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August 31, 2010 - It isn’t just the big Chicago real estate developments that are being hit with foreclosure suits. A smaller project from JPV Development Group is facing a $3.5 million foreclosure suite filed by First Commercial Bank. The project is located on the 800 block of North California Avenue and is a group of four buildings with four stories each and 24 Chicago condos total, according to a recent Crain’s article.

The bank claims that JVP wasn’t able to pay off the loan when it came due this past April. They are seeking to gain control of the completed four buildings as well as an unfinished low-rise and the rest of the development land. Petro Misioura of JVP claims that the bank won’t negotiate with him to restructure the loan.

JVP had intended to build a total of 36 condos. An earlier Crain’s article about the development stated that the condos in the first phase have three bedrooms and two baths. The units on the lower level above the retail space were 2,160 square feet and the condos on the top floors were 2,300 square feet. The upper floor condos had a private roof top deck and the other condo residents shared a rooftop area. Original pricing was between $354,000 and $410,000.

If the bank wins the foreclosure suit, buyers can probably expect to see the unsold New Chicago Condos at this development re-listed at lower prices. That’s what usually happens with Chicago foreclosures.

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August 30, 2010 - For those of you who love Chicago real estate auctions and may be looking to buy a smaller condo at a low price, you may want to check out the Rick Levin auction that is coming up on Sunday September 26th at the the Hyatt-Rosemont on 6350 North River Road in Rosemont,IL. Registration starts at 10am and bidding will start at around 11am. A 5% buyer’s premium will be added to the winning bids and earnest money has to be paid no later than noon on October 1st. Closing has to take place within 30 to 45 days of the bid acceptance.

Many of the properties being auctioned are single family homes and commercial buildings, but there are some chicago condos as well. One is a studio (unit #508) located on floor 5 of a 365 unit pet-friendly high-rise on 7337 S South Shore Drive. This bank owned condo is to be sold absolute. The living room measures 22×19, the kitchen is 10×8 and the bedroom is 14×12. Monthly assessments average $300 and taxes $462. The condo is valued at $75,000 and the opening bid is set at $8,000 with a $3,500 cashier’s check required to bid.

Another condo being auctioned that day is a 2 bedroom, one bath condo (unit #2E) with 750 square feet of living space located on 6707 S Chappel Avenue. The monthly assessment is about $200 and the property taxes are around $538. This bank owned condo is also to be sold absolute. The unit has been valued at $95,000 and the suggested opening bid is set at $8,000. You’ll need a $3,750 cashier’s check to bid on it.

Chicago condo auctions are a often a great way to buy Chicago real estate at reduced prices.

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August 24, 2010 - Fresh produce and Chicago condos may not be two things you usually think of together, but next weekend you can shop for both if you like. According to a recent press release, Trump Tower is hosting a farmer’s market on the rooftop of the high-rise September 2nd from 7am to 11am. The Sixteen restaurant, on floor 16 of course, is serving brunch and is the organizer for the farmer’s market.

The restaurant has been serving themed meals and this week is Prairie Produce week according to the press release. The produce used to create the meals this week will be vegetables, fruits, cheese and meats grown on nearby Chicago farms. Representatives from those farms will be the vendors at the farmer’s market. The public is invited so you will be able to enjoy the market even if you don’t attend the brunch.

The 92 story Trump Tower also made news not long ago by being named the number one large city hotel in the United States and Canada for 2010 by Travel and Leisure Magazine. According to a Crain’s article, this ‘best of’ award is the first time the Chicago real estate project has been ranked by the magazine.

And while you’re sampling cheese or buying fresh corn, remember that there is still a good selection of Chicago condos for sale
in this tower both from the developer and investors..

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