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No, Chicago Housing Prices Are Not On The RiseGary Lucidoon May 15, 2020 at 12:30 pm

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No, Chicago Housing Prices Are Not On The Rise

Just when I thought I’d take a break from reporting on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Chicago real estate market I run across this article: Chicago housing prices are on the rise. Here’s why. That article and headline are largely drawn from a Crain’s article that makes the case that real estate prices are defying the crisis, pointing out that median home prices are running 2.9% ahead of last year, inventory is tight, the number of showings is increasing, and listings are getting multiple offers. But I’ve been telling you the sky is falling…so what’s going on here?

Well, I’m not wrong. Of course not. And the Crain’s data is not wrong either. The issue is how you interpret the data. First of all notice that the Crain’s article is focusing on the entire Metro area whereas I’ve been focusing on just Chicago. I’ll come back to that a bit later but first let’s dig into the data.

Median Home Prices In The Chicago Area

The first thing I want to point out is one of my favorite dead horses. On several occasions I’ve explained how median home prices tell you nothing about home prices. It turns out that what’s going on right now is a perfect example of just one of the points I made in that old post. In April Chicago median home prices rose by 9.2% over last year. Sounds impressive, right? However, instead of representing a 9.2% increase in home prices all it really represents is a shift in sales to more expensive homes as lower income home buyers have been hit much harder than upper income home buyers.

The data bears this out in no uncertain terms. Only 414 homes sold below $200K, which is a 36.4% drop from last year. However, there was only a 15.9% drop in home sales between $200 – 500K and an 11.9% drop in homes between $500 K – $1 MM. While there was a 37.8% drop in home sales above $1 MM that’s a much smaller segment of the market – only 79 units sold in April. So that shift pretty much explains the increase in median home prices.

Now if you want to know how prices of homes are really responding you’re going to have to wait a while for the Case Shiller numbers to come out. However, as I pointed out a month ago the Chicago home price futures are predicting a pretty bleak future.

Home Inventory

I’ve been covering home inventory in my weekly updates on the impact of Covid-19 on the Chicago real estate market. Everyone is focusing on the absolute level of inventory, which is in fact down. But when you convert that to weeks of supply at the current rate at which contracts are being written inventory is actually up quite a bit from last year.

Showing Activity

I haven’t really been focusing too much on showing activity because it’s only been available to me at the monthly level but I should have pointed out that, as you would expect, showing activity has been way down. March showings per listing in Chicago went from 5.8 last year to 4.8 this year while April showings went from 5.3 to 3.5. Yet the number of showings before you get a contract didn’t really change. And that’s why contract activity is so low. The buyers just aren’t there.

That’s not to say that things aren’t getting better, which is Dennis Rodkin’s point. He’s the author of the Crain’s article above and he was kind enough to call my attention to a graph available through ShowingTime which helps schedule our showings. These graphs look at showing activity – for all of Illinois – relative to the beginning of the year so you can’t directly tell how it compares to last year. But I think it’s safe to say that initially things got really bad and now they are quite a bit better though not quite back to normal.

Showings tanked as we went into isolation but they have been recovering ever since

Multiple Offers

We often hear about multiple offer situations in the context of a hot market but I never know what to make of those stories. First, this is always anecdotal information which I tend to ignore. And then you never know if the multiple offers were the result of the market being hot or if the subject properties were just underpriced. For instance, the Crain’s article talks about a 2 bedroom Uptown condo that got 11 offers after only a few days on the market. Well, that unit was underpriced. It was a 1343 square foot unit priced at $290K compared to an 1170 square foot unit that sold for $286K in only 4 days back in early February. No wonder it got 11 offers.

Chicago Vs. The Suburbs

As I mentioned at the beginning of this post the Crain’s article was looking at data for the entire metro area while I’ve been focused on Chicago. It turns out that the suburbs are doing better than the city and that could possibly reflect a sudden disenchantment with densely packed urban areas in light of the risks from contagion. There have been stories of the New York city suburbs seeing a boom in interest lately.

So how do I know the suburbs are doing better than the city? The clearest evidence is in the number of contracts being written. For April Chicago was down 51.6% from last year. Du Page county was only slightly better with a 45.4% decline. However, Kane county was only down 33.9% and Lake county was only down 36.8%. So any data for Chicago is probably going to look worse than it does for the entire metro area.

