Christine Hancock

Downtown Chicago Real Estate Broker specializing in West Loop, South Loop, Downtown, Gold Coast & Streeterville Real Estate.

[Christine Hancock @thehancockgroup]

Your net proceeds are NOT your sale price.

Mortgage payoff. Brokerage fees. 3 transfer taxes. Attorney fees. Title charges. A Cook County tax credit most sellers don't see coming.

Only the transfer tax rates are fixed. Everything else is negotiable.

Call/text 312-296-9300 for your real number.

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#DowntownChicagoRealEstate #ChicagoCondoSeller #NetProceeds

[Christine Hancock @thehancockgroup]

Join me this Saturday, August 1st from 12 PM to 1:30 PM for three open houses in the West Loop.

130 S. Canal St. #215, 130 S. Canal St. #425/426, and 1124 W. Adams St. #5E.

If you are looking for a spacious condo, a one of a kind combined loft, or a luxury home with direct elevator entry, stop by and take a look.

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[Christine Hancock @thehancockgroup]

"Do I have to sign something just to look at condos?"

Yes, and no. Since 2024, Chicago agents need a signed buyer agreement before a private tour.

But open houses? Walk right in, no signature needed.

And that agreement can be short, non-exclusive, and totally negotiable.

The trap isn't signing. It's signing with the wrong agent.
Here's what every Downtown Chicago buyer should know before they tour a single unit.

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#ChicagoRealEstate #DowntownChicagoCondos #WestLoop

[Christine Hancock @thehancockgroup]

25 years. 300+ West Loop closings. Not one day has looked like the last.

One morning it is a West Loop loft. That afternoon, a Gold Coast penthouse.

Every building has a story. That is why I still love this.

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[Christine Hancock @thehancockgroup]

Next time you walk into a vintage Chicago building, look down.
That terrazzo floor started in Venice 500 years ago as a way to reuse marble scraps, and the national terrazzo association was founded right here in Chicago in 1924.
Beautiful things don't have to shout to be appreciated.

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#ChicagoRealEstate #VintageChicago #WestLoopCondos

[Christine Hancock @thehancockgroup]

New listing alert.
5320 N. Lowell Ave. #205 at River's Edge of Sauganash is an as-is estate sale built for an investor or a hands-on buyer.

A 1-bed, 1-bath on the North Side with deeded garage parking, storage, a two-year rental minimum, and LaBagh Woods trails right outside.

Bring your vision and your contractor. Homes here rarely open up at this price. Call or text me at 312-296-9300 for a showing.

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#SauganashCondos #ChicagoRealEstate #InvestmentProperty

[Christine Hancock @thehancockgroup]

New West Loop Open House listing alert:
Saturday June 27th
11 am - 1 pm
130 S. Canal St. #215

A 2-bed, 2-bath loft at Metropolitan Place with nearly 1,580 sq ft, soaring 12-foot ceilings, exposed brick, a gas fireplace, and the part everyone wants: a 600 square foot private terrace.

Add a full laundry room, California Closets throughout, and heated garage parking, all one block from Union Station.

Outdoor space this size does not last in Downtown Chicago. Want a private showing?

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[Christine Hancock @thehancockgroup]

Three Downtown Chicago closings in one day, and each one represents a different buyer, seller, building, and strategy.

From 130 S. Canal to 728 W. Jackson to 130 N. Garland, this is what I love most about real estate in the city, helping clients make smart moves in buildings I know well.

Buying or selling in Downtown Chicago takes more than putting a listing online or opening a few doors.

It takes building knowledge, pricing strategy, market insight, and knowing how to position each home for the right result.

Thinking about your next move downtown? I would love to help you navigate it with confidence.

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[Christine Hancock @thehancockgroup]

In the West Loop, two condos with the same bedroom count can sell at totally different speeds. One goes under contract in 10 days. The other sits for 80. The neighborhood is not the reason. Pricing, building health, and condition are. Here is how to land on the fast side, whether you are buying or selling.

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#WestLoopCondos #ChicagoRealEstate #DowntownChicago

[Christine Hancock @thehancockgroup]

Most buyers walk right past the doorknob. I never do.

In Chicago, door hardware tells you a building's whole story.
A heavy brass knob means vintage character.
A sleek lever means newer, smarter design.
A fob and keypad means a modern high-rise built around security and access.

Next time you tour a condo, look down before you look up. The door is telling you something.

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#ChicagoRealEstate #WestLoopCondos #DowntownChicago

[Christine Hancock @thehancockgroup]

Windows down, city in the rearview. Here are 10 summer day trips that are all within a few hours of Chicago. Beaches, hikes, lake towns, and one of the best Frank Lloyd Wright stops anywhere. Which one are you doing first?

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#ChicagoDayTrips #DowntownChicago #ChicagoSummer

[Christine Hancock @thehancockgroup]

Fulton Market is finally getting condos worth owning.

Fulton Bond at 1325 West Fulton is the neighborhood's largest new construction for sale project, with two, three, and four bedroom homes, penthouses above $7M, and a full block of amenities.

The sales center is open and presales are underway.

If you have been waiting to own in the West Loop, this is the one to watch.

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#WestLoopCondos #FultonMarket #ChicagoRealEstate

[Christine Hancock @thehancockgroup]

Two West Loop loft units.
One extraordinary 2,350 sq ft home.

The combined residence at 130 S. Canal #425/426 is Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired, finished with soapstone, custom woodwork, and Ann Sacks tile, with two private balconies overlooking Union Station and two garage parking spaces.

This is what rare looks like in downtown Chicago.

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#WestLoopLoft #MetropolitanPlaceChicago #DowntownChicagoCondo3

[Christine Hancock @thehancockgroup]

$4 million. Two very different lives.
In the Gold Coast, it buys a 5,200 sqft luxury condo with 24-hour door staff and a 10-minute walk to Oak Street Beach.

In Winnetka, it buys a 6,950 sqft custom home with six bedrooms, a half-acre lot, and a three-car garage.
Same dollars. Same zip code radius. Completely different lifestyles. Here is the side-by-side breakdown.

#ChicagoRealEstate #GoldCoastCondos #LuxuryRealEstate

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[Christine Hancock @thehancockgroup]

A listing presentation should not feel like a sales pitch.

It should feel like a strategy session.

Here is exactly what to expect when you list your Downtown Chicago condo with me.

Pricing, prep, photography, AI-optimized marketing, the full plan. Read the breakdown on the blog.

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#ChicagoRealEstate #WestLoopCondos #ListWithChristine

[Christine Hancock @thehancockgroup]

Downtown Chicago condos are closing in a median of 12 days right now.

The gap between median list price and median sold price? Just $10,000. That is not a negotiating cushion.

That is a warning. Day-one pricing is everything in this market. Here is how to get it right.

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#ChicagoRealEstate #DowntownChicagoCondos #WestLoopCondoExpert

[Christine Hancock @thehancockgroup]

West Loop is BUILT for dog owners.
Two great dog parks. Luxury buildings with on-site dog spas. Pet friendly patios on every block.
If you're shopping for a Downtown Chicago condo and your dog is part of the decision, this neighborhood is hard to beat.

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