakbrook, 6 – 8 PM, REO, STYX, Journey

5. Infinity – FESTIVAL, 159th and Long Ave, Oak Forest, 9 PM, REO, STYZ, Journey

6. 7th Heaven – FESTIVAL, Madison and Meadow Park, E. Madison Street, Lombard, 9 PM

7. Suburban Cowboys band – FESTIVAL, Spring Street, Barrington, 5 – 8 PM, $5/pp, Country

8. Kimi Hayes and Deja Vu – FESTIVAL, 159th Street and Central Ave, Oak Forest, 6 – 9 PM

9. Vito Zatto show – FESTIVAL, 700 31st Street, Oakbrook, 4:30 PM

10. Denny Diamond – Ice Cream Social, 220 S. Villa Ave, Villa Park, 7:30 PM, Neil Diamond tribute

11. 5 Guys Named Moe – CONCERT IN THE PARK, 16028 127th Street, Lemont, 7 PM

WEDNESDAY July 41. Hillbilly Rock – FESTIVAL, Spring Lake Park, 49 Oxford Drive, Lincolnshire, 6 PM

2. Cover Story – FESTIVAL, Mitchell Park, Frankfort, 7:30 PM

3. Shawn Klush – FESTIVAL, 411 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, ? TIME, Elvis tribute

4. New Invaders – FESTIVAL, Fullerton Ave and Thatcher Ave, Elmwood Park, 7:30 – 9:30 PM, 60′s Woodstock to British invasion

5. The Neverly Brothers – FESTIVAL, 8820 Brookfield Ave, Brookfield, Noon – 2 PM, Rockabilly to British invasion

6. Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones – FESTIVAL, Stearns and Bartlett Roads, Bartlett, ? TIME, Retro rock

7. Denny Diamond – FESTIVAL, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, 6 PM, Neil Diamond tribute

8. Soda – FESTIVAL, Sports Center, 2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake, 8 PM, 60-90′s rock n roll, dance

9. Bag Shot Row – FESTIVAL, 735 E. Jefferson, Bensenville, 2 -3 PM, 60-70′s rock n roll, dance

10. 7th Heaven – FESTIVAL, I290 and Thorndale Ave, Itasca, 8 PM

11. The Fairlanes – FESTIVAL, Melas Park, Central and Busse Roads, Mt Prospect, ? TIME, 50-60′s rock n roll, dance

12. Libido Funk Circus – FESTIVAL, 15600 West Ave, Orland Park, 7:15 PM, 80′s disco and oldies to present

13. Modern Day Romeos – FESTIVAL, Madison Mead Park, 550 E. Madison Street, Lombard, ? TIME

14. R-Gang – FESTIVAL, 1 Parkway Plaza, Oakbrook Terrace, 8 PM, R&B, Blues

15. Mike and Joe – FESTIVAL, 2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook, 5:30 – 7 PM

16. Midnight – FESTIVAL, Brookfield and Arden Ave, Brookfield, 2:45 – 4:30 PM

17. Midnight – FESTIVAL, Veterans Park, 4200 S. Lawndale, Lyons, 7 – 9 PM

18. Evolution – 4th of July Celebration, Cerny Park, River Road and Forest View Ave, Warrenville, 7:15 PM, REO, STYZ, Journey

19. The White Saddle band – CONCERT IN THE PARK, Dowie Memorial Park, Zion, ? TIME

20. Billy Croft and the 5 Alarm – CONCERT IN THE PARK, Gary Ave and Lies Road, Carol Stream, 7 PM

21. Hi Infidelity – Hollywood Casino, 2 W. New York Street, Aurora, 10 PM – 1 AM, REO, STYZ, Journey

22. R-Gang – Post Parade, Grennan Heights Park, 8255 Oketo, Niles, 11 AM, R&B, Blues

23. Route 66 Top Golf, 699 W. Thorndale, Wooddale, 7 PM, call 630-595-4653 for reservations, 50-60′s rock n roll, dance

24. Friction – Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington, 3 PM

25. The Cruisers – Parade, 51st and 95th  Street, Oak Lawn, 10 – 11:45 AM

26. Maggie Speaks – Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook, 9:30 PM

27. Kimi Hayes and Mike Aquino – Adobe Gilas, 5455 Park Place, Rosemont, 9 PM
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THURSDAY July 5

1. American English – FESTIVAL, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, 5 PM, Beatles tribute

2. Hi Infidelity – FESTIVAL, Stearns and Bartlett Road, Bartlett, 8:30 – 11 PM, REO, STYX, Journey

3. Sam Savage – FESTIVAL, Bartlett Road and Stearns, Bartlett, 5:30 – 8 PM

4. Heartache Tonight – FESTIVAL, Melas Park, Central and Busse, Mt Prospect, 8:30 – 11 PM, Eagles tribute

5. Infinity – FESTIVAL, Madison Street and S. Lewis Ave, Lombard, 9 PM, REO, STYZ, Journey

6. New Invaders – CONCERT IN THE PARK, 61st Street, Countryside, 7 – 9 PM, 60′s Woodstock to British invasion

7. The Neverly Brothers – CONCERT IN THE PARK, 10040 Addison, Franklin Park, 7 – 8:45 PM, Rockabilly to British invasion

8. Soda – CONCERT IN THE PARK, 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oakbrook, 7 PM, 60-90′s rock n roll, dance

9. Rick Saucedo and the Change of Habit band – Promenade Concert, 6312 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, 7 PM, Elvis tribute

10. Chicago Tribute Anthology – Plaza Delago, 1515 Sheridan Road, Wilmette, 6 – 8 PM

11. R-Gang – Riverfront Park, 201 N. Harrison, Algonquin, 7:30 PM, R&B, Blues

12. Frank and Dave – Tavern on LaGrange, 5403 S. LaGrange Road, Countryside, 8 – 11 PM

13. Libido Funk Circus – Hollywood Casino, 1 W. New York Street, Aurora, 8 PM, 80′s disco and oldies to present

14. Maggie Speaks – 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th Street, Merrionette Park, 10 PM

15. Micheal Heaton (solo) – Elmer’s Dog House, 1250 S. Broadway Road, Montgomery, 7:30 – 11:30 PM, Country

16. Mike and Joe – Rivers Casino, 3000 S. River Road, Des Plaines, 9 PM

17. Brian Patti Orchestra – Mango, 8743 Milwaukee, Niles, 7 – 10 PM

18. Drew Roberts (solo) – The Cellar Door, 5150 Main Street, Downers Grove, 8 – 11 PM

 

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