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Wicker Park’s Division Street changing with new developments

The Division Street corridor is a haven for Chicagoans during the summer months. Wide-open sidewalks lined with outdoor patios, Renegade Craft Fair, Do Division Fest and an extensive bike path that leads downtown make the half-mile stretch of Division from Damen Avenue to Ashland Avenue one of the city’s most vibrant … Powered by WPeMatico

March completed foreclosures up 9% month-over-month

The 36,000 completed foreclosures during the month of March 2016 represent a 14.9 percent year-over-year decline and therefore continuing progress over the long-term. However, compared to February, the number of completed foreclosures rose by 9.3 percent on a monthly basis, according to CoreLogic’s most recent National Foreclosure Report … Powered by WPeMatico

10 things your home stager better know

Contract signed, marketing plan created, photographer scheduled — now what? Hire a professional stager, of course. According to the National Association of Realtors 2015 “Profile of Home Staging” survey, over 81 percent of buyers find it easier to visualize the property as their future home when it’s staged … Powered by WPeMatico

Luxury listing: Octagonal home in McLean

This rare property in McLean is truly a stately manor. The octagonal home comes with an expansive entry foyer to greet guests and a three-story atrium to bask in the sun. Washington Spaces Magazine gave the architect, Joe Burton, a Best of Architectural Spaces Outstanding Design Award for the home in … Powered by WPeMatico

Luxury listing: tropical palace in Pinecrest

This seven-bedroom, 7.5-bathroom house in Pinecrest is both contemporary and Caribbean, with a resort-style courtyard, 54-foot pool and summer kitchen outside. Not to be outdone by the backyard, the interior features a media room, detached guest suite and wine cellar … Powered by WPeMatico