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		<title>Who Will be the next Chicago Housing Authority Chief?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:11:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lindsey Anderson</dc:creator>
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According to The Chicago Tribune, &#8220;Mayor Rahm Emanuel is down to two candidates for the top post at the Chicago Housing Authority, a job whose chief concern will be dealing with a stubbornly anemic real estate market that has hampered efforts to create vibrant mixed-income developments where crime-ridden high-rises once stood.&#8221;
&#8220;Those developments are the linchpin in the CHA&#8217;s $1.6 billion Plan for Transformation, launched in 1999 and now expected to be completed by 2015, five years past the original target date.&#8221;

Earlier this year, the former Chicago Housing Authority, Chief Lewis Jordan was forced to resign when a controversy arose over his use of his agency credit card. Shortly afterward, Emanuel offered Chicagoans a list of four potential replacements, and that list has since dwindled to two exceptionally qualified candidates (though he refuses to acknowledge who those candidates are).
Regardless of who Emanuel ultimately selects to helm the Chicago Housing Authority, we can safely assume that the next chief will do his or her best to help encouraged real estate growth in Chicago.
In the past, the Chicago Housing Authority has been particularly interested in improving mixed-income developments, and in all likelihood, the Authority will continue its endeavors to improve the quality of life in these mixed income neighborhoods.
The Authority has also focused on attracting middle-class couples and families to Chicago&#8217;s various neighborhoods, and it will likely continue to focus on this crucial demographic in the future.
According to the Chicago Housing Authority Chairman, &#8220;One of the big issues in public housing has always been that it&#8217;s just a concentration of poor folks, and what kind of models are the young people seeing? As they&#8217;re in (the mixed-income developments) and they see people getting up and going to work and they see people pursuing a career, they see people pursuing goals, that&#8217;s a vision that sticks and stays with them.&#8221;
We can only hope that the next Housing Authority chief will be more successful than his predecessor!
To find out more about real estate developments in Chicago, check out posts like this one and make sure to enter your information into the box on your right so that a rock star real estate agent can tell you everything there is to know about buying a home in Chicago.
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According to The Chicago Tribune, &#8220;Mayor Rahm Emanuel is down to two candidates for the top post at the Chicago Housing Authority, a job whose chief concern will be dealing with a stubbornly anemic real estate market that has hampered efforts to create vibrant mixed-income developments where crime-ridden high-rises once stood.&#8221;
&#8220;Those developments are the linchpin in the CHA&#8217;s $1.6 billion Plan for Transformation, launched in 1999 and now expected to be completed by 2015, five years past the original target date.&#8221;

Earlier this year, the former Chicago Housing Authority, Chief Lewis Jordan was forced to resign when a controversy arose over his use of his agency credit card. Shortly afterward, Emanuel offered Chicagoans a list of four potential replacements, and that list has since dwindled to two exceptionally qualified candidates (though he refuses to acknowledge who those candidates are).
Regardless of who Emanuel ultimately selects to helm the Chicago Housing Authority, we can safely assume that the next chief will do his or her best to help encouraged real estate growth in Chicago.
In the past, the Chicago Housing Authority has been particularly interested in improving mixed-income developments, and in all likelihood, the Authority will continue its endeavors to improve the quality of life in these mixed income neighborhoods.
The Authority has also focused on attracting middle-class couples and families to Chicago&#8217;s various neighborhoods, and it will likely continue to focus on this crucial demographic in the future.
According to the Chicago Housing Authority Chairman, &#8220;One of the big issues in public housing has always been that it&#8217;s just a concentration of poor folks, and what kind of models are the young people seeing? As they&#8217;re in (the mixed-income developments) and they see people getting up and going to work and they see people pursuing a career, they see people pursuing goals, that&#8217;s a vision that sticks and stays with them.&#8221;
We can only hope that the next Housing Authority chief will be more successful than his predecessor!
To find out more about real estate developments in Chicago, check out posts like this one and make sure to enter your information into the box on your right so that a rock star real estate agent can tell you everything there is to know about buying a home in Chicago.
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">According to <a title="Chicago Tribune" href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/" target="_blank">The Chicago Tribune</a>, &#8220;Mayor Rahm Emanuel is down to two candidates for the top post at the <a title="CHA" href="http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-08-29/news/ct-met-cha-look-forward-20110829_1_mixed-income-developments-ceo-lewis-jordan-public-housing" target="_blank">Chicago Housing Authority</a>, a job whose chief concern will be dealing with a stubbornly anemic real estate market that has hampered efforts to create vibrant mixed-income developments where crime-ridden high-rises once stood.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">&#8220;Those developments are the linchpin in the CHA&#8217;s $1.6 billion Plan for Transformation, launched in 1999 and now expected to be completed by 2015, five years past the original target date.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.chicagocondoloft.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Parkside_of_Old_Town.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3360" title="Parkside_of_Old_Town" src="http://www.chicagocondoloft.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Parkside_of_Old_Town.jpg" alt="Parkside_of_Old_Town" width="398" height="294" /></a></p>
<p>Earlier this year, the former Chicago Housing Authority, Chief <a title="Lewis Jordan" href="http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-06-14/news/chi-clout-street-embattled-cha-ceo-lewis-jordan-resigns-20110614_1_credit-card-jordans-public-housing" target="_blank">Lewis Jordan</a> was forced to resign when a controversy arose over his use of his agency credit card. Shortly afterward, Emanuel offered Chicagoans a list of four potential replacements, and that list has since dwindled to two exceptionally qualified candidates (though he refuses to acknowledge who those candidates are).</p>
<p>Regardless of who Emanuel ultimately selects to helm the Chicago Housing Authority, we can safely assume that the next chief will do his or her best to help encouraged real estate growth in Chicago.</p>
<p>In the past, the Chicago Housing Authority has been particularly interested in improving mixed-income developments, and in all likelihood, the Authority will continue its endeavors to improve the quality of life in these mixed income neighborhoods.</p>
<p>The Authority has also focused on attracting middle-class couples and families to Chicago&#8217;s various neighborhoods, and it will likely continue to focus on this crucial demographic in the future.</p>
<p>According to the Chicago Housing Authority Chairman, &#8220;One of the big issues in public housing has always been that it&#8217;s just a concentration of poor folks, and what kind of models are the young people seeing? As they&#8217;re in (the mixed-income developments) and they see people getting up and going to work and they see people pursuing a career, they see people pursuing goals, that&#8217;s a vision that sticks and stays with them.&#8221;</p>
<p>We can only hope that the next Housing Authority chief will be more successful than his predecessor!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>To find out more about real estate developments in Chicago, check out posts like <a title="Architectural Triumphs" href="http://www.chicagocondoloft.com/chicagos-four-favorite-architectural-triumphs-part-one/" target="_blank">this one</a> and make sure to enter your information into the box on your right so that a rock star real estate agent can tell you everything there is to know about buying a home in Chicago.</strong></p>
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		<title>Luxury Lofts at the Roosevelt Collection: Urban Living at its Finest.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:19:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Taijoo Ha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is modern luxury? The Lofts at Roosevelt Collection seem to have the answer. Boasting a two-acre landscaped public park, 40 national and local retailers on two levels, and multiple restaurants and cafes in a spacious retail plaza, everything you need is right at home. Want to watch a movie? The newly opened 16-screen luxury movie theatre, Kerasotes ShowPlace ICON Theatre, features reserved seating, VIP sections, gourmet foods and a full-service bar and lounge. And that’s just your backyard.

