Living in Lincoln Park Blog

If closing your Chicago mortgage in:

• 5-15 Days: I recommend FLOATING as equities markets are currently reacting unfavorably to bad economic data.
• 15-30 Days: I recommend FLOATING as markets are shifting favorably increasing the likelihood of rate improvement
• 30 or more days: I recommend FLOATING

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If closing your Chicago mortgage in:

• 5-15 Days: I recommend FLOATING as equities markets are currently reacting unfavorably to bad economic data.
• 15-30 Days: I recommend FLOATING as markets are shifting favorably increasing the likelihood of rate improvement
• 30 or more days: I recommend FLOATING

Click here for more information or to discuss your real estate deal in greater detail

The summer weeks are flying by!  I got a headstart to my weekend fun with a company outing at Arlington Park Race Track…what a day! It’s been years since I’ve been there & I must say, it waas better than I remembered!

For those that are just beginning to plan out their weekend, here are some of my favorite events

Farmers Market - my favorite is the Lincoln Park market in the park, by the petting farm in the zoo, between Clark & Stockton. Be sure to check out Seedlings, they have the best wild Strawberries & Fayette Creamery for some great  cheeses! 

Lincoln Square Summer Concert Series and the Lincoln Square Block Party

Sheffield Garden Walk

Très Petite Concours - this hold the most appeal to me, even though I would never fit in one of those cars!

Dearborn Garden Walk

I’m looking forward to my weekend, I hope you are to!

If closing your Chicago mortgage in:

• 5-15 Days: I recommend FLOATING as equities markets are currently reacting unfavorably to bad economic data.
• 15-30 Days: I recommend FLOATING as markets are shifting favorably increasing the liklihood of rate improvement
• 30 or more days: I recommend FLOATING

Click here for more information or to discuss your real estate deal in greater detail

If closing your Chicago mortgage in:

• 5-7 Days: I recommend LOCKING
• 7-15 Days: I recommend FLOATING as the market is supporting possible rate improvement
• 15-30 Days: I recommend FLOATING with an eye on the markets to ensure that no opportunities are missed in a major market shift
• 30 or more days: I recommend FLOATING

Click here for more information or to discuss your real estate deal in greater detail

If closing your Chicago mortgage in:

• 5-7 Days: I recommend LOCKING
• 7-15 Days: I recommend LOCKING as equities are currently trending up and the risk outweighs the likelihood of rate improvement
• 15-30 Days: I recommend FLOATING with an eye on the markets to ensure that no opportunities are missed in a major market shift
• 30 or more days: I recommend FLOATING

Click here for more information or to discuss your real estate deal in greater detail

If closing your Chicago mortgage in:

• 5-7 Days: I recommend LOCKING
• 7-15 Days: I recommend LOCKING as equities are currently trending up and the risk outweighs the likelihood of rate improvement
• 15-30 Days: I recommend FLOATING with an eye on the markets to ensure that no opportunities are missed in a major market shift
• 30 or more days: I recommend FLOATING

Click here for more information or to discuss your real estate deal in greater detail

If closing your Chicago mortgage in:

• 5-7 Days: I recommend LOCKING
• 7-15 Days: I recommend LOCKING as equities are currently trending up and the risk outweighs the likelihood of rate improvement
• 15-30 Days: I recommend FLOATING with an eye on the markets to ensure that no opportunities are missed in a major market shift
• 30 or more days: I recommend FLOATING

Click here for more information or to discuss your real estate deal in greater detail

Now that the Taste of Chicago has come and gone, you might be wondering what do do this weekend. Here’s a sampling of some of the many Festivals & Markets to help you enjoy the full flavor Chicago’s many neighborhoods have to offer! 

Rock Around the Block

West Fest

Roscoe Village Burger Fest

The Theater on the Lake wraps up “Baby Wants Candy” this weekend.

And don’t forget about all the Farmer’s Markets to stock up for this weeks fresh cooking!

Have a great weekend in the city!

If closing your Chicago mortgage in:

• 5-7 Days: I recommend LOCKING
• 7-15 Days: I recommend LOCKING, as rates have begun an upward trend as of yesterday afternoon. They have stabilized for now, but the likelihood of a decrease in a window of 15 days or less is small
• 15-30 Days: I recommend FLOATING with an eye on the markets to ensure that no opportunities are missed in a major market shift
• 30 or more days: I recommend FLOATING

Click here for more information or to discuss your real estate deal in greater detail