Anyway, as you can see it might be just a bit premature to declare victory for the Chicago real estate market. Things are slowly working their way back to normal but it’s hard to imagine the market not being hurt as we inevitably hurtle towards recession.

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Gary Lucido is the President of Lucid Realty, the Chicago area’s full service real estate brokerage that offers home buyer rebates and discount commissions. If you want to keep up to date on the Chicago real estate market or get an insider’s view of the seamy underbelly of the real estate industry you can Subscribe to Getting Real by Email using the form below. Please be sure to verify your email address when you receive the verification notice.

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Legendary Rock Producer Shel Talmy On His Chicago Roots, His Legacy & MoreDarren Paltrowitzon May 14, 2020 at 9:02 pm

There is no doubt in my mind that you have heard the work of record producer, arranger and songwriter Shel Talmy. The producer of early sessions for the likes of The Kinks, The Who, The Creation, and The Easybeats, that is indeed his production on rock classics like “My Generation,” “You Really Got Me,” “All Day And All Of The Night,” and “Tired Of Waiting For You.” Talmy’s discography also includes work with Manfred Mann, The Small Faces (the precursor to the Rod Stewart-fronted The Faces), The Damned, Lee Hazlewood, The Fuzztones, and Davy Jones & The Mannish Boys; said Davy Jones was an early moniker for none other than David Bowie.

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Talmy may be primarily associated with British recording artists, but he is originally from Chicago, where he lived until his teenage years. We spoke about this and more within our May 13, 2020 chat by phone, as embedded below; apologies for some of the rough audio quality, as Skype was not having a great day in these parts. These days, Talmy keeps busy with Shel Talmy Productions, which continues to license out selections from his extensive catalog. Those following him on Facebook will also notice that the Los Angeles resident regularly posts rock-related memories.

More on Shel Talmy can be found online by visiting his website.

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12 Things To Do Inside This WeekendLindsey Congeron May 14, 2020 at 10:02 pm

Thunderstorms are expected this weekend, and with restaurants, movie theaters, bars, and all other public spaces still closed, that means another weekend spent inside at home. If you are struggling with new and fun things to do on Saturday and Sunday, here are 12 things to do inside this weekend!

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The 4:3 Online Film Festival

Friday, May 15 at 3:00 pm

The online film festival has been going on for the past month, but ends this weekend! Check out past recordings of films or the live showing of “Delete Beach,” a film directed by Phil Collins that dives into a world where carbon-based energy is prohibited.

Virtual Writing Masterclass

Saturday, May 16 at 8 am

Learn from the bestselling author Adele Parks as she teaches you how to develop themes, characters, and plots.

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The Chopping Block Virtual Cook Along: Profiteroles and Cream Puffs

Saturday, May 16 at 10 am

Impress your friends with your newfound culinary skills learned in this virtual cook along. You’ll get to watch an experienced chef as she prepares and explains each step of the process. This Saturday, you’ll be learning how to make profiteroles and cream puffs. A recipe list will be sent to you once you sign up for the class.

Inside Chicago Walking Tour

Saturday, May 16 at 11 am

Join Inside Chicago Walking Tours on a one-hour virtual tour of the Chicago River architecture. She’ll showcase photos, Google street view, and drawings to bring the architecture into your living room.

Rhine Hall Virtual Cocktail Class

Saturday, May 16 at 5 pm

Tired of the same old cocktails? Learn how to make boozy brandy cocktails that highlight its fruit base. You can either pick up ingredients from Rhine Hall beforehand or substitute the ingredients from your own liquor cabinet.

The Living Room Dance Party

Saturday, May 16 at 6 pm

DJ Mel will be hosting a Living Room Dance Party this weekend. He will be playing some of his favorite tracks to inspire you to get up and dance at home.

Sondheim @ 90 Roundtable

Saturday, May 16 at 7 pm

This Saturday, Michael Weber, Porchlight’s artistic director, will be discussing “Gypsy: A Musical Fable” with a special guest.

Live Concert with Anne Heaton and Edie Carey: Space’s Virtual Concert Series

Saturday, May 16 at 7 pm

This virtual concert series will feature folk singer Anne Heaton and musical artist, Edie Carey, as they perform for one hour online. The event is free, but donations are suggested.

