Cowboy Towns: You could buy an entire South...

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Real Estate Sold: South Park Loft Makes a Quick Exit From the MLS

× Like us and you'll find top breaking news in your Facebook newsfeed. Sign up for our daily email newsletter and get top stories and breaking news delivered to your inbox. Tuesday, August 23, 2011, by Sally Kuchar

We first told you about unit #7 at 10 South Park earlier this month. The 1-bed, 2-bath loft was asking $795,000. We gushed about the location, but questioned the kitchen remodel, which is… highly specific. Commenters chimed in and said things like "that kitchen is just for porn," and "fancy finishes don't necessarily pay off, and tend to look out of place on lofts." We agreed. However, we're very happy to report that although the kitchen has a very unique style, it didn't stop this condo from selling less than a month after it was listed. 10 South Park #7 sold for $785,000 last week, only $10,000 under asking. Congrats to the lucky buyer!
· "Highly Customized" South Park Loft Lands on the MLS [Curbed SF]
· 10 South Park, #7 [Redfin]

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South Elgin IL Real Estate - RE/MAX Market Share

Nobody Sells More Homes than
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(January 1 - December 31, 2010)

PERCENT OF MARKET (219 LISTINGS SOLD) 30
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10 5.9% 5.5% 3.7% 5

(63) RE/MAX

(27) Baird & Warner

(22) Coldwell Banker

(13) Keller Williams

(12) Prudential

(8) Royana Realty

This chart combines the “sold” attached and detached residential listings of all office locations and independent offices of each multi-office or franchise organization identified. It includes which listings were sold by such organization itself, or with the aid of a cooperating broker for the geographic area and time period indicated, according to data by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC (MRED). This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by MRED. MRED does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by MRED may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. This graph lists up to the top six competitors in the market indicated. © 2011 RE/MAX Northern Illinois. Each RE/MAX® office is independently owned and operated.

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Twelve South 12-1101 MagicWand Connects Magic Track Pad to Wireless Keyboard

What exactly is the MagicWand? It's an easy to assemble add-on for your wireless Apply keyboard and Magic Trackpad that is extremely effective and efficient. It allows them to be moved together and used from anywhere and keeps them in place on the desk. Can be installed on either side of the keyboard and had little anti-slip feet to keep it in place. An amazing accessory that is a must have for all users of the Apple keyboard and Magic Trackpad!

Gestures. The future of the keyboard.

Multi-touch gestures are a big part of the charm of iPad and key to the future of Mac desktops. MagicWand helps you make the most of that finger tapping, swiping technology by partnering your keyboard with the trackpad. Everyday tasks like editing and renaming family pictures in iPhoto no longer require a reach across the desk. With MagicWand, the only thing to pick up and position while using a Mac are your hands.

A Zen-like workspace, just like that.

If you like a clean, tidy work environment, MagicWand is a must-have. It’s a snap (literally) to set up, and you can position the trackpad on either side of your keyboard (lefty’s rejoice). You will now have the ultimate keyboard before you, one that lets you type, click, scroll and swipe.

Mac home theater mission control.

Use your Mac to browse the web and stream videos and movies from sites like Hulu and YouTube? Imagine doing all that with a one-piece keyboard and trackpad in your hands. With MagicWand you can. A nifty H-beam keeps the keyboard in-line with the trackpad so you can use your MagicWand kit on any surface, including your lap or the armrest on the recliner. Your new keyboard is free to roam.

Photoshop - two hands at a time.

When you set up your MagicWand, you can position the trackpad opposite your mousing hand - and use the mouse and trackpad at the same time. Swipe, pinch, and gesture on the trackpad. Use the mouse for more precise actions like drawing and painting. It’s the best of both worlds.

Price: $29.99

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Miami Beach (South Beach) Real Estate, General Information

South Beach, or SoBe, is a truly international city with a multi-cultural flair that is sure to excite and thrill all who choose to call this unique place home. Real estate surrounding this neighborhood includes the southernmost part of Miami Beach; approximately 23 blocks of trendy boutiques, world-class restaurants, and exclusive waterfront condos. The area draws people from around the world with residents hailing from Latin America, Europe, Canada, Israel and the Caribbean. Other residents include those from all over America. Wherever they are from, residents buy real estate in South Beach to experience a genuine melting pot of cultures, tastes, and walks of life; as well as an abundance of activities and entertainment options.