The Lofts at Roosevelt Collection all come with spacious balconies, gourmet kitchens with designer Italian cabinetry, elegant bathrooms with custom-made, trough-style sinks, and a washer/dryer in each unit. All residents enjoy the state-of-the-art fitness center, business center, conference center, the loft lounge, doorperson and resident storage. Have a car? Enjoy private indoor parking. Living in luxury means your privileged guests also enjoy free public parking.

But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
In the center of Chicago’s flourishing South Loop District, the Lofts at Roosevelt Collection are in an amazing location to enjoy Chicago to the fullest. Outside the quiet luxury plaza of the Roosevelt Collection, you can immediately feel the pulse of metropolitan living in a world-class city. If you need to buy anything, there’s a Target literally right on the corner. Come summer, walk 5 blocks east towards Lake Michigan and enjoy the festivities in Grant Park, including the multi-staged, 3-day outdoor music festival, Lollapalooza. Enjoy the best of high culture in the multi-faceted Museum Campus or at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Getting around could not be any easier. It is a mere 5-minute walk to the red line train. It is a 1-minute drive to Lake Shore Drive.

Truly, the Lofts at Roosevelt Collection have everything you need to enjoy urban living. I wouldn’t waste any time trying to get in on these coveted lofts. Get 20% cash back when you buy with one of our agents. To schedule an appointment today, call us at 877-852-6636.
Source: www.rooseveltcollection.com
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[What is modern luxury? The Lofts at Roosevelt Collection seem to have the answer. Boasting a two-acre landscaped public park, 40 national and local retailers on two levels, and multiple restaurants and cafes in a spacious retail plaza, everything you need is right at home. Want to watch a movie? The newly opened 16-screen luxury movie theatre, Kerasotes ShowPlace ICON Theatre, features reserved seating, VIP sections, gourmet foods and a full-service bar and lounge. And that’s just your backyard.

The Lofts at Roosevelt Collection all come with spacious balconies, gourmet kitchens with designer Italian cabinetry, elegant bathrooms with custom-made, trough-style sinks, and a washer/dryer in each unit. All residents enjoy the state-of-the-art fitness center, business center, conference center, the loft lounge, doorperson and resident storage. Have a car? Enjoy private indoor parking. Living in luxury means your privileged guests also enjoy free public parking.

But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
In the center of Chicago’s flourishing South Loop District, the Lofts at Roosevelt Collection are in an amazing location to enjoy Chicago to the fullest. Outside the quiet luxury plaza of the Roosevelt Collection, you can immediately feel the pulse of metropolitan living in a world-class city. If you need to buy anything, there’s a Target literally right on the corner. Come summer, walk 5 blocks east towards Lake Michigan and enjoy the festivities in Grant Park, including the multi-staged, 3-day outdoor music festival, Lollapalooza. Enjoy the best of high culture in the multi-faceted Museum Campus or at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Getting around could not be any easier. It is a mere 5-minute walk to the red line train. It is a 1-minute drive to Lake Shore Drive.

