Woodlawn

Boasting beaches, affordable and diverse housing options, and close proximity to The University of Chicago, part of which lies in its neighborhood, Woodlawn has a lot of housing stock, especially condo conversions that can now be snatched up at great prices for a personal residence or a smart investment property to rent to nearby graduate and professional school students. With a long history of activism and urban renewal, spurred by the community’s anchor, The Apostolic Church of God and The Woodlawn Organization, Woodlawn is on the move.

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  • Winter Market Report: South Shore, Chatham & Woodlawn

    Spring is almost here, but it’s smart to analyze the South Side’s winter real estate activity to keep track of how our local housing market is progressing. Whether you’re a homeowner, investor, or just plain curious about what’s happening out here, you should find this information useful. Over the month of March, we’ll be analyzing sales stats for 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single family homes and condos on Chicago’s South Side. Our focus is on a four-month period, stretching from Nov.1, 2010 through Feb.28, 2011. This week we’re exploring South Shore, Chatham & Woodlawn.

  • FHA 203K: Your Path to Real Estate Investing?

    Most people know that FHA mortgage loans allow you to borrow money for a home not only at great interest rates (below 5%) but also a VERY low down payment that’s now set at 3.5%. Many readers may have purchased a single family home, townhouse or condo with an FHA loan or know someone who has. And you don’t have to be a first-time homebuyer! But that’s not all you can buy with an FHA 203K loan. Read on…

  • Blagojevich Attorney Offers Woodlawn Condos/Office for Sale

    Every so often popular properties with a unique social lore, glimpse of history and press attention re-
    enter the real estate market. Sam Adams, the famous Criminal Defense Attorney who represented
    former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has listed three condos for sale, one of which includes the
    offices of his famous Woodlawn-based law firm    . Want to be part of Chicago history? Here’s your
    chance!

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