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100 Days
Tax Credit 1
Update Hi Friends, the city. We encourage you Also, we just recently sent
to explore all that Chicago out Chicago Summer
Despite what the weather has to offer this summer! Festival Magnets. If you did
has been bringing us lately, Try something new or not receive one and would
it IS summer in Chicago. revert to an old, favorite like one, please respond to
Summer in the 2 The next 100 days or so summertime activity. this email with your mailing
City seem to be what every address.
Chicagoan lives for. We want to thank Todd
Johnson and Meg Ingersoll Have a great June, and be
There is so much to take for their contributions to well!
advantage of in Chicago this month’s content. We
Tallulah 2 right now, from great Ryan, Sarah & Nadine
Review think you’ll find their input
homebuyer incentives to helpful.
social activities throughout

Get Back in
the Saddle
3-4
$8,000 Tax Credit Update
Just recently the U.S. taxes. credit to be used for down
Department of Housing payments and closing
Details of the latest
and Urban Development costs within the next
Triathlon Tips 4 revision to the tax credit
(HUD) announced that couple of months. More
are still being
first-time homebuyers information about the tax
determined. However, at
using FHA-approved credit can be found at
this time the revised tax
lenders can now get an www.federalhousingtaxcredit
credit plan still requires
advance on the $8,000 tax .com
Pinnacle Team 5-6 borrowers to have at least
credit created by the
Listings 3.5% of their own funds
stimulus package and
invested in the
apply it toward their down
purchase. The 3.5% can
payment or closing costs
be from personal savings
on FHA loans. Prior to this
or gifts from relatives.
announcement borrowers Written by
would not be able to use Lenders should be rolling
the credit until they file their out programs to allow the Todd Johnson

Guaranteed Rate

todd.johnson@guarateedrate.com S
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Summer in the City


We finally made it! We’re no best of all it’s free. It’s just as Navy Pier fireworks: This is
longer exiled to our homes as fun for adults as it is for kids. NOT your typical fireworks
we were in the bitter, winter Check it out! http:// show! This is better than any
www.lpzoo.org/ 4th of July show, in my opinion.
months. There is so much to
Navy Pier offers a fireworks
do and see in the city! We display that’s choreographed
Architectural tour: This is a
encourage you to get out and great way to spend a Chicago to music. This is a must see.
try something new. Here are afternoon. There are both river http://www.navypier.com/
some great outdoor activities and lake tours, but the lake things2do/fireworks.html
that are available throughout tour is supposed to be the
the city, most of which are best. Everyone that I’ve ever Movies in the parks: Chicago
completely FREE. known to do this has puts their parks to good use by
absolutely loved it and showing movies throughout
Day at the beach: Chicago recommended it to friends and the summer. http://
offers so many wonderful family. http:// www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/
beaches. Load up your beach www.wendellaboats.com/ index.cfm/fuseaction/
towels, sunscreen, and chicago.htm events.results/object_id/
sunglasses, and treat yourself b85d63cb-6aec-45f0-8cdb-
to a relaxing day at the beach. Segway tour: I just recently 9c38d0a57e19.cfm
The water may still be a bit did this when I had family in
cold, but it’s a great place to town, and it was a blast. My tip Concerts in the parks:
people watch. A complete list is to go on a weekday when Another great way to take
of beaches can be found here: it’s less crowded downtown. advantage of Chicago’s parks
http:// That way you can navigate is to experience one of many
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/ around with ease. The segway concerts they offer. Pack up
resources/beaches/ is really easy to operate, and your blankets and picnic
the tour guide gives a 30 baskets, and enjoy the tunes.
Lincoln Park Zoo: We are so minute instruction session on http://
lucky to have one of the most how to handle one. I was really www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/
amazing zoos, right in the impressed with the company index.cfm/fuseaction/
middle of the city. It’s easily we used – ask for Demetrius events.results/object_id/
accessible from any to be your guide! http:// a12c5d7f-b54d-4671-b831-
neighborhood, it’s clean, and www.chicagosegwaytour.com/ 0980f2678bc3.cfm

Tallulah
Sarah Lawrence

One of the great things about inviting. They offer seating on active condo listings ranging
Chicago summers is eating out an indoor/outdoor patio out from $135k to $600k with the
for brunch on the weekends. back, which I highly median being a 2 bedroom/2
Tallulah just started serving recommend. Brunch will run bathroom home priced around
brunch recently (they used to you about $15/person and is $400k. There are currently
only serve dinner). This Lincoln well worth it. about 40 single family homes
Square restaurant pairs on the market, ranging from
together interesting The neighborhood: Lincoln $300k to $1.7M, with the
combinations to create Square. It’s boundaries are median home priced around
delicious brunch dishes. The Foster to the north, Montrose to $750k.
two entrees that I tried were the the south, Damen to the east,
lobster eggs benedict and the and the Chicago River to the
braised rabbit skillet. Both were west.
delicious, and not a morsel was
This is a wonderful area that’s
left on the plate.
comprised of both single family
The service was wonderful and homes as well as condos. 4539 N. Lincoln
the ambience sheik and There are currently about 130 www.tallulahchicago.com
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Get Back in the Saddle


Ryan Gossett

Now that the warm weather is here (well


almost), it is time to jump back in the
saddle. Whether you use your bicycle as
a mode of transportation, for fitness, or
both, it is good to keep it well maintained.
This will insure a long life and a smooth
ride.