Truly, the Lofts at Roosevelt Collection have everything you need to enjoy urban living. I wouldn’t waste any time trying to get in on these coveted lofts. Get 20% cash back when you buy with one of our agents. To schedule an appointment today, call us at 877-852-6636.
Source: www.rooseveltcollection.com
<p style="text-align: justify;">What is modern luxury? <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a title="The Lofts At Roosevelt Collection" href="http://chicago.condodomain.com/The-Lofts-at-Roosevelt-Collection" target="_blank">The Lofts at Roosevelt Collection</a><a href="http://chicago.condodomain.com/The-Lofts-at-Roosevelt-Collection"></a></span> seem to have the answer. Boasting a two-acre landscaped public park, 40 national and local retailers on two levels, and multiple restaurants and cafes in a spacious retail plaza, everything you need is right at home. Want to watch a movie? The newly opened 16-screen luxury movie theatre, Kerasotes ShowPlace ICON Theatre, features reserved seating, VIP sections, gourmet foods and a full-service bar and lounge. And that’s just your backyard.</p>
<p><a href="http://chicago.condodomain.com/images/Chicago/The%20Lofts%20at%20Roosevelt%20Collection/Sales_ID450983_4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter" title="Luxury Retail Plaza" src="http://chicago.condodomain.com/images/Chicago/The%20Lofts%20at%20Roosevelt%20Collection/Sales_ID450983_4.jpg" alt="" width="675" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Lofts at Roosevelt Collection all come with spacious balconies, gourmet kitchens with designer Italian cabinetry, elegant bathrooms with custom-made, trough-style sinks, and a washer/dryer in each unit. All residents enjoy the state-of-the-art fitness center, business center, conference center, the loft lounge, doorperson and resident storage. Have a car? Enjoy private indoor parking. Living in luxury means your privileged guests also enjoy free public parking.</p>
<p><a href="http://chicago.condodomain.com/The-Lofts-at-Roosevelt-Collection"><img class="aligncenter" title="Spacious Luxury Lofts at Roosevelt Collection" src="http://chicago.condodomain.com/images/Chicago/The%20Lofts%20at%20Roosevelt%20Collection/Sales_ID450983_0.jpg" alt="" width="675" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.</strong><br />
In the center of Chicago’s flourishing South Loop District, the Lofts at Roosevelt Collection are in an amazing location to <a title="Chicago CondoDomain" href="http://chicago.condodomain.com/" target="_blank">enjoy Chicago</a> to the fullest. Outside the quiet luxury plaza of the Roosevelt Collection, you can immediately feel the pulse of metropolitan living in a world-class city. If you need to buy anything, there’s a Target literally right on the corner. Come summer, walk 5 blocks east towards Lake Michigan and enjoy the festivities in Grant Park, including the multi-staged, 3-day outdoor music festival, Lollapalooza. Enjoy the best of high culture in the multi-faceted Museum Campus or at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Getting around could not be any easier. It is a mere 5-minute walk to the red line train. It is a 1-minute drive to Lake Shore Drive.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rooseveltcollection.com/images/gallery/sm/hood_fountain_sm.jpg" class="broken_link"><img class="aligncenter" title="Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park" src="http://www.rooseveltcollection.com/images/gallery/sm/hood_fountain_sm.jpg" alt="" width="675" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Truly, the Lofts at Roosevelt Collection have everything you need to enjoy urban living. </strong>I wouldn’t waste any time trying to get in on these coveted lofts. Get <a title="Get 20% Cash Back" href="http://chicago.condodomain.com/The-Company" target="_blank" class="broken_link">20% cash back</a> when you buy with one of our agents. To schedule an appointment today, call us at 877-852-6636.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rooseveltcollection.com/images/gallery/sm/interior_shot_9_sm.jpg" class="broken_link"><img class="aligncenter" title="Enjoy Italian Designer Cabinetry in the Large Gourmet Kitchens" src="http://www.rooseveltcollection.com/images/gallery/sm/interior_shot_9_sm.jpg" alt="" width="675" height="430" /></a>Source: www.rooseveltcollection.com</p>
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		<title>Navy Pier Renovations in the Works</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:17:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lindsey Anderson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to Navy Pier, Incorporated,the non-profit firm that oversees all operations of Chicago&#8217;s most visited tourist attraction, the Pier is in need of a little work. Or maybe a lot of work.
Navy Pier, Inc. has announced plans to put more than $150 million dollars of renovations into the Pier. The renovations include the addition of a 150 room hotel to the east end of the Pier. They also include new construction and expansion on the Children&#8217;s Museum and the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
On top of that, the plan calls for more upscale retailers to be added to the Pier&#8217;s boardwalk and a complete renovation of the entrance of the Pier.
Navy Pier Renovations were last made to the fifty-acre site in 1999. Navy Pier, Inc. expects this new round of renovations to be completed by 2016—in time for the Pier&#8217;s 100th anniversary.
The renovations will likely drive increased tourism to the Pier (it is already the top tourist site in Chicago). Also, if Navy Pier is truly able to attract more upscale retailers to the boardwalk, the renovations will likely also stimulate increased retail activity throughout the Pier.
Developments may even affect the residents of nearby neighborhoods, like Streeterville and the New East Side. It remains to be seen whether these developments will be help or hurt retail activity in the neighborhoods near the Pier, but many of the residents of these neighborhoods are cautiously optimistic that the construction of new shops and a new hotel along the boardwalk of Navy Pier might drive increased tourism to their own neighborhoods as well.
For more information about Navy Pier&#8217;s renovations, check out this article here. And for more information about other major real estate developments in and around Chicago, check out articles this one on the CondoDomain blog!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[According to Navy Pier, Incorporated,the non-profit firm that oversees all operations of Chicago&#8217;s most visited tourist attraction, the Pier is in need of a little work. Or maybe a lot of work.
Navy Pier, Inc. has announced plans to put more than $150 million dollars of renovations into the Pier. The renovations include the addition of a 150 room hotel to the east end of the Pier. They also include new construction and expansion on the Children&#8217;s Museum and the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
On top of that, the plan calls for more upscale retailers to be added to the Pier&#8217;s boardwalk and a complete renovation of the entrance of the Pier.
Navy Pier Renovations were last made to the fifty-acre site in 1999. Navy Pier, Inc. expects this new round of renovations to be completed by 2016—in time for the Pier&#8217;s 100th anniversary.
The renovations will likely drive increased tourism to the Pier (it is already the top tourist site in Chicago). Also, if Navy Pier is truly able to attract more upscale retailers to the boardwalk, the renovations will likely also stimulate increased retail activity throughout the Pier.
Developments may even affect the residents of nearby neighborhoods, like Streeterville and the New East Side. It remains to be seen whether these developments will be help or hurt retail activity in the neighborhoods near the Pier, but many of the residents of these neighborhoods are cautiously optimistic that the construction of new shops and a new hotel along the boardwalk of Navy Pier might drive increased tourism to their own neighborhoods as well.
For more information about Navy Pier&#8217;s renovations, check out this article here. And for more information about other major real estate developments in and around Chicago, check out articles this one on the CondoDomain blog!
<p style="text-align: justify;">According to <a title="Navy Pier's Website" href="http://www.navypier.com/about/about_us.html" target="_blank">Navy Pier, Incorporated</a>,the non-profit firm that oversees all operations of Chicago&#8217;s most visited tourist attraction, the Pier is in need of a little work. Or maybe a lot of work.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.chicagocondoloft.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/199966660_ac40643d3e1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1992 alignright" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15px;" title="199966660_ac40643d3e" src="http://www.chicagocondoloft.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/199966660_ac40643d3e1-425x283.jpg" alt="" width="379" height="252" /></a>Navy Pier, Inc. has announced plans to put more than $150 million dollars of renovations into the Pier. The renovations include the addition of a 150 room hotel to the east end of the Pier. They also include new construction and expansion on the <a title="Chicago Children's Museum" href="http://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Children&#8217;s Museum</a> and the <a title="Chicago Shakespeare Company" href="http://www.chicagoshakes.com/" target="_blank">Chicago Shakespeare Theater</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">On top of that, the plan calls for more upscale retailers to be added to the Pier&#8217;s boardwalk and a complete renovation of the entrance of the Pier.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Navy Pier Renovations were last made to the fifty-acre site in 1999. Navy Pier, Inc. expects this new round of renovations to be completed by 2016—in time for the Pier&#8217;s <a title="The Chicago Journal" href="http://www.chicagojournal.com/News/07-06-2011/Navy_Pier_revamp_keeps_kids" target="_blank">100th anniversary</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The renovations will likely drive increased tourism to the Pier (it is already the top tourist site in Chicago). Also, if Navy Pier is truly able to attract more upscale retailers to the boardwalk, the renovations will likely also stimulate increased retail activity throughout the Pier.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Developments may even affect the residents of nearby neighborhoods, like Streeterville and the New East Side. It remains to be seen whether these developments will be help or hurt retail activity in the neighborhoods near the Pier, but many of the residents of these neighborhoods are cautiously optimistic that the construction of new shops and a new hotel along the boardwalk of Navy Pier might drive increased tourism to their own neighborhoods as well.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">For more information about Navy Pier&#8217;s renovations, check out this article <a title="Navy Pier" href="http://www.globest.com/news/1947_1947/chicago/311694-1.html" target="_blank">here</a>. And for more information about other major real estate developments in and around Chicago, check out articles <a title="Groupon" href="http://www.chicagocondoloft.com/groupon-co-founders-slated-to-become-some-of-the-wealthiest-men-in-chicago/" target="_blank">this one</a> on the <a title="CondoDomain" href="http://www.chicagocondoloft.com/" target="_blank">CondoDomain blog</a>!</p>
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		<title>Will Rahm Give Chicago&#8217;s First 24-Hour Skate Park the Green Light?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 21:16:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lindsey Anderson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few months ago former mayor Richard Daley proposed to plan, design, and construct a 24-hour skate park, to be built in the south side of Chicago, at the site of an unused bus station.
Daley&#8217;s proposition made it through Chicago&#8217;s legislature without any issues, but now the proposal has appeared on recently elected mayor Rahm Emanuel&#8217;s desk. And the proposal won&#8217;t be pushed through unless Rahm decides to provide the project with $2 million in funding.
Rahm seems to be intrigued by the project, but it remains to be seen whether or not he&#8217;s as interested in it as Daley was. It also remains to be seen whether or not he&#8217;ll be willing to provide the $2 million in tax increment financing.
The project, if completed, would provide young people and skateboard enthusiasts with a safe, secure place to play and skate throughout the night.
For more information about this project, or other real estate developments, check out posts like this one at the CondoDomain blog!

