Author: robert

  • Investing in Denver Properties

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    Investors Cash in on Denver’s Price to Rent Ratios Investors all across the country are capitalizing on great price to rent ratios in the metro Denver area for strong cash flow.  Denver real estate was hit hard like most major markets during the housing correction, but has seen an increase of 12.1% from June of…

  • Apartment Investment Property Cap Rate Targets

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    In commercial real estate, apartment building investors continue to be the most optimistic sector especially as net job growth seems to be on the rebound.  Although it’s anticipated that investment property values will hold up in the multi family sector the same can not be said for retail, office, mixed use and epecially hospitality as further declines in…

  • Historic Architecturally Significant Building For Sale

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    The Pittsfield Building was hailed at its completion in 1927 as an architectural triumph, and it remains virtually unchanged from the that time.  The Pittsfield Building’s trademark is its interior lobbies and atrium, called “one of the loveliest ever designed  by architectural historian Sally Chappell.  Five stories high and surrounded by balconies and shop windows…

  • Distressed Chicago Multi Family Investment Properties

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    A study by DePaul University’s Institute for Housing Studies found that $3 billion of multi-family property mortgages already are in foreclosure, affecting more than 32,000 rental units in Cook County. This includes both multi unit 2, 3 & 4 Flats as well as multi-family 5+ units. But that is just the tip of the iceberg…

  • Loans for Multiple Investment Properties

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    Multiple Investment Property Loans The housing bubble and subsequent credit crunch has made underwriters ultra conservative in how they evaluate residential investment property loans. Are you a borrower that wants to refinance or purchase, but is having trouble because you already have 4 financed properties? If this describes you then take comfort in our new…

  • BU 2.0

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    Chicago Home Buyers Utopia is the premier online search service for home buyers in the Chicago Area. Since 1996 we have assisted thousands of home buyers and real estate investors with their Chicago Real Estate needs. Simply select the type of property, size, price and areas you’re looking in. We will show you all the…

  • Belize Real Estate

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    A peaceful, English-speaking country on the Caribbean coast of Central America, Belize is 200 miles south of Cancun and only two hours from 3 major U.S. gateways.  The opportunities here are endless.  Being an adventurer’s paradise you can choose to visit the mainland cities, explore ancient Mayan ruins, experience an incredible colorful array of marine…

  • Real Estate Buyers & Investment Loans

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    The real estate investment loan market has under gone a fundamental reset after the economic crash.  Out are the loose underwriting guidelines that helped perpetuate the real estate bubble and in are very conservative conventional underwriting criteria for funding of investment real estate.  Gone are the low money down and highly speculative option arm and…

  • Oak Park Real Estate Market

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    The Oak Park real estate market on some level is an extension of the Chicago Real Estate market and currently has many interesting opportunities available both for home owners and investment property. Chicago’s urban tree-canopied suburb of Oak Park offers families and singles an array of comfortable Prairie four-squares, painted Victorians and townhouses & condominium…

  • Downtown Chicago Condo’s Still a Buyers Market

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    Chicago Real Estate – Downtown Chicago condo’s remain a buyers market with excess inventory that still needs to be absorbed.  Sales volume of downtown condominiums did inch higher however  in the previous quarter as developers continued to cut prices to bring in buyers. Downtown builders sold 148 condos and townhomes in the last three months…