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Chicago’s 10 Most Expensive Condo’s

If you’ve ever wondered about the prices and luxury features of the most expensive condo’s in the city of Chicago keep reading. Below are the 10 most expensive condominiums currently on the the market in Chicago.
What do you think worth it ?
Click on an address of one of Chicago’s Most Expensive Condo’s Currently For Sale to see pictures inside.
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If your looking for something a little more affordable in your neighborhood plug in your search criteria into the Chicago Map Real Estate Search.

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Chicago Apartment Building Loans

The thaw in bank lending for Chicago apartment buildings appears to have quickened a bit especially for multi family properties in the $750,000 – $5,000,000 range.  These “small balance” properties and their owners are able to take advantage of Wall street CMBS loans previously only available to properties and syndications in the $10,000,000 + range.  The small balance multi family program specifically supports apartment building owners and buyers looking for cost effective institutional quality commercial loans. The program offers non-recourse financing, limited documentation, waived lender origination fees, fully assumable loans, 30-year fully …

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Chicago First Time Buyers Down Payment Assistance for 2-4 flats

Household grants from $10,000 to $40,000 Available from City for First-time purchasers of  owner-occupied Two-Four Unit Buildings. The City of Chicago has an unusual amount of two and four-unit owner-occupied buildings in the many interesting, livable neighborhoods that offer parks, recreation, ethnic restaurants, and a sense of local community.  Owning a two to four-unit building provides additional income, and allows for future extended family living.
There are many options in the new grant programs. Home purchase assistance is available, reducing down payment and closing costs for first-time buyers who are purchasing …

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Chicago First Time Buyers Down Payment Program

If you are a Chicago first time buyer you owe it to yourself to find out more about the down payment assistance programs that we have available. Down payment assistance is available for home in most Chicago neighborhoods.  Whether it is a condo that suits your need or a historic bungalow, there are many different homes for sale and with historically low interest rates now is a great time to buy.
The City of Chicago Home Purchase Assistance Program assists buyers who want to become home owners but may lack the …

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BU 2.0

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 active property listings and keep you updated of new listings with e-mail’s. This includes everybody’s listings in the Chicago Real Estate markets — not just ours. When you register for the service you will receive …