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[A few months ago former mayor Richard Daley proposed to plan, design, and construct a 24-hour skate park, to be built in the south side of Chicago, at the site of an unused bus station.
Daley&#8217;s proposition made it through Chicago&#8217;s legislature without any issues, but now the proposal has appeared on recently elected mayor Rahm Emanuel&#8217;s desk. And the proposal won&#8217;t be pushed through unless Rahm decides to provide the project with $2 million in funding.
Rahm seems to be intrigued by the project, but it remains to be seen whether or not he&#8217;s as interested in it as Daley was. It also remains to be seen whether or not he&#8217;ll be willing to provide the $2 million in tax increment financing.
The project, if completed, would provide young people and skateboard enthusiasts with a safe, secure place to play and skate throughout the night.
For more information about this project, or other real estate developments, check out posts like this one at the CondoDomain blog!

<p style="text-align: justify;">A few months ago former mayor Richard Daley proposed to plan, design, and construct a 24-hour <a title="Chicago's First 24-Hour Skate Park" href="http://www.suntimes.com/5813871-417/indoor-skate-park-idea-moves-forward-but-with-2m-tif-request-tied-to-it.html" target="_blank">skate park</a>, to be built in the south side of <a title="Chicago Condo Loft" href="http://chicago.condodomain.com/" target="_blank">Chicago</a>, at the site of an unused bus station.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Daley&#8217;s proposition made it through Chicago&#8217;s legislature without any issues, but now the proposal has appeared on recently elected mayor Rahm Emanuel&#8217;s desk. And the proposal won&#8217;t be pushed through unless Rahm decides to provide the project with $2 million in funding.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Rahm seems to be intrigued by the project, but it remains to be seen whether or not he&#8217;s as interested in it as Daley was. It also remains to be seen whether or not he&#8217;ll be willing to provide the $2 million in tax increment financing.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The project, if completed, would provide young people and skateboard enthusiasts with a safe, secure place to play and skate throughout the night.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">For more information about this project, or other real estate developments, check out posts like <a title="The Urban C3 Project" href="http://www.chicagocondoloft.com/sustainable-and-affordable-the-urban-c3project/" target="_blank">this one</a> at the <a title="CondoDomain" href="http://chicago.condodomain.com/" target="_blank">CondoDomain blog</a>!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-1938 aligncenter" title="12874606271267036366_73247599_2PicturesofSK8ASYLUMIndoorSkatepark" src="http://www.chicagocondoloft.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/12874606271267036366_73247599_2PicturesofSK8ASYLUMIndoorSkatepark.jpg" alt="" width="469" height="281" /></p>
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		<title>Meet Kipp Blackburn, Chicago CondoDomain’s Vice President</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:03:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz SanFilippo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CondoDomain isn’t your average brokerage, and not just because it’s online. It caters to a new type of buyer, one that is savvy and informed, says Kipp Blackburn, City Vice President of Chicago CondoDomain.



Kipp Blackburn is the City Vice President of Chicago CondoDomain.


Blackburn has been with CondoDomain since last Fall, but he’s had a real estate license since 2003. Eight years ago, Blackburn says, the real estate industry was far different. The focus was all about listing properties. The old saying, according to Blackburn, was “list to exist.” This is no longer the case.
Brokers can no longer be the gatekeepers of info. Buyers want information, from the amenities to the home’s property taxes, Blackburn elaborates. After all, buyers want to make sure they’re getting fair value. “CondoDomain is so different in that we’re really all about providing as much information as we can to the consumer, to the buyer,” Blackburn says.
CondoDomain’s approach to how much listing information is provided isn’t the only thing that attracted Blackburn to the job. He has a passion for buyer representation and feels rewarded from educating and empowering people. He likes helping buyers make informed decisions, something that’s easily done by searching the detailed MLS listings on Chicago CondoDomain and working with Blackburn.
As an online brokerage, there are some things that are still traditional about CondoDomain. Blackburn still does showings. He still makes lots of phone calls and responds to queries about CondoDomain’s listings. The brokerage also still gets a portion of the commission.
But part of that commission actually goes back to the buyer, something that isn’t typical done in the real estate industry. When clients make a home purchase, they receive a cash rebate from CondoDomain, typically at least $2,000 to $3,000. That’s real money that can be used toward furniture or put into savings.
The online brokerage is unique in other ways too. For one, it’s like a virtual office, leading to reduced costs for both CondoDomain and the buyer. In this way, Blackburn sees CondoDomain as ahead of its time, because other facets of real estate are beginning to move online, too, such as the Website trulia.com or realtor.com.
With CondoDomain all the listings come from other brokers and agents in the area who signed a cooperative agreement to post on the online brokerage.
The listings are plentiful on Chicago’s CondoDomain, including everything from new developments to modernized units in older buildings. Take a peek around the MLS and give Blackburn a call at 877-852-6636. He’ll be happy to assist you in finding your new home.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[CondoDomain isn’t your average brokerage, and not just because it’s online. It caters to a new type of buyer, one that is savvy and informed, says Kipp Blackburn, City Vice President of Chicago CondoDomain.



