Adrien Bellagio and Ben Papale (me) have begun our web series featuring local businesses. The first film in our series features Bar Pastoral in Lakeview and Greg O’Neil, Co-Owner and Founder. More than a decade ago, Greg O’Neil saw the need for a local shop where the neighborhood could access artisan cheese, wine, and bread. His dream was in tune …
Wow! So much to offer in Lakeview this time of the year, it’s hard to write a focused post. Let’s look at a semi-focused post instead, and we’ll cover the new Lakeview Lucky Strike, Gifts, and Top Books List. Giant Bowling chain Lucky Strike has announced it will join the new Wrigleyville complex scheduled for delivery in 2018/2019. The expected 30,000 …
Had a rough start to your week, or just looking for a place to kick back and relax? Check out this list of Tuesday drink specials in Lakeview. Avenue Tavern, 3pm to 2pm. $2 domestic beer bottles. Rocks. 1/2 price signature cocktails. Bridget McNeill’s. 1/2 off bottles of wine. Drews, 5pm to 7pm. $5 house well drinks, house white or …
Our preferred real estate attorney, Mike Anselmo, gave us the heads up on this today. His email and contact information are below. potential tax rebate chicago homeowners The City of Chicago has announced an extension to their Property Tax Rebate Program, which was implemented to help off-set the recent property tax spike for Chicago residents. Certain residents are able to receive …
Attention Lakeview! (And the rest of Chicago) — This is the final week in 2016 that the City will be offering their free leaf and yard waste pickup service. Chicago offers this complimentary service each fall. Residents can call 311 to schedule a pickup. “Yard waste should be left in the alley or at the curb for collection, and bagged separately …
It’s that time again! Faced with the impending Chicago winter, our less-than-hardy, potted plants need to be brought inside. Read this article for some tips on overwintering plants indoors. It isn’t difficult, it just takes a little bit of love and time. We brought ours in over the past couple weeks. Typically, most potted plants prefer to be gradually acclimated to …
Lakeview Development Proposed The latest renderings of “Addison & Clark” have been released. The proposed development will be at the Southeast corner of Addison and Clark, located within Lakeview’s Wrigleyville neighborhood. The mixed-use development will include 150,000 square feet of retail, office, and conference space. It will also include dining, fitness, and entertainment space. 150 residential rental units and 400 …
If you’re in the market for a new home, you’re probably trying to budget for all of the expenses that come with a home purchase. After all, the asking price isn’t necessarily the entire amount that you’ll pay – there are other expenses that will factor in to the final price. One such expense is your closing costs.
The real estate market is in a state of constant flux, and if your home has been for sale a little while you may feel vulnerable if you’ve recently rejected an offer. If you’re starting to change your tune on what you want and youâre wondering how you can re-make a deal, here are a few pointers for how to approach a new negotiation.
Last week’s economic reports included the Federal Open Market Committee Meeting Minutes and Weekly Jobless Claims. Also, the new mortgage TRID rules went into effect. Here are the details: