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All Blog Entries by Linda Shaughnessy

Found 49 blog entries published by Linda Shaughnessy.

Your lender will look at scores from each of the three credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Most lenders will then drop the highest and lowest and use the middle score in making their determination. Your credit score is affected by a number of different factors and plays different roles in different loan scenarios.  

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How are credit scores calculated?

Credit or FICO scores are based on a combination of the following factors:

  •        Payment History (35%)
  •        Amount of Credit Used (30%)
  •        Age of Credit (15%)
  •        Mix of Credit Types (10%)
  •        New Credit Inquiries (10%)

Credit Scores for All Types of Mortgages

Your credit score is affected by a number of different factors and plays different

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Explore Chicago Luxury Condos with 5-Star Hotel Amenities     

Chicago luxury condos above 5-star hotels offer year-round pampering with state-of-the-art fitness centers and spas, an indoor pool, concierge service, in-room dining, and a fine restaurant just an elevator ride away. 

See Condos for Sale Above the Best Hotels

 

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Where the Most Expensive Chicago Condos are Selling

Year-to-date, more than half of the 46 most expensive Chicago condos that sold over $3 million were in new buildings - Renelle on the River, One Bennett Park, No. 9 Walton, and 4 E Elm. Considering the number of high-profile developments coming to market in Chicago over the next year, the trend will likely continue, putting pressure on sellers of luxury resale condos to either renovate and upgrade before listing, or price aggressively. 

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 New construction condos offer lifestyle amenities

Aside from the obvious appeal of everything being brand new, today’s luxury buildings are offering more than beautiful interiors, they’re suggesting a pampered lifestyle, similar to the exceptional

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A Fall Weekend in Streeterville

Streeterville Neighborhood

 As fall breaks, Chicago's Streeterville  neighborhood bustles with residents and visitors exploring great views of Lake Michigan and the richness of our lake-adjacent neighborhood. Our three topics for fall include Streeterville parks, food and activities, and finally, a few notes on several contemporary and vintage home possibilities. 

 The Chicago Lakefront Trail is 18.5 miles long, with Streeterville in its pathway. In fall, the trail will continue to host a stream of cyclists, joggers, walkers and dog walkers. Adding to the wealth of parks and green space within Streeterville’s boundaries is the newly opened Bennett Park. The two acres are publicly accessible green space next to the luxury condo building One

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10.....Kid-Friendly Things to Do on Your Chicago Family Vacation

  Things to Do with Kids in Chicago

It may come as a surprise, but families with kids of all ages can find plenty of things to do in Chicago whether you’re looking for fun, relaxation,  learning, culture or something completely new. The key is to choose a downtown hotel with age-appropriate amenities for your little ones. Most of Chicago’s family attractions are close and easy to get to—it’s up to you what kind of memories you want to make in the premier city on the “Third Coast.”

Choose the Right Hotel for Your Family

The selection of hotels that make kid-friendly accommodations without sacrificing luxury is what really takes the stress out of planning and traveling; many of them have kids’ menus at their

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Rent a paddle boat, dine on the Riverwalk: Day and night, there's always something fun to do in River North

Things to do in River North

 Things to do in River North

Bordering on the Magnificent Mile to the south and Streeterville to the east, River North is surrounded by miles of upscale urban things to do. It’s the all-around entertainment epicenter of downtown Chicago, boasting the highest concentration of restaurants and art galleries in the city as well as a busy night life scene. And with celebrity chefs and mixologists come celebrity sightings: famous people from all disciplines have been spotted wining and dining in River North’s world-class restaurants and night clubs. 

Between the Design District surrounding the Merchandise Mart, the picturesque Cathedral

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The Gilded Age still reigns supreme in Chicago's Gold Coast

Chicago Gold Coast

 Chicago’s Gold Coast has been a destination for prominent Chicago families since the 1880s. The location is ideal, bordering Lake Michigan from Oak Street Beach, north to the entrance of Lincoln Park. The bucolic streets are home to greystones, luxury condos and co-op buildings built by the most significant architects of the early twentieth century, and continue to be highly valued today.                           

 Homes on Astor Street

Chicago Astor Street

Dine

A stroll down Oak Street takes you past a selection of high-end restaurants. Fig & Olive offers Southern French fare to be enjoyed on their Rosé Terrace, in the elegant White Room or in the intimate Wine Room. Across the street,  Le

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Chicago Cathedral District CondosThese luxury condos in River North's Cathedral District are Chicago's hottest buys. Read more for a brief overview of this prime location.

Chicago's Cathedral District is a walkable location that will appeal to pied-a-terre buyers and full time residents who want urban amenities at their door.

The Cathedral District is a niche pocket neighborhood  with one, two, and three bedroom luxury condos for sale. The popular River North: location is south of Delaware Place to Ontario Street, east to Michigan Avenue, and west to LaSalle Street. Drawing its name from three iconic churches in the area, Holy Name Cathedral, Fourth Presbyterian Church, and St. James Cathedral, this prime community of less than two square miles, is home to many of Chicago’s

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Chicago Luxury Condos

Luxury Condos Above Five-Star Hotels

The choices are many, including the world renowned Water Tower in Streeterville above the Ritz Carlton Hotel and the Park Tower, home to the Park Hyatt Hotel on Michigan Avenue. A few blocks north in the Gold Coast you’ll find the Four Seasons Condos are only an elevator ride away from the five-star Four Seasons Hotel. All of these first-class condo buildings offer an array of luxurious hotel amenities, including concierge services, 24-hour in-room dining, and a state-of-the art fitness center and spa. Each hotel has its own brand of luxury, but all are committed to providing a comfortable and pampered lifestyle for you to enjoy every day.

Water Tower Place

Water Tower Place Condos offer the

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209 E. Lake Shore DriveWhile many Chicagoans start a new home search browsing luxury condos on the market, a co-op apartment  is another available option that many buyers should consider if they want spacious layouts and formal rooms.. Unlike a traditional real estate sale, however, co-op buyers are actually purchasing shares of stock in a legal entity that owns the building rather than actual property, and part of the purchase agreement includes a proprietary lease that entitles you to occupy a certain unit. 

In Chicago, co-ops are relatively common, especially in neighborhoods like the Gold Coast and especially along East Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville. Among the prestigious  co-op apartments you’ll find on this historic block is 209 E. Lake Shore Drive,.

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