[Virtual] Sew-cial

Sunday, May 17 at 12 pm

If you need any help troubleshooting your new quarantine sewing project, join to ask the AIBI team. You can also show off your projects or get inspiration for future projects at the virtual hangout!

Growing Microgreens at Home (Virtual)

Sunday, May 17 at 3 pm

This class includes a demonstration of the process of growing microgreens at home as well as a Q&A session. Some of the covered topics will include lighting options, germination, grow space requirements, and how to use your microgreens.

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Bloom Yoga Class

All Weekend Long

Bloom Yoga is offering online classes to help you find your zen in the middle of a pandemic. They have yoga classes for every level throughout the weekend.

The Quarantine Concerts

All Weekend Long

Check out the impressive lineup that will feature artists like Bill MacKay, Lia Kohl and Katinka Klejn, and Spectralina. Each evening, you can check out short sets of local artists.

One City Virtual Festival

All Weekend Long

Every day this weekend, you can check out One City, a virtual festival that allows you to scroll through various musicians and artists. If you are missing the festival season, this is the perfect way to fill that void.

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Here Are Some Chicago Backgrounds You Can Use for Your Monday Morning Zoom MeetingsAudrey Snyderon May 14, 2020 at 10:39 pm

Are you craving more varied and interesting views to spice up your work-from-home routine? Are you going to lose it if your co-worker comments on your messy room one more time? Get the critics off your back and check out some of these Zoom backgrounds featuring the people and places of the Windy City.

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If you’re looking for iconic spots and captured moments from Chicago, check out these images taken by Chicago Tribune photographers.

UChicago Library Special Collections

If you’re hoping for something a little more vintage, you can use 127-year-old photos taken at the 1893 World’s Fair.

Brookfield Zoo

Get backgrounds featuring some of your favorite fuzzy, fishy, and feathery friends so you can see them even if you can’t make it to the zoo right now.

Chicago History Museum

Find yourself a piece of treasured history among these old photos and illustrations.

Navy Pier

Pretend you’re out having a pretzel and riding on the Ferris wheel (instead of stuck in a meeting with Steve) with background images of the Pier.

Chicago Bears

Shuffle on over to the Bears’s website for some Zoom backgrounds sure to properly demonstrate your team pride.

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How to Find Creative DIY Solutions for Every Home ProjectEmily Zale Comstockon May 14, 2020 at 11:19 pm

Home crafts have never been so uplifting for everyone. From art to work and everything in between, check out these DIY solutions to the challenges of transforming your apartment from drab to fab!

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Let your right-brain rock to the beat of its own creative drum!

Wall Art

Is that a Van Goh? It could be…

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Masking Tape Decal Art

You can create nearly ANY design with masking tape. From abstract geometric shapes to origami cranes and airplanes, you can create a decal for any room with a touch of imagination and tape!

You can even use washi tape to showcase a wall’s pictures!

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T-Shirt Wall Art

You haven’t worn that shirt since college but you still love all the memories… Don’t retire it — transform it! With stretched canvas, a pair of scissors, and a tacks or hot glue gun, you can relive your memories and showcase them.

You can even use a scarf instead of a shirt for an abstract take on up-cycled wall art.

Daffodil Wreath

From household items! Yellow and white paper, Q-tips, and yellow food dye complete the look for welcoming spring. If you want to form these paper flowers into a wreath, you can do so by hot-gluing them to cardboard or sticking them into a styrofoam circle.

You can even make small succulents out of paper.

Organizing Your Nooks and Crannies

From bathroom to desk and kitchen, you’ll want to add a little rhyme (and reason) to your everyday life.

Bathroom

You probably have a few straggling bobby pins or maybe even a hairdryer hanging out in the open. Get an extra organized start to your day.

Use the back of cabinet doors

Attach PVC pipes with velcro to the back of your cabinet door — these will act as holders for your curling irons or straighteners.

Magnetic knife strips are easily transformed for cosmetic items (such as bobby pins, tweezers, or nail clippers)!

Kitchen

Come here often? Yes. Everyday. In that case, give it a good organizational start.

Here are two common organizational nightmares and how to fix them:

Spices: what do you even do with all of them? Move them to a drawer with a rounded organizing rack (like this one from IKEA) so that they are visible — but not too visible.

