Feb. 2016 4th Ward Newsletter

Read about updates in the 4th Ward that include Vue53 construction information, the Arts and Recreation Center at Ellis Park, and the 35th Street pedestrian bridge. (more…)

Redfin Predicts UK Village as Hottest Neighborhood for 2016

Great news for Ukrainian Village as predicted by Redfin for 2016 – based on a mix of public transit, affordability and charm, it was named the hottest neighborhood for 2016. Redfin’s Hottest Neighborhoods is a prediction based on the most recent growth they have seen in page views and favorites on Redfin.com. Ukrainian Village was the only Chicago neighborhood to make Redfin's top 10 list. However, West Loop and East Village were also mentioned as up-and-coming neighborhoods. Last year, Andersonville made the list at number seven. The median price of a home in Ukrainian Village was $472,000, and homes in the neighborhood spent a median of 22 days on the market (as reported by TimeOut Chicago). Steele Consulting Group has sold numerous properties in...

New UofC Charter School Finalized Land Purchase

HYDE PARK-WOODLAWN — February 12th, 2016 - The University of Chicago finalized the purchase of 19 city-owned parcels along 63rd Street between University & Greenwood Avenues. UofC got a good deal, purchasing $755k worth of land from the city for $1. Plans for the $27.5M University of Chicago Charter School will replace its existing location at the Wadsworth Elementary Building at 6420 S. University Ave. The new 29,000 square-foot school is scheduled to start construction later this February 2016, with an increased enrollment to 750 students! Amenities include a track and football field. Data gathered from DNA Info.  

Steele Inc. wins record 2014 Good Neighbor Awards

Steele Consulting Group took home a record number of Good Neighbor Awards in a spring Realtor ceremony that recognizes rehabbed properties that have revitalized local communities. The Chicago Association of REALTORS awarded the real estate consulting agency 13 out of the 34 Good Neighbor Awards granted at the ceremony, as well as two Honorable Mentions. Steele Inc. CEO Hasani Steele provides consulting services from conception and design through finishes and sales. Steele Inc.'s strong showing at the spring awards ceremony has strengthened the reputation of the company's SC Integrity-branded homes. In February, RE/MAX Northern Illinois recognized team leader Steele as the top revenue producing RE/MAX agent in the region. "The community and the Chicago Association of REALTORS can appreciate the quality of beautiful...

Hasani Steele: Top Revenue Producing Agent in Northern Illinois

[caption id="attachment_16294" align="alignright" width="448"] Hasani Steele was named top revenue producing agent in the 37th annual RE/MAX Northern Illinois awards ceremony[/caption] Real estate entrepreneur, visionary and innovator Hasani Steele was recognized as the top revenue producing broker in Northern Illinois. More than 600 people attended the RE/MAX Northern Illinois award ceremony on Feb. 21, said Jim Merrion, regional director of RE/MAX Northern Illinois. The CEO of Steele Consulting Group  was among an exclusive group of real estate agents who surpassed expectations in the market. The Northern Illinois regional agency includes 2,000 sales associates. Hasani has also recently been named the top 37th RE/MAX agent nationwide and 89th worldwide. “It gives you a little boost of confidence to know at least you’re on...

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...