Snapshot: Streeterville Condo Sales

It's natural that the first question people ask me is, "How's the real estate market doing?"

The last six months have been a true roller coaster ride. I thought you'd like to see what's been happening during that time in my neighborhood -- Streeterville, downtown Chicago.

Parameters: the Chicago River north to East Lake Shore Drive; the Lakefront west to Michigan Avenue.

One Bedroom/One Bathroom units: 29 sold, ranging in price from $175,000 at 850 N. DeWitt; to $523,500 at 505 N. McClurg Ct. Average sale price: $349,250.

Two Bedroom/Two Bathroom units: 53 sold, ranging in price from $220,000 at 253 E. Delaware; to $1,060,000 at 445 E. North Water. Average sale price: $640,000.

Do you have specific questions about specific properties? Give me a call. I'll fill you in! (312) 296-9249

Another Day, Another Gorgeous Chicago Sunrise.

If you live along the downtown Chicago lakefront, you probably recognize this view. It’s daybreak over Navy Pier.

The folks at www.ChicagoSunrises.com, led by local Illustrator, Designer and Head Photographer Jim Bayne, scour the city for THE shot of the morning. Weather permitting, they always find one.

This beautiful shot is part of an on-going series that you can receive at no cost, in your e-mail in-box.

Simply e-mail your request to Enroll@ChicagoSunrises.com What comes next will be the latest glorious view of Chicago as it begins another beautiful day!

Cheap Chicago: Have Fun for Free!

Did you know that many Chicago attractions charge no admission on certain days? Here's a brief overview of the freebies courtesy of www.thelocaltourist.com. All dates are for 2009.

Adler Planetarium:

April 21 & 28
May 5, 12, 19 & 26
June 7-12
September 1, 8, 14-18, 22, & 29
October 6, 13, 20, & 27
November 3, 10, 17, & 24
December 1, 8, 15, & 22

Art Institute of Chicago:

Free Thursdays 5 to 8pm

Chicago Children's Museum:

1st Monday of every month free admission for children 15 and under

Free Thursdays 5 to 8pm for everyone

Chicago History Museum:

Free every Monday

Field Museum:

• 2nd Monday of every month, plus
  
  September: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30
  October: 1, 7, 8, 14, 15
  November: 11, 12, 18, 19
  December: 2, 3, 9, 10
  

International Museum of Surgical Science:

Free on Tuesdays

Jane Addam's Hull House Museum:

Always Free

Loyola University Museum of Art:

Free on Tuesdays

McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum:

Always Free

Museum of Contemporary Art:

Free on Tuesdays

Museum of Contemporary Photography:

Always Free

Museum of Science & Industry:

• June 1 - 5, 19
• October 8, 9, 12 - 16, 19 - 23, 26 - 30
• November 26
• December 24
  

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum:

Free on Thursdays (donations suggested)

(Photo of the Art Institute interior courtesy of aviewoncities.com)

What's on tap for Streeterville? Find out this Wednesday!

Neighborhood officials will be on hand this Wednesday to discuss the Central Area Action Plan. This plan outlines economic development and land use goals that will affect our neighborhood's design, transportation, open space and waterfront projects. So if you've got an opinion about how things are shaping up in Streeterville, this is your chance to speak up! Details follow below. Hope to see you there. Come over and introduce yourself!

What
Presentation of the Proposed Chicago Central Area Action Plan

Who
Hosted by Alderman Brendan Reilly of the 42nd Ward, representatives of the City of Chicago Dept. of Community development, and members of the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents

When
Wednesday, April 8, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Where
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Feinberg Pavillion
251 E. Huron Street
3rd Floor Conference Center -- Conference Room A

If you have questions, feel free to contact the Alderman's office at:

42nd Ward Office
311 W. Superior St., Suite 212
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 642-4242