Kipp Blackburn is the City Vice President of Chicago CondoDomain.


Blackburn has been with CondoDomain since last Fall, but he’s had a real estate license since 2003. Eight years ago, Blackburn says, the real estate industry was far different. The focus was all about listing properties. The old saying, according to Blackburn, was “list to exist.” This is no longer the case.
Brokers can no longer be the gatekeepers of info. Buyers want information, from the amenities to the home’s property taxes, Blackburn elaborates. After all, buyers want to make sure they’re getting fair value. “CondoDomain is so different in that we’re really all about providing as much information as we can to the consumer, to the buyer,” Blackburn says.
CondoDomain’s approach to how much listing information is provided isn’t the only thing that attracted Blackburn to the job. He has a passion for buyer representation and feels rewarded from educating and empowering people. He likes helping buyers make informed decisions, something that’s easily done by searching the detailed MLS listings on Chicago CondoDomain and working with Blackburn.
As an online brokerage, there are some things that are still traditional about CondoDomain. Blackburn still does showings. He still makes lots of phone calls and responds to queries about CondoDomain’s listings. The brokerage also still gets a portion of the commission.
But part of that commission actually goes back to the buyer, something that isn’t typical done in the real estate industry. When clients make a home purchase, they receive a cash rebate from CondoDomain, typically at least $2,000 to $3,000. That’s real money that can be used toward furniture or put into savings.
The online brokerage is unique in other ways too. For one, it’s like a virtual office, leading to reduced costs for both CondoDomain and the buyer. In this way, Blackburn sees CondoDomain as ahead of its time, because other facets of real estate are beginning to move online, too, such as the Website trulia.com or realtor.com.
With CondoDomain all the listings come from other brokers and agents in the area who signed a cooperative agreement to post on the online brokerage.
The listings are plentiful on Chicago’s CondoDomain, including everything from new developments to modernized units in older buildings. Take a peek around the MLS and give Blackburn a call at 877-852-6636. He’ll be happy to assist you in finding your new home.
<p style="text-align: justify;">CondoDomain isn’t your average brokerage, and not just because it’s online. It caters to a new type of buyer, one that is savvy and informed, says Kipp Blackburn, City Vice President of Chicago <a title="Chicago CondoDomain" href="http://chicago.condodomain.com/" target="_blank">CondoDomain</a>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Blackburn has been with CondoDomain since last Fall, but he’s had a real estate license since 2003. Eight years ago, Blackburn says, the real estate industry was far different. The focus was all about listing properties. The old saying, according to Blackburn, was “list to exist.” This is no longer the case.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Brokers can no longer be the gatekeepers of info. Buyers want information, from the amenities to the home’s property taxes, Blackburn elaborates. After all, buyers want to make sure they’re getting fair value. “CondoDomain is so different in that we’re really all about providing as much information as we can to the consumer, to the buyer,” Blackburn says.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">CondoDomain’s approach to how much listing information is provided isn’t the only thing that attracted Blackburn to the job. He has a passion for buyer representation and feels rewarded from educating and empowering people. He likes helping buyers make informed decisions, something that’s easily done by searching the detailed MLS listings on Chicago CondoDomain and working with Blackburn.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">As an online brokerage, there are some things that are still traditional about CondoDomain. Blackburn still does showings. He still makes lots of phone calls and responds to queries about CondoDomain’s listings. The brokerage also still gets a portion of the commission.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">But part of that commission actually goes back to the buyer, something that isn’t typical done in the real estate industry. When clients make a home purchase, they receive a cash rebate from CondoDomain, typically at least $2,000 to $3,000. That’s real money that can be used toward furniture or put into savings.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The online brokerage is unique in other ways too. For one, it’s like a virtual office, leading to reduced costs for both CondoDomain and the buyer. In this way, Blackburn sees CondoDomain as ahead of its time, because other facets of real estate are beginning to move online, too, such as the Website <a href="http://www.trulia.com/" target="_blank">trulia.com</a> or <a href="http://www.realtor.com/" target="_blank">realtor.com</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">With CondoDomain all the listings come from other brokers and agents in the area who signed a cooperative agreement to post on the online brokerage.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The listings are plentiful on Chicago’s CondoDomain, including everything from new developments to modernized units in older buildings. Take a peek around the <a href="http://chicago.condodomain.com/MLS" target="_blank">MLS</a> and give Blackburn a call at 877-852-6636. He’ll be happy to assist you in finding your new home.</p>
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		<title>What CondoDomain is All About</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 03:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anthony Longo</dc:creator>
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Happy Thanksgiving, home buyers and real estate enthusiasts!
We are thankful for people like you who show support for CondoDomain by stopping by the blog! In case you don’t know much about CondoDomain, here is a quick look at how we save you tons of money AND make buying a home convenient and easy!
CondoDomain uses technology to save buyers thousands of dollars on their home purchases. HOW? We help buyers spend less on their home and also receive a cash refund from us. One way that we guarantee money savings is by refunding 20% of our commission to our clients. Learn more about our process here.
The convenient part of CondoDomain is that you can do a lot of your real estate hunt from the comfort of your home. Our website features countless condo developments, the local MLS, FSBO, foreclosures, and auction listings – this is the perfect place to get all the info on your desired real estate market.
Our goal is to help you get the best deal without settling for less than your dream! Contact us if you want to get started on looking for a home, or even if you just have questions about the process. We’re here to help you!
For those of you looking for a home in Chicago, check out our listings page for listings in your area. If you’re moving outside of Chicago, we can still help! CondoDomain is based in New York City, but we operate in many large cities around the country. Check out our main page for the city that suits your needs!
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Happy Thanksgiving, home buyers and real estate enthusiasts!
We are thankful for people like you who show support for CondoDomain by stopping by the blog! In case you don’t know much about CondoDomain, here is a quick look at how we save you tons of money AND make buying a home convenient and easy!
CondoDomain uses technology to save buyers thousands of dollars on their home purchases. HOW? We help buyers spend less on their home and also receive a cash refund from us. One way that we guarantee money savings is by refunding 20% of our commission to our clients. Learn more about our process here.
The convenient part of CondoDomain is that you can do a lot of your real estate hunt from the comfort of your home. Our website features countless condo developments, the local MLS, FSBO, foreclosures, and auction listings – this is the perfect place to get all the info on your desired real estate market.
Our goal is to help you get the best deal without settling for less than your dream! Contact us if you want to get started on looking for a home, or even if you just have questions about the process. We’re here to help you!
For those of you looking for a home in Chicago, check out our listings page for listings in your area. If you’re moving outside of Chicago, we can still help! CondoDomain is based in New York City, but we operate in many large cities around the country. Check out our main page for the city that suits your needs!
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.chicagocondoloft.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/BLOG.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1189 aligncenter" src="http://www.chicagocondoloft.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/BLOG.jpg" alt="" width="444" height="429" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000;">Happy Thanksgiving, home buyers and real estate enthusiasts!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">We are thankful for people like you who show support for CondoDomain by stopping by the <a href="http://www.chicagocondoloft.com/">blog</a>! In case you don’t know much about CondoDomain, here is a quick look at how we save you tons of money AND make buying a home convenient and easy!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">CondoDomain uses techno<span style="color: #000000;">logy to save buyers thousands of dollars on their h</span>ome purchases. HOW? We help buyers spend less on their home and also receive a cash refund from us. One way that we guarantee money savings is by refunding 20% of our commission to our clients. Learn more about our process <a href="http://chicago.condodomain.com/AboutUs/">here</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The convenient <span style="color: #000000;">part of CondoDomain is that you can do a lot of your real estate hunt from the comfort of your home. Our website features countless condo developments, the local MLS, FSBO, foreclosures, and auction listings – this is the perfect place to get all the info on your desired real estate market.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000;">Our goal is to help you get the best deal without settling for less than your dream! </span><a href="http://chicago.condodomain.com/meetus/Details.aspx?AgentID=20" class="broken_link"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Contact us</span></a> if you want to get started on looking for a home, or even if you just have questions about the process. We’re here to help you!</p>
<p>For those of you looking for a home in Chicago, check out our <a href="http://chicago.condodomain.com/">listings page</a> for listings in your area. If you’re moving outside of Chicago, we can still help! CondoDomain is based in New York City, but we operate <span style="color: #000000;">in many large cities around t</span>he country. Check out our <a href="http://www.condodomain.com/">main page</a> for the city that suits your needs!</p>
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		<title>CondoDomain Officially Opens in Chicago!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:15:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anthony Longo</dc:creator>
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CondoDomain lands in Chicago opening its sixth city as a licensed real estate broker offering cash back commission rebates to buyers and sellers who work with the company.
