Epain Homes

Is this cool with the by-laws?

After showing one of my listings in the Graceland West neighborhood of Chicago yesterday, I took the opportunity to get a few autumn photos of the single family homes you will find. There are many stately manors that line North Greenview from West Irving Park Road to West Montrose. Not to be outdone, several more modest stucco and frame bungalows snuggle up to their street mates. We can even find some new construction in progress.

The 4 blocks of Greenview here tend to have the larger lots, but the east west streets are lined with some terrific homes as well. On those blocks, you will also see a welcomed mix of attractive three to six-flat buildings in between North Southport and North Greenview. Most have been converted to condos and are individually owned by the occupants.

When looking for a personal home, I prefer a mid-century modern or prairie style design.

Jillian and I spend a lot of time with the family in Lincoln Square. Tonight was one of those special warm fall evenings with our kids and neighbor friends.

I couldn’t help myself… here’s some good news. Of course, we predicted increased sales on these pages for the second half of 2009. If mortgage interest rates stay low (averaging under 6%), I think we’ll see decent sales numbers early next year too.

Check out the sales statistics here at the Crain’s story

It’s not all about the house price. Good Realtor’s know, or get to know, the pain of their clients. They will know how agonizing decisions for your family can be when it comes to housing, work, schools etc… it helps a little to walk in their shoes to be able to provide consultation.

YoChicago.com shot a video with a homeowner selling a “surprisingly affordable lifestyle” in the package of a home in Kenilworth. The video prompted comments from ever day “Joes” like me eyeing a move from Chicago. Check out the video of the house below and read the comments on contemplating city alternatives like Kenilworth and Wilmette.

Is this house for you?