Like many of us, Tom Baltimore knows a good piece of real estate when he sees it. Unlike many, though, he and his wife, Hillary, are well positioned to jump at an opportunity.
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An imposing Georgian manse is brought down to a more human scale
Gardens can relax or energize you, depending on their design. Balance the energy flow in your landscape to ensure it will be comfortable and harmonious. The Chinese have used this method of design for many thousands of years. It is called feng shui, pronounced “fung shway.”
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Feng shui techniques can add tranquil quality to gardens
David Weiner moved to Gessford Court 26 years ago and has never been successful at organizing a block party on this mews of about a dozen small alley dwellings.
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D.C.’s Gessford Court is a little alley oasis
My father, channeling both Mark Twain and Will Rogers, used to tell me, “Buy beachfront property — they’re not making any more of it.” For generations, that was pretty darn good advice.
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Before you buy that castle on the beach, do some digging
Home buyers often embark on their home search armed with a vision of their ideal property, a laundry list of features they would love to find or can’t live without.
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Web sites offer lifestyle-oriented home searches
After years of exhorting readers to make their houses more energy efficient, I decided it was time to take a hard look at my own.
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Some simple fixes made our house more energy efficient
Many mortgage borrowers with adjustable-rate mortgages on which the rate has adjusted in recent years are currently enjoying extremely low interest rates. This reflects the unusually low levels of the rate indexes used by most ARMs. But these low rates are accompanied by high anxiety, because of…
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Adjustable-rate mortgage holders vulnerable to sudden rate increase
I live in a condo community that I bought into in 1989. The association and community were fine for many years, but about five years ago things really started to change. The condo homeowners association board is being way too “frugal” with our money, to the effect of not getting landscaping done….
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Condo board problems? It’s more constructive to help out than withhold dues.
Does it matter whether a real estate agent charges you a flat commission rate — say 6 percent — or quotes you a flat rate but adds hundreds of dollars labeled an “admin” or administrative fee?
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HUD taking a closer look at added realty fees
Mortgage rates held below the 5 percent threshold for the third straight week as the Federal Reserve prepares to end a program that has kept rates at or near record lows.
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Mortgage rates stay below 5 percent mark
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is launching a national study of discrimination in the sale or rental of housing to people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. “Our goal is to provide information — to allow the dialogue to focus on facts rather than preconceived notions,”…
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One of the nation’s largest home builders has begun offering to pre-wire homes for electric car charging stations.
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Builder pre-wires homes for charging of electric cars
BOUNDARIES: This small Capitol Hill neighborhood is bounded by Independence Avenue to the north, 12th Street SE to the east, C Street SE to the south, and 11th Street SE to the west.
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Gessford Court
Gessford Court’s alley homes feel like a retreat in the city. F1
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WHERE WE LIVE
Chicago is home to great improv theater (Second City, I’m looking at you), jazz, pizza deep enough to bathe in and great sports teams like the ever-lovin’ Cubs! It also has some lovely homes for sale — including President Barack Obama’s home.
So, what can you buy in Chicago for $1,000 to $4,000? Let’s take a look.
(Note: These monthly mortgage payment figures are based on a 30-year fixed loan, using the current Illinois mortgage rate, with a 20% down payment. Estimated taxes and insurance are not included).
Monthly mortgage of $1,000-$2,000/month:
This lovely home was custom-built in the Bronzeville neighborhood and includes a Jacuzzi tub and granite counter-tops.
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If you are a fan of hardwood floors, this house in the West Lawn neighborhood will pique your interest. Plus, it’s on a lot that is larger than the standard city lot.
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Monthly mortgage of $2,000-$3,000/month:
Need lots of room? Love the retro look? This boxy, 6-bedroom, 5-bath home could be right up your alley in the Jefferson Park neighborhood.
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This quaint, robin’s-egg blue home is as lovely on the inside as it is on the outside and can be found in the Andersonville neighborhood.
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Monthly mortgage of $2,000-$3,000/month:
This pristine home, located in the Irving Park neighborhood, was built in 2005 and looks like it hasn’t seen a speck of dirt since.
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This recently remodeled home in the Wicker Park neighborhood has a great kitchen and a wonderful backyard with large deck.
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What You Can Buy in Chicago With a Mortgage of $1,000-$4,000 a Month