CondoDomain.com, which was founded in 2005, has operated nationally as a web-based real estate brokerage refunding anywhere from 20% &#8211; 75% of the commissions they earn.  The company has given back just under $1,000,000 in commission refunds over the previous two years. Headquartered out of Boston, MA, the firm is open in more than 20 cities across the U.S. and operates as a principle broker in six cities including:  Boston, New York, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Northern Virginia and now Chicago.
Just two weeks ago, CondoDomain made a splash landing in New York City, a real estate market that is so new to innovation that they just rolled out an MLS.  “Coming to New York was a re-energizing event for me as I remembered how many people don’t know that there are options out there and that you are not forced into paying 6% commission anymore,” noted Tony Longo, Founder &amp; CEO of CondoDomain.com.
Nick Bultinck, the firms City Vice President and broker for CondoDomain Chicago said, “There is nothing like this in Chicago.  Buyers today are researching homes online and by the time they are ready to purchase they are well informed, educated on the market and are ready to make a purchase cutting the time I spend with them in half.  Offering a refund of the commission only makes sense as they are doing some of the work themselves.”
CondoDomain’s technology drives both its consumer oriented website and the entire back office including property listings, search capabilities, related content and information management.  Most importantly, the company avoids many traditional brokerage expenses, including prime retail office space, as 100% of the business is generated through the Internet.
Home buyers and sellers searching for a Chicago condo, townhome or single family home can now access the entire MRED (Illinois’ listing database) on CondoDomain, which has the most complete set of Chicago home listings.
The Internet has transformed many business verticals and over the course of the previous two years, it has significantly impacted the real estate industry.  While Chicago is new to this type of innovation this should allow for more competition, and an elevated level of service.
About CondoDomain:
CondoDomain is a web-based real estate brokerage and one of the first nationwide firms to refund commissions back to the consumer.  CondoDomain’s business model is half online and half personal, creating efficiencies to provide a better service while saving our clients time and money.  Specializing in condominiums and urban properties, the Boston-based company is growing rapidly across the U.S. and Canada by partnering with the top real estate brokers in each of the company’s urban metro areas.
To learn more about CondoDomain and how commission refunds work or to meet one of our local real estate brokers, please visit www.CondoDomain.com or visit our corporate blog or twitter feed @CondoDomain.
Press Inquires:
Nick Bultinck
City Vice President / Chicago
847-606-0054
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[*** Press Release ***
CondoDomain lands in Chicago opening its sixth city as a licensed real estate broker offering cash back commission rebates to buyers and sellers who work with the company.
CondoDomain.com, which was founded in 2005, has operated nationally as a web-based real estate brokerage refunding anywhere from 20% &#8211; 75% of the commissions they earn.  The company has given back just under $1,000,000 in commission refunds over the previous two years. Headquartered out of Boston, MA, the firm is open in more than 20 cities across the U.S. and operates as a principle broker in six cities including:  Boston, New York, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Northern Virginia and now Chicago.
Just two weeks ago, CondoDomain made a splash landing in New York City, a real estate market that is so new to innovation that they just rolled out an MLS.  “Coming to New York was a re-energizing event for me as I remembered how many people don’t know that there are options out there and that you are not forced into paying 6% commission anymore,” noted Tony Longo, Founder &amp; CEO of CondoDomain.com.
Nick Bultinck, the firms City Vice President and broker for CondoDomain Chicago said, “There is nothing like this in Chicago.  Buyers today are researching homes online and by the time they are ready to purchase they are well informed, educated on the market and are ready to make a purchase cutting the time I spend with them in half.  Offering a refund of the commission only makes sense as they are doing some of the work themselves.”
CondoDomain’s technology drives both its consumer oriented website and the entire back office including property listings, search capabilities, related content and information management.  Most importantly, the company avoids many traditional brokerage expenses, including prime retail office space, as 100% of the business is generated through the Internet.
Home buyers and sellers searching for a Chicago condo, townhome or single family home can now access the entire MRED (Illinois’ listing database) on CondoDomain, which has the most complete set of Chicago home listings.
The Internet has transformed many business verticals and over the course of the previous two years, it has significantly impacted the real estate industry.  While Chicago is new to this type of innovation this should allow for more competition, and an elevated level of service.
About CondoDomain:
CondoDomain is a web-based real estate brokerage and one of the first nationwide firms to refund commissions back to the consumer.  CondoDomain’s business model is half online and half personal, creating efficiencies to provide a better service while saving our clients time and money.  Specializing in condominiums and urban properties, the Boston-based company is growing rapidly across the U.S. and Canada by partnering with the top real estate brokers in each of the company’s urban metro areas.
To learn more about CondoDomain and how commission refunds work or to meet one of our local real estate brokers, please visit www.CondoDomain.com or visit our corporate blog or twitter feed @CondoDomain.
Press Inquires:
Nick Bultinck
City Vice President / Chicago
847-606-0054
<p style="text-align: justify;">*** Press Release ***</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a title="chicago condos" href="http://chicago.condodomain.com">CondoDomain lands in Chicago</a> opening its sixth city as a licensed real estate broker offering cash back commission rebates to buyers and sellers who work with the company.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">CondoDomain.com, which was founded in 2005, has operated nationally as a web-based real estate brokerage refunding anywhere from 20% &#8211; 75% of the commissions they earn.  The company has given back just under $1,000,000 in commission refunds over the previous two years. Headquartered out of Boston, MA, the firm is open in more than 20 cities across the U.S. and operates as a principle broker in six cities including:  Boston, New York, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Northern Virginia and now Chicago.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Just two weeks ago, CondoDomain made a splash landing in New York City, a real estate market that is so new to innovation that they just rolled out an MLS.  “Coming to New York was a re-energizing event for me as I remembered how many people don’t know that there are options out there and that you are not forced into paying 6% commission anymore,” noted Tony Longo, Founder &amp; CEO of CondoDomain.com.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignright" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15px;" title="nick bultinck" src="http://cdn.net-agents.net/dc_realestate_V2/UploadedImages/Agent_3007_0.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="150" />Nick Bultinck, the firms City Vice President and broker for CondoDomain Chicago said, “There is nothing like this in Chicago.  Buyers today are researching homes online and by the time they are ready to purchase they are well informed, educated on the market and are ready to make a purchase cutting the time I spend with them in half.  Offering a refund of the commission only makes sense as they are doing some of the work themselves.”</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">CondoDomain’s technology drives both its consumer oriented website and the entire back office including property listings, search capabilities, related content and information management.  Most importantly, the company avoids many traditional brokerage expenses, including prime retail office space, as 100% of the business is generated through the Internet.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Home buyers and sellers searching for a <a title="chicago condo" href="http://chicago.condodomain.com ">Chicago condo</a>, townhome or single family home can now access the entire MRED (Illinois’ listing database) on CondoDomain, which has the most complete set of Chicago home listings.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Internet has transformed many business verticals and over the course of the previous two years, it has significantly impacted the real estate industry.  While Chicago is new to this type of innovation this should allow for more competition, and an elevated level of service.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">About CondoDomain:<br />
CondoDomain is a web-based real estate brokerage and one of the first nationwide firms to refund commissions back to the consumer.  CondoDomain’s business model is half online and half personal, creating efficiencies to provide a better service while saving our clients time and money.  Specializing in condominiums and urban properties, the Boston-based company is growing rapidly across the U.S. and Canada by partnering with the top real estate brokers in each of the company’s urban metro areas.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">To learn more about CondoDomain and how commission refunds work or to meet one of our local real estate brokers, please visit <a title="chicago condos" href="http://chicago.condodomain.com">www.CondoDomain.com</a> or visit our <a title="condo blog" href="http://www.condodomain.com/blog" class="broken_link">corporate blog</a> or twitter feed <a href="http://twitter.com/condodomain">@CondoDomain</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Press Inquires:<br />
Nick Bultinck<br />
City Vice President / Chicago<br />
847-606-0054</p>
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		<title>CondoDomain Featured on FOX News Live This A.M!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:43:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anthony Longo</dc:creator>
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<p><a href="http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/4138734/dot-com-cash-helping-condo-buyers-negotiate-offers-/?playlist_id=87185" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter" title="fox news article" src="http://assets.condodomain.com/Press/foxbiz.jpg" alt="" width="590" height="333" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/4138734/dot-com-cash-helping-condo-buyers-negotiate-offers-/?playlist_id=87185" target="_blank"><strong>Watch On Fox Business</strong></a></p>
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		<title>Chicago Home Sale Data (Price it Right!)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:36:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anthony Longo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a quick screen shot on the comparison of the average selling price (percentage) and the amount of time it took to sell &#8211; when the home was priced right vs. when it was not priced right.
Chicago Homes with NO price changes:

