Epain Homes

Is this cool with the by-laws?

Let’s buy two!

I was watching CNN from my home office (kitchen) and they have reported this afternoon on a Senate “tentative agreement” to extend and even expand the first time home buyer’s credit through June/July of 2010.

Read the Wall Street Journal report here

The $8,000 will remain for “first time buyers” and we may even see $6,500 for “second time buyers” (I’m still out).

Congress will have to vote of course, but I can’t see them denying something tangible to their constituents. The credit has been given “credit” for moving housing, which is important to John Q. Public.

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?

Hipsters unite at California and Chicago Avenues. These screens advertise modern condos above on the east border of Humboldt Park.
Three bedrooms, two baths and parking for around the $360s give or take. The 800 block of North California has several new construction buildings. Most have delivered their units over the past few years… but there is still developments moving ahead.

A view of the 800 block of North California:

Are over the top finishes enough to trump location?

Rooftop views from West Chicago Avenue in Ukranian Village.
Newer contruction close to downtown for less? UK Village. Downtown looks closer and much more stunning than this when on th actual roof top deck.