Mansions underway on historic boulevard

[caption id="attachment_16132" align="alignnone" width="655"] Hasani provides consulting services from conception and design through marketing and closing.[/caption] Entrepreneur, visionary and innovator Hasani Steele has been hired by a developer to create new developments on the north end of Drexel Boulevard. The two story single family homes, called the Fountain View Mansions on Drexel, will overlook a grassy stretch of land more than a mile long and bordered by historic homes that epitomize the height of Chicago architecture. The urban landscape starts just north of the University of Chicago and ends near the planned developments at 3952-3968 Drexel Boulevard. Hasani is working alongside the developer to create  four stone and brick single families with four bedrooms and 3.5 bathroom each. Stained oak hardwood...

Lakefront mansion is first among restored historic homes

                A gutted and restored 19th century Victorian Brownstone mansion  combines historical elegance with state-of-the-art finishes. Following meticulous touch-up work on the two-story mansion with a facade of reddish-brown sandstone, Re/Max agent and Steele Consulting Group CEO Hasani Steele coordinated with the developer and builder in re-purposing the interior of the home.  The home’s entrance into public real estate listings in September marks the conclusion of a two-year restoration project of 4058 Lake Park Ave. [caption id="attachment_15193" align="alignleft" width="356"] This mid-20th century photograph shows 4058 Lake Park Ave. (far right) and the neighboring property at 4060 Lake Park Ave. Hasani is providing consulting services to the developer for both mansions.[/caption] The façade of...

Stunning Woodlawn remodel offers a “timeless look”

[caption id="attachment_14532" align="alignleft" width="720"] SCG CEO and Re/Max agent Hasani Steele paired up with the general contractor to remodel 6659 S Ellis Ave.[/caption] Steele Consulting Group CEO and Re/Max agent Hasani Steele has listed a Woodlawn single family residence that features all of the amenities and finish quality of the best homes in Chicago at a bargain price. Tony Barbaro, a general contractor, installed finishes into the 3 bedroom,  1.5 bathroom home on 6659 S Ellis. Amenities such as the bathroom's mosaic marble tile, shaker style cabinetry, designer lighting, and chrome hardware set in an efficient floor-plan give the home a "timeless look" according to Steele. “Home buyers are looking for open living spaces outfitted with top-of-the-line finishes and that’s what we are...

Two story bungalow to become modern family home

[caption id="attachment_14300" align="alignleft" width="400"] Steele Consulting Group CEO Hasani Steele and the home builder assesses the two story gut rehab development.[/caption] RE/MAX agent and Steele Consulting Group CEO Hasani Steele is overseeing a gut rehabilitation project of a bungalow style home close to Chicago University and the lakefront. Steele and the developer are hoping to transform a traditional, two story brick bungalow at 6651 S University, which is typical of the types of homes on the heavily shaded block, into a modern single family home. The home is located in a desirable area west of the beach, the Jackson Park Yacht Club and the Museum of Science and Industry. Cross over the Midway -just seven blocks north of the home- and...

A tour along the Chicago River yields architectural gems

[caption id="attachment_14285" align="alignleft" width="299"] Steele Consulting Group members Mary Mendoza, Alicia Nsemo, and Stephanie Proffitt admire the architecture along the Chicago River.[/caption] Members of the Steele Consulting Group embarked on a boat trip along Lake Michigan making a stop at the “playpen” and cruising past architectural masterpieces on the banks of the Chicago River. RE/MAX agent and Steele Consulting Group CEO Hasani Steele and five members of the real estate consulting group rode the boat out from a harbor in Chicago’s south loop to the “playpen” by Ohio Street Beach where team members enjoyed the cool water on the sweltering day. Steele provides consulting services from conception to design to market delivery. "It was a day for the team to regroup...

Another Chicago landmark restored at 3638 S Giles Ave.

[caption id="attachment_14232" align="alignright" width="450"] Designer lighting floods the Galley kitchen.[/caption] A Bronzeville two story brick building built in the year Nintendo was founded pre-sold after a gut rehabilitation of the single family residence was completed. RE/MAX agent and Steele Consulting Group CEO Hasani Steele listed the home located at 3638 S Giles Ave. The original home was in dilapidated condition and had a worn out exterior. Avante Garde Design Group teamed up with Steele to completely overhaul the structure including completely refacing the facade. Steele collaborated with Avante Garde and redesigned the floor plan by incorporating a Galley kitchen with a rear dining and forward living space.   The 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home is furnished with a theater room,...

MLS changes promote energy efficiency

[caption id="attachment_14203" align="alignleft" width="450"] Gas costs for 1242 W Ohio St. from Multiple Listing Service[/caption] Real estate agents now have access to information about home energy savings on the Multiple Listing Service. Mayor Rahm Emanuel's initiative to make Chicago the first city in the nation to include monthly and annual gas and electricity savings on MLS will make the home buying process more efficient, Premiere Properties CEO Janice Corley said. "Hopefully information up front will help buyers make decisions more quickly and not be where the information is unpleasant and a deterrent for them for buying a property," Corley said. "It's good the CEO made the effort to provide information agents need to streamline and get deals done a lot...

“West Bucktown” new construction has modern edge

[caption id="attachment_14171" align="alignleft" width="400"] Glass cabinetry, accented lighting and a granite counter top island grace the kitchen.[/caption] A bigger bang for the buck for home buyers in the real estate market means they want to have a hand in choosing finishes for new home construction. RE/MAX agent and Steele Consulting Group CEO Hasani Steele has helped satisfy those needs by helping in the design and pre-selling of a string of energy efficient homes branded as the Modern Intelligence Series.  The series, which consists of newly constructed "West Bucktown" Humboldt Park single family homes offer an open floor plan and energy efficient amenities including: tank less hot water heaters, 90%+ efficient furnaces,  energy efficient insulation, green construction materials, and a selection of...

Lakefront properties for sale

Active listings   4058 S Lake Park Ave. (coming soon) This gut rehab project (left) features a rooftop deck with a view of the lakefront. The historic, two story single family home has five bedrooms and four bathrooms. 7806 S Shore Drive A double lot with 50' by 200' dimensions that can be developed into a multiple unit residential development. The building faces east toward the lake. Property is located in Hyde Park Township nearby Myra Bradwell School and the beach. 1520 E 59th St. One bedroom home co-op for lovers of vintage. Home has French Doors, walnut trim and a built in wardrobe. Single family residence is nearby public transportation, University of Chicago and less than a mile from...