Chicago Homes with AT LEASE ONE PRICE change:

I think here we will let the data speak for itself but to have your home on the market for an additional 4 months (while reducing your OLP as you go) &#8230;. well lets just say that I don&#8217;t think it was anybody s plan when they launched their listing with their Chicago real estate agent!
As you know CondoDomain has just opened in the Chicago condo market and we are excited to bring you &#8220;CHOICE&#8221;.  Our data-driven real estate model not only helps us accurately price your home correctly, but will also save you a ton of cash!  Check out our listing packages and ask us how we can save you thousands with our cash back commission refund business model!


* OLP stand for &#8220;Original Listing Price&#8221;
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Here is a quick screen shot on the comparison of the average selling price (percentage) and the amount of time it took to sell &#8211; when the home was priced right vs. when it was not priced right.
Chicago Homes with NO price changes:

Chicago Homes with AT LEASE ONE PRICE change:

I think here we will let the data speak for itself but to have your home on the market for an additional 4 months (while reducing your OLP as you go) &#8230;. well lets just say that I don&#8217;t think it was anybody s plan when they launched their listing with their Chicago real estate agent!
As you know CondoDomain has just opened in the Chicago condo market and we are excited to bring you &#8220;CHOICE&#8221;.  Our data-driven real estate model not only helps us accurately price your home correctly, but will also save you a ton of cash!  Check out our listing packages and ask us how we can save you thousands with our cash back commission refund business model!