Plastic containers take over the world, but they don’t have to take over your drawer. Using drawer dividers (like these from Amazon) or even a drawer peg organizer, you’re sure to see the light-er way of living with your to-go containers!

Papers in Your Desk

You know that sticky note from college? Or what’s that book doing from grade school at the bottom of your drawer? Check out these desk hacks!

Memo boards with magnets

Create a magnetic memo board with galvanized metal and an older frame, and you’ll be good to go in no time. Hang up above your desk with a command hook and you have your very own magnetic inspiration wall.

Use magnetic clothespins to serve as reminders at the ready — but also off your desk.

Otherwise, you can use a metal grid from Amazon and binder clips to give a modern yet functional look to your space.

Transforming Small Into Big

From work to workouts and everything in between, you’ll love these ideas for transforming your small space into a fully functioning space that works for you.

Closet + Office = Clofice

Working from the kitchen table is so high school and working from your bed is so college. All the cool kids are raving about the clofice (i.e., closet + office). Turning your closet into an office is not only the rage but also ingenuity at its finest! Considering that studies suggest you separate your work from your play, you’ll love the seemingly simple yet overwhelmingly positive effects of physical reminder of your office space.

You’ll want to explore your available closets keeping in mind your specific needs.

Be sure to decorate so you don’t feel like you’re holed up in a closet all day… (maybe try some up-cycled DIY art ideas???)!

Ample light is a must — but hard to come by these days. Try increasing your focus with a happy light!

Twerk-out Gym

Peloton ain’t got nothin’ on your at-home gym. Creating a gym-space can be extremely daunting, especially for those in a studio or small space. In times like these, though, you’ll be eternally grateful for some movement (beyond the couch) in your life!

Where Oh Where

Find some space near a window for natural light. If your window faces a wall or an unsightly trash can, consider hanging a curtain or decal to focus and inspire your movements. As a general rule of thumb, coordinate your environment so it is conducive to your habits, i.e., if you like a certain candle for yoga, light it for the ambiance. If you need a certain diffuser to counteract your sweat-smell, fire it up.

Equipment Must-haves

If you’re in the position to do so, you can consider these minimal equipment ideas for your at-home gym space. From a jump rope to ankle weights, you’ll be surprised how a little addition to your routine can affect your workout!

The Space

Consider items that would inspire you to come into your at-home gym space and give it your best! Be it speakers, a playlist, or a quote, try to incorporate any of the above (and more). On a serious note, a full-length mirror is ideal for any at-home gym. Even pros need to see their form and make tiny adjustments as needed — invest in a mirror (even if it’s one from your college days on the back of a door!).

Spring Into Spring Cleaning

The time is ripe to clean — even if it doesn’t feel like spring.

White Shirt Cleaning

It’s like an eraser for those pit stains!

Picture this: your favorite white shirt has those unsightly (but in sight) sweat stains. Your shirt looks yellow (especially around the collar or under the armpits). In anticipation of your next (at-home) White Party or (at-home) Memorial Day plans, be sure to follow this simple recipe for removing the dingy stains.

Soak

Combine 2 cups of warm water with 1 cup of vinegar in a small bowl. Submerge and soak your item in this solution for a minimum of 20 minutes.

Be Bill Nye

While your item is soaking, make a paste from the following household items. You’ll feel like a scientist in no time!
– ½ cup of baking soda
– 1 tablespoon of salt
– 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide

Pat the Paste

After approximately 20 minutes of soaking your item, gently ring and twist the vinegar solution out of it until damp. Lay the item flat and apply the paste to the stains (you can use a spoon for a thick application). Allow the paste to do its magic for at least another 20 minutes.

Wash With Whites

Throw that item in a load with your other white items for laundry day. You’ll be amazed by how pristine your white items look!

DIY Dry Cleaning

Save money! Save the earth!

You most likely have a pile of your prettiest clothes that you’ve worn as many times as you can — before quarantine. In light of isolation, you can dry-clean these items in anticipation of their debut (post-quarantine)!!