Those looking to buy condos in South Beach have several different areas to choose from including the Art Deco District, South of Fifth (SoFi), and fabulous Ocean Drive. The Art Deco District is a compilation of more than 800 buildings originally built between the 1920s and 1940s. Many of these buildings have been revamped to become some of the most posh and glamorous buildings in all of South Beach. The buildings are currently architecturally protected to ensure the integrity of the area and the style. The South of Fifth district is home to some of the highest valued properties in all of South Beach. The area houses multi-million dollar homes as well as ultra-luxurious condos such as the Portofino Tower, ICON South Beach, The Apogee, and The Continuum. Real estate near Miami Beach Marina offers fabulous views of the Atlantic and the boats passing by, while Ocean Drive is the perfect place for oceanfront condos.

The more residential neighborhoods for those looking to buy South Beach homes or low-rise condos include Flamingo Park, Espanola Way District, Collins Park, and Flamingo West, with each offering its own distinct characteristics. Flamingo Park and Espanola Way consist mostly of low-rise buildings with art deco style. Collins Park is one of the most trendy new neighborhoods with both older low-rise and brand new high rise buildings. Flamingo West is a unique single family home neighborhood near Lincoln Road.

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Twelve South BookArc for MacBook Pro

Let your Macbook Pro go from laptop to desktop cleanly with the Bookarc from Twelve South. Made to accomodate your Macbook or Macbook Pro, this elegant stand cleans up your desktop, and lets you run your laptop in Clamshell mode to improve performance with an external monitor, mouse, and keyboard.

Price: $49.99

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On the Market: Four Chances for Peace and Quiet After South by Southwest

× Like us and you'll find top breaking news in your Facebook newsfeed. Sign up for our daily email newsletter and get top stories and breaking news delivered to your inbox. Monday, March 21, 2011, by Rob Bear

The South by Southwest music festival just wrapped up in Austin, Texas, after five days, 2,000 performers, and 90 different venues rocking nearly around the clock. While the Austin business community might enjoy the estimated $110M in revenue generated by the fest, some of the city's residents are starting to sour on the idea of living amidst the "Live Music Capital of the World." You know things are getting bad when some condo owners are spending more than $15K to soundproof their homes. Our suggestion, move up or move out! During the pre-recession building boom, developers undertook some ambitious building projects in downtown Austin, meaning, unlike many cities, the tallest towers in town are solely residential. And if that doesn't cut it, there's always a good old fashioned Texas ranch.

The 360 Condominiums, completed in May 2008, is one of the tallest buildings in downtown and plays host to apartments with modern amenities and loft-style finishes, such as exposed concrete and duct work. On the 34th floor, this 1,280-square-foot two bedroom condo (above) offers walls of glass with no horizontal mullions, making for flowing views over the Texan landscape. Not bad for $565K.

? The hi-rise at 555 East 5th Street, known, appropriately, as 5FiftyFive, was completed in 2004, but doesn't give much away to its newer competition. This one-bedroom unit, on the 28th floor, enjoys breathtaking views through floor-to-ceiling glass, electric window shades to cover those windows, sustainable bamboo flooring, a Wolf range, and a Jacuzzi, all for $325K.

? Luckily for noise-weary Austonians, the Texas plains serve up plenty of land fit for peace and quiet—provided they're ready to pay for it. For $4.4M, the next owner of this German-inspired ranch will take more than 229 acres of solitude and a home built with 15-inch-thick solid limestone walls that should be enough to keep out any marauding musical hipsters. The only trouble is the commute—it's located about an hour from downtown Austin.

? A little closer into town is this 34-acre ranch with a 16,000-square-foot main house, a three-bedroom guest house, and parking for 12 cars. It's just 25 minutes from downtown Austin and costs just under $2M, but the next buyer will have to set aside some funds to deal with that church-looking structure, or use it to hold outdoor weddings and offset the cost of this ear-saving boondoggle. Pity, too, because the massive outdoor entertaining space would make a near-perfect concert venue.

· Downtown Residents' Noise Complaints [Eater Austin]
· SXSW could have $110M impact on Austin economy [Austin Business Journal]
· 360 Condominiums, #3411 [Austin Stowell]
· 5FiftyFive [Sotheby's]
· 3777 Middle Creek Road [Sotheby's]
· The Elk Ranch [Sotheby's]

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