Let me start by saying I have nothing against the far west and far south suburbs; I just haven’t been to many of them, and I would probably get lost (even with Google maps) after exiting the highway, expressway, interstate, or whatever they have there. And, while I’m sure there are good schools, ice cream parlors, and maybe even - possibly - a sushi restaurant, it’s all just so unfamiliar to me and outside my area of expertise. I’ll come clean and admit this.
And, yet, this brings us to another reason you need me to represent you when you sell your place in the City. “Huh?” you ask.
Invariably, most transactions involve a loan, and these loans depend on the assessment of value from an independent appraiser. The problem is that many of the dispatched appraisers come from far away suburbs and don’t know a damn thing about the City. Or your neighborhood. Or your block. Or your home.
So, when I meet an appraiser at your home in connection with the buyer’s loan process, I come armed for war. In addition to the contract, floor plan and marketing materials, I bring an exhaustive summary of the most compelling comparable sales in an easy-to-read format. I educate the appraiser about the property and how it fits in the marketplace. We sit down and review the comparable sales, and I leave no room for error. None.
With a satisfactory appraisal in hand, the deal can proceed. And, I can have a drink and explore the far south and west suburbs.
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Eurovision 2021 Viewing Party
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Check out the world's favorite song contest tomorrow, Saturday, May 22nd at Sidetrack's annual Eurovison song contest viewing party. Watch the finals live on the Sidetrack Big Screen starting at 2pm.
Cheer on competitors from across the globe in the 65th edition of this talent show that helped launch the careers of ABBA, Olivia Newton-John, Celine Dion, Conchita Wurst and more recently 2018 winner Netta!
The Eurovision Song Contest, organized by the European Broadcasting Union, is the world’s largest non-sporting live TV event and the most watched live entertainment program in Europe, attracting over 200 million television viewers worldwide last year alone.
Doors open at 1pm so arrive early to get prime seating. If you aren't into the Eurovision scene there'll be regular music upstairs. Something for everyone, NO cover, 21+.
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Uptown Poetry Slam at the Green Mill
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Now in its 27th year, The Uptown Poetry Slam is the not only the longest running show in Chicago, but the original poetry slam on the planet. Every week, slam originator Marc Smith takes the stage with co-host, J.W. Basilo to bring a raucous performance poetry show to standing room only audiences. That’s right, what has been called “the most important literary movement of our time,” all began with one show and that show is still running every Sunday at the Green Mill. The show begins with an open mic at 7PM and is followed by a “feature set” at 8PM, spotlighting some the hottest talent in the country. Once the crowd is good an warmed up, the world famous slam competition kicks off at 9PM. Want to sign up to perform a poem and brave the notorious snaps and stomps? Get there early, as the lists are usually full by the time the show starts. Want to come and check it out? Get there early, as the joint is frequently at capacity. So what are you waiting for? Come see the show that started them all!
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2550 N. Lakeview Ave, #S3102
3 Bed | 3.1 Bath Lincoln Park
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500 W. Superior St, #2405
3 Bed | 3.1 Bath River North
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3 Bed | 2.1 Bath Cathedral District
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4 Bed | 3.1 Bath East Lakeview
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3800 N. Lake Shore Dr, #6E
3 Bed | 2 Bath East Lakeview
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3500 N. Lake Shore Dr, #9A
3 Bed | 3.1 Bath East Lakeview
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3300 N. Lake Shore Dr, #4D
2 Bed | 1 Bath East Lakeview
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Visit an Open House this Weekend!
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5 Bed | 4.2 Bath Lakeview
Offered at $1,890,000
Open House Saturday 12:00 - 2:00
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742 W. Bittersweet Pl, #1W
2 Bed | 1 Bath Buena Park
Offered at $425,000
Open House Sunday 12:00 - 2:00
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4 Bed | 3.1 Bath Gold Coast
To be offered at $2,585,000
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132 E. Delaware Pl, #4801
3 Bed | 3 Bath Michigan Avenue
To be offered at $1,349,000
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Modern. Vintage. Architectural. Cool.
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And everything in between.
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