Albany Park
Albany Park (/'??lb?ni/ (audio speaker iconlisten) AWL-b?-nee) is one of 77 well-defined community areas of Chicago. Located on the Northwest Side of the City of Chicago with the North Branch of the C ...
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Andersonville, Chicago is recognized for its diversity. A quirky, welcoming atmosphere and distinctive businesses make up one of the North Side's most popular neighborhoods. Between its specialty bake ...
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Beverly, officially Beverly Hills, is the 72nd of Chicago's 77 community areas. Located 12 miles (19 km) from the Loop, it is on the city's far south side. Beverly is considered part of the Blue Islan ...
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Bronzeville is the area comprising the Douglas, Grand Boulevard, and Oakland communities on the South Side of Chicago, around the Illinois Institute of Technology, Vander Cook College of Music, and Il ...
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Edgewater was first developed around the 1880s as a summer home for Chicago's elite. Today, it provides the northern terminus of both Lincoln Park and Lake Shore Drive. With the exception of pockets a ...
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More than 120 years after the 1893 Chicago World's Fair was hosted in Hyde Park, the neighborhood still stands as a profound corner of historical and social importance in Chicago. Hyde Park is home ...
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Browsing homes for sale in Lakeview Chicago IL? If you’re interested in any of the Lakeview real estate listings you see below, just click the "Schedule a Showing" button when viewing the details of t ...
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McKinley Park is primarily a working class neighborhood located in the middle of Chicago. Its namesake McKinley (William) Park is a nearly 72-acre venue offering several sports courts, a pool, a seaso ...
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Portage Park is located on the northwest side of the City of Chicago, Illinois and is one of 77 officially designated Chicago community areas. Portage Park is bordered by the community areas of Jeffer ...
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The neighborhood is commonly known for its cultural diversity, lush green public spaces, early 20th century architecture, live theater, unique bars/restaurants, beaches, and progressive mindset. It is ...
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South Shore is one of 77 defined community areas of Chicago, Illinois, United States. A predominantly African-American neighborhood on the city's South Side, the area is named for its location along t ...
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Today West Ridge is one of Chicago's better off communities, filled with multi-ethnic culture lining Devon Avenue, historic mansions lining Ridge and Lunt Avenues, cultural institutions such as St. Sc ...
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Lighthouse Design Consultants are here to give you very specific advice on how to get the best possible price on your home.
Step one - We will give you an analysis and discuss with you the most recent area sales and what your active market looks like. This will be the base to determine where to go. With this analysis we will also provide the most recent sales at the height of your market.
Now that you have your bearings, let us do a thorough evaluation of your home and how to maximize its value. How is the street view? First impressions matter. Exterior survey of the windows, roof, walkways, supporting beams, tuckpointing, handrails, etc. Inside survey - paint, clutter, any issues with plumbing, lighting, HVAC, flooring, general updating.
We will provide a prioritized list of improvements needed. We will source contractors and materials for bids to help you decide what improvements fit your budget and will make your home compete well with the market. We will also provide several financing options if needed.
In summary, we
1. Give you specific information about sales in your area of comparable homes.
2. Show you your competition and discuss current market conditions.
3. Thorough review of the condition and presentability of your home.
4. Thorough review of time and money to improve your home for market.
We will do all of this and manage the project for you. Contact us today for a free consultation.