* OLP stand for &#8220;Original Listing Price&#8221;
<p style="text-align: justify;">Here is a quick screen shot on the comparison of the average selling price (percentage) and the amount of time it took to sell &#8211; when the home was priced right vs. when it was not priced right.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Chicago Homes with <span style="color: #000000;">NO </span>price changes:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.chicagocondoloft.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/chicagocondosales.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-379 aligncenter" title="chicagocondosales" src="http://www.chicagocondoloft.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/chicagocondosales.jpg" alt="" width="356" height="93" /></a></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Chicago Homes with AT LEASE ONE PRICE change:</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.chicagocondoloft.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/chicagohomesales.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-380 aligncenter" title="chicagohomesales" src="http://www.chicagocondoloft.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/chicagohomesales.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="93" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I think here we will let the data speak for itself but to have your home on the market for an additional 4 months (while reducing your OLP as you go) &#8230;. well lets just say that I don&#8217;t think it was anybody s plan when they launched their listing with their Chicago real estate agent!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">As you know CondoDomain has just opened in the <a title="chicago condo" href="http://chicago.condodomain.com"><strong>Chicago condo</strong></a> market and we are excited to bring you &#8220;CHOICE&#8221;.  Our data-driven real estate model not only helps us accurately price your home correctly, but will also save you a ton of cash!  Check out our listing packages and ask us how we can save you thousands with our cash back commission refund business model!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://chicago.condodomain.com/Save-On-Commission/" class="broken_link"><img class="alignnone" src="http://boston.condodomain.com/boston/fslisting.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="18" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://chicago.condodomain.com/Save-On-Commission/" class="broken_link"><img class="alignnone" src="http://boston.condodomain.com/boston/entryonlylisting.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="18" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">* OLP stand for &#8220;Original Listing Price&#8221;</p>
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		<title>The Chicago Condo &amp; Loft Blog Goes Live</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:52:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anthony Longo</dc:creator>
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In anticipation for the all new CondoDomain Chicago search portal, we have pushed our local blog live!  In the coming months we plan to release CondoDomain Chicago and begin working with buyers looking to purchase in downtown Chicago, IL!  If you want to get a feel for what our site will be like in Chicago, IL, please feel free to check out our Boston site.
Why Buy With CondoDomain?
1.  We are exclusive buyers brokers! We only do 1 thing&#8230;and we do it very well!
2.  Condos! Its what we know!  Its what we do!
3.  Flat Fee! We run an efficient business that benefits YOU, not a commission based agency that is compensated when you spend more!
Our average client receives more than a $13,000 refund back at closing&#8230;
We&#8217;re Hiring!
If you are interested in learning more about the company please write us or check out our Facebook Group here.
About CondoDomain.com LLC
CondoDomain.com is a web-based real estate brokerage based in Boston, MA.  The company is expanding nationwide to offer its buyers’ brokerage services in more than 30 cities around the U.S. Currently operating in Boston, CondoDomain offers an innovative flat-fee business model allowing the majority of the commission to be refunded to the buyer.  By combining up-to-date MLS feeds, new construction buildings, FSBO, Foreclosures, Lofts and Auction listings all on one site, CondoDomain has become one of the most popular and user friendly real estate websites available.  CondoDomain.com offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee to all of its clients, ensuring a professional, efficient, and pleasant transaction.  Visit www.CondoDomain.com for more information or feel free to dive into our blogs at www.CondoDomain.com/blog.
For more information, please contact Erica Farthing at (877) 852-6636.
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In anticipation for the all new CondoDomain Chicago search portal, we have pushed our local blog live!  In the coming months we plan to release CondoDomain Chicago and begin working with buyers looking to purchase in downtown Chicago, IL!  If you want to get a feel for what our site will be like in Chicago, IL, please feel free to check out our Boston site.
Why Buy With CondoDomain?
1.  We are exclusive buyers brokers! We only do 1 thing&#8230;and we do it very well!
2.  Condos! Its what we know!  Its what we do!
3.  Flat Fee! We run an efficient business that benefits YOU, not a commission based agency that is compensated when you spend more!
Our average client receives more than a $13,000 refund back at closing&#8230;
We&#8217;re Hiring!
If you are interested in learning more about the company please write us or check out our Facebook Group here.
About CondoDomain.com LLC
CondoDomain.com is a web-based real estate brokerage based in Boston, MA.  The company is expanding nationwide to offer its buyers’ brokerage services in more than 30 cities around the U.S. Currently operating in Boston, CondoDomain offers an innovative flat-fee business model allowing the majority of the commission to be refunded to the buyer.  By combining up-to-date MLS feeds, new construction buildings, FSBO, Foreclosures, Lofts and Auction listings all on one site, CondoDomain has become one of the most popular and user friendly real estate websites available.  CondoDomain.com offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee to all of its clients, ensuring a professional, efficient, and pleasant transaction.  Visit www.CondoDomain.com for more information or feel free to dive into our blogs at www.CondoDomain.com/blog.
For more information, please contact Erica Farthing at (877) 852-6636.
Technorati Profile
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://boston.condodomain.com/boston/condodomain-coming-soon.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In anticipation for the all new CondoDomain Chicago search portal, we have pushed our local blog live!  In the coming months we plan to release CondoDomain Chicago and begin working with buyers looking to purchase in downtown Chicago, IL!  If you want to get a feel for what our site will be like in Chicago, IL, please feel free to check out our <a title="boston condos" href="http://boston.condodomain.com">Boston site</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Why Buy With CondoDomain?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">1.  We are exclusive buyers brokers! We only do 1 thing&#8230;and we do it very well!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">2.  Condos! Its what we know!  Its what we do!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">3.  Flat Fee! We run an efficient business that benefits YOU, not a commission based agency that is compensated when you spend more!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000;">Our average client receives more than a $13,000 refund back at closing&#8230;</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">We&#8217;re Hiring!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If you are interested in learning more about the company please <a href="http://boston.condodomain.com/contactus" target="_blank">write us</a> or check out our <a title="CondoDomain Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=17101322251" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a> here.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About CondoDomain.com LLC</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">CondoDomain.com is a web-based real estate brokerage based in Boston, MA.  The company is expanding nationwide to offer its buyers’ brokerage services in more than 30 cities around the U.S. Currently operating in Boston, CondoDomain offers an innovative flat-fee business model allowing the majority of the commission to be refunded to the buyer.  By combining up-to-date MLS feeds, new construction buildings, FSBO, Foreclosures, Lofts and Auction listings all on one site, CondoDomain has become one of the most popular and user friendly real estate websites available.  CondoDomain.com offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee to all of its clients, ensuring a professional, efficient, and pleasant transaction.  Visit <a title="CondoDomain.com" href="http://condodomain.com" target="_blank">www.CondoDomain.com</a> for more information or feel free to dive into our blogs at <a title="CondoDomain Non-Corporate Blog" href="http://condodomain.com/blog" target="_blank" class="broken_link">www.CondoDomain.com/blog</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">For more information, please contact Erica Farthing at (877) 852-6636.</p>
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