It’s in the (Mesh) Bag

Mesh bags are ideal for clothing that needs a lighter touch. For your wool, silk, rayon, or other dry-clean items, mesh bags and an express cycle with warm water make up the ideal combination. First, mesh bags mitigate the friction your clothes would otherwise experience in the washer. Remember to wash the item inside out and then place inside the mesh bag!

Soapy Suds = No Residue

Now invest the money you would have spent on dry cleaning one item and put it towards a premium/top-shelf laundry product. Don’t skimp on the detergent — especially if you want a soft touch and no residue.

Squash Those Stains

Now for those items that have stains and happen to be dry clean only — there’s a solution!

Spot-treat with a stain product (similar to that of the detergent you used — top-shelf preferable!) and a toothbrush or, if you’re super bougie, you can spot-treat with a horsehair brush and stain product.

Spot-treat for cotton items with a spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol.

Smooth Those Wrinkles

Wrinkles cramp your style — but with your at-home can-do attitude, they won’t stand a chance!

If you don’t have a steamer lying around, use a wet towel between the clothing item and an iron.

Sniff, Sniff, Super!

If you are craving that clean, fresh scent, look into Ironing Water as you iron. Sure, it’s a little extra BUT you legit just cleaned your own wardrobe! Treat yo’ self.

Otherwise, if your clothes just need to smell “fresh,” pour some vodka in a spray bottle and light spray your clothing item. It’s a trick from the theater world — thanks, Shakespeare!

Truth is that those pretty clothes are pretty demanding. When you’re in a pinch for money (or in need of a sense of accomplishment), you can dry-clean your items at home and feel like a pro!

Cleaning Your Couch

Your couch has gotten a lot of one-on-one time with you. Give it the clean it deserves!

Dirt is Dirty

Equipped with a vacuum or brush extension from your vacuum, you’re fully prepared to get into all the nooks and crannies of your couch. Is that an Oreo? Is that my left AirPod? Sure is. Treasures lie within the depths of your couch!

If you want to deodorize your couch cushions, stick around near the end after cleaning the stains.

Non-fabric Embellishments

Be ready to mix a solution of water and a gentle soap (liquid dish soap is good!) in a spray bottle. Spray down the non-fabric (i.e. wood or metal) parts of your couch and wipe down with a soft towel. This may seem tedious – but it’s so necessary for a complete look and feel.

Upholstery Cleaning

Ask the right questions. What fabric are you dealing with?

Find that tag with a bunch of symbols, text, and letters. Find it? Good! Let’s decipher those hieroglyphics – together.

WS: dry-cleaning detergent or mild cleaning product and steam vacuum.
S: ONLY dry cleaning detergent (!!)
X: No water. No dry cleaning detergent. Just a vacuum.
W: Water is A-OK (i.e. this is the friendliest for cleaning!)!

Upholstery Cleaning

Second, see a stain? Spot-treat it! This, is of course, all dependent on your previous hieroglyphic reading. Be careful!

Fabric (W and, most likely, WS): Make a solution of vinegar (¼ cup), warm water (¾ cup), and dish soap (1 tablespoon) in a spray bottle. Spray the stain and scrub it out with a soft cloth. Once the stain is out (or lifted), be sure to remove the soap with a second cloth (preferably, moistened with water). Finally, pat-dry the wet area with another towel.

Leather (Most likely X): Make a solution of olive oil (¼ cup) and vinegar (¾ cup) in a spray bottle. Once you’ve sprayed the stain, buff it out with your elbow grease (i.e. a soft towel).

Synthetic (W and, most likely, WS): Make a solution of vinegar, warm water, and dish soap in a spray bottle. After spraying the stain, scrub it out with a soft towel until it lifts.

Avoid sitting on your newly discovered and squeaky-clean couch! Set up a fan or let the air dry the cushions! And you’ll be cozy in your fresh feeling couch!

Addendum: Deodorizing the cushions is a breeze!

If you’ve already taken care of stains (or you didn’t have stains…), you’ll want to vacuum the nooks and crannies of your cushions and couch. Next, you’ll sprinkle the cushions with baking soda. Not too much — just a light dusting. Let the baking soda sit for 15 minutes (that’s enough time to meditate!). And then vacuum the couch and all of its crevices to remove the baking soda.

You have the know-how and imagination to transform your space. From cleaning and artwork to organization and exercising, you’re sure to have a renewed sense of appreciation for your space!

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