Without being too technical, friction


causes wear, and wear is what ages a If you are anything like me, doing it
bicycle and it moving parts. To reduce yourself isn’t very high on your priority
friction on the moving parts of our bikes, list, so it will certainly never get done. Let
it is important to keep everything well the cleaning lady clean the house, and
adjusted and lubed. Moving parts include the bike mechanic tune the bike.
break cables, chains, headsets
(connects the handlebars to the bike), Every neighborhood on the north side
peddles, wheels, derailleurs, brakes, etc. has at least one bike shop. How do you
know which one is best? You can call or
Safety is also a great reason to get a take a look at a few of our suggestions.
tune-up. Nothing is worse than standing Prices will range from $40 to $80. We did
up on the peddle to start at an some of the homework for you. A tune-
intersection and having your chain derail, up will include just about the same thing
only to fall with your full weight on the no matter where you go, but it doesn’t
crossbar. I believe both men and women hurt to ask just to be sure.
experience a similar level of pain when
this happens. A basic tune-up usually includes;
adjusting the headset, front and rear
Lastly, most of us have spent a good derailleurs, brakes, cranks and hub;
amount of money on our bicycle, so why truing of the wheels on the bike;
not maximize the investment? An annual lubricating the derailleurs, chain and
tune-up can help a good bicycle to last brake cables; and a safety inspection of
for years, sometimes decades. the bike, including a tightening of nuts
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Saddle, cont.
Kozy’s $69 - (Belmont & Roscoe Village Bikes $70 – Iron Cycles $40 – (Montrose
Milwaukee, Waveland & (Roscoe & Damen) http:// & Francisco) http://iron-
Halsted, DesPlaines & Polk, www.roscoevillagebikes.com/ cycles.com/
Erie & Wells) http://
kozy.com/ On the Route Bicycle $80 – Village Cycle $70 – (Wells &
(Lincoln & Barry) http:// Evergreen) http://
Johny Sprockets $65 by www.ontheroute.com/ villagecycle.com/
appointment – Please call
ahead (Broadway & Armitage Bike Shop $50 –
Wellington, Bryn Mawr & (Armitage & Central Park)
Kenmore) http:// http://
www.armitagebikeshop.com/
johnnysprockets.com/

Rapid Transit $65 – (North &


Uptown Bikes $55 –
Wolcott)
(Broadway & Leland) http://
www.rapidtransitcycles.com
www.uptownbikes.com/

Triathlon Training Tips


It’s triathlon training season, and what • Know how to fix a flat and carry an
most people don’t know is that anyone extra tube and air on you when
can complete a triathlon. It’s a great riding
way to challenge yourself physically, • Put your goggles under your swim
without repetitively straining the same cap so they don’t get knocked off
muscles. Here are some tips that I’ve • Wear an outfit that can be worn for
learned along the way in my years of all three events so you don’t have
training for triathlons: to waste time changing

• Make sure to utilize scheduled rest The 2009 Chicago Triathlon is August
days, it allows time for your muscles 28 - 30, so you have plenty of time to
to recuperate train and participate. http://
• Absolutely train doing brick runs so www.chicagotriathlon.com/
your legs aren’t Jello when you get
off your bike For a more thorough resource on
• Practice setting up your transition training for a triathlon, visit http://
area so you are comfortable with www.beginnertriathlete.com/
your set up
• Switch your running shoe laces to
elastic laces
• Obtain a map of the course before Written by
the race so you can familiarize
Meg Ingersoll
yourself with each length
• Remember that you can swim any Euro RSCG Life LM&P
stroke during the swim, so flip on
your back if you get tired meg.ingersoll@eurorscg.com
• Don’t change your diet right before
your race
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Pinnacle Team Listings


Price Reduction! 1330 W. Hubbard, #2 - 2629 N. Dayton, #1N - $585,000
$478,800 2100 square foot 3 bedroom/3 bath duplex
2 years old! Approximately 2400 sq ft duplex down in a fantastic location. Living room with
with 3 bed/3 bath. First floor boasts living fireplace opens to kitchen. Kitchen with
room, kitchen, master bedroom, 2nd bedroom, granite and stainless with eat-in area and
2nd bath. Lower level has family room, 3rd breakfast bar. Oak floors throughout main
bedroom, 3rd bath and laundry. 3 outdoor level. Master with walk-in closet. Lower level
spaces, hardwood floors throughout, fireplace, with huge family room with fireplace, 3rd
close to public transportation. Garage parking bedroom, bath, laundry room with side-by-side
included! http://www.atproperties.com/ W/D and tons of storage. Includes a private
listing/7208341 deck and garage. Convenient walk to
everything! Freshly painted and carpeted.
1245 W. George, #203 - $357,900 http://www.atproperties.com/listing/7154914
2 bedroom/1 bath in prime Lakeview location.
Recently renovated unit with an open floorplan 4434 N Racine #1N $375,000
that boasts a separate dining area, exposed This exquisite, 1700 sq. Ft. 2 bedroom, 2.1
brick, bay windows, fireplace, additional bath condo features a spacious layout,
storage in building, and garage parking. A contemporary finishes & classic vintage charm
stunning skyline can be seen from the thru-out. New gourmet kitchen opens to formal
expansive common rooftop deck. http:// dining room w/ original built-in hutch & walk-in
www.atproperties.com/listing/7214059 pantry. Back deck extends off kitchen/dining,
great for entertaining. Bright sunroom leads to
4022 N. Monticello, Unit G - $174,900 huge living room w/ fireplace & attached
Beautiful 2 bedroom garden unit on a tree bookcases. Both bedrooms feature private
lined street in popular Old Irving! This baths. washer/dryer in unit, garage parking &
fabulous split floor plan condo gets great light private storage are included! FHA Financing
and features hardwoods throughout, w/d in Available! http://www.atproperties.com/
unit, Jacuzzi tub w/ glass door, and plenty of listing/7118582
closets w/ additional storage in building. Street
parking is a breeze, the trains are a short
walk, and the expressway is just minutes SOLD in 60 DAYS! 3443 N. Lincoln, #4B -
away. Great outdoor space out back door. $419,900
Well managed bldg. http:// This is a 4-year-old condo that looks brand
www.atproperties.com/listing/7171825 new! With 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this
stunning condo has it all – open floorplan with
10832 S. 76th, #2J - $169,900 a huge kitchen that boasts granite and
Gorgeous, bright and exceptionally stainless steel. Other amenities include a
maintained 8 yr young condo has it all! 2 bed, wood-burning fireplace, balcony, side-by-side
2 bath, huge family room with fireplace, washer dryer, rooftop deck, and heated
spacious in-unit laundry room, large closets, 1 garage parking. This particular niche of
car att. Garage with storage space, and Lakeview has exploded in the last couple of
additional parking in back. All oak kitchen with years and is now surrounded by great
island. Open, airy floor plan w/ beautiful view restaurants, new condo buildings and a brand
of trees. Enjoy the outdoors on extra large new Paulina El stop just a block away.
balcony! Quiet area, newer building. http:// http://www.atproperties.com/listing/7132766
www.atproperties.com/listing/7179806
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Pinnacle Team Listings


5140 N. Albany, #2 - $280,000
Welcome home! This 1400+ sq ft 2 bed/2 bath
condo offers everything, including hardwood
floors throughout, washer/dryer, garage
parking, etc. The separate dining rooms is
perfect for entertaining and the living room is
expansive with loads of windows and natural
light. Deck access through kitchen. Located in
a cul-de-sac, this location is close to Lincoln
Square and steps from a great park. The large
gated lot is a dog owner’s dream. Check out
the room sizes! http://www.atproperties.com/
listing/7145078

PRICE REDUCTION! 6400 N Sacramento 5


Units $129,000 - $199,000
These wonderfully finished 1 & 2 bedroom, 1
& 2 bath condos offer luxury and affordability.
The intimate 16 unit building offers parking
included in the price, storage, and an elevator.
Each condo is finished standard with double
ovens, marble baths, Kohler fixtures, granite
counters, central heat & air, oak floors, 42”
cabinets, and Jacuzzi tub. Exceptional value!
FHA Approved!
http://www.atproperties.com/listing/7118931

http://www.atproperties.com/listing/7118958

http://www.atproperties.com/listing/7118942

For our commercial investors, we also have a


storefront for sale:
http://www.atproperties.com/listing/7118973

1528 W Jonquil D3 $289,000


This amazing 2 bed/2 bath condo is just under
1500 Square feet. Built in 2005, this 6 unit
building is on a beautiful tree-lined street on
Chicago's northern edge. Just steps from the
beach, the red/purple line, Evanston, and
Jarvis Square, this Rogers Park find is one of
the best deals in Chicago! Featuring
hardwood floors throughout, cherry cabinets,
and garage parking - this condo is ready for its
new owner! FHA Financing Available! http://
www.atproperties.com/listing/7098410

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