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The Big Truth about Jumbo Loans in Chicago Real Estate Market
“Chicago isn’t considered a “high cost” real estate market? Tell that to home buyers looking in any of the neighborhoods where I concentrate my business,” says Chicago real estate professional Tom McCarey. HUD didn’t classify Chicago as “high cost,” costing the city and its home buyers the opportunity to have access to more jumbo loan providers. The result? Higher interest rates and fewer options.
Crazy Like a Fox - Fox News Parts Ways with Good Taste
America lost a tremendous voice of reason Friday when Tim Russert died suddenly and unexpectedly. As news coverage, especially cable news, comes under greater scrutiny Russert’s loss will be especially felt by consumers who could turn to Tim for consistent, honorable, and unbiased coverage. Simultaneous to Russert’s death was another loss of credibility at Fox News as they referred to Michelle Obama with the crass term - “Obama’s baby mama.”
The Green Grass of Wrigley Field (as the Cubs Keep Their Winning Ways)
Few things in life offer the serenity of an afternoon Cubs game on a sunny summer day (especially when they win in extra innings). With the grass and ivy vying for greater green and the Cubs atop the majors and winning like they haven’t in years, Chicago real estate professional and life-long Cubs fan Tom McCarey is thinking very positive thoughts!
Send text message to google (and save yourself the fee)
Chicago real estate expert Tom McCarey shares an easy to use tool by text messaging google for addresses and phone numbers. Save the numbers 4 6 6 4 5 3 (which spell out google on the numbers of a phone) and text message the next time you need a restaurant’s phone number or address.
Rain Falls on Chicago Real Estate Open Houses
Even though rain falls on a Sunday afternoon, open houses are a real and elemental part of the Chicago real estate landscape. Chicago real estate professional Tom McCarey hosts Sunday open at 726 Addison on a soggy Sunday. But at least the temperature is pleasant.
Connecting the Dots to Learn More About Chicago Real Estate Projects
Chicago real estate professional credits Chicago journalist Sydney J. Harris with his love of sleuthing out facts and connecting the dots and shares his approach using a Tribune article today and how google expanded the research and shed light on a few Chicago real estate projects.
Chicago’s Mercurial Weather Patterns
Selling real estate in Chicago is exhilirating, gratifying and time consuming. But taking time for your family is critical. So after working weekends top producing Chicago realtor spends the bulk of Mondays and Tuesdays with his family. This Tuesday proved to be veer dramatically from the previous day with temperatures dropping by 20 degrees. But Tom dressed his sons as if it was still Monday. Brr as the family heads north and finds an outlet mall in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin where layers of new clothes warm Jackson and Lucas.
Contemporary Condo in Chicago’s East Village Neighborhood - Video of 1934 Thomas
The Chicago real estate market cannot be fit into one description. Things are selling in certain neighborhoods while other areas are not as active. In the meantime many buyers seem to view sellers as desperate sorts who will sell for any number. This is not the case.
Making Memorial Day Memorable with Hope
Let us ask our candidates and ourselves “Where are we going.” And let us work together toward getting there instead of glib rejoinders and sarcastic rebuttals. Let us not be afraid of hopeful tomorrows.
Find your Dream Home by Taking Video Tour of 726 Addison
Finding your dream home taking a video tour of 726 Addison, a luxury top floor condo in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Listed by top Chicago realtor Tom McCarey, this centrally located find is steps from Chicago’s newest Whole Foods, close to the Lake, & adjacent to many restaurants. Plus parking is included.
