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Candy in the morning does not a breakfast make…
“Candy,” was the first word Jackson uttered this morning, remembering the gift bag from last night. And thus Chicago real estate expert Tom McCarey compares his two-year-old’s selective memory to aspects of the Chicago real estate market - from the seller to the buyer to the financial side of things. The best thing to do is oversee “selective memory” that is too shortsighted.
The Price Must Be Right for the Chicago Home to Sell
My two-year-old son Jackson offered a nugget of wisdom Sunday morning - right priced properties is the right way to go in the current Chicago real estate market. At least that’s what I, a Chicago real estate expert, heard. Glad to say that my listings bear this truth in mind.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Saturday Night Meal Leaves Something to be Desired
We thought we were ahead of the game but sadly even leaving early left us late on this Saturday night as Smoque and Fat Willy’s featured lines out the door. Turns out the uncrowded place was that way for a reason - mediocrity!
A Baby’s First Sequence of Steps (and the Chicago Real Estate Market Continues Moving Forward)
Daddy Tom McCarey, a top producing Chicago realtor, proudly watches one-year-old son Lucas Storm take one step after another. He also answers value question and refers to @ properties market report regarding Chicago real estate to allay concerns about the Chicago market.
A Jittery Video of Bucktown Luxury Duplex Condo
Top Chicago realtor Tom McCarey offers new luxury condo listing in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood. Extra wide three bed/three bath with finest finishes and attached garage space. View video and call Tom McCarey